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The Tolu Ayeni Podcast
by Tolu Ayeni
Welcome to The Tolu Ayeni Podcast, where I teach believers to be Spirit filled leaders - people of sound doctrine and demonstrations of the Spirit with the intent that believers do the work of ministry, building God's church by serving saints in the local church and reaching the lost.Tolu Ayeni is the Lead Pastor of This Green Church with branches in London and Lagos.Twitter: @tolulopeayeniInstagram: @toluayeni
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EZER (Help for Always) 102
A message on finding true help, strength, and peace in God alone. This episode reminds believers that God is our ultimate Helper, refuge, and source of hope — not people or circumstances. Through scripture, prayer, and faith-filled confessions, be encouraged to trust God completely, stand firm without compromise, and boldly declare His promises over your life. The Lord is with you, He will never forsake you, and through Him you will overcome every challenge.
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Jesus In All The Scriptures 105
This episode explores the importance of diligently studying and accurately understanding God’s Word in order to know His purposes, plans, and heart for humanity. Through teachings from Deuteronomy, Nehemiah, the Gospels, and Acts, the message highlights how the Bible is one connected story centered on Christ, with themes and symbols that build across Scripture.Believers are encouraged to value sound doctrine, thoughtful Bible study, and proper interpretation rather than surface-level understanding or cultural trends. Using examples like Passover, Pentecost, and the Temple, this teaching shows how Scripture explains Scripture and calls believers to grow in spiritual maturity through a deeper knowledge of God’s Word.
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EZER (Help for Always) 101
God is not distant—He is near, present, and actively involved in our lives. In this episode, we explore the powerful truth that God Himself is our Helper (Ezar), our shield, guide, and strength. From Scripture, we see that we were never meant to do life alone—our true help comes from Yahweh, who lives in us, walks with us, and never leaves us. No matter the challenges, we can boldly declare: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear.”
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Jesus In All The Scriptures 104
This episode teaches that true knowledge of God leads to a life that is pleasing, fruitful, and aligned with His will. It emphasizes ongoing spiritual growth, humility in learning Scripture, and the importance of sound understanding.The message also highlights God’s plan: to unite all nations in Christ, forming one people defined by faith, not ethnicity.Believers are encouraged to grow in their knowledge of God and actively take part in His mission—spreading the gospel and filling the earth with His glory.
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Hope 104
A teaching centered on prayer and the assurance of God’s mercy. It emphasizes that believers have a secure, covenant-based relationship with God—His mercy is not random or mood-dependent but a guaranteed promise. Through Scripture, this message explains that God’s dealings are purposeful, not arbitrary, and that His mercy is available to all who belong to Him through Christ. Believers are encouraged to approach God boldly in prayer, live obediently, and make deliberate choices that reflect their faith. The episode concludes with prayer, urging believers to rely on God’s mercy in every area of life, trust His guidance, and move forward with hope, knowing their future is secure in Him.
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Jesus In All The Scriptures 103
In this episode, we explore how all of Scripture points to Jesus. This teaching shows that the Messiah’s story—His suffering, death, and resurrection—was foretold across the Old Testament, but in a hidden, “puzzle-like” way that only becomes clear in Christ.Drawing from the passages, we see how God’s plan was revealed over time and fully understood after the resurrection. The episode also highlights Jesus as the promised Son of David whose mission extends to all nations.
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Hamartiology 403 - (School of Tyrannus, April 2026)
Hamartiology 403 - (School of Tyrannus, April 2026)
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Hamartiology 402 - (School of Tyrannus, April 2026)
Hamartiology 402 - (School of Tyrannus, April 2026)
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Hamartiology 401 - (School of Tyrannus, April 2026)
Hamartiology 401 - (School of Tyrannus, April 2026)
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Jesus In All The Scriptures 102
This teaching talks about how Jesus explains Himself through the Law, Prophets, and Psalms—revealing that the entire Bible points to Him from the beginning. Believers are urged to study both the Old and New Testaments together, understand Scripture in context, and rely on thorough study rather than surface reading.The episode emphasizes that biblical understanding comes through patience, context, and connecting Scripture as one unified story centered on Christ.
