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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

The Dread of Isaac | Gen 31:36-42 | Kingsley Akanihu

The Folly of Strife | Growing in Wisdom | Sam Oyeyinka

When Deep Calls Unto Deep | Psalm 42 | Seye Maj'

The Causes of Strife | Growing in Wisdom series | Sam Oyeyinka

How to Become Rich & Healthy | True Health and Wealth Series Part 6 | Ps 16 | Sam Oyeyinka

An Invitation to Rest | Charis Vigil | Seye Maj'

Bible Study | Consecrated to God | Murewa Ademola-Idowu

Origin and healing of sickness | True Health and Wealth series Part 5 | Gen 3:8-24 | Sam Oyeyinka

Bible Study | Be Sober And Vigilant | Dara Ewetola

In this message, PSam teaches on the dangers of greed and the difference between contentment and complacency, drawing from 1 Timothy 6:3–12. Many people believe they are dreaming big when they seek to amass wealth and fame in this world, but such ambitions are actually small because they are focused on temporary, earthly things rather than God’s eternal purpose.The human soul longs for rest, joy, peace, and wholeness, yet these desires cannot be fulfilled by material wealth. Only Christ truly satisfies them. God assigns estates in life, and believers are called to receive the estates God assigns without resentment. Everything good we possess is given by God’s mercy, not because it is owed.Godliness is not a means of financial gain. The desire for riches leads to temptation, anxiety, and sin because money promises what it cannot deliver. While money can meet certain needs, it cannot guarantee love, security, or peace, often drawing people into an endless pursuit of more.Contentment is not a call to poverty or idleness. Scripture affirms diligence, provision, and responsibility, especially toward family. Any teaching that encourages neglect of these duties in the name of faith is false and does not align with God’s will.True contentment is a posture of the heart that recognizes God has already provided enough for obedience in the present season. Submission to God’s will is not merely spoken but lived, as believers remain faithful where God has placed them.

The Power in the Tongue | Growing in wisdom series | Sam Oyeyinka

Our purpose is to reconcile men to Christ | True Health and Wealth series Part 3 | John 6:22-29 | Sam Oyeyinka

Guard Your Heart | Growing in Wisdom Series | Sam Oyeyinka

On Tithing, Generosity and Evil of being a User* | LFC Part 30 | 1 Cor 16:1-4 | Sam OyeyinkaIn this sermon, pastor Sam explained that true Christian giving is directed to the saints because it is giving to God Himself. Any giving driven by selfish ambition or desire for personal gain is ungodly and non-apostolic. He outlines two primary directions of New Testament giving:1. Giving to God’s servants (ministers of the gospel). Honouring them honours God and brings His blessings. 2. Giving to believers and the poor. Giving to them is giving to Jesus, it is a sweet smelling sacrifice to God.Paul repeatedly frames giving as a debt we owe because of the gospel. The deeper we grasp God’s grace, the more generous we become. Struggling with giving reveals we do not fully understand what Christ has done for us. Paul commanded regular, proportionate giving. From the early church onward, this has been understood as the tithe (10%). In Christ, we do not tithe to become righteous, rather, we tithe because we are righteous. God’s love is the cause; generous giving is the fruit.Hearts transformed by the gospel give gratefully, generously, regularly, purely and transparently.

