Overcomers' Chapel Sermons: Recent Episodes
RCCG Overcomers' Chapel
Welcome to weekly podcast of Overcomers' Chapel. Sermons by our Lead Pastor, Pastor Femi Olawale and ministers at Overcomers' Chapel. For more information, visit: www.rccgovercomerschapel.org.
Pastor Femi Olawale started the sermon by sharing the scripture documented in the book of Judges. He gave a quick recap of series 2 and pushed further into teachings from the life of Samson. He started by showing us the beginning of Samson’s disobedience. He then proceeded to teach on things that a Nazarite should not do. He rounded up the sermon by challenging us as Nazarites to be separate unto God.
Pastor Femi Olawale started the sermon by sharing the scripture documented in the book of Judges. He gave a quick summary of series 1 and pushed further into teachings from the life of Samson. He started with the birth(foundation) of a Nazarite. He then proceeded to teach lessons from the scriptures on what is expected of us as Nazarites. He rounded up the sermon by challenging us to examine ourselves and ponder on the question ‘Are you a Nazarite?’.
Pastor Femi Olawale started the sermon by sharing the scripture documented in the book of Judges. He taught from the life of Samson as an example of a Nazarite. He gave us an introduction to the topic and addressed the following areas; Who gives birth to a Nazarite? Who is a Nazarite? What is a Nazarite meant to do? And he related it to us in this present day. He encouraged us to read Numbers 6 in preparation for the next teaching in the series.
Pastor Femi Olawale started the sermon by sharing the scripture documented in the book of Hebrews. He admonished us to have faith and come to God as the almighty who has capacity to do whatever He wants to do. He also encouraged us to learn to take God at His word and showed us several examples of healing and thanksgiving from the scriptures. He rounded up the sermon by encouraging us to trust God and to always give thanks.
Pastor Bukky Olawale started the sermon by sharing the scripture documented in the book of psalms. She defined praise, and what it means to praise God. She also defined the word fitting, and what the phrase ‘His praise is fitting’ means. She told us why we should praise God, and taught us five reasons why it is fitting to praise God. She rounded up the sermon by reminding us that God’s hand is stretched forth for salvation and that we should reach out to Him.
Pastor Femi Debo-Omidokun started the sermon by sharing the scripture documented in Paul’s epistle to the Ephesians. He told us that each person is a nation as seen in 1 Peter 2:9, and that we(nations) are to praise God as seen in Psalm 67:5-6. He gave us four points on how we can know if we are obeying God’s word in Eph 1:12(that we should be to the praise of the glory of His name). He shared several scriptures that tell of God’s character and he encouraged us to know more about who God is, so that we can sing His praises better. He rounded up the sermon by telling us that we are made for His praise not for ourselves, and he shared the benefits of singing His praise.
Pastor Femi Olawale started the sermon by sharing the scripture documented in the book of Psalms. He defined praise as an expression of admiration, and he went on to explain what it means to sing God’s praises. He taught us from the lives of patriarchs of old like Jacob, Abraham, Moses, Deborah, Elijah, and he showed us the greatness and vastness of God from various bible verses. He rounded up the sermon by encouraging us not to focus on ourselves, our lives, and what we can receive from God, but rather to change the focus to worshiping God and praising Him for who He is.
Pastor Wonuola Adetayo started the sermon by sharing the scripture documented in the book of Luke. She told us what a Christian life entails. She then shared four seasons that every man must pass through in life. She described each season, and detailed the responsibilities required of us. The four seasons she spoke about are; the birth and dependency season, the season of independence and planting, the reaping and harvesting season, and the time to die. She rounded up the sermon by telling us that God is sovereign and not every man gets to go through all four seasons. Hence, we must always be in a state of readiness for Him at all times.
Deacon Emmanuel Emuze started the sermon by sharing the scripture documented in Paul’s first epistle to the Thessalonians . He define what it means to rejoice, then he spoke on three subtopics; rejoice, a beatitude for being saved; sharing our rejoicing with others; and rejoicing as a tool for victory. He gave us various principles on the benefits and effects of our rejoicing from the scriptures. He rounded up the sermon by telling us that in order to rejoice, we must live a life holy and acceptable unto God.
