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The Folly of Anger And The Wisdom of Self-Control | Growing in Wisdom Series | Samuel Oyeyinka

Samson's Cravings And Delilah's Treachery | Part 1| Judges 16:1-15 |Samuel Oyeyinka

Naked And Unashamed FAC 2026| Genesis 2:15-25 | Sam Oyeyinka

What To Do While You Wait | FAC 2026 | Sam Oyeyinka

Holding Purity Against Sexual Desire | FAC 2026 | Seye Maj’

Responsibilities Before and Within Courtship | FAC 2026 | Kingsley Akanihu

Mistakes People Make In Choosing | FAC 2026 | Sam Oyeyinka

To Die is Gain | Philippians | Philippians 1:18-30 | Seye Maj'

“What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice.” — Philippians 1:18Paul rejoiced because Christ was being proclaimed, and because he trusted that through the prayers of the church and the help of the Spirit, his situation would turn out for his deliverance. This reminds us of the importance of a praying church.Yet Paul desired deliverance not simply for comfort, but so that Christ would be honoured in him. For him, “to live is Christ” meant that every additional day was another opportunity for fruitful labour in service to Christ.The same is true for every believer. Whatever our work or calling, we are called to live and labour for Christ.Can we confidently say, “To me, to live is Christ”?What stood out to you from the sermon? Share in the comments.

One Lord, One Faith, and One Baptism | Exodus 20:7 | Kingsley Akanihu

We learnt from Philippians 1:12 that God can use suffering to advance His purposes: “I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel.” What appeared to be a setback became, in God’s providence, the very means through which the gospel advanced. Through Paul’s imprisonment, the imperial guard heard about Christ, while other believers were encouraged to proclaim the word with greater boldness.We see this pattern throughout Scripture. God often brings multiplication through pain and suffering. Israel multiplied under Pharaoh’s oppression; the more they were afflicted, the more they increased and spread. Even after the Fall, the bringing forth of new life through childbirth is accompanied by pain.This reaches its fullest expression in Christ. The serpent is crushed not through worldly triumph, but through Christ’s suffering and death. Through His suffering, He brings many sons to glory. What appeared to be defeat became the very means of redemption and a great harvest for the kingdom.The same pattern continued in the early church. Persecution, which should have silenced the gospel, became the means by which it spread. Paul even rejoiced when some preached Christ from envy and rivalry. Their motives were wrong, but his great concern was that Christ was being proclaimed.We are therefore encouraged to trust in God’s sovereignty even through suffering and circumstances we do not understand. What appears to hinder His purposes may, in His providence, become the very means through which He accomplishes them.What stood out to you in the sermon? Share in the comments.

Jesus, Our Light and Tabernacle | John 1:1-18 | Jesus, Our Light and Tabernacle | Seye Maj'

Paul’s Letter to the Philippians – The Author and Finisher (Philippians 1:1–11)Paul begins his letter by expressing deep gratitude and joy for the Philippian church. His joy is rooted in their partnership in the gospel, a partnership marked by generosity, shared burdens, and spiritual fruit. Every good thing he sees in them is ultimately attributed to God, reminding believers that all genuine spiritual growth is the outworking of God’s grace rather than human effort.One of the central assurances in this passage is that God is both the Author and Finisher of the believer’s faith. The God who began the good work of salvation will faithfully bring it to completion on the day of Christ. This confidence rests not in human consistency but in God’s faithfulness. Because believers belong to Christ and are securely held by Him, they can live with the assurance that none whom Christ has saved will be lost.However, God’s promise to complete His work does not make Christians passive. Believers are called to actively participate in the process of sanctification by rejecting the works of the flesh and pursuing godly living. God has provided means of grace, including prayer, the preaching of His Word, and the sacraments, to shape His people into Christ’s likeness.Paul concludes his prayer by asking that the Philippians’ love would abound more and more in knowledge and discernment, enabling them to pursue what is excellent and live pure and blameless lives filled with the fruit of righteousness, to the glory and praise of God.

A Tale of Two Rich Men | Luke 18:9-14 | Kingsley Akanihu

In Matthew 7, Jesus makes it imperative for His church to beware of false teachers. Yet in our modern culture, we are plagued by doctrinal passivity, often disguised as “grace.” The truth, however, is that refusing to exercise discernment against false teaching is not charity. On the contrary, it is quiet cowardice.We also learned that false teachers do not announce themselves. They come in sheep’s clothing. Neither miraculous signs nor supernatural acts are proof of truth. The fruit of the Spirit is. When a ministry is driven by self-pleasure, the pursuit of human honor, or the approval of the world, its fruit is rotten (Gal. 5:19-23).It is especially important to beware of false teachers because they cause division and dissension in the Lord’s body. Those who knowingly fraternize with them partake in their sin, for false teachers are at enmity with God and under His judgment (2 John 10-11; Rom. 16:17-18; Titus 3:10-11).Ultimately, God calls all who bear His name to love Him with all their minds, anchor themselves in His Word, and faithfully bear the fruit of the Spirit so that they may be recognized as children of their heavenly Father. When we falter and grow weary, we must not give ourselves over to despair. Rather, we are to persevere in the practice of righteousness, with a godly sorrow that bears the fruit of true repentance.