Common grace refers to the unmerited favor of God that extends to all of humanity, regardless of their spiritual state. This grace is evident in the beauty of creation, the moral order, and the general blessings of life that everyone experiences. It is a reflection of God's goodness and mercy, allowing people to enjoy life, relationships, and the world around them, even if they do not acknowledge Him. The Apostle Paul highlights the supremacy of Christ in Colossians 1:15-20, emphasizing that all things were created through Him and for Him. This underscores the truth that everything in existence is ultimately under the authority of Christ, and it is through Him that we understand the fullness of God's grace.In Colossians 1:20, Paul speaks of Christ reconciling all things to Himself, making peace through the blood of His cross. This reconciliation is not limited to believers but extends to the entirety of creation. The scope of Christ's redemptive work encompasses all things, indicating that God's plan is to restore and redeem the world from the effects of sin. This is a profound truth that reveals God's desire for wholeness and peace, not just for individuals but for the entire cosmos. The distinction between common grace and saving grace is crucial; while common grace allows all people to experience God's goodness, saving grace is the specific work of God that brings individuals into a personal relationship with Him through faith in Christ.Understanding common grace leads to a deeper appreciation of our purpose as believers. We are created for good works, as stated in Ephesians 2:10, where we are described as God's workmanship, designed to fulfill His will on earth. This purpose transcends material wealth or personal ambition; it aligns with God's overarching plan to reconcile and restore creation. Our lives should reflect the goodness of God, demonstrating His love and grace to those around us. As we engage in good works, we participate in God's mission, bringing light to a world often shrouded in darkness.The practical application of this understanding is to recognize that our value is not determined by what we possess but by our purpose in Christ. We are called to live out our faith actively, engaging in acts of kindness, justice, and mercy that reflect God's character. This means being agents of change in our communities, advocating for the marginalized, and sharing the hope of the Gospel. In doing so, we fulfill our role in God's plan, demonstrating that true health and wealth are found not in material gain but in a life lived in accordance with God's will, bringing glory to Him in all things.

The Cost of the Alabastar Box | Luke 7:36 | Kingsley Akanihu

Defining Purpose and Estates | True Health and Wealth series | 1 Cor 7:17-24 | Sam Oyeyinka

Providence at Cana | John 2:1-11 | Seye Maj'

The Glory of God | Psalm 19:1-6 | Pastor Bayo Opesanya

A wise heart (Part 2) | Growing in wisdom series | Sam Oyeyinka

A Wise Heart (Part 1) | Growing in Wisdom Series | Sam Oyeyinka

Ordination Sermon | John 3:13-21 | Sam Oyeyinka

Growinng in Wisdom | Part 2 | Sam Oyeyinka

How We Can Change Our Lives (Part 2) | Luke 12:22-34 | Samuel OyeyinkaTrue life change begins with what we value. Scripture shows that disordered desires lead to ruin, and much of our problem is not a lack of information but a lack of conviction. We do not consistently value truth, and therefore we drift.Fear is shaped by desire. We fear losing what we treasure. When God is not our highest value, fear governs us. But as God becomes more precious to us, our fears lose their power. This transformation happens through meditation on God’s Word. Christianity is a faith that grows more beautiful the more it is thoughtfully considered. Truth must be actively sought because the enemy’s strategy is distraction. An absent mind easily drifts away from God.We grow in love for God by thinking about Him. As we behold His glory, our affections are reshaped. Scripture invites us to “taste and see that the Lord is good” because delight in God produces refuge and blessing. As we behold the Lord’s glory, we are gradually transformed into His likeness.The more immersed we are in God’s word, we more stirred our hearts are to prayer. The Word reveals God to us, and prayer is our response to what we see. As we dwell on God through Scripture and prayer, our desires are reordered, our fears are weakened, and our lives are changed.

How We Can Change Our Lives (Part 1) | Psalm 1 | Samuel OyeyinkaWe change our lives not by simply trying to avoid suffering, but by redirecting our deepest motivations toward God and His glory. In this fallen world, suffering is unavoidable because creation itself has been subjected to futility. It presses on us as a reminder that this world is not our final home (Romans 8:18-23).Suffering comes from three main places:• Nature – the brokenness of creation• People – persecution or harm from others• Ourselves – through self-denial and resisting sinful passionsEveryone is running toward something. Some run toward pleasure, comfort, and self-interest (Philippians 2:21; 2 Timothy 3). Others run toward God. These two dispositions have totally different outcomes. What you set your mind on is what you become enslaved to (Romans 8:5). The true way of change is to love God more than comfort. God answers suffering either by relief or by turning it into good, teaching us His purposes through it. But the heart is changed when the mind is fixed on what is good. That is why Scripture repeatedly commands meditation on God’s Word (Joshua 1:8; Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 26:3; Philippians 4:6-9).Psalm 1 gives the anchor: the blessed life is not defined by the absence of suffering, but by delight in the law of the Lord, meditating day and night, and being rooted like a tree by streams of water. The more you behold God’s Word, the more you appreciate Him. The more you appreciate Him, the more you love Him. And love for God expels lesser loves.