Pastor Femi Olawale started the sermon by sharing the scripture documented in the book of Isaiah. He told us that we are to come to the Lord with a joyful disposition and with rejoicing. He showed us three ways we get this joy, which becomes like a rope that enters into the wells of salvation. He proceeded to tell us seven things we can find in the wells of salvation. He rounded up the sermon by telling us what happens when we refuse to rejoice and choose to grumble instead.
Pastor Femi Olawale started the sermon by sharing the scriptures documented in the book of Genesis. The three essentials he taught on are, “Get a land”, “Ask God for His Blessings upon your land”, and “Obey God”. He exhorted us on each of the essentials and gave us key principles on each point. He rounded up by leading us to pray four important prayer points.
Pastor Kayode Adeleye started the sermon by sharing the scriptures documented in the book of Genesis, and Paul’s epistle to the Galatians. He explained to us that ‘sowing and reaping’ is a law of nature, and it can have positive or negative connotations. He told us that our actions are seeds, and he gave us examples of some negative seeds people sow in their day to day lives. He went further to give us more examples of people who sowed seeds from the scriptures and the harvest they reaped. He rounded up the sermon by telling us that the best harvest we can ever reap is the harvest of eternity.
Pastor Femi Debo-Omidokun started the sermon by sharing the scripture documented in the book of Psalms. He defined harvest as the time of gathering the rewards of your effort. He told us that your seed powers your harvest, and your harvest powers your destiny. He gave us several examples of seeds to sow in various aspects of our lives and the harvests that we can reap. He explained three principles: we reap what we sow, we reap more than we sow, and we reap later than we sow. He rounded up by explaining four things that harvest depends on. They are, quality of seed, the season of planting and harvest, the soil you plant in, and divine intervention of God.
Pastor Bukky Olawale started the sermon by sharing the scripture documented in the second epistle of Paul to the Corinthians. She defined what it means to stand out. She told us how to stand out, and why we must stand out as believers. She defined what it means to be a believer with several scriptural references, and she mentioned the condition under which we are to stand out as seen in Phil. 2:15. She then proceeded to teach from the life of Daniel who stood out in the land of Babylon, and she drew out key lessons and principles on how to stand out from his story. She rounded up the sermon by encouraging us to stop compromising and she asked us to decide to stand out.
Pastor Adeyinka Asekun started the sermon by defining what it means to flourish. He told us that flourishing is not just about financial wealth and he focused on areas of our lives that we need to attend to if we want to flourish. They are; our walk with God, our relationships, our health, our finances, and our ministry or service unto the Lord. He then proceeded to give us key tips and biblical principles to help us flourish in these different areas of our lives. He rounded up the sermon by telling us some of the things we need to acquire and do if we want to flourish.
Pastor Niyi Adejugbagbe started the sermon by sharing the scripture documented in the first book of John. He established that the blood of Jesus is the only thing that cleanses from sin. He took us on a journey through scriptures to show us the origin of sin and the different offerings that were made for sin under the old covenant, in order to further emphasize the power and victory through the blood of Jesus. He rounded up the sermon by sharing the benefits found in the blood of Jesus, and the power in the Name of Jesus.
Bro. Ade Ogunmekan started the sermon by sharing the scripture documented in the book of Psalms. He stated various examples of things in our lives that stand as enemies of glory. He then went on to show us various examples from the scriptures of how the glory of God was manifested, and showed us the ways we can tap into the glory of God.
Pastor Femi Olawale started the sermon by sharing the scripture documented in the book of John. He defined the glory of God as any occurrence of life that exemplifies the ability and character of God. He gave us examples of men who witnessed manifestations of the glory of God. Then he gave us three points on how a man can witness the glory of God; 1) You must believe, 2) Follow the Lord’s instructions as revealed in the scriptures, and 3) Follow God’s promises seen in the scriptures, and walk in it.
Pastor Bukky Olawale started the sermon by sharing the scripture documented in the book of Philipians. She defined the term ‘provoke’, and gave us examples of David and Paul who both pursued one thing and provoked blessings and understanding of the ways of God. Then she proceeded to answer the question “what is that one thing that I need to do to move the hand of God to surprise me pleasantly”? She gave us various examples from the scriptures of men and women who did sacrificial things and moved the hand of God.- She rounded up by encouraging us to seek the Lord for ourselves with all our hearts.