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HOPE 102
This episode centers on living out a faith that moves beyond words into action. It emphasizes intentionally sharing the message of Christ, trusting God daily, and relying on Scripture for hope, comfort, and guidance. Believers are encouraged to place their confidence not in their own plans or abilities, but in God’s unchanging nature and direction.The teaching highlights prayer as essential—both as a response to anxiety and as a way to hear God clearly. Through prayer, believers find peace, strength, and perseverance in life’s uncertainties. Biblical examples illustrate how God remains faithful, responds to those who seek Him, and rewards steadfast trust and obedience.The message also calls for resilience: letting go of past regrets, rising after failure, and continuing forward with hope. It challenges believers to remain consistent in doing good, serving wholeheartedly, and showing integrity in all areas of life—whether in work, relationships, or personal conduct.Ultimately, the episode reinforces that God sees, rewards faithfulness, and will fulfill His promises. As believers wait on Him, they are urged to stay committed, avoid comparison, practice gratitude, and trust that God will perfect all that concerns them.
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Jesus In All The Scriptures 101
True worship begins with truly knowing God. Using relatable examples—like misunderstanding a partner despite years together—this teaching highlights how effort without understanding leads to poor results. In the same way, many believers approach God based on assumptions rather than who He has revealed Himself to be.This episode emphasizes that intimacy with God starts with knowledge—learning His character, His will, and His purposes through Scripture. It explores how the entire Bible points to Jesus as the central figure and shows why studying both the Old and New Testaments together is essential for sound doctrine and deeper spiritual growth.Believers are encouraged to move beyond surface-level faith, develop a genuine hunger for God’s Word, and grow in accurate understanding—because the depth of worship is directly connected to how well we truly know Him.
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Easter Special - Easter Sunday
This Easter message challenges the idea of mourning and instead calls believers to live in the reality of Christ’s victory. Because Jesus has already died and risen, the focus of Easter is not sorrow but rejoicing—celebrating that the work of salvation is finished.The gospel is rooted in the full story of Scripture: from creation to the promises given through the law, prophets, and psalms, all fulfilled in Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. His resurrection is the central proof of His identity as God in the flesh and the foundation of the Christian faith.Through His victory over sin and death, believers are given a living hope—not just emotional faith, but confidence grounded in understanding. Just as Christ was raised, all who believe in Him will also be raised to eternal life.This message invites believers to move beyond tradition and sentiment, to truly understand the gospel, rejoice in Christ’s finished work, and live without fear—anchored in the assurance of resurrection and eternal life
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Easter Special - Good Friday
Focusing on the message of Easter, this teaching emphasizes that Christianity is not about ritual pain, superstition, or blind tradition, but about understanding Scripture accurately. Listeners are encouraged to move beyond surface-level faith and discover the true meaning of Christ’s death and resurrection.Through biblical teaching, the episode explains that Jesus’ work was not about appeasing God through suffering, but about victory—defeating sin, death, and darkness through spiritual conquest. It also highlights the importance of studying the Bible in context, especially by interpreting the New Testament through the Old Testament (the Law, Prophets, and Psalms).Ultimately, this episode calls believers to informed faith—rooted in knowledge, clarity, and truth—so that worship becomes meaningful, joyful, and grounded in a true understanding of what Christ has accomplished.
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HOPE 101
In this message, we are reminded that God’s Word—through the Law, the Prophets, and the Psalms—was written to strengthen our faith and give us enduring hope. The same God who moved in the past is still active today, unchanging in His power, love, and faithfulness.No matter the challenges of life—uncertainty, fear, global crises, or personal struggles—believers are called to remain steadfast, choosing hope over despair. Through prayer, trust, and a deep reliance on God rather than our own understanding, we can face every season with confidence that He will come through for us.This episode encourages us to guard our hope, reject fear, and stand firm in faith—knowing that God is always at work, and that good will ultimately prevail. Even in difficult times, we are called to rejoice, trust in His promises, and be a light of hope in the world.
