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Author: Uche Obinna

1ST SERVICE SERMON12/10/2025
Preacher: Rev. Canon Samuel Ali

Topic: Being rich towards God

Text: Luke 12:18-21

What does it mean to be rich towards God?
This means using your resources to appreciate God for what you have.
The rich man in today’s basic scripture made plans but one thing was obvious, he was very self-centered and had no regard for God.
Another way to be rich towards God is through your acts of service. Your smile and encouragement are gifts from God and can be rendered.

Lessons from the rich man:
- Don’t be covetous
- Be thankful to God
What do you do with your riches?
Do you have time for God?
Do you put God in your plans?

How to be rich towards God:
i. Invest in the work of God
ii. Acknowledge God for what you have
iii. Use every opportunity you have to say God loves you by giving.
iv. Do good to others

Why should I be rich towards God?
- God owns everything you have
- It shows that you appreciate Him
- You’ll get replenished according to the promise of God.
Hindrances to being rich towards God:
- Greed
- Ignorance to the fact that this life is temporary and passes away.
  What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and lose his soul.
Conclusion:
When you finally give account to God, will your reward be good?
The best thing to give to God is yourself first before you can commit your resources.
May God help us to be rich towards Him in Jesus name, amen!!!

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October 12, 2025
GROUP HARVEST SERMON 26/10/2025

Preacher: Rev. Canon Emeka Nwoke

Theme: Harvest to press towards the goal

Text: Philippians 3:12-14

“I press towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus”(Philip.3:14).
Paul said no matter what he had achieved in life, no matter how much success he had in life, he always puts them all behind. This is not because he is not grateful but he wants to remain focused. He knows that the success of today can stop you from getting the success of tomorrow.
He is simply saying I am grateful for what I have achieved and attained but I am not yet the best of who I am meant to be.
There is always more to God. Harvest is a time of recognizing how far you’ve come and without God all our efforts will amount to nothing.
A child of God understands that harvest is the result of his visible effort backed with God’s invisible effort.
In harvest we acknowledge God’s part in our success.

Conclusion:
Today, we are encouraged to appreciate God from the depth of our hearts and learn to count our blessings one by one.

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October 10, 2025
HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE SERMON 5/10/2025
Preacher: Rev. Canon Gideon N. Genka.

Topic: Settled by the hand of God

Text: Deut.3:6-9, Ps.40:1-10

Introduction: Love is the essence of our relationship, it should be seen in our daily activities and it should be shown physically.
Love must be transmitted and not just professed.
Matthew 22:36-40 explains that the love of God comes first because it is the root of our existence.
True love casts out fear.
Our love for God is seen in our love for each other and when we love God fully we joyfully obey Him and enjoy each other.

Essence of God’s love:
i. God’s love is a love that hears: Gods love listens
ii. God’s love lifts; redeems, reposition and restores us.
iii. God’s love inspires praise: He puts a new song in your mouth.
iv. God’s love provokes a testimony; many will see and hear and put their trust in God.

Characteristics of God’s settlement:
- Settlement begins with waiting on God.
  God’s timing is better than our deadlines
- God’s settlement brings deliverance Ps. 34:17 “the righteous cry, and the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles”
- God’s settlement establishes; He orders our steps, perfects and strengthens us (1 Peter 5:10)
- Settlement produces a new song: Every divine intervention births praises.
Conclusion: In the midst of waiting, grow in love and see yourself how God sees you.
Behind every Goliath is a crown of honor.
Don’t give up on God because He would not give up on you.

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October 5, 2025
YOUTH HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERMON28/09/2025

Preacher: Bro. Tochukwu Okereafor Esq
Topic: Knowing the source
Text: Ps.121:1-8

Introduction:

Harvest is another Christmas in the Anglican Communion because we acknowledge that the ultimate source of strength and power is God.
God is the source, men are the resources.
The Psalmist asked “where does my help come from?”
The answer is in vs 2: my help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth.
Vs 4 highlights God’s watchfulness over us. He is ever present in our situations.
Vs 6 explains how He protects us round the clock.
Vs 8 assures that the Lord preserves His own till the end.
Any man who knows the source will stand firm with God. To stand means to have faith, to trust solely on God.
This passage stirs up trust in individuals that we are eternally watched, protected and preserved by our maker.

Conclusion:

– Acknowledge that you need help and go to the right channel
– Trust that all that you need will be taken care of and you will not be
disappointed in the name of Jesus, amen!!!

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September 28, 2025
DIOCESAN AYF ARCHDEACONRY / LAY READERS COMBINED WORSHIP SERMON14/09/2025

Preacher: Rev. Canon Gideon N. Genka
Topic: Love that conquers fear
Bible Text: Gen. 29:20, 2Tim. 1:7

Our basic scripture Genesis 29 talks about how Jacob worked for the love of his life, but it felt like days because of love.
In 2Timothy, Paul reminds us that God has given us the spirit of power, spirit of love and a sound mind not fear.
John wrote that true love cast all fear. Together these passages teaches us that love is the fuel for endurance, courage and discipline in the life of a believer.