Beholding the Incarnation | Luke 1 -2:40 | Samuel Oyeyinka

We Need to Celebrate ChristmasTo properly appreciate Christmas, we must understand the story behind it. Christmas is not merely a season or a tradition. It is God’s answer to humanity’s greatest problem.“She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21).The greatest problem of mankind is not poverty, injustice, or suffering. It is sin. Sin has broken our relationship with God and disordered the world we live in. Scripture reminds us that when God’s truth is rejected, the foundations of society are shaken (Psalm 82).This world is broken because of sin. Every pain, conflict, and injustice traces back to it. Jesus did not come merely to improve our circumstances. He came to deal with the root problem. He came to save us from sin.His coming has both an immediate and an eternal effect. Even now, He is making people new by forgiving sin and restoring hearts. And a day is coming when He will fully judge evil and renew all things. The broken world will give way to the New Jerusalem, where righteousness dwells.Luke tells us that Christ came to bring light to those who sit in darkness and to guide our feet into the way of peace (Luke 1:70–80).Because of His coming, we have a living hope. History is not moving toward chaos but toward restoration. A day is coming when Jesus will make all things right.That is why we need to celebrate Christmas. Not because everything is okay now, but because Christ has come, and because He will come again

We are completely dependent on God in every area of life.Physically, He sustains us—providing the breath in our lungs, our daily food, and everything necessary for survival. Spiritually, our salvation rests entirely in His hands: initiated by God the Father, secured through the death, resurrection, and glorification of Jesus Christ, and applied to our hearts by the Holy Spirit.This profound reality—that we are utterly helpless without God—should drive us toward lives marked by intense, unceasing prayer. Recognizing our deep need for Him is not meant to discourage us, but to invite us into constant communion with the One who is our highest good.

LFC Part 30 | 1 Cor 16 | Sam OyeyinkaPastor Sam concluded the teaching on the Corinthian church by explaining that although the church was gifted, it struggled with pride, disorder, and misunderstanding of God’s sovereignty.He noted that Paul consistently submitted his plans to God, often saying “if the Lord permits” (1 Cor. 16:7; Acts 18:21), aligning with James 4:13–16. True faith, he said, is trust in God rather than confidence in self, confession, or force of will. Human life is fragile, and planning without humility is delusional.He reminded us that at the heart of Christian theology, he emphasized, is the sovereignty of God. He explained that although Paul was clear about his purpose yet humble enough to submit his desires to God and openly sought support from the church (1 Cor. 16:6, 9–11). Supporting God’s work, he said, is intentional and necessary and not to be shied away from.Addressing Apollos, Pastor Sam stated that Apollos likely taught inaccurately but showed humility by staying back to learn. Believers, he said, must be kind to the uninformed while being firm against error, correcting without cruelty or insecurity.He added that Christians are called to stand firm and fight for the faith like men while also expressing feminine traits like tenderness and unity, symbolized by a contextual holy kiss. Greeting one another affirms mutual value and acknowledgment within the body.He emphasized that those who serve diligently as Paul asserted, have to be recognized but reminded us that all service must be done in love. Pastor Sam concluded that truth must not be sacrificed for approval. Though Paul corrected the church firmly, he ended with grace and love, showing that discipline flows from love, not hatred.