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Hamartiology 303 - (School of Tyrannus, March 2026)
Understanding the Origin of Sin and debunking the doctrine of inherited sin nature and guilt in Adam (School of Tyrannus, March 2026)
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Hamartiology 302 - (School of Tyrannus, March 2026)
Understanding the Origin of Sin and debunking the doctrine of inherited sin nature and guilt in Adam (School of Tyrannus, March 2026)
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Hamartiology 301 - (School of Tyrannus, March 2026)
Understanding the Origin of Sin and debunking the doctrine of inherited sin nature and guilt in Adam (School of Tyrannus, March 2026)
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Everyday Christian 104
In this episode of Everyday Christian, we explore a vital truth about the Christian journey: our faith is not meant to be lived alone. Between the salvation we have received and the salvation to come at Christ’s return lies the everyday Christian life—and a key part of that life is gathering together with other believers.Drawing from Scripture, especially Hebrews 10, we unpack how fellowship and church community are essential for spiritual growth, perseverance, and staying strong in faith. The gathering of believers is more than a routine—it is God’s design for encouragement, accountability, healing, correction, and empowerment.We discuss how isolation can weaken faith, while consistent fellowship strengthens and preserves us. In community, we are known, supported, and built up—experiencing God’s presence in a powerful and practical way.This episode is a call to value and prioritise the local church, not just as a place to attend, but as a spiritual family where we grow together, hold fast to our hope, and prepare for Christ’s return.
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Everyday Christian 103
In this episode, we emphasize the true purpose of church life: deep, consistent growth in God’s Word through sound doctrine—not entertainment or convenience. We explore why believers must commit to regular teaching, fellowship, and spiritual discipline in order to mature in faith.The message highlights the danger of shallow, audience-driven Christianity and calls for a return to Bible-based teaching that transforms lives. It also focuses on the believer’s ultimate hope—the resurrection, a new heaven and earth—and how this eternal perspective should shape daily conduct, purity, and obedience.We are reminded that salvation is not just confession, but a life of repentance and transformation. True faith produces godly character, endurance, and accountability within a church community. Believers are called to reject sin, resist compromise, and remain steadfast until the end.
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Everyday Christian 102
In this episode, we explore the reality of the Christian life as a journey lived between what God has already done and what is yet to come. This teaching explains that believers are saved and justified now, yet still await the full redemption of our bodies and the glory to come.Because of this hope, the Christian life is described as a race of endurance—marked by faith, love, perseverance, and everyday choices that honour God. Trials, sacrifice, and pressure are not signs of failure, but part of the journey of faith as we look forward to the resurrection and the new creation.This message calls believers to live with eternal perspective: serving God faithfully, resisting compromise, and rejoicing in the hope of the glory to come. Our labour in the Lord is not in vain—because the story is not finished yet.
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Everyday Christian 101
Just as Abraham waited for God’s promise, Christians today walk by faith through challenges, delays, and growth. Our hope is not limited to this life but anchored in the resurrection and the return of Christ.This episode encourages believers to live the everyday Christian life by practising faith, walking in love, speaking God’s Word, and remaining steadfast in hope. Even in trials, we are reminded that our labour in the Lord is not in vain and that the ultimate victory is the resurrection life to come.
