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  • Sunday 9th November 2025Adult/General Harvest Thanksgiving service

    Sunday 9th November 2025Adult/General Harvest Thanksgiving service

    Preacher: Rev. Obarinee Charles Igwe

    Theme: Harvest to press towards the goal

    Text: Phillippians 3:14


    Introduction
    Apostle Paul from Prison wrote a letter to the Philippines encouraging them to forget the things which are behind and reach forth unto those ahead.
    Form the passage in verse 14 “I press on towards the goal ” It is clear that God is calling you to a personal commitment to him setting back everything of the past and creating new goals that lead us nearer to him.
    Pressing is a personal determinate pursuit and Without a goal we won’t know where to go.
    When you press on you forget the past and move then when you look back and see how the lord has blessed you and be grateful to him.
    How do we press

    • Yield to the lord daily
    • Stewardship
      The lord wants you to be committed to him serving him tirelessly and cheerfully. Conclusion
    • Give as you are Blessed
    • Don’t give at a lower level
    • Give sacrificially
    • Give what you have do not give to impress anyone
    • Give yourself first to the lord.

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  • GOD OF WONDERS 2025, DAY 4 08/11/2025

    GOD OF WONDERS 2025, DAY 4 08/11/2025

    Preacher: Evang. Sunny Okigwe

    Theme: Pressing towards the mark

    Topic: The power of Evangelism

    Text: John 9:4

    The goal in Phillipians 3 is about making heaven at last.
    The goal in John 9:4 is about winning souls on earth. The primary reason why Jesus came down to earth is for soul winning.

    Different ways Jesus evangelized back in the days:

    • Lifestyle evangelism: Living the life of Christ without actually preaching it.
    • Welfare evangelism: This involves catering for the welfare of people. Jesus fed the multitudes without complaining.
    • Power evangelism: Jesus ministered by performing miracles through faith. The Bible made us know that the manifestation of power is the most remarkable evangelism of them all.
      Simon the sorcerer, a renowned sorcerer from the Bible who pulled influence because of his exploits saw the heavier manifestation of Paul the disciple and he surrendered to God because no power is greater than the power of the Lord Almighty. (Acts 5:12-26)
      There is difference between noise and manifestation of power. Power doesn’t talk too much.
      In Acts 3:1-8 Peter demonstrated this power at the beautiful gate. There are people who never believe the gospel until they see the manifestation of power. From that one act alone, 5000 people surrendered their lives to Christ (Acts 4:4).
      May the power of God be evident in your life in Jesus name, amen!!!

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  • GOD OF WONDERS 2025, Day 2 06/11/2025

    GOD OF WONDERS 2025, Day 2 06/11/2025

    Preacher: Evang. Onyebuchi Ubani

    Theme: Pressing towards the goal

    Topic: One thing I do

    Text: Philippians 3:4-15

    Introduction: Whenever you hear the word of God, look for the promises. In every scripture the principles of God is revealed.
    In our basic scripture Paul said “one thing i do” but he mentioned two things:
    i. forgetting those things which are behind and
    ii. Reaching out to the things which are before.
    Yesterday is in the past.
    Paul might have had some ugly past just like all of us.
    There are people that cannot move on from their past because it keeps hunting them.
    He that the son of man has set free is free indeed (John 8:26).

    Dangers of dwelling on the negative past:

    • There is always fear
    • There is always discouragement
    • There is depression
      Both success and failure can be used as an instrument by the devil to destroy a child of God. Don’t be carried away. Take heed lest you fall (1 Corinths 10:12).

    When you dwell so much on your positive past:

    • Pride will set it. Pride is an enemy of God. More often than not, pride creeps in little by little without our conscious awareness.
    • Overconfidence. This makes you to feel like there is no one better than you. He works in us to will and to do according to His good pleasure (Philip.2:13)
    • Indiscipline. You begin to disrespect people.

    Conclusion:
    Don’t be a prisoner of the past. Keep pressing towards the goal which is heaven.
    God bless you!!!

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  • Holy Communion/Covenant Renewal Sermon 2/11/2025

    Holy Communion/Covenant Renewal Sermon 2/11/2025

    Preacher: Rev. Canon Gideon Genka

    Topic: God of wonders

    Text: Psalm 77:14

    Our God continues to demonstrate that indeed He is the God of wonder.
    The Psalmist declared “thou art the God that do wonders; thou hath declared your strength amongst the people”

    Let’s explore 3 aspects of the wonders of God:

    • The wonders of God is sovereign power.
      God showed the sovereignty of His power in Genesis 11 when He redirected human history.
      Never build a name for yourself.
      Sometimes God’s wonders are not in what He gives but what He stops from coming to you.
      At anytime we see our strength in anything, we put God aside. Allow God show His awesome wonders in your life.
    • The wonders of God is life-giving power.
      Jesus revealed that He is the resurrection and the life.
      God brings hope out of hopelessness, where every humanity ends that is where divinity begins.
      Even though He seems to delay, trust His promise in Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you an expected end”.
    • The wonders of God is limitless ability.
      His powers surpasses imagination
      He is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that you ask or think (Eph.3:20)
      The same God who was, is still and ever will be.
      Remember that He is able, He is sovereign and He can do wonders.

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  • Sunday 19th October First Service Sermon note

    Sunday 19th October First Service Sermon note

    Topic: Fear not God is still on his throne

    Text : Psalm 37: 1-16

    Preacher: Rev Jubilee Igunka Igwe

    Introduction

    Many people come to church but the word of God Does not go with them the Bible says that as Christians we should put our absolute faith in God and Do not be weary when facing troubles but know that your faith is being tested.
    As Christians we should not pay attention to what happens in the lives of other’s but put your focus Only on God believing that he has not forgotten you.

    People may look down on you but only believe in what the lord says for only his words come to pass.
    psalm 33 vs 4 For the word of the lord holds true, and we can trust everything he does
    Do not give up for there is still a God working things out for us .

    Conclusion
    Call upon the lord alone when ever you’re in trouble.

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  • 1ST SERVICE SERMON12/10/2025

    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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  • GROUP HARVEST SERMON 26/10/2025

    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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  • HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE SERMON 5/10/2025

    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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  • YOUTH HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERMON28/09/2025

    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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  • COMBINED/ DIOCESAN CLERGY EXCHANGE OF PULPIT SERMON

    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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