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Mid Week Service | Pastor Benjamin Whyss

This sermon focuses on the divine mandate of the church and the believer’s responsibility in ministry. The church has a clear mandate to “cover the earth with the glory of God” and this goal is not an abstract goal but a practical, active endeavour to see men saved, filled with the Spirit, healed and discipled. It highlights that spiritual encounters and meetings are strategic markers meant to transition into active mandates.  God does not waste resources, so, this means that every spiritual encounter is an intentional setup for our immediate deployment and empowerment for the work of ministry. The believer is the ‘limitation’ on what God can do through him/her, hence, we must embrace personal responsibility. The magnitude of our individual (and collective) impact is tied to our yieldedness and our readiness to execute our God-given tasks. There should be no gap between us receiving instructions from God and putting the said instruction into action. Finally, we are reminded that our ‘operational tools’ are simply prayer and preaching the gospel. These are essential instruments for the ministry of reconciliation that we have received from God. Every member must be fully committed to the work of the gospel.

Travailing in prayer is a spiritual necessity for the work of ministry and that is the focus of this sermon. For the believer, prayer is not merely a religious activity, but it is a form of spiritual warfare requiring intensity, burden and perseverance to see prophecy fulfilled. There is work to be done and the bulk of the work is done in the place of prayer. Believers must labour in the place of prayer, not casually, but with burdens in our hearts. The work is in the place of prayer and if we win there, then we will win everywhere else.The sermon reminds us strongly that prayerlessness is dangerous. We are never without help, we have the Spirit who is our ever present help, especially in our weaknesses..

This message draws attention to the believer’s role in God’s plan, highlighting the importance of understanding purpose and responding with intentional action. It shows that when purpose is understood, it shapes how we live, act, and engage with what God has entrusted to us. At the centre of this is a relationship with God, which gives meaning and direction to every pursuit. It also brings clarity to the process of growth and increase, emphasizing that while believers have a responsibility to act, the increase ultimately comes from God. Our role is to remain faithful in what we have been given, not despising small beginnings, but stewarding them with diligence. The message highlights the place of God’s Word as the seed, which must be received and mixed with faith for it to produce results. There is a strong reminder that transformation and change come through God’s Word, often delivered through instruction, teaching, and spiritual guidance. As believers engage with the Word and walk in obedience, they position themselves for the increase that only God can give. In this way, the focus remains clear: we are responsible for our part, but the outcome is ultimately in God’s hands.

Scripture reminds believers that we are ambassadors for Christ, entrusted with a divine mission that extends beyond ourselves. This message presents evangelism not as an obligation, but as the natural outflow of a genuine encounter with Christ. It emphasizes that the call to share the gospel is not reserved for a few, but given to every believer. Evangelism is framed as disciple-making, rooted in the understanding that the harvest is supernatural and must be approached as such. The message highlights the role of prayer and dependence on God, showing that if we truly believe the gospel, it should be evident in our willingness to share it. Faith is not only confessed, it is expressed through action. It also brings clarity to the purpose of the power received through the Holy Spirit, not for performance, but for service, for strengthening the local church, and for witnessing. Kingdom impact, therefore, is not passive. It calls for intentional participation from every believer, with lives that reflect both the message of the gospel and the power by which it is carried.

The prayer of petition is a word-grounded, covenant-based presentation of a specific request before God. This message walks us through what it means to approach God with intention. It emphasizes that God is glorified in our answered prayers. It draws attention to the preparation that precedes effective prayer, especially in the heart of the believer. Anxiety must be dealt with through grounding ourselves in the word and we must rid ourselves of unforgiveness, as both directly impact the flow of faith. This message also highlights the need for clarity and structure, presenting requests directly to God, grounding them in His promises and making them known with thanksgiving and confidence in His covenant. Beyond our asking, what follows after we have asked matters. Faith is sustained through rejoicing, continued confession/speaking and a refusal to give in to doubt. The believer is encouraged to stand firm without withdrawing, remaining confident and settled even when results are not yet visible

This message establishes a foundational truth; faith is not a passive or abstract concept, but it is a functional daily delivery system for the believer. While grace provides, faith receives. For our faith to work, it must take what has been made available.It further explains that grace alone does not equal experience. Faith is real and tangible, it is also applicable. Faith must move from just knowing to doing. Faith is functional and is meant for everyday life.  The message also highlights that faith begins with light, through revelation and understanding. The believer must first know what God has said by studying His Word before attempting to apply faith to any situation. As such, faith must be built intentionally in seasons of peace, not in moments of crisis, so that it can stand firm when it is needed. True faith grows from knowledge into expression, and ultimately into lived reality.