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Hamartiology 203 - (School of Tyrannus, Feb 2026)
Understanding the Origin of Sin and debunking the doctrine of inherited sin nature and guilt in Adam (School of Tyrannus, Feb 2026)
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Hamartiology 202 - (School of Tyrannus, Feb 2026)
Understanding the Origin of Sin and debunking the doctrine of inherited sin nature and guilt in Adam (School of Tyrannus, Feb 2026)
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Hamartiology 201 - (School of Tyrannus, Feb 2026)
Understanding the Origin of Sin and debunking the doctrine of inherited sin nature and guilt in Adam (School of Tyrannus, Feb 2026)
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As for Me and My House 104
Marriage is not the union of two perfect people—it is two imperfect people choosing covenant, growth, and grace. From the Book of Genesis 2–3, we see that even Adam and Eve were created good yet capable of failure. Perfection was never the requirement—dependence on God was.In this episode, we challenge unrealistic expectations and cultural fantasies about marriage. Instead of chasing flawless “specifications,” we are called to embrace growth, teachability, and peace. More importantly, marriage is revealed as a spiritual partnership. As Joshua declared in the Book of Joshua 24:15, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Choosing a spouse is, in many ways, choosing the direction of your spiritual life.This message highlights marriage as a partnership in the Lord—marked by unity, humility, forgiveness, self-control, and Christ-centered love. The goal is not personal perfection or selfish ambition, but oneness in Christ. When both hearts are set on serving God, love becomes patient, kind, and enduring.Choose peace. Choose growth. Choose to serve the Lord—together
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As For Me And My House 103
In this teaching, rooted in the Book of Joshua 24:14–15, we are reminded that serving God is not just a personal decision — it is a household decision. “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” The partner you choose will either strengthen or weaken your walk with God.This episode explores how relationships shape your spiritual life, character, reputation, and future. From the influence seen in the Book of Genesis 3, to Paul’s instruction to marry “only in the Lord,” we examine the biblical standard for choosing a spouse.Beyond attraction, believers are called to prioritize Christian character, reputation, loyalty, shared values, emotional and spiritual compatibility, and evidence of maturity. You’ll also hear practical wisdom on timing, readiness for marriage, avoiding compromise, and choosing from a place of peace — not pressure.Because who you marry is who you will do life with — and who you do life with will influence how you serve God.Choose wisely. Choose soberly. Choose in the Lord
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As For Me And My House 102
Marriage is one of the most consequential decisions you will ever make. Scripture reminds us, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15). Your partner will either help you fulfill that calling—or frustrate it. As 1 Corinthians 7:39 says, we are free to marry “only in the Lord,” and 2 Corinthians 6:14 warns that two cannot walk together unless they agree.This episode challenges believers to look beyond physical attraction, status, or ambition, and instead prioritize character, devotion to God, teachability, and spiritual track record. Drawing from Genesis 2, 1 Peter 3:4, 2 Timothy 3, and Acts 16, we examine what it truly means to choose a suitable helper—someone aligned in purpose, faith, and direction.
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As For Me and My House 101
This episode begins a biblical teaching series on relationships, marriage, and family—calling believers to align their homes with God’s purpose. Rooted in Joshua 24:15, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord,” the message emphasizes that relationships and marriage are spiritual decisions with generational impact.Listeners are reminded that attraction alone is not enough; shared faith, conviction, and commitment to serving God are essential. Scripture reveals God’s design for godly marriages and households to reflect His character, raise godly offspring, and advance His purposes on the earth.This teaching challenges both singles and married believers to evaluate their relationships through God’s Word and choose to build homes centered on faith, obedience, and service to the Lord.
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Growing Up Spiritually 108
This message explores God’s design for the Church as the primary place where believers are strengthened, encouraged, and equipped through the power of the Holy Spirit. Emphasizing scriptures like Romans 1:11–12 and Matthew 18:20, it teaches that the gathering of believers is not passive—but a dynamic environment where God actively meets needs, works miracles, and builds faith through mutual encouragement.The sermon highlights the importance of being rooted in a local church community, where believers are known, supported, and prayed for. It challenges the idea of isolated faith and instead presents the Church as God’s system for spiritual growth, healing, and provision.A key focus is on the operation of spiritual gifts—such as prophecy, healing, tongues, and discernment—explaining that the Holy Spirit works through every believer for the benefit of all. Listeners are encouraged to actively pursue and practice these gifts in love, understanding that no single person or church is limited—God’s fullness is available in every gathering.Ultimately, this episode is a call to value the local church, engage deeply in community, and experience the fullness of God together.
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Growing Up Spiritually 107
In this episode, we explore what it truly means to grow spiritually. Drawing from 1 Peter 2:1–2 and Ephesians 4:11–16, we learn that spiritual growth is not optional—it’s God’s desire for every believer. Growth involves putting away sin, desiring God’s Word, and maturing in both character and spiritual gifts.We emphasize that growth does not happen in isolation. God has designed the local church as the primary environment for spiritual development. Through the gifts and graces placed within the church—apostles, prophets, teachers, and more—believers are equipped, strengthened, and built up together.This episode highlights:The call to grow in faith, character, and spiritual giftsThe importance of the local church as God’s plan for your developmentHow every believer has a role and supply that contributes to the growth of othersThe power and presence of the Holy Spirit within the church communityWhy spiritual maturity comes through participation, unity, and active engagementUltimately, we are reminded that God has already supplied everything we need for growth. As we commit to learning, praying, and functioning within the local church, we experience His power, walk in our inheritance, and grow into the fullness of Christ.