Are You Converted | Psalm 51:1-17 | Seye Maj'

The Preeminence of Christ | Colossians 1:18 | Pastor Adeola Ogundele

Prayer | Back to the Basics | Pastor Adeola Ogundele

The Log In Your Eye | Miracles and Parables Series | Matthew 7:1-6 | Pastor Sam Oyeyinka

The Wisdom of Humility | Growing in Wisdom series | Sam Oyeyinka

Salt and Light | Miracles and Parables Series | Matthew 5:13-16 | Sam Oyeyinka

The Folly of Pride | Growing in Wisdom series | Sam Oyeyinka

New Wine in Old Skins | Miracles and Parables Series | Mark 2:18-22 | Sam Oyeyinka

Wisdom for Marriage | Growing in Wisdom series | Sam Oyeyinka

Forgiveness of the Paralysed Man | Miracles and Parables Series | Mark 1:40-45 | Sam Oyeyinka

Concerning Oaths | Doers of the Word 07 | James 5:12-20 | Seye Maj'

Concerning Riches | Doers of the word 07 | Seye Maj' | James 5:1-11

Words You Do Not Want to Hear | Matthew 7:21-23 | Kingsley Akanihu

A Leper's Cleansing | Miracles and Parables | Mark 1:40-45 | Sam Oyeyinka

Parenting Wisdom | Growing in Wisdom series | Sam Oyeyinka

Prayer, Formation, and Discipline | Charis Vigil | Sam Oyeyinka

Faith in the Voice of God | Doers of the Word 06 | James 4:13-17 | Seye 'Maj

Passions Unchecked | Doers of the word 05 | James 4:1-10 | Seye 'Maj

The Fisherman's Call | Miracles and Parables Series | Luke 5:1-11 | Sam Oyeyinka

Taming the Tongue | Doers of the Word 04 | James 3:1-12 | Sam Oyeyinka

Faith and Works | Doers of the Word 03 | James 2:14-26 | Pastor Seye Maj'

The Truth About Money - Part 1 | Growing in Wisdom Series | Sam Oyeyinka

Against Partiality | Doers of the Word 02 | James 2:1-13 | Seye Maj' In this sermon, Pastor Seye Maj emphasised that while it is good to know that God is sovereign and that all things are subservient to our salvation, the book of James calls us to live out the Word we believe. Head knowledge alone is insufficient; we must be doers of the Word.God uses His Word as the instrument of our conversion and sanctification. When the Word confronts our sin, we must not treat it as an enemy or respond in anger. Instead, we should receive it with meekness, because it is the Word that produces the fruit of righteousness in us. A religion that does not control the tongue or align our lives with God’s Word is worthless. We are called to be doers of the Word, not mere hearers.One clear evidence of genuine faith, according to James 2, is the absence of partiality. Showing favouritism or being a respecter of persons is sin. God is not partial. He welcomes both the rich and the poor into His kingdom. When we show favouritism, we contradict the gospel and deny the equal value of every person for whom Christ died. Partiality is so subtle that we often treat it as normal, yet it has no place among those who hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ.As recipients of God’s mercy and grace, we are called to speak and act as people who have been forgiven and justified. We must love our neighbour as ourselves and walk in a manner worthy of our calling. In all things, in the church and in daily life, we must remember the gospel: God shows no partiality, and neither should we.

The Truth About Money - Part 1 | Growing in Wisdom Series | Sam Oyeyinka

Steadfastness in Trials | Doers of the Word | James 1:1-18 | Seye Maj'

Blind Men and Cripples | Matt 19:1-12 | Kingsley Akanihu

From Mark 1:29–39, we are invited into a quiet but profound moment where Jesus leaves the synagogue and enters a home, reminding us that His ministry is not confined to public spaces but extends into the ordinary rhythms of life. In healing Simon’s mother-in-law, He reveals both His identity and His mission. He lifts her up with resurrection power, and the order is intentional: she is raised first, then she serves. This becomes the defining rhythm of the gospel.We are not saved because we serve; we serve because we have been saved. God is always the first mover. Just as He delivered Israel before giving the law and called Abraham before obedience, He restores us before calling us into service. Our love, generosity, and obedience are responses to grace already given, ensuring that all glory returns to Christ and not to human effort.Yet being raised carries responsibility. A life that has truly encountered grace will express itself through service, generosity, and love for others. To remain idle after receiving grace is a contradiction. At the same time, this passage reminds us that miracles are not the destination but signposts. While Jesus heals and delivers, showing His authority over all brokenness, His priority remains salvation over temporary relief.Finally, Jesus models dependence on God through His withdrawal to pray, showing that prayer is a place of realignment and sustained purpose. This reframes suffering, not as evidence of God’s absence but as part of His formation process, where patience, character, and hope are built. The message is clear and steady: you were raised first, now live a life that serves.

Demon-Possessed in the Synagogue | Luke 4:31-37 | Miracles and Parables Series | Sam Oyeyinka

The Official's Faith | Miracles and Parables | John 4:43-54 | Sam Oyeyinka

Walking Worthy of the Gospel | Eph 4:17-24 | Seye Maj'

Laziness is Folly | Growing in Wisdom Series | Sam Oyeyinka

Woman at the Well | Miracles and Parables Series | John 4:7-26 | Sam Oyeyinka

Evangelism in Acts | Part 2 | Sam Oyeyinka

Water to Wine | Miracles and Parables Series | John 2:1-11 | Sam Oyeyinka

Evangelism in Acts | Part 1 | Samuel Oyeyinka