Pastor Femi Olawale started the sermon by sharing the scripture documented in the book of Philipians. He defined the term ‘jubilation’, and told us that we cannot rejoice without jubilation. He taught us that the most important thing is having God on our side. He stated that once God is on your side, you can jubilate even when things are not looking good. He rounded up by telling us that jubilee is a system that God has put in place to release His children from bondage, the question we should ask ourselves is do I have God on my side?
Bro. Divine Agbana started the sermon by sharing the scripture documented in the book of Isaiah. He defined the term ‘fresh start’, and gave us various examples from the scriptures of God working in men to give them a fresh start. He showed us how a new start is made possible by the mercy of God. He rounded up by speaking to the following group of people, 1)Those who feel that they have fallen too far to come back, 2)Those that camp Luke 9:28-33, 3)Those who have never encountered God, and 4)Those who are going through a storm or a trial.
Pastor Femi Debo-Omidokun started the sermon by sharing the scripture documented in the book of Psalms. He defined the term pleasant surprise, and gave us various examples from the scriptures of pleasant surprises that men received from God. He told us that it is indeed a pleasant surprise to experience the impossible become possible in our lives. He encouraged us to trust in God for the “impossible”, and reminded us that impossibility does not exist with God. He rounded up by emphasizing the following points from Psalm 126; God has been faithful in the past, and we should not be silent in the present but we should ask the Lord to pour out His power and grace on us.
Pastor Femi Olawale started the sermon by reminding us of the splendor, majesty and sovereignty of the God we serve. As He put it, “God is not a man, He is God. He is not limited by anything, and with God either way you are a winner”. He gave several stories from the scriptures of men on whom’s behalf the Lord showed Himself strong and mighty including Abraham, the children of Israel, Joseph, David, Jehoshaphat, and Lazarus. He rounded up by telling us the role we play in receiving and that is; God is the one who surprises, and our job is to go home and believe. He called unbelieve an evil heart and warned us to avoid it, follow after God diligently, and labor to believe God, for believing does not come easily.
Pastor Femi Olawale started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Isaiah. He made us understand that peace does not lie in the abundance of a man’s wealth; it can only be found in God. He encouraged us to learn the secret of calling upon the name of the lord no matter the situation and charged us to let the lord fight for us because he has perfected everything that concerns us.
Pastor Kayode Adeleye started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Proverbs and Philippians. He made us understand that we all have our share of trials and sorrows and there is nothing in this world that can give us peace besides God. He explained that peace is a gift from God, to experience and have peace at heart we have to live a righteous life as peace can only be found in the presence of the lord.
In line with the Follow the Pattern series, Pastor Olawale shared a scripture from the book of 2 Peter 1. He made us understand that there is a pattern to finishing well with God. He explained that as a believer our spirituality must carry character and the evidence of the Spirit of God abiding in us is the expression of the spirit of God in our lives. He went further to explain the importance of the spirit of God and the word of God in our journey to God. He emphasized that if we want to finish well, we need a combination of the word and the spirit of God because entrance can only be ministered to a believer who arrives both with the word and the spirit of God active in their lives.
Pastor Femi Olawale started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Hebrews. He explained that salvation and christianity are built on the knowledge of God we have and being a christian is not a feeling we can just wake up from. He emphasized on our need as christians to be convicted by God because a convicted man cannot deny the presence or the leading of the master.
Pastor Bukky Olawale started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Genesis. She made us understand that divine intervention happens when the manifest presence of God comes into a situation. She explained that it takes faith to receive divine intervention and encouraged us as believers to be consistent in our service to God because as a child of God we are never left alone.
Pastor Olawale started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Luke. He encouraged us to learn the secret of returning the glory back to God and explained that gratitude shows our willingness to let go of material blessings and be intentional with our service to God.
Pastor A O Asekun started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Psalms. He made us understand that God’s presence is synonymous with his face, he went further to discuss various ways christians can attract the Presence of God and implored us to intentionally seek out the things that draw us closer to the presence of God.