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Growing Up Spiritually 106
In this teaching, believers are encouraged to grow spiritually by desiring the pure milk of God’s Word. Just as a newborn depends on milk for growth, Christians grow through the full counsel of Scripture—not only what we want to hear, but what we need to hear.The message also reminds us that the Christian life includes real pressures and trials. As Jesus taught in John 16:33, believers will face tribulation in the world. These pressures are not sent by God, but they are part of living in a fallen world where the enemy often works through people and circumstances.Drawing from James 1 and First Peter 5, this episode explains how trials test our faith and produce spiritual maturity. Our response to pressure reveals our growth in Christ.Ultimately, believers are called to stand firm through prayer, faith, and revelation of God’s Word—remaining joyful, steadfast, and committed until the end.
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The Testing of our Faith (Growing Up Spiritually 105)
In the same way good parents don’t only tell their children what they want to hear but what they need to hear, in the same way good parents feed their children, not only what they want to eat but what they need to eat - the sincere milk of the word is the word true of God, well taught and understood, sound doctrine that is complete - not just what you want to hear but what you need to hear. Preparing you for all phases of life, including tests and trials. Even though God doesn’t bring tests of life but He tests you through them.
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Living Filled with the Spirit (Growing Up Spiritually 104)
In this teaching, believers are reminded that we were once in darkness, but now we are light in the Lord. Because of this new identity, we are called to walk wisely, redeem the time, and understand the will of God in increasingly evil days.The apostle Paul contrasts two states of influence: being drunk with wine versus being filled with the Spirit. Just as drunkenness affects behavior, speech, and awareness, being filled with the Spirit is a spiritual state that transforms how we live, speak, and respond to life. Scripture calls this wisdom — a lifestyle of continually yielding to the Holy Spirit.This episode explains that being Spirit-filled is not a one-time event but an ongoing practice. Through psalms, hymns, spiritual songs, spontaneous worship, praying in the Spirit (Jude 1:20), and prophetic encouragement (1 Corinthians 14), believers build themselves up and remain spiritually strong.Drawing from Acts 2, we see that when the early church was filled with the Spirit, there was visible boldness, joy, and spiritual expression — so much so that observers thought they were drunk. Yet this was the fulfillment of God’s promise to pour out His Spirit on all flesh.In a world filled with anxiety, pressure, and darkness, the answer is not escapism — it is a Spirit-filled life. This episode calls believers to live deliberately, consistently filled with the Holy Spirit, cultivating joy, strength, and spiritual vitality every day.Be wise. Redeem the time. Live filled with the Spirit.
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Spiritual Growth by Prayer (Growing Up Spiritually 103)
Spiritual growth is not independent or accidental—it requires teaching, discipleship, and accountability. Just as a child must be fed, believers must be taught the Word through faithful pastors and the life of the local church (Nehemiah 8:4–8; Matthew 28:18–20). The church is not casual attendance—it is a spiritual school where disciples are trained, formed, and equipped.This episode also emphasizes that growth requires action. It is not enough to hear the Word; we must do it (James 1:22). True maturity is seen in obedience under pressure and consistent application of what we are taught.Finally, we examine prayer as a core discipline of spiritual growth. From Jesus teaching His disciples to pray (Luke 11:1–4), to persistent prayer (Luke 11:5–13), heartfelt and fervent prayer (James 5:16; Luke 22:44), extended times of prayer (Luke 6:12; Mark 1:35), and praying in the Spirit (Ephesians 6:18; Jude 20), we see that spiritual strength is built through a lifestyle of consistent, expressive, and persevering prayer.Spiritual growth happens in community, through teaching, obedience, and a disciplined prayer life.Grow deliberately. Grow deeply. Grow together.
