The Hand of the Lord International Church – Decatur, GA

Why do we pray—and how does prayer help us win the battle of the mind? In  Part 2  of the  Why Pray?  sub-series within the  Spiritual Intelligence  series, Pastor YaQuis Shelley reveals how the enemy targets our thoughts to disrupt our relationship with God. Through Jesus' temptation in Luke 4, this message teaches how obedience activates spiritual dominion, how God's Word becomes our gre...

Why do we pray? In Part 1 of the  Why Pray?  mini-series within the  Spiritual Intelligence  series, Pastor YaQuis Shelley lays a foundational understanding of prayer by revealing that it is more than a response to life's problems—it's our God-given access to the spiritual realm. Through Scripture, he explains the relationship between the spirit, soul, and body, why the enemy targets the m...

In the final installment of the  Evangelism  series, Evangelist Larisa Edmond brings everything together with practical, real-life application. Through interactive role-playing and biblical instruction, she equips believers to confidently share the Gospel in everyday conversations, navigate difficult questions with wisdom and grace, and build authentic relationships that lead others to Christ. Thi...

In  “At the Brink,”  Associate Pastor Armondoe Johnson delivers a timely message from Joshua 3, challenging believers to trust God when standing at the edge of their next season. Drawing from Israel’s journey to the Jordan River, AP Johnson teaches that breakthrough requires alignment with God, intimacy before instruction, and the courage to move forward in faith. As believers stand at the brink o...

In Part 3 of the Evangelism series, Evangelist Larisa Edmond moves from biblical foundations to practical application, equipping believers to confidently share their faith through prayer, personal testimony, and intentional relationships. Discover how God uses everyday conversations, compassion, and the power of your testimony to lead others toward Christ. This teaching emphasizes that evangelism...

In this practical and empowering teaching on evangelism, Deacon Jonathan Ajagbe and Evangelist Larisa Edmond equip believers to confidently share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Learn the difference between pre-evangelism, evangelism, and discipleship while gaining a clear framework for presenting the Gospel, using your personal testimony, and engaging others with wisdom, love, and biblical truth. Thi...

Pastor YaQuis Shelley continues the  Ministry of Reconciliation  series with a powerful message,  “Jesus: The Genesis,”  revealing Christ as the source, sustainer, and purpose of all creation. Through Colossians 1 and Genesis, Pastor Shelley teaches that everything visible and invisible begins with Jesus and points back to Him. This message challenges believers to place Christ at the center of eve...

Evangelist Larisa Edmond lays a biblical foundation for evangelism, teaching that sharing the Gospel is the responsibility of every believer. Through Scripture, practical examples, and powerful testimonies, she reminds us that salvation belongs to God, but believers are called to boldly share the good news of Jesus Christ. This message challenges us to move beyond fear, embrace the Ministry of Rec...

In Bring Him To the House, Pastor YaQuis Shelley teaches from Acts 16, showing how salvation transforms entire households. From Lydia’s open heart to the jailer’s question, “What must I do to be saved?”, this message emphasizes that God is not just working for individuals, but for families, bloodlines, and generations. Don’t miss the call to bring Christ into your home and let Him shift everything...

Discover how God's goodness leads us to true repentance. In this powerful Bible study, Pastor YaQuis Shelley teaches the difference between conviction and guilt, the purpose of God's correction, and how believers are called to the ministry of reconciliation. Learn how God's mercy, patience, and discipline are designed to draw us closer to Him and produce spiritual growth. Series: Found...

Part 2 of Pastor Shelley’s teaching on the Ministry of Reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:14–21) focuses on  imputation, how Jesus paid our sin debt and credited us with His righteousness. Discover God’s plan for reconciliation, salvation through Christ alone, and our calling as ambassadors of the Gospel. Church Website Salvation & Planting Ways to Give Upcoming Events ©2026 YaQuis Shelley Minist...

Every believer has been called to the Ministry of Reconciliation. In this powerful message, taught by Pastor YaQuis Shelley, learn what it means to be an ambassador for Christ, why reconciliation must come before restoration, and how God uses ordinary people to bring others back into relationship with Him. Church Website Salvation & Planting Ways to Give Upcoming Events ©2026 YaQuis Shelley Mi...

