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Main Text: Romans 5:12–19, Genesis 6:5, 1 John 3:4 What does it mean that all have sinned? Why do we bear the guilt of Adam's sin? This sermon on Article 15 of the Belgic Confession tackles the doctrine of Original Sin with deep theological precision and pastoral care. Using a Q&A format, Seye Maj' addresses critical questions: What is sin? What is original sin? How does it affect our...

Main Texts: 1 Corinthians 1:26–31, 1 Corinthians 2:1–5 In this part of the Learning from the Corinthians series, the preacher unpacks how worldly wisdom and godly wisdom operate on entirely different planes and why this distinction is vital for the Christian walk. Focusing on Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, the sermon confronts the hidden ways Christians embrace worldly standards under spiritual...

In a world filled with unending desires and hollow pursuits, this sermon explores the human longing for true satisfaction—a longing that can only be met in Christ. Drawing from Isaiah’s prophetic call to "come and buy without money" and Jesus’ profound declaration in John 6, “I am the Bread of Life,” the preacher addresses the universal human experience of soul-hunger and spiritual thirs...

In this sermon, Samuel Oyeyinka continues the expository of 1 Corinthians. Focusing on 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, he explains how the wisdom of God contrasts with the wisdom of the world. He emphasizes that the world sees the gospel as foolish because it values worldly wisdom. But to those who believe, the cross is the power of God. The two worldviews are incompatible—believers will always seem foolis...

Seye Maj' in this sermon explores the biblical doctrine of the fall of man and his inability to do good. He explores this topic under the following themes. 1. The Original State of Man: Created Good in God’s Image Man was created good, righteous, and holy, capable of following God’s will. Seye Maj' emphasizes that man was not originally sinful—he was created to obey God freely. 2. Man’s Fall: The...

Brother Sam continues the expository teaching of 1 Corinthians Chapter 1. In this sermon, he addresses wrong attitudes toward faith, church division, and human wisdom. 1. Faith as an End in Itself, Not a Tool: Many people today treat faith as a way to get blessings. True faith is about trusting God for who He is, not for what He can give us. 2. True Unity is Centered on Christ, Not Human Leaders o...

Seye Maj' in this sermon exposes Article 13 of the Belgic Confession, focusing on God’s active rule over creation. It highlights God’s sovereignty, wisdom, and care, contrasting biblical providence with three false philosophies that distort the relationship between God and creation. We look at this article in 4 major themes: 1. The Definition of Divine Providence : God did not create the world...

Brother Sam begins a new expository teaching series on the book of 1st Corinthians. He explores the historical, cultural, and spiritual background of the Corinthian church. He also explains sanctification—what it means to be set apart for God. Corinth was wealthy, diverse, and immoral. The city was a major centre for trade and was full of different religious influences. Corinth was known for sexua...

In this sermon, Brother Sam explores Article 12 of the Belgic Confession, which affirms God as the Creator of all things—both visible and invisible. He highlights that God alone is eternal, and everything else, including the universe, was created out of nothing by His sovereign will. This doctrine not only establishes God’s supreme authority but also clarifies the purpose of creation, the role of...

In this sermon, the final part of the Because He Loves Us series, Brother Sam presents a deep and challenging call to believers to love God sincerely, fully, and without hypocrisy. The message highlights that God's unconditional love demands a response—not mere lip service but genuine devotion from the heart. Brother Sam addresses the dangers of hypocrisy, the misconceptions about God’s love, and...

Sin is a reality that every believer must confront. But what does true repentance entail? In this bible study with Sis Ijeoma, we embark on an in-depth biblical journey into the nature of sin and the process of genuine repentance, examining how believers ought to respond when faced with their shortcomings. Drawing from both the Old and New Testaments, we highlight the difference between worldly so...

"How We Want to Be Loved vs. How God Loves Us" Building on Part 1, Brother Sam explores why people struggle to recognize and accept God’s love. Many misunderstand divine love because they desire to be loved differently than how God loves them. The Misconception About Love Languages People expect love in specific ways (e.g., gifts, acts of service) and feel unloved when God doesn’t meet their expec...