We begin the teaching series by looking closely at what true wisdom really is. Pastor Sam explains that wisdom is whatever roots us in the fear of God and the life that flows from that fear. Scripture teaches that wisdom is not abstract. It is seen in the way we live. James says, “Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom” (James 3:13 ESV).True wisdom is the grace of God applied in every area of our lives. There is no real difference between growing in godly wisdom and growing in sanctification. Both flow from the same work of God in the believer.It is also important to point out that the kind of wisdom driven by selfish ambition, jealousy and the passions of the flesh is not wisdom from above. James says that such wisdom is earthly, unspiritual and demonic, producing disorder and every vile practice (James 3:14 to 16). Wisdom that is shaped by sin does not bring peace, rest or flourishing. In fact, sin undermines common grace and invites judgment on a people, because God opposes the proud and the wicked.But those who love the ways of God come to know His peace and His rest. They also become people who make wise decisions, because the more they abide in His will, the more they desire to honour God in their choices and in their conduct.

What our ressurection will be like | LFC Part 29| 1 Cor 15:12-58 | Sam OyeyinkaHere, Paul’s point is straightforward: if Christ did not rise from the dead, the entire Christian faith collapses. The resurrection is what proves Christianity true. It shows Christ’s authority over death and confirms the truth of everything He said. The prophets spoke of His death for the sins of the world, and Christ Himself declared that He would lay down His life willingly. His resurrection is the final proof that all of this is real.If Christ has not been raised, then our faith is empty and our sins remain unforgiven. Those who have died have simply perished, and there is no hope beyond the grave. Without the resurrection, life becomes a confusing search for meaning. Do we live like the Epicureans, chasing pleasure because nothing matters? Or like the Stoics, enduring hardship even though the struggle has no purpose? What exactly is the point of life if Christ did not die and rise again?But Christ did rise. His resurrection is the firstfruit from the dead, the assurance that all who believe in Him will share in that same resurrection by the Spirit of God. The imperishable, glorified life promised in 1 John 3:2 is not symbolic. It is the believer’s future, grounded in the fact that Christ has already conquered the grave.This truth also reveals something deeper about us. Our desires shape our thinking. Our sins influence how we reason. Volition comes before intellection. People do not primarily seek what is true. They justify what their hearts already want. The resurrection confronts this tendency and calls us to turn from sin, embrace the truth, and anchor our hope in the risen Christ.

Charis Vigil | How to Pray for Something Without Idolising It | Samuel Oyeyinka

Love & Light 08 | Final Exhortation | Seye Maj'

On the Thing of First Importance & the Cure for Pride | LFC Part 28| 1 Cor 15:1-11 | Samuel Oyeyinka

Love & Light (Part 7) | Assured by Love | 1 John 4:7-21Everyone who loves is born of God and knows God because God is love by nature. This love for others isn't mere natural affection, but a love that flows from our love for God. Thus, our love for God finds its completion in our love for others.Our love for others should reflect God's display of love, which is1) Sacrificial, not convenient — God gave up His only Son so that we might live.2) Proactive, not responsive — God loved us before we loved Him.When we love one another, we have assurance that we are born again and God's Spirit dwells within us.

Learning From the Corinthians (Part 27) | On Spiritual Short-sightedness | 1 Corinthians 15:1-2Apostle Paul speaks of salvation in three tenses: past, present, and future. We were saved from the penalty, parentage, and power of sin; we are being saved from the practice of sin; and we will be saved from the presence of sin.The means by which we were saved is the same means by which we are being saved — the gospel. So, God preserves us to the end by reminding us of the truth of the gospel because we're prone to forget, a condition Apostle Peter calls short-sightedness.Those who are short-sighted because of suffering and pain must fix their gaze on Christ, looking beyond what is temporal to what is eternal. And those who are short-sighted because of riches and pleasure should put their hope in Christ, who alone can save from the wrath to come.

Love & Light 06 | God's Children Now and Then | Seye Maj' | 1 John 3:1-10