The One-City Church Podcast

The Christian life is not a playground - it's a battleground. And prayer is how we fight. In Episode 7 of The Art of Prayer, Pastor Jesse Dan-Yusuf takes us into the reality that most of us would rather avoid: we have an enemy, and he doesn't take days off. But here's the good news - we don't fight for victory, we fight from victory. The battle has already been won at the cross. Pr...

s it okay to pray for yourself? Not only is it okay - it's necessary. In Episode 6 of The Art of Prayer, Pastor Femi Osunnuyi of City Church Lagos brings a powerful word on the prayer of petition - the act of bringing our own needs, desires, and longings before the Father. Too many of us pray for everyone else but feel guilty asking God for what we need. But Jesus himself taught us to pray &qu...

What if the most powerful thing you could do in prayer is stop talking? In Episode 5 of The Art of Prayer, Pastor Jesse Dan-Yusuf explores the forgotten dimension of prayer - contemplation. In a world that rewards noise, busyness, and constant output, learning to be still before God feels almost countercultural. But Scripture is clear: "Be still, and know that I am God." There is a kind...

There is no greater act of love than standing before God on behalf of someone else. In Episode 4 of The Art of Prayer, Pastor Jesse Dan-Yusuf opens up the heart of intercessory prayer - the sacred practice of standing in the gap for others. Intercession isn't a spiritual gift reserved for a select few. It's a calling for every believer. When we intercede, we step into the role Jesus himsel...

Before you ask God for anything, look at who He is. In Episode 2 of The Art of Prayer, Pastor Jesse Dan-Yusuf takes us into the prayer of adoration - the kind of prayer that isn't asking for anything at all. It's simply beholding. Adoration is what happens when our hearts stop spinning long enough to orient themselves toward who God actually is. Not what He can do for us. Not what we need...

This week’s episode flows out of our special  Praise and Thanksgiving Service , where we paused to celebrate God’s goodness and reflect on the victory we have in Christ. From the rich imagery of Revelation 12:1–11, we explored what it truly means to live as people who overcome—not by our strength, but by the finished work of  Jesus Christ  and the testimony of faith He has formed in us. In this pa...

In this episode, we continue our journey through Romans, exploring what Paul reveals about the unshakeable promise God extends to His people. Drawing from Romans 4:16–17, we uncover how the inheritance we receive is not anchored in human effort, spiritual performance, or adherence to the law—but in faith alone. Paul points us back to  Abraham , whose righteousness was not earned through works but...

In this episode of  The Way of Faith , we continue our journey through Romans 4 and explore what Scripture reveals about the true  family of faith . Paul shows us that Abraham was counted righteous not because of circumcision, but because he believed God. His faith—simple, surrendered, wholehearted—came before any outward sign. Through that same pattern, we learn that the promise was never limited...

In this episode, we continue our journey through  The Way of Faith  in  The Roman Road  series. Here, Pastor Michael unfolds the story of God’s unbroken purpose throughout history—His-story—revealing that from creation to redemption, God has always been working to establish His kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. Through the life of Abraham, we see what true faith looks like: trust in God’s chara...

In this episode, we continue our journey through  The Roman Road  with a powerful teaching titled  The Way of Faith  (Romans 4:1–8). Here, we uncover the timeless truth that righteousness has never been earned by works, but received through faith—just as Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness. This episode invites us to look beyond performance and merit, into the heart o...

In this episode, Pastor  Jesse continues the  Vision Series  with a timely and insightful message titled  The Gospel, Gifts, and Governance . As we walk through this journey of renewal, we trust that God is granting us wisdom to shape  One City Church  according to His divine purpose. This teaching marks the beginning of a meaningful exploration into  Church Governance —revealing how the gospel, s...

In this episode, Pastor  Jesse  opens the  Vision Series  with a profound message on  Renewal . This teaching unfolds the heart of God’s vision for His people—to be continually renewed until our lives mirror His purpose, power, and presence in the earth.

In this powerful closing session of OneCon 2025, Pastor Jesse Dan-Yusuf casts a vision of ultimate renewal drawn from Revelation 21:1-8, where God declares, “Behold, I am making all things new.” This is where the full story comes together: the gospel doesn’t end with souls escaping to heaven, but with the New Jerusalem—a Garden City—descending from heaven to earth. This is Renaissance in its trues...