Pastor Olawale started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Daniel. He made us understand that our God whom we serve is the creator of heaven and earth and only a man who believes in him can see his Glory. He charged us to learn the secret of looking up and to say to the challenges of our time that our God is able to deliver us.
Pastor Samuel Oyinloye started the sermon by sharing a scripture documented in the book Joshua. He explained that serving God is a matter of personal revolution, using the story of Joshua he made us understand how devoted, loyal and unwavering he was in his service to God. He challenged us to emulate the attitude of Joshua in our service of God and explained that only when we give our all to God can we live a Godly legacy.
Pastor Femi Olawale started the sermon by sharing scriptures documented in the book of Psalm. He made us understand that God has the capacity to control what he created and if we dare to trust he will show up for us. He explained that there is no challenge in our lives that God does not know about and challenged us to learn the secret of trusting God.
Decon Austin Isiuwe started the sermon by sharing a scripture documented in the book of 2 Peter. He made us understand that the true identity of a man is in Christ and from the beginning we have been loved with an everlasting love. He explained that the owner of a thing adds great value to it; if God is your owner you are valuable. He encouraged us to live our lives in awareness of who you are in christ.
Bible References: Philippians 2: 12-18 Pastor Bukky Olawale started the sermon by sharing a scripture documented in the book of Philippians. She made us understand that the word “light” signifies everything good and that we are to stand out in the world as sons of God. She further explained that for a believer of God to shine as a light, they would need to remain connected to the source because illumination and life can only follow from the source. She ended the sermon by encouraging us to stay connected to the source as only from him can we receive more Oil to shine.
Pastor Debo-Omidokun started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Romans. He made us understand that a son is a believer who has come to a place of maturity and authority in the family of God. He went further to discuss that a son is one who enjoys intimacy with God and knows his identity.
Brother Micheal Davies started the sermon by sharing some scriptures documented in the book of 1 Corinthians. Through the referenced scriptures, he made us understand that the Power and Wisdom of God is Christ. He also emphasized the importance of hearing the Word of God: that’s the only way the wisdom of the life of Christ can be communicated to us.
Pastor Kayode Adeleye started the sermon by sharing a scripture documented in the book of Malachi. He explained that as a child of God, the manifestation of God in our lives is sure and every child of God has a season of manifestation. He ended the message by encouraging us to live lives that are worthy of manifesting the glory of God.
Bible References: Isaiah 61: 1-3, Matthew 5: 14
Pastor Olawale started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Isaiah and Matthew. He explained that ashes represent the lifestyle we have that does not bring glory to God. He encouraged us to boldly offer our ashes to God because if we try to hide our sin, we will not prosper. He ended the message by urging us to let God exchange our ashes for beauty.
Bible Reference: John 11:40, Mark 11: 22-26 Pastor Bukky Olawale started the sermon by a sharing scripture documented in the book of John and Mark. She made us understand that God never fails and encouraged us to keep believing and trusting God because only then can we receive victory.
Bible Reference: 1 Timothy 5:8 Pastor Adeyinka Asekun started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Timothy. In celebration of father’s day he made us understand who a leading man is, what makes up a leading man and how a leading man walks in the victory of the lord.
Bible Reference: John 19:28-38
Pastor Niyi Adejugbagbe started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of John. He made us understand that when Jesus Christ died on the cross for us he exchanged his strength for our weakness and gave us victory over all things.
Pastor Kayode Adeleye started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the books of Job and Deuteronomy. He made us understand that all we need to be victorious is to trust God because it doesn’t matter the intensity of the battle, God is always victorious when he is in our midst. He encouraged us to live a life that is pleasing to Christ because a man who has Christ is continually victorious.
Bible Reference: Psalm 33:16, 1 Samuel 2:9, 17:47
Pastor Femi Olawale started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the books of Psalm and 1 Samuel. He made us understand that all power belongs to God and if we don’t allow heaven to fight for us, our victory will not be guaranteed. He charged us to learn the secret of stepping aside and letting God fight our battles as it is the only way we will triumph in life.
Pastor Femi Olawale started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Acts. He made us understand that there is no Christian life without the power of Pentecost as it is not for man to direct himself but be directed by God. He explained that if the DNA of Christ is found in us, the power of Pentecost will not depart from us.