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Personal Responsibility for Spiritual Growth (Growing Up Spiritually 102)
This teaching explores spiritual growth as a lifelong responsibility for every believer. Using Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus in John 3, the message explains that salvation is a new birth—where believers are born as spiritual infants who must grow into maturity.Drawing from Scripture, the episode highlights the difference between spiritual infancy and maturity, emphasizing that growth is seen in Christlike character, sound doctrine, obedience to God’s Word, and active discipleship. Believers are challenged to take personal responsibility for their growth through daily devotion to Scripture, prayer, fellowship, and service.The message also underscores God’s purpose for spiritual growth: to equip believers for ministry, witness, and good works. It teaches that discipleship is not optional—the church is meant to be a training ground where believers are taught, equipped, and sent out to make disciples.Finally, the episode stresses the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit as essential for spiritual maturity, power, and effective witness, reminding listeners that growth is deliberate, continuous, and necessary for fulfilling God’s calling.
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God wants you to grow! (Growing Up Spiritually 101)
Spiritual growth is not optional—it’s God’s design. In this teaching, we explore salvation as a new birth and the call to grow from spiritual infancy into mature, effective sons and daughters of God. Drawing from John 3, 1 Peter 2, Ephesians 4, Acts, and the life of Jesus, the message explains that we are saved by grace through faith alone, not by works—but we are saved to grow.You’ll learn why every believer begins as a spiritual baby, why growth matters to God, and how maturity makes us more useful in our Father’s business. This episode highlights the purpose of spiritual growth: learning sound doctrine, developing Christlike character, growing in prayer, walking in the gifts of the Spirit, evangelism, and serving others.The teaching also emphasizes God’s design for growth through the local church—where believers are taught, discipled, equipped, and built together. Spiritual maturity is marked by transformation, fruitfulness, and a growing responsibility to help raise others in the faith.This episode is a clear, practical call to “grow up spiritually” so we can fully participate in God’s work, glorify Christ, and live out our salvation with purpose and power.
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Hamartiology 102 - (School of Tyrannus, Jan 2026)
Understanding the Origin of Sin and debunking the doctrine of inherited sin nature and guilt in Adam (School of Tyrannus, Jan 2026)
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Hamartiology 101 - (School of Tyrannus, Jan 2026)
Understanding the Origin of Sin and debunking the doctrine of inherited sin nature and guilt in Adam (School of Tyrannus, Jan 2026)
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Soli Deo Gloria
This sermon calls believers to end the year and begin the new one with gratitude, conviction, and renewed trust in God. We are reminded that thanksgiving is a deliberate choice in every season and that a meaningful life is one lived Soli Deo Gloria—for God’s glory alone. The message emphasizes that human strength, connections, and resources are unreliable, but God Himself is our true and unfailing help. As the new year begins, believers are urged to lean fully on the Holy Spirit through prayer, obedience, and service, aligning their lives with God’s purposes. The sermon closes with a faith-filled charge to trust God’s help, prioritize His kingdom, and step into a year of fruitfulness, prayer, and divine multiplication.
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Following God's Plans For Your Life 109
In this final message of the series, we are reminded that God’s primary way of leading His people is through His written Word. While the Holy Spirit speaks, every leading, vision, prophecy, dream, or spiritual experience must be tested and confirmed by Scripture. Believers are called to be people of the Book—grounded in sound doctrine, proper Bible interpretation, and a love for deep teaching.This episode warns against deception, false revelations, and practices that contradict Scripture, emphasizing that sincerity or spiritual experiences alone are not proof of God’s will. From relationships and marriage to church life and personal guidance, God’s Word provides clear boundaries and truth that cannot be broken.The teaching highlights the importance of studying Scripture in context, belonging to a local church, accountability, and spiritual maturity. As Scripture teaches, all Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for doctrine, correction, and instruction, equipping believers to discern truth from error.This message is a strong call to anchor your faith in God’s unchanging Word—testing everything by Scripture and the inward witness of the Spirit—so you can walk safely, confidently, and fruitfully in God’s will.