What’s the difference between conviction and guilt? In this Bible study, Pastor YaQuis Shelley explains how the Holy Spirit brings conviction that leads to true repentance and transformation. Through Scripture, learn the difference between conviction and guilt, the role of the Gospel in revealing sin, righteousness, and judgment, and why surrendering to God’s standards is essential for spiritual g...

Pastor Cameika Shelley teaches “The Joy of His Salvation,” a powerful message on God’s love for the lost and the strength found in His salvation. Through Nehemiah 8 and the parables of Luke 15, she explains how conviction leads to restoration, how God rejoices when His children return to Him, and why believers must embrace their role in reaching souls. This sermon encourages those facing trials, g...

What does true repentance really look like? In this powerful Bible study, Pastor Shelley breaks down Leviticus 6 and reveals the deeper meaning of restitution, reconciliation, and restoration. Learn why saying “I’m sorry” isn’t always enough—and how God calls us to make things right, heal broken relationships, and confront the deeper issues within our hearts. Series: Foundation of Christian Doctri...

Pastor Shelley breaks down Luke 15 and The Grace of Reconciliation, revealing what it really means to return to God, take accountability, and value His presence over everything else. This message will challenge your heart, expose pride, and call you back to true relationship with the Father. Church Website Salvation & Planting Ways to Give Upcoming Events ©2026 YaQuis Shelley Ministries

Pastor YaQuis Shelley continues the Spiritual Intelligence series with a powerful teaching on how believers become spiritually lost. This message challenges us to examine our hearts, recognize deception, and return to true alignment with God. Learn how small compromises can lead us away from purpose, and how God calls us back through truth, correction, and surrender. Church Website Salvation &...

In this Bible Study, Pastor Shelley teaches what true repentance really means, beyond words into real transformation. From Matthew 3 and Hebrews 6, discover how genuine repentance produces fruit, not repeated sin patterns, and leads to spiritual maturity through Christ. Series: Foundation of Christian Doctrine Church Website Salvation & Planting Ways to Give Upcoming Events ©2026 YaQuis Shelle...

Pastor YaQuis Shelley continues the Spiritual Intelligence series with a powerful teaching on how believers become spiritually lost. This message challenges us to examine our hearts, recognize deception, and return to true alignment with God. Learn how small compromises can lead us away from purpose, and how God calls us back through truth, correction, and surrender. Church Website Salvation &...

Bible study taught by Pastor YaQuis Shelley from Foundation of Christian Adoption by Kevin Connor, focusing on repentance and the fruit it produces in a believer’s life. This teaching breaks down the intellectual, emotional, and volitional aspects of repentance and explains the difference between godly sorrow and worldly sorrow. Scripture references include Matthew 3:8, Acts 26:20, Matthew 7:16–20...

Pastor Shelley unpacks Jesus’ parable of the lost sheep, showing God’s heart to pursue, restore, and rejoice over every soul that returns to Him. Pastor Shelley highlights how the lost can be those who wander, those who are misplaced, or those who choose to walk away, but God’s pursuit remains constant. Heaven rejoices over one sinner who repents, revealing the urgency and love behind God’s missio...

Pastor YaQuis Shelley continues teaching from Foundations of Christian Doctrine by John O’Connor, focusing on the doctrine of repentance. This study breaks repentance into intellectual, emotional, and volitional elements, showing that true repentance involves a changed mind, godly sorrow (2 Corinthians 7:9–10), and a transformed will. Pastor Shelley also explains the difference between godly and w...

Pastor Yaquis Shelley discusses Genesis 3 and Matthew 26, revealing how the curse that entered through the Garden of Eden was broken through Jesus Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane. This powerful teaching explores generational curses, sorrow, prayer, spiritual warfare, relationships, and the resurrection power of Jesus. Through this message, viewers are reminded that Christ took on our pain, stru...

Prophetess Newsome and Minister Tammy Smith unpack powerful truths about prayer, deliverance, discernment, and spiritual warfare, exposing hidden battles and teaching believers how to walk in authority through Christ. Church Website Salvation & Planting Ways to Give Upcoming Events ©2026 YaQuis Shelley Ministries

Church Website Salvation & Planting Ways to Give Upcoming Events ©2026 YaQuis Shelley Ministries