Prepare for the Kingdom | Sermon by Pastor Davis Kunihira | 02.08.2026 In this compelling, practical, and Spirit-led message, Pastor Davis Kunihira delivers a powerful challenge to the church: to align our lives with the eternal Kingdom of God rather than getting caught up in earthly prestige, religious routine, or human approval. Drawing from Acts 25 as the Apostle Paul stands before Governor Festus, King Agrippa, and Bernice, Pastor Davis exposes how superficial religiosity and "great pomp" fail to match the power of a life fully surrendered to Jesus Christ. Rather than being intimidated by political displays, corrupt systems, or facing trial in chains, Paul carried an unwavering conviction rooted in the power of the resurrected Christ. Pastor Davis reminds us that God does not evaluate us by our outward appearance, status, or religious titles; instead, He calls us to carry a living Gospel that transforms our daily lives, workplaces, and communities. With sharp practical wisdom and biblical depth, Pastor Davis walks us through three vital truths every believer must master: The Kingdom is Bigger Than Us: Moving Beyond Church Culture. Our faith is meant to extend far beyond Sunday services and church walls. Like Paul, whose steps were fully ordained by God despite constant opposition, we must prioritize pleasing God over pleasing people or maintaining religious comfort. Pastor Davis challenges us to shift our focus from merely "doing church" to actively advancing God’s Kingdom in every sphere of life. God Has Not Changed: Embracing Your Everyday Mission Field. The same God who called Paul to carry the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome has strategically placed each of us in our specific families, workplaces, and neighborhoods. Pastor Davis encourages us to stop living as undercover Christians and recognize that we are called to be salt and light—using our gifts, opportunities, and daily interactions to win souls and produce lasting fruit for the Kingdom. Know Your Purpose and Identity: Standing Unshaken in Every Season. When you know who you are in Christ, no circumstance, false accusation, or sudden setback can erase your peace or derail your divine assignment. Standing before royalty in chains, Paul was so confident in his identity that he wished his accusers could be just like him—minus his chains. Pastor Davis inspires us to own our identity in Christ, operate with unwavering integrity, and trust God's sovereignty through every trial. This sermon is a call to step out of spiritual passivity. To stop relying on superficial "pomp" or settling for dead religiosity. To be a faithful steward of the Gospel, generating a real return for the Kingdom Monday through Saturday. To anchor your identity in Christ so you can stand bold and unshakable in any environment. Pastor Davis leaves us with a penetrating question to reflect on: Are you actively advancing the Kingdom of God in your everyday life, or are you allowing earthly pomp and religious tradition to compromise your true conviction? Main Scripture: Acts 25:13–27 (ESV) Supporting Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 10:9–10 Matthew 28:11–15 Acts 26:27–29 2 Kings 5:1 Ephesians 4:11–12 If this message challenges or blesses you, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay connected with more teachings and sermons. Share your reflections or prayer requests in the comments — we’d love to stand with you. #PrepareForTheKingdom #Acts25 #Sermon #BibleTeaching #PastorDavisKunihira #SpiritualGrowth #KingdomMindset #BoldFaith #ARCSouth #ChristianLiving

God Is Not Done Yet | Sermon by Pastor Nelson Mugami | 12.07.2026 In this stirring and deeply faith‑building message from Acts 23, Elder Nelson Mugami takes us into Paul’s imprisonment, a moment that looked like the end of his ministry, the end of his influence, and the end of his assignment. Yet heaven was not seeing a prison. Heaven was seeing Rome. With warmth, humour, and Spirit‑filled conviction, Elder Nelson opens the text to show us a God who refuses to be limited by circumstances, timelines, age, opposition, or the threats surrounding your life. Paul had been beaten, hunted, conspired against, misunderstood, and nearly killed and still, God stood beside him in the night and said, “You must also bear witness at Rome.” Not you may. Not you might. You must. This message confronts every believer who feels tired, delayed, overlooked, or stuck. Every minister who feels burnt out. Every family who has waited long for breakthrough. Every person who has wondered whether their story has already peaked. Elder Nelson reminds us that if God has not blown the final whistle, the game is not over. If God has not put a full stop, the sentence is still being written. He also exposes the danger of spiritual‑looking opposition, a people who fast, pray, and speak the language of church, yet carry motives that oppose the work of God in your life. Just like the forty men who fasted not to seek God, but to kill Paul, Elder Nelson warns the church to discern fruit, not performance. Through powerful storytelling, prophetic encouragement, and deep biblical insight, this sermon calls you to lift your eyes again, strengthen your faith again, and remember that God is not done yet, with you, with your family, with your calling, or with this church. Main Scripture: Acts 23:10–35 (NKJV) Supporting Scriptures: Acts 9:15 James 4:7 Acts 12:1–11 If this message blesses you, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay connected with more sermons and teachings. Feel free to share your reflections or prayer requests in the comments, we’d love to hear from you. #GodIsNotDoneYet #Sermon #BibleTeaching #Acts23 #ChristianFaith #HolySpirit #Purpose #Calling #FaithJourney #ARC #ARCSouth #PastorNelsonMugami #KeepGoing #DivineAssignment #GodsPlan #Encouragement