Bible Reference: Genesis 3:1-20 , Malachi 2:15
Sister Moyo Debo-Omidokun started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the books of Genesis and Malachi. In celebration of mother’s day she shared a sermon on the principles of motherhood and laid emphasis on the importance of abiding in Christ and obeying the word of God.
Bible Reference : 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 and Proverbs 4:23
Pastor Bukky Olawale started the sermon by sharing some scriptures documented in the books of Proverbs and Corinthians. She explained that the word is the gateway to God; and all life’s treasures are in the word so we must strive to live by the word of God.
Bible Reference: 2 Corinthians and Hebrews 12: 14
Pastor Niyi Adejugbagbe started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the books of Hebrews and Corinthians. He explained that sanctification is a state of being separated from the old and being made purified to work with God through grace.
Bible Reference: Luke 13:13-27 Pastor Kayode Adeleye started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Luke. He explained that as christians we must do everything for the sake of the kingdom and learn to look at life from God’s perspective. He encouraged us to set our affections on the things of God and not the things of this world.
Bible Reference: Matthew 27:50-54 Pastor Femi Olawale started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Matthew. He explained that if as a christian you do not want to fail, you must allow the spirit of God to dwell in you because if the spirit of him that raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, then your mortal bodies shall be quickened by his spirit.
Pastor Femi Olawale started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Luke. He made us understand that we were released for a purpose, that purpose was never to serve flesh but to serve God. He encouraged us to check ourselves and examine our service to God because to whom much is given, much is required.
Pastor Femi Debo - Omidokun explained that supernatural release entails a release of a divine provision. He made us understand that when God sets a man free he is loose from every hold of life.
Bible Reference: Genesis 1:26 Pastor Niyi Adejugbagbe started the sermon by sharing scripture from the book of Genesis. He explained that a believer's authority is backed by the throne if they are in good standing with God.
Bible Reference: Mark 8: 35-38, Jeremiah 9:24 Pastor Femi Olawale started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Jeremiah and Mark. He used Gold as a metaphor to explain things in our lives that separate us from God. He explained that whatever seats in your heart is what will drive you and he encouraged us not to chase the pleasures of life at the expense of our soul.
Bible Reference: Psalm 105:10-25 Pastor Femi Olawale started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Psalms. He explained that God does not see limitation but sees capacity and possibility in every situation. He encouraged us to learn to see God in every situation because it is God that brings everything together.
Bible Reference: Romans 6:6-14 Pastor Bukky Olawale started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Romans. She made us understand that it is possible to live a holy life and that such a life is made possible by being consistent in our walk with God. She explained that God has a part in our dominion over sin and a man who makes God his priority shall continue to dominate over sin.
Bible Reference: Genesis 1:26 Pastor Femi Debo-Omidokun started this sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Genesis. He explained that God gave us the power and strength to subdue and dominate every circumstance of life and the challenges that come with it and made us understand that true control is not about bringing yourself under your own control, but it's about bringing yourself under the control of the almighty God.
Bible Reference: Genesis 1:26-28
Pastor Olawale started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Genesis. He explained that material dominion is for all but spiritual dominion is only for those who associate with Jesus. To take charge a man needs to dominate spiritually because only a man with spiritual dominion will have the backing of God.
Bible Reference: Proverbs 3:5-6
Pastor Femi Olawale started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of proverbs. He explained that nothing is too small and no situation is too hard for God, so we must learn to acknowledge him in all things. He charged us to learn the secret of acknowledging God even in our victories and encouraged us to involve God in all we do.
Pastor Bukky Olawale started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of corinthians. She explained that our faith should not stand in the wisdom of men or in the traditions of this present world but in the power of God and his track record of Goodness. She also emphasized that we should only be moved by the word of God and not our emotions because we do not feel God we Know God. In whatever situation you find yourself in, God is to be trusted as he changes not. He is the same Today, Tomorrow and Forever.
Bible Reference: Psalm 86:16, Psalm 145:8 Pastor Niyi Adejugbagbe started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the Psalms. He explained that God will fight for a man who abides under his shadow and flees from sin. When God is angry at the enemy of a man he favours, he will turn the plan of the enemy to favour such a man.