"Jesus and the Holy Spirit: True and Eternal God" In this sermon, Brother Sam delves into the deity of Christ and the Holy Spirit, emphasizing their full divinity as revealed in Scripture and affirmed in Articles 10 & 11 of the Belgic Confession . Many false teachings have attempted to diminish the divinity of Jesus and the Holy Spirit, but Scripture provides overwhelming evidence that both ar...

Brother Sam begins a new teaching series on God's Love. In this sermon, Brother Sam exhorts us on the true nature of God’s love , challenging common misconceptions and calling believers to build their lives on the unshakable reality of divine love. 1 John 3:1 is the foundation: "See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God." He discusses the following...

How can God be one and yet exist as three persons? While the word Trinity is not found in Scripture, the revelation of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is undeniable throughout the Bible. Brother Sam in this sermon explores Articles 8 & 9 of the Belgic Confession , which affirm that God is one essence yet eternally distinguished in three persons . This foundational doctrine has been challen...

Formed by the Gospel: Identity, Transformation, and Devotion What does it mean to be truly shaped by the Gospel? Pastor Femi in this sermon unpacks Titus 3:5-8 , where Paul describes the effects of salvation—our past justification, our future hope, and our present devotion to doing good. Just as a language is learned through immersion, so too must believers be intentionally formed by the Gospel. W...

The Sufficiency of the Holy Scriptures to be the Only Rule of Faith Is the Bible truly enough for the Christian life? In this Bible study, Brother Sam explores Article 7 of the Belgic Confession, which affirms the absolute sufficiency of the Holy Scriptures as the only rule of faith. Through passages like 2 Timothy 3:15-17 , we see how the Scriptures fully equip believers for salvation and godly l...

"Rescued from the Present Evil Age: A Call to Gospel Clarity" What does it mean to be delivered from this world? In this sermon, Brother Seye, based on Galatians 1:3-5, examines Paul’s urgent message to the Galatians about the sufficiency of Christ’s sacrifice. Jesus gave Himself for our sins not only to secure our salvation but also to rescue us from the corrupt systems of this present...

Sis. Ifeanyi exhorts us

Pastor Osinachi exhorts us from Isaiah 6 on Isaiah's Vision of God. What does it mean to truly see God? Pastor Osinachi in this sermon unpacks Isaiah 6:1-7 , where the prophet Isaiah receives a life-altering vision of God's holiness and glory. Through this encounter, Pastor Osinachi explores the necessity of knowing God for spiritual growth, holiness, and fruitful ministry. Echoing John 17:3 , we...

Money is an instrument that God uses for our preservation, but it is not the source of our sustenance, God is. Regardless of our material circumstances, we know that as long as we have God, all that we require to live meaningfully will be made available to us. As Christians, we do not orient ourselves towards the pursuit of money; instead, we orient ourselves Godward. Our meaning, identity, and fu...

What makes the Bible the inspired Word of God? Brother Seye Maj' in this sermon unpacks Articles 3-5 of the Belgic Confession, emphasizing the divine inspiration of Scripture as expressed in 2 Peter 1:21. He explores the authorship of Scripture—human writers guided by divine inspiration—and sees how God’s Word serves as His faithful testimony to humanity. Through references like 2 Timothy 3:16, we...

Brother Sam in this sermon continues his exposition on the concept of common and special grace, showing how God’s sovereignty sustains all creation. Drawing from Psalm 115:3 , we are reminded that God’s care for creation ensures beauty and order in a broken world. Through passages like 1 Timothy 6:17 , we are admonished to learn to trust God as the giver of all things rather than idolizing wealth...

Brother Seye begins an exposition on the article of the Blegic confession, which we hold to as a reformed church. In this message, he reflects on the importance of historical confessions in preserving and passing down sound doctrine to future generations. What do we believe about God? He explores the profound truths of Article 1 of the Belgic Confession, emphasizing God's oneness, simplicity, and...

Brother Sam starts a new series on what common grace, special grace and how this relates to our work ethic.