ESSENCE OF LOVE
i. Love gives strength to endure: Without love, every duty will become a burden, but with love burdens will become blessings and service will become joyful.
God created man to worship Him, to love others and use things but the narrative now is that we worship ourselves, use people and love things.
Love makes obedience very easy and without love every commitment fades.
No wonder the Bible said “in the last days the love of many will wax cold”.
Where love is the motive, labor is never lost(Charles Spurgeon).

ii. Love transforms sacrifice into joy: Jacob served for extra 7 years because the picture was on Rachael.
For the joy that was set before Christ he endured the pains. Love is not a sentiment but it is the most powerful motivator was service and sacrifice.

iii. Love reframes perspectives: Whatever you do that has love behind it you don’t count the cost of it, you can go extra mile for love.

iv. Love provides security: 1John.4:18 “True love drives out all fear” not some fears but all fears. Jacob’s love was not blind passion but was commitment. The security that he had was the presence of love.

v. Love heals fear’s wound: Every fear leaves a scar, distrust and anxiety, but love heals every wound.
Fear paralyzes progress but love mobilizes
Fear enslaves but love liberates
Fear shortens vision but love expands capacity.

Conclusion: These stories teaches us that love makes long journeys short. Love gives power that strengthens us with endurance.
The spirit of God calls us to live not by fear but by power, love and discipline.
God bless you!

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September 14, 2025
HOLY COMMUNION/COVENANT RENEWAL SERVICE SERMON
Preacher: Rev. Canon Gideon N. Genka
Topic: I AM THAT I AM; God’s unchanging presence in our all changing circumstances
Text: Exodus 3:13-20, Romans 8:28

Introduction: In the midst of all the situations we face, one question that comes to mind is “where is God”?
We tend to seek for answers to the numerous questions we have.
Moses asked similar questions
1. Moses questioned who he was. (Exo.3:10)
  Most of us have this identity crisis, but God assures us that He does not look for the qualified but He calls and qualifies the unqualified.
2. Moses asked “who are you?”
  God said “I am that I am”. From North to south He is God, from East to west He is the same God.
3. Moses asked “what if they don’t listen”?
  He was worried about people’s reaction.
  The enemy blackmails people emotionally and makes them lose out on their blessings.
When Paul was writing to the church in Romans 8:28 “We know that in everything God works for good with those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose“
He explained that no matter what situation we find ourselves in, God is still the same.

What does I Am that I Am mean:
- It means that God depends on no one to do anything. He is self-existent; He does not need a man to be who He is.
- He is unchanging
- He is ever present
- He is all sufficient: Whatever we need, He is the solution.
Conclusion: Trust God daily and walk in His purpose because He is the surest plug. Salem!

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September 7, 2025
CHILDREN’S HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICE SERMON 31ST AUGUST 2025
Preacher: Master Isaiah David
Text: Philippines 3:14
Topic: Harvest of Pressing towards the Goal

Introduction
For everything there is a time and season a time to plant and a time to harvest.
This is our season to harvest good produce.
Meaning of Goal
Goal means what you hope to do or achieve in the future to be able to do something meaningful in life it must be seen as a goal, then you have to fight to attain that glorious height God has designed for you,
For you to make the right decisions you need to know your purpose.

What is your Purpose?

1. Our purpose as Christians is to worship and obey the commandments of God
2.Love one another as Jesus loves you
3.To utilise all his provisions for us and reach our expected end Jeremiah 29:11 4.Working hard and being diligent In what ever we do.

Ways to Achieve your goal.
1. Put God in every thing we do
2. Put your Confidence in God not in any man
Conclusion
The only way people can see and appreciate your
talent is when it is manifested.

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August 31, 2025
MATTINS SERVICE SERMON
Preacher:Rev. Canon Ali
Topic: When God is with you
Text: 1 Sam.18:10

David is described as a man after God’s heart because he knew how to humble himself before God.
No matter what you do in life, ensure that God is with you by allowing Him lead you.
When God is with you even your enemies will be afraid to hurt you (vs 10).

What does it mean by God is with you?
- It means that God is delighted with you
- God is always there to fight your battles.
What to do for God to be with you:
- Be willing to obey Him
- Have a personal knowledge and acquaintance with God
- Listen for God’s voice and be close to Him.
Benefits of having God with you
- God’s protection and covering will always be with you
- You’ll become a man of influence.
- Success will be your portion.
Allow God to be present in every aspect of your life and see Him turn every impossible situation around for your good in Jesus name, amen!

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August 17, 2025

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