Pastor Adeleye Started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Samuel. He explained that a man who knows the lord will fear the Lord and not partake in evil. He encouraged us as Christians to pursue knowledge of the lord for he is everlasting.
Bibe References: 1 John 4:7-13, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, John 13:34-35
Pastor Femi Olawale started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of 1 John, 1 Corinthians and John. He laid emphasis on the need for Christians to show love one to another and explained that the secret of his lordship is walking in love and that exhibiting love is an indicator that you know the father. He challenged us as Christians to learn to walk in love; for love is of God and everyone that loveth is born of God and knoweth God.
I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. O fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him. The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.” Psalm 34: 1-9 (KJV)
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivered him out of them all. He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.” Psalm 34 :19-20 (KJV)
Pastor Bukky Olawale started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Psalms. She explained Praise as an admiration of the goodness of God and emphasized the need for Christians to learn to offer uninterrupted praise to God at all times.
“Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18(KJV)
Pastor Femi Debo-Omidokun started this sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Thessalonians. He highlighted why it is important for Christians to give thanks to God in the midst of adversity. He mentioned a few key points on the benefits of giving thanks in difficult situations and made us understand that being grateful at all times is not an absence of challenges.
“Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted. Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.” Revelation 2:1-5 (KJV)
Pastor Adeola Oyinloye started this sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of revelation. She explained the need for us as Christians to return to our first love and provided ways to help us identify when we are no longer in love with God.
“And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting. Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. “ 1 Timothy 1: 12-17 (KJV)
Pastor Bukky Olawale started this sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Timothy. She explained that mercy is compassion or forgiveness shown, when someone who is in the power to punish. She made us understand that no sin is too much for God to forgive and that the mercy of God is limitless.
“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us” Ephesians 3 :20 (KJV)
“And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:” 2 Corinthians 9:8 (KJV)
Pastor Niyi Adejugbagbe started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the books of Ephesians and Corinthians. He explained that the ability of God never fails and we need to understand the ability of this God that can do all things. He described that God’s ability is precise and timeless and that the dimension of his ability is unfailing.
“When the Lord thy God shall bring thee into the land whither thou goest to possess it, and hath cast out many nations before thee, the Hittites, and the Girgashites, and the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, seven nations greater and mightier than thou;” Deuteronomy 7: 1 (KJV)
Other Bible References: Deuteronomy 7: 6-7 & Psalms 44 : 2-3
Dr. Kayode Adeleye started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the books of Deuteronomy and Psalms. He explained that the favour of God qualifies those who are not qualified and when the season of God’s favour comes upon a man, every limitation will give way. He also made us understand that when God arises the impossibility in the life of a man becomes possible.
“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV)
Pastor Niyi Adejugbagbe started this sermon by sharing scripture from the book of Corinthians. He described grace as the love and mercy given to us by God, not because we deserve it but because he desires to give it. He explained that God can decide to favour his own by making his grace sufficient in all situations of life
“ Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven. And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers' sepulchres, that I may build it. And the king said unto me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time. Moreover I said unto the king, If it please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that they may convey me over till I come into Judah; And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which appertained to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me. “ Nehemiah 2: 4-8 ( KJV)
Pastor Femi Olawale started this sermon by sharing scripture from the book of Nehemiah. He explained that for a man to enter into the favour of God he must walk with God. He went on further to declare that just as Nehimah found favour in the eyes of the king, we too will find favour in the eyes of God.
“ For how then will it be known that Your people and I have found grace in Your sight, except You go with us? So we shall be separate, Your people and I, from all the people who are upon the face of the earth.” So the Lord said to Moses, “I will also do this thing that you have spoken; for you have found grace in My sight, and I know you by name.” And he said, “Please, show me Your glory.” Then He said, “I will make all My goodness pass before you, and I will proclaim the name of the Lord before you. I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.” But He said, “You cannot see My face; for no man shall see Me, and live.” And the Lord said, “Here is a place by Me, and you shall stand on the rock. So it shall be, while My glory passes by, that I will put you in the cleft of the rock, and will cover you with My hand while I pass by. Then I will take away My hand, and you shall see My back; but My face shall not be seen.” Exodus 33:16-23 ( KJV)
Pastor Femi Debo-Omidokun started this sermon by sharing a scripture documented in the book of Exodus. He began by emphasizing that we do not need anything in life more than the presence of God. He further explained that a man cannot live a sinful life when he is carrying the presence of God. He finalized by encouraging us and educating us on the benefits of the manifest presence of God.