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Following God's Plans For Your Life 108
In this message, believers are reminded that our hope is not in governments, people, money, or circumstances—but in the Lord alone. Drawing from Scripture, the teaching calls Christians to run their own race, trusting God’s plan rather than being driven by comparison, fear, timelines, or social pressure.Using Paul’s words about finishing his race, the episode explains that every believer has a unique course designed by God, guided primarily by the Holy Spirit through the inward witness. Listeners are encouraged to resist being money-conscious, time-pressured, or influenced by social media comparisons, and instead remain God-plan conscious.The message emphasizes living ethically—refusing to cut corners, lie, or compromise values to get ahead. God’s plan never requires dishonesty, and following it brings peace, integrity, and a good testimony before others, including our children.This teaching also unpacks how God leads His people: through the inward witness, the still small voice, prayer, dreams, visions, and a tender conscience. Believers are urged to walk by the Spirit, not fear or outward circumstances, cultivating sensitivity through prayer, obedience, repentance, and love.Ultimately, this episode is a call to trust Abba Father, follow the Holy Spirit’s guidance, and live faithfully—running your race well, finishing strong, and standing upright in the Lord.
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Following God's Plans For Your Life 107
In “Following God’s Plan for Your Life – Part 107,” this teaching calls believers to understand their lives as a race set by God, requiring endurance, discipline, and focus. Drawing from Hebrews 12 and Paul’s testimony in 2 Timothy, we are reminded that every believer has a unique course to run—one that must not be compared with others or altered by pressure, convenience, money, or timelines.The message emphasizes being plan-conscious and Spirit-led, explaining that God guides His children primarily through the inward witness of the Holy Spirit, not through outward signs, emotions, or dramatic experiences. Believers are encouraged to prioritize the inward man over outward appearances, learning to discern God’s will from within rather than being swayed by what looks good, feels urgent, or appears successful.Strong focus is placed on prayer—especially praying in the Holy Spirit—as the way to sharpen spiritual sensitivity, renew strength, and gain clarity in decision-making. The teaching warns against rushing, guesswork, and dependence on external confirmations, urging believers instead to wait on the Lord, trust His timing, and cultivate a tender heart that hears Him clearly.This episode equips us to run our race well by nurturing our inner life through the Word and prayer, trusting God’s leading from the inside out, and remaining faithful until the finish.
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Following God's Plans For Your Life 106
The teaching continues “Following God’s Plan for Your Life – Part 6,” focusing on how God leads His people by His Spirit.Drawing from the journey of Israel and key New Testament scriptures, the message explains that prayer is watching—a posture of spiritual alertness to discern God’s will and direction. Special emphasis is placed on praying in the Holy Spirit (praying in tongues) as a form of watchful prayer that builds believers up, grants spiritual insight, and aligns them with God’s plans.The episode highlights that being filled with the Holy Spirit is God’s desire for every believer, not only for salvation but for empowered living, guidance, protection, and effectiveness in ministry. We are encouraged to live Spirit-filled lives, cultivating consistent, watchful prayer to walk confidently in God’s purpose.
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Following God's Plans For Your Life 105
This teaching emphasizes that faith is not mere boldness, but led action—action guided by God through prayer and obedience. Listeners are reminded that no one is ever too far gone to return to God’s path; if there is life, there is hope. God can redirect anyone willing to retrace their steps and submit to His leading.Drawing richly from Old Testament examples—Israel in the wilderness, David’s repeated inquiries of the Lord, and lessons from Israel’s failures—the message shows that God has always led His people by His Spirit. Just as Israel moved only when the cloud moved, believers today are called to move, wait, and act only as God directs, avoiding haste, presumption, and restless decision-making.The episode strongly highlights prayer—especially praying in the Spirit—as the foundation for hearing God clearly, shedding light on decisions, and discovering His perfect will. Success in God’s eyes is not measured by money, speed, or visible results, but by obedience, alignment with His plan, and faithfulness in building His Kingdom.A sobering and practical call to slow down, ask God questions, guard His Word for your life, and live by divine leading rather than pressure, ambition, or circumstance—because fortune truly favors the led, not merely the bold.
