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Choosing Now Over Forever

This sermon shows how Esau, Isaac, and even Adam and Eve chose immediate pleasure over God’s lasting promises. “Esau sold his birthright for some stew.” We often do the same, trading eternal joy for momentary comfort. But God calls us to trust Him, as Isaac did when he stayed in the land and was blessed a hundredfold. Christ holds our inheritance secure, enabling us to resist temporary temptations and pursue lasting joy.

Passage: Genesis 25:19-34

Date: 28 June 2026 

Marriage, Covenant, and the God Who Provides

Genesis 24 reveals God’s providence in bringing Isaac and Rebecca together and highlights marriage as a covenant shaped by God’s character. Derek shows why Christians must approach marriage deliberately, how marriage reflects Christ and the Church, and how the gospel alone restores purity and heals our failures. As he says, “Marriage stands as a pillar… holy and wonderful.”

Passage: Genesis 24

Date: 21 June 2026

The Word That Shapes a Life

Paul urges Timothy to continue in the Scriptures that shaped him from childhood, reminding him that God’s Word is living, powerful, and essential for salvation and daily transformation. This sermon shows how Scripture teaches, corrects, restores, and equips believers in every circumstance. God’s Word is not just information—it is His breath, giving life, hope, and direction to all who receive it.

Date: 14 June 2026

Passage: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

When God Seems Silent: Persevering in Prayer with Faith

Unanswered prayer can shake even strong believers, yet Jesus calls us to “always pray and not lose heart.” This message explores why God delays, how He shapes us through persistence, and why His goodness anchors us in the waiting. Like the persistent widow, Jacob, and Moses, we cling to God’s promises, trusting that the journey forms us and that knowing Christ is our greatest treasure.
(Excerpt: “He requires us to persist… we are being formed by our wrestling with Him.”)
Passage: Luke 18:1-8

Date: 31 April 2026

When the Church Prays: The Power of United Prayer

The early church understood that prayer was not private only — it was shared power. When Peter was imprisoned, “earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church,” and God sent an angelic rescue. This sermon explores why we pray together, why confession matters, and how united prayer strengthens, sustains, and transforms the church.

Passage: Acts 12:1-19

Date: 24 May 2026

Wrestling With God: Praying With Confidence in His Will

Prayer can feel confusing when we know God is sovereign and already knows our needs. Yet Scripture calls us to pray boldly, confidently, and persistently. In 1 John 5:14–15 we learn that God hears every request offered according to His will, and in Genesis 32 we see Jacob wrestling with God until blessing comes. This message explores why we pray, how to align our hearts with God’s will, and what it means to cling to Him in the struggle.

Passages: 1 John 5:14-15  & Genesis 32

Date: 17 May 2026

Teach Us to Pray: Learning from the Lord’s Prayer

In Matthew 6:5–13, Jesus reshapes our understanding of prayer—not as performance, ritual, or eloquence, but as honest communion with a Father who already knows our needs. This message explores how Jesus teaches us to pray with faith, seek God’s kingdom first, bring every need to Him, and trust His protection. The Lord’s Prayer becomes not a formula, but a framework for a vibrant, daily relationship with God.

Passage: Matthew 6:5-13

Date: 10 Nay 2026

When Your Soul Thirsts: Why We Pray

Psalm 63 reveals the heart of prayer—not a duty, but a desperate longing for God Himself. David cries out from the wilderness, showing that prayer is rooted in desire, dependence, and the pursuit of God’s presence. This message explores why we pray, why it is often a battle, and how God meets us when we seek Him with honest, thirsty hearts.

Passage: Psalms 63

Date: 3 May 2026

The Struggle of Prayer: Trusting God in Every Moment

Prayer is often simple yet deeply challenging. In this message, we explore the struggles believers face—learning to pray soon enough, hearing and following God’s answers, remaining faithful, and finding words when we feel weak. Through Scripture and personal testimony, we’re reminded that God cares about every detail and meets us in our prayers, even when we don’t know what to say.

Passage: Genesis 22

Date: 26 April 2026

The Ascended King: Why Jesus’ Ascension Still Changes Everything

The ascension of Jesus is often overlooked, yet Acts 1:1–11 shows it is central to the Christian life. After presenting Himself alive “by many proofs” and teaching about the kingdom, Jesus was lifted into heaven to rule, send His Spirit, empower witnesses, and intercede for His people. This message explores what He is doing now and why His ascension is essential for our hope and mission. (Includes lines such as “he was lifted up and the cloud took him out of their sight” and “you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you.”)

Passage: Acts 1:1-11

Date: 12 April 2026