Make it Your Business to Know | Sermon by Monique Tulloch | 26.07.2026 In this compelling, practical, and Spirit-led message, Monique Tulloch delivers a powerful challenge to the church: to take personal ownership of our faith by making it our business to know ourselves, our rights, and the Word of God. Drawing from Acts 25 as the Apostle Paul stands before Governor Festus and appeals to Caesar, Monique exposes how passive Christianity and spiritual ignorance leave believers vulnerable, while intentionality and self-awareness position us to fulfill our divine assignments. Rather than shrinking under pressure, pleasing people, or succumbing to false accusations, Paul used his identity, citizenship, and deep biblical literacy to advance the Gospel. Monique reminds us that God does not erase our background, education, or personality; instead, He leverages every part of who we are when we choose to walk in authenticity and spiritual confidence. With sharp practical wisdom and biblical depth, Monique walks us through three vital areas every believer must master: Know Yourself: Embracing Your Identity and History. Self-awareness is one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal. Like Paul—whose unique mix of Roman citizenship, Pharisaical training, and radical conversion initially intimidated believers like Ananias—your history and background shape how others experience your message. Monique challenges us to remain authentic, embrace our story, and trust that God knows exactly who He chose and why. Know Your Rights: Standing Firm Against Pressure and False Accusations. Believers cannot afford to live in ignorance of the laws, systems, and environments where God has placed them. Paul knew his rights as a Roman citizen and refused to be perverted by due process or manipulated by leaders seeking to please the crowd. Monique encourages us to operate with wisdom and confidence, knowing how to exercise our spiritual and earthly rights so we can stand bold against false accusations. Know Your Word: Building an Irrefutable Spiritual Foundation. Paul was capable of breaking down the Gospel for Gentiles and going toe-to-toe in synagogues because he ate, slept, and breathed the Scriptures. Monique warns against half-truths, emotionalism, and spiritual fraud, urging us—and especially parents and educators—to prioritize true biblical literacy so we can correctly handle the word of truth and dismantle false belief systems. This sermon is a call to step out of spiritual passivity. To stop relying on second-hand faith or coasting on past experiences. To study, show yourself approved, and stand 10 toes down in what you believe. To make it your daily business to know your God, your word, and your assignment. Monique leaves us with a penetrating question to reflect on: Are you actively studying and standing on the truth of God’s Word, or are you allowing spiritual ignorance to compromise your conviction? Main Scripture: Acts 25:1–12 (NLT) Supporting Scriptures: Acts 9:10–14 Romans 13:1 Acts 22:3 2 Timothy 2:15 Proverbs 22:6 If this message challenges or blesses you, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay connected with more teachings and sermons. Share your reflections or prayer requests in the comments — we’d love to stand with you.#MakeItYourBusinessToKnow #Acts25 #Sermon #BibleTeaching #MoniqueTulloch #SpiritualGrowth #KnowingGod #BiblicalLiteracy #ARCSouth #BoldFaith #ChristianLiving

It’s Time to Wake Up | Sermon by John Oloyede | 10.05.2026 There comes a moment in every believer’s life when God stops whispering and starts shaking. A moment when comfort becomes dangerous, when distraction becomes costly, and when spiritual sleep becomes a threat to destiny. In this urgent and stirring message, John Oloyede sounds a clear alarm to the church: It’s time to wake up! Drawing from Scripture and the sobering realities of our generation, John confronts the subtle drift that pulls believers away from conviction, holiness, and spiritual alertness. He exposes the quiet compromises, the numbing routines, and the spiritual fatigue that slowly null God’s people into passivity not through rebellion, but through sleep. With pastoral honesty and Spirit-led urgency, he walks us through the signs of a sleeping believer, the dangers of delayed obedience, and the call of God to rise, watch, and stand firm. Because the enemy does not fear a gifted Christian. He fears an awakened one. This isn’t just a sermon about revival. It’s a wake-up call. A call to shake off spiritual drowsiness. A call to return to prayer, to the Word, to holiness, to purpose. A call to stop hitting the snooze button on what God has already spoken. John also speaks candidly about the cost of staying asleep, destinies postponed, opportunities missed, families unprotected, and spiritual authority weakened and invites the church to embrace a life of vigilance, discernment, and readiness. You cannot fight battles in your dreams. You cannot walk in purpose while spiritually unconscious. And you cannot carry fire while asleep. So the question remains: Are you awake, or are you drifting? Main Scripture: Acts 20:1-17 (CSB) Supporting Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 5:6-7 (CSB) Ephesians 5:14 (CSB) Galatians 3:28 (CSB) Matthew 13:24-25 (CSB) If this message blesses you, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay connected with more sermons and teachings. Feel free to share your reflections or prayer requests in the comments — we’d love to hear from you. #ItsTimeToWakeUp#Sermon#JohnOloyede#ARCSouth#Revival#Awakening#SpiritualAlertness#HolySpirit#Faith#BibleTeaching#WatchAndPray#RiseUp#ChurchOnline