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Following God's Plans For Your Life 104
In Part 4 of Following God’s Plans for Your Life, we’re reminded that “what works” isn’t automatically God’s will. Using Psalm 127 and key New Testament passages, this message teaches that believers are God’s temple and God’s building—so our lives must be built according to His pattern, not personal preference or trial-and-error.You’ll hear how God offers accuracy and guidance: “This is the way, walk in it” (Isaiah 30:21), and how His love means He is eager to lead His children by the Holy Spirit—our Helper, Counselor, and Advocate (John 14). The episode emphasizes that we’re designed to hear God’s voice (John 10:27) and that consistent prayer—especially praying in tongues—trains our ears, reveals God’s mysteries, and helps us “pray out” His plan until it “works out” in our lives.Finally, the teaching calls us to avoid distractions and “weights” that compete with purpose—unnecessary relationships, wasted time, and casual decisions—and to follow God’s plan fully in every area so we can run our race with peace, patience, and lasting reward.
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Following God's Plans For Your Life 103
This episode continues the teaching on Following God’s Plans for Your Life, anchored in Psalm 127, reminding us that anything built without God—even if successful in the eyes of people—is ultimately vain. We are encouraged to stop living by personal ambition, popular opinion, or convenience, and instead intentionally seek God’s will before making decisions.The message explains how believers are God’s workmanship, created for good works He has already prepared, and why God’s primary work in the earth is building His Church and discipling people. Emphasis is placed on prayer, especially praying in the Spirit, as the key to hearing God clearly, avoiding wrong paths, and walking in prepared plans.This episode calls believers to slow down, guard God’s plan, make careful life choices, and pray it out before working it out, trusting that God’s plan—though sometimes slower—is always sure, rewarding, and filled with life and peace.
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Following God's Plans For Your Life 102
In Part 2 of this teaching series, we go deeper into what it truly means to follow God’s plan rather than our own ambitions. Using Scripture such as Psalm 127, Genesis 11, Proverbs 3, Acts 22, Hebrews 12, and John 14, this message emphasizes that success in the eyes of men does not always equal approval from God.We are challenged to stop measuring proof of God’s will by what “works” naturally, looks impressive, or feels right. Instead, we are called to ask God intentionally, wait patiently, and obey faithfully. The episode highlights the danger of self-made plans, rushed decisions, and passion-driven choices, and contrasts them with a life led by the Holy Spirit and grounded in God’s Word.This message also explores:Why God blesses His plans, not oursThe importance of patience, discipline, and moderation in running our Christian raceLaying aside weights, sin, and distractions to run with enduranceThe role of the Holy Spirit as our Helper, Guide, and CounselorLiving for God’s applause, not the approval of peopleThe episode closes with a strong call to prayer and consecration—inviting believers to commit their careers, relationships, decisions, and future fully to God’s leading. A powerful reminder that a life led by God is a life of peace, clarity, and eternal reward.
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Following God's Plans For Your Life 101
In this episode, we begin a series on following God’s plan. The message warns against “labouring in vain” (Psalm 127:1–2): building something that looks successful but lacks God’s approval.Through Scripture and real-life examples (Genesis 11; 1 Kings 8; Acts 22; Ephesians 5; Romans 12; Philippians 3; 2 Corinthians 5), we’re reminded that a good idea isn’t always God’s idea. The call is to reject selfish ambition, stop living by applause or popular opinion, and refuse “trial-and-error” Christianity. Instead, we learn to seek, prove, and obey the will of the Lord, even when it means patience, sacrifice, hearing “no,” or choosing obedience over money and comfort.This message is a strong invitation to deeper consecration: God leads, we follow—and the truly blessed life is the one aligned with His plans and purposes.
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SUBDUE 103
Camp Meeting Finale
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Welcome to The Tolu Ayeni Podcast, where I teach believers to be Spirit filled leaders - people of sound doctrine and demonstrations of the Spirit with the intent that believers do the work of ministry, building God's church by serving saints in the local church and reaching the lost.Tolu Ayeni is the Lead Pastor of This Green Church with branches in London and Lagos.Twitter: @tolulopeayeniInstagram: @toluayeni
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