But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.” Proverbs 4: 18 (KJV)
Pastor Femi Olawale started this sermon by sharing a scripture documented in the book of Proverbs. He explained that God will always keep the righteous on the right path and have his angels guide us along the way, as long as we choose to stand in the path, despite all contradictions and tribulations.
"For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth. Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth. Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will? Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus? Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour? What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction: and that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory, even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?" Romans 9 : 17-24 ( KJV)
Pastor Bukky Olawale started this sermon by sharing a scripture documented in the book of Romans. She explained that our lives are showcases and God wants to make us his own showcase to the world. She further explained that to become the showcase of the lord we need an encounter of the presence of the lord.
“And the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed.” Exodus 3:2 (KJV)
“And Moses took his wife and his sons, and set them upon an ass, and he returned to the land of Egypt: and Moses took the rod of God in his hand.” Exodus 4:20 (KJV)
“And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of testimony in Moses' hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses wist not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him. And when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses, behold, the skin of his face shone; and they were afraid to come nigh him.” Exodus 34: 29-30 (KJV)
Pastor Femi Olawale started this sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Exodus . He showed us from the life of Moses, the benefits of entering into the presence of God and the manifestation of the power of God to those who dwell in his presence. He further explained that dwelling in the presence of God will weaken the strength of the opposition over our lives.
“ Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves? When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness. Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off. And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them. But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not. And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not. And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean. And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew. And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.And Peter went out, and wept bitterly. “ Luke 22:54-62 (KJV)
Pastor Femi Olawale started this sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Luke. He began by emphasizing if we as christians are aware of where we stand with God or if we are walking with God. He also elaborated on the importance of walking with God and maintaining a relationship with the master so as to enter into his presence.
Psalms 3: 1 - 3
“Lord, how they have increased who troubles me! Many are they who rise up against me. Many are those who say of me,“There is no help for him in God.” Selah. But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head.”
This Sunday, Pastor Niyi Adejugbagbe starts with sharing a writing from David documented in Psalms 3:1-3 and tells us how we have a God who is able to lift up our heads and how we should trust Him like David did.
“Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.” Psalm 37:37 (KJV)
Pastor Femi Olawale started this sermon by sharing a scripture documented in the book of Psalm. He described who a perfect man is and how a man can be made perfect. He explained that a perfect man is a man who is blameless and has been made perfect in Christ Jesus. He also explained why the end of a perfect man will be peaceful.
“After these things the word of the Lord came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.” Genesis 15: 1 (KJV)
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Isaiah 41: 10(KJV)
Dr. Kayode Adeleye started this sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Genesis and Isaiah. He explained fear as an impending danger aroused by a certain reality that happened or has never happened; he further explained that fear leads to doubt which can take the peace of God from a believer and encouraged all Christians to put their hope and trust in God, who is able to overcome all trials and tribulations that may trouble us.
“ If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:” Genesis 1: 19 ( KJV)
Pastor Femi Olawale started this sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Genesis. He expounded on the greatness of the almighty God and how as Christians we must learn to seek help first from the almighty God in all situations. He encouraged us to learn the secret of hearing from God so that we will not be led astray by the enemy.
“ Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you. A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them” Ezekiel: 25-27 (KJV)
Pastor Bukky Olawale started this sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Ezekiel. She explained what the scripture meant by a new heart and gave understanding of how we can have a new heart as well as the benefits, profit or gain of a new heart.
“And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house. And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold. And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19: 1-10 (KJV)
“Pastor Femi Olawale started this sermon by sharing a scripture from the book of Luke. He explains the need for Christians to be desperate in their desire to seek God. Using the life of Zacchaeus as a focus, pastor Olawale points out how he was willing to drop all things that would have been prevented him from seeing God.
“So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us. For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God. Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe: as ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children, That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.” 1 Thessalonians 2: 8-12 (KJV)
In celebration of father’s day pastor Femi Debo-Omidokun started this sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Thessalonians. He explains that God is our first father and that he is very intentional with us and how christian fathers must emulate the fatherly attitudes found in God.
