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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
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
COMBINED/ DIOCESAN CLERGY EXCHANGE OF PULPIT SERMON

Preacher: Rev. Canon Joseph Lebara

Topic: Having an understanding that life is by the grace of God

Text: Dan.5:1-12, 23-31

Having the understanding in us that we live and move by the grace of God will give us a sense of submission to God. It will inform us on how to serve the almighty God.
Belshazzar knew how God humbled his father but he didn’t note the lessons from his father’s experience.
He went ahead to challenge God because he felt he was now in authority. He had no fear nor respect for God (Ps.50:7-16).
Take a deep pause and reflect on how similar your life is with Belshazzar. You might not use the communion cup to defile God but how does your actions and service (or lack of it) defile God.
Corruption and demonic activities have taken over our society today.
In 1Tim.1:12 Paul told Timothy that it is only the mercy and grace of God that let him be who he is now. If Belshazzar had acknowledged God’s grace he wouldn’t have ended up the way he did.
Conclusion: Turn away from the life of sin you are living now. God has a standard of justice.

The power of tongue can condemn you and can also give you salvation. Choose wisely!!!

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September 21, 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
MOTHER’S UNION THANKSGIVING SERVICE SERMON
Preacher: Lady Dr. Peace Chizi-Boms

Topics: Women of influence; Discipling with purpose and power

Text: Titus 2:3-5, 7-8

As women and men of influence, we have not been called to live or behave anyhow. God has called us to be instruments of discipleship mentoring nations and generations.
Influence means the capacity to have an effect on the character development and behavior of someone or something.
A woman of influence is someone that embraces a dynamic role across different areas of life or fields of endeavor going beyond her personal drive for a meaningful change to mentor others and to advocate for societal change. It is far above prestige and power.

To be a woman/man of influence, you must possess certain qualities:
- She is a teacher of good conduct.
- She is not addicted to strong wine.
- She loves her husband and children dearly. Influence starts from home.
- She is hardworking and tidies her home
- She is kind and submissive to her husband. Honour your husband and children.
- She is a woman of integrity
- Her words edifies and brings peace to the hearer.
- She is a role model.
Learn to appreciate and love one another as husband and wife. Marriage is all about friendship.
As a man of influence, value your wife and show your love to her. Be supportive and kind.

Lessons from the life of Deborah
(Judges 4:1-10, 5:6-7)
- She was dependable and bold
- She was just and equitable
- She was a great encouraged
- She was an intercessor.
Benefits of being a woman of influence:
- She is victorious in her battles (Judges 4:22-24)
- Her home is blessed and fulfilled (Ruth 4:13, Prov. 31:10-31).
- Her children are responsible (2Tim.1:5)
- She brings about positive change in her home and society.
Let us x-ray our lives in line with the word of God and adjust to God’s standard to make influence in our world.

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August 24, 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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