In this moving session of OneCon 2025, Pastor Eva Dan-Yusuf explores the story of Ruth to reveal God’s heart for generational renewal. From Naomi’s loss to Ruth’s loyalty, and from barrenness to the birth of Obed (King David’s grandfather), we see how God weaves redemption through ordinary people and faithful choices. Families are important to God, and He uses them as a vehicle to accomplish His g...

In this commissioning session, Pastor Jesse Dan-Yusuf brings us full circle back to Isaiah 6:8—“Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?”—and connects it to Jesus’ prayer in John 17:18: “As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.” After experiencing Revival (awakened hearts), Reformation (renewed minds), and witnessing God’s resurrection power over dry bones, we now face...

In this powerful session, Pastor Jesse Dan-Yusuf shares from Ezekiel 37 about God’s ability to bring life to what seems dead. Through the vision of the valley of dry bones, we see how God’s Spirit—the same Spirit who brings Revival to cold hearts and Reformation to darkened minds—also brings resurrection power to situations that appear hopeless. Bone connects to bone, sinews appear, flesh covers t...

In this session, Pastor Eva Dan-Yusuf explores how true transformation begins with a renewed mind—the essential work of Reformation. While Session 2 focused on heart transformation through Revival, this message shows us that renewed hearts must be paired with renewed minds. Using Romans 12:1-2 and Peter’s paradigm-shifting encounter in Acts 10, Pastor Eva explains that renewal happens when we let...

In this powerful session, Pastor Jesse Dan-Yusuf unpacks what it means when Scripture declares, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” Building on the foundation of Session 1’s vision for renewal, this message explores the heart of personal transformation—Revival in its truest sense. Renewal is not about behavior modification or trying ha...

In this opening session of OneCon 2025, Pastor Jesse Dan-Yusuf explores what’s wrong with the world and why humanity’s search for solutions—from ancient prophets and philosophers to modern thinkers—has always fallen short. Through Isaiah’s transformative encounter with God in the temple, we discover that true renewal begins with seeing God as He truly is. This message unpacks why comprehensive ren...

In this episode, we explore the Church in Laodicea, known as the Lukewarm Church. Though wealthy and self-sufficient, they were spiritually poor, blind, and naked. Jesus confronted their complacency, urging them to turn from pride and pursue true riches found in Him. He stood at the door, knocking, inviting them into renewed fellowship. This message calls us to examine our hearts, reject spiritual...

In this episode, we reflect on the Church in Philadelphia, known as the Loved Church. Though small and seemingly insignificant, it was deeply cherished by Christ for its faithfulness and obedience. Unlike Sardis, which had a reputation but lacked life, Philadelphia was alive in love and truth. Jesus commended them for keeping His word and encouraged them to hold fast amid trials. Their story remin...

In this episode, we reflect on the sobering message to the Church in Sardis, a community with a strong reputation but lacking true spiritual life. Jesus calls them to wake up, strengthen what remains, and return to authentic faith. This teaching reminds us that appearance is not enough; genuine faith is marked by obedience and a heart aligned with God’s will. True life in Christ is found not in re...

In this episode, we explore the church in Thyatira, commended for their love, service, faith, and perseverance, yet rebuked for tolerating false teaching that led many astray. Like the church in Thyatira, we are reminded to guard our hearts and our communities from deception, holding fast to the truth of Christ with discernment and unwavering devotion.

In this teaching, we look at the church in Pergamum, praised for their loyalty to Jesus in the midst of a hostile culture. Yet, Jesus also confronts them for allowing compromise and false teaching to creep in. This message is a timely reminder that faithfulness is not just about holding on under pressure but also about guarding the purity of our devotion to Christ and standing firm in truth.

In this episode, we unpack Jesus’ message to the church in Smyrna, a community praised for their faithfulness in the midst of suffering. Though poor in the eyes of the world, Jesus calls them rich, urging them to remain steadfast even through trials and persecution. This conversation calls us to courageous endurance, reminding us that faith tested by fire is precious to God and leads to the promis...