“ And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither. And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand. And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand. And it came to pass from the time that he had made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the Lord blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of the Lord was upon all that he had in the house, and in the field. And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured.” Genesis 39:1-6 (KJV)
“And he restored the chief butler unto his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand: But he hanged the chief baker: as Joseph had interpreted to them. Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgat him.” Genesis 39: 21-23 (KJV)
Pastor Bukky Olawale started this sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Genesis. Using the story of Joseph she explained that enlargement comes at a cost and that despite whatever trials we may be passing through we should trust and be confident in God.
“Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.” Psalm 18:36
Pastor Femi Olawale started this sermon by sharing a scripture documented in the book of psalm. He made us understand that God is very interested in enlarging our capacity and he doesn’t want us to stumble in this journey of life; he wants to give us better portions both spiritually and materially.
“Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent. For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him. And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain.” Acts 13: 26 - 28 (KJV)
Pastor Femi Olawale started this sermon by sharing a scripture documented in the book of Acts of the Apostles. He reassures us that the scripture is not a compilation of stories rather, it is a compilation of the word of God. Furthermore, he talks about the voice of the prophet and how it is capable of changing a man.
“ A seed shall serve him; it shall be accounted to the Lord for a generation.” Psalm 22:30(KJV)
Pastor Femi Olawale started this sermon by sharing a scripture documented in the book of Psalm. He dwells on the importance of serving God and makes us understand that serving the Lord is not just beneficial to us but it is also beneficial to our entire generation.
“There are three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not: The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid.” Proverbs 30:18-19 (KJV)
“I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.” Psalm 71:7(KJV)
Pastor Femi Olawale started this sermon by sharing scriptures documented in the books of Proverbs and Psalm. “God is a wonder and his ways are a wonder to man” Pastor Femi Olawale teaches us that the God we serve is a wonder and no man can fully know his ways nor can any man bring him down. He stresses the importance of walking with God and explains how this can make us a wonder.
“Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.” Matthew 24: 44 (KJV)
“Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning; And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.” Luke 21: 35-36 (KJV)
“Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.” 2 Peter 3: 13-14(KJV)
Pastor Femi Olawale started this sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Matthew, Luke and Peter. To end the series he explained that Life is very brief and we must be ready so that when the master comes we will be without hesitation. He also went further to give understanding on how we can know if we are ready or not.
“While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.” Matthew 25:5-13 (KJV)
Pastor Femi Olawale started this sermon by sharing a scripture documented in the book of Matthew. He explained that as christians, Jesus expects to meet us prepared. He expounds on the kind of preparation that will be put in place in order to be ready for Christ who is the bridegroom of the church.
“And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.” Luke 21:25-28 (KJV)
“ For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.” Luke 21:35-36 (KJV)
Pastor Femi Olawale started this sermon by sharing a scripture documented in the book of Luke. He laid emphasis on discerning the signs of the second coming of Jesus Christ and how we must remain spiritual alert so we are not unprepared for his coming.
“When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.” Acts 1:6-10
This Sunday Pastor Olawale started the sermon with a scripture documented in the book of Acts to show that just as Jesus ascended into heaven after his resurrection from death, he will also come in a like manner. He also emphasizes the importance of quality waiting in preparation for the second coming of Jesus.
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me”. John 14: 1-6
“And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple. And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.” Matthew 24:1-4
This Sunday Pastor Olawale started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book John to point out the second coming of jesus. He uses this scripture to establish foundational understanding on how we must prepare prior to the second coming of Jesus Christ.
“For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” II Corinthians 5: 21.
Pastor Bukky Olawale started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in Corinthians to establish that Jesus died for a reason and that reason was for us to be made the righteousness of God in him. The lives of various men of God from the scriptures was studied to create an understanding of how a man should walk upright to receive favour from God.
“They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; These see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep. For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof.They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble.They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits' end. Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses. He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven. Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!” Psalm 107: 23-31
Pastor Olawale started the sermon by sharing scripture documented in the book of Psalms to show the importance of operating in deep waters because the wonders of God are made manifest in the deep . He went further to underline the difference between encounters in the deep waters and encounters in the shallow waters.