Faith is not just something to have, it is something that must be expressed. In this message, we are shown that faith begins where the will of God is known, but it does not stop there—it must be expressed and carried through with endurance. True faith is not passive; it moves outward in expression and forward in endurance.The sermon emphasizes that faith must find expression through our speaking, acting and diligence. It highlights that while faith may be ‘invisible’ in its origin, it is not invisible in its outworking. For faith to function effectively, there must be agreement with God’s word, and a willingness to stay committed, even when the desired outcome is yet to be seen.Ultimately, this message presents faith as a process that leads to manifestation. While God gives the increase, our responsibility is to act in obedience and be diligent. The journey of faith is completed not just in our believing, but in enduring until what has been promised becomes a reality.

Faith is the delivery mechanism by which we lay hold of all that God has made available for us.  Pastor Daniel Nwachinemere, in this powerful sermon, teaches us that our relationship with God is one of faith. Our faith must be based on God’s word and His faithfulness and not on what we can see. Faith is a spiritual conviction produced by revelation and this allows believers to treat unseen realities as present realities.  Faith is not ‘mental awareness’, it is conviction. It is neither psychological optimism nor is it emotional confidence. Faith is a response, and it only operates within the boundary of the will of God.

Faith is the delivery mechanism by which we lay hold of all that God has made available for us.  Pastor Daniel Nwachinemere, in this powerful sermon, teaches us that our relationship with God is one of faith. Our faith must be based on God’s word and His faithfulness and not on what we can see. Faith is a spiritual conviction produced by revelation and this allows believers to treat unseen realities as present realities.  Faith is not ‘mental awareness’, it is conviction. It is neither psychological optimism nor is it emotional confidence. Faith is a response, and it only operates within the boundary of the will of God.

In this sermon, we explore how we can enforce the victory we have received in Christ Jesus. Pastor Olumide Benjamin-Whyss explains that even though God has said something, there is still a part for us to play to receive what He has made available. There is a process by which spiritual truth becomes lived experience.  The promises of God are real, but there needs to be movement, obedience and even confrontation in some cases on our part.  Knowledge is important because we can not enforce what we know nothing about.

Christianity is majorly about a restored relationship with God. The eternal life that Jesus brought us is about the restoration of our relationship with God. Pastor Daniel Nwachinemere, in this powerful Easter sermon, teaches us that because of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus, we have victory over sin and over the power of darkness. Easter is not just about what happened to Jesus, but what has happened to us because of what happened to Him. Because of what Jesus has done, we are now the righteousness of God in Him. The fact that Jesus is alive is what validates Christianity. We have eternal life now and forever. The resurrection is not just a doctrine, but it demands a response from us. It demands that we live above sin, not by struggle, but by identity.

The believer walking in the will of God is guaranteed good outcomes, regardless of the circumstances or prevailing conditions because it always ends in victory for us. Our confidence is not in conditions, but in God, His leading and His faithfulness. In this powerful sermon at This Green Church Lagos, Pastor Daniel Nwachinemere helps us see that God’s disposition towards us is eternally favourable. And even when things do not go as planned and situations contradict expectations, we must continually hold on to this truth: GOD IS STILL GOOD. GOD IS STILL WORKING and HE IS STILL LEADING US. While we may not be able to directly control outcomes, we must always remember that with God, our outcomes are secure.

Spiritual formation is not complete until it brings about multiplication. The goal of the Christian life is multiplication. As believers, we are not called to just grow ourselves, but to help others grow. Pastor Daniel Nwachinemere, in this sermon, highlights that the command to multiply was not given to Adam alone, but to all men. He explains that the gospel is not supposed to end with us, but we are to be vessels through which it passes on to others. The great commission is not a call for us to just make converts, but to make disciples. A disciple is one that is taught, formed, trained and sent. As believers, we must be producing fruit. We have in us already, the capacity for exponential growth.

Spiritual formation is not complete without spiritual empowerment. As believers, we are not only called to be transformed in character, but also, to be empowered by the Holy Spirit to live supernaturally and advance the kingdom. Pastor Daniel Nwachinemere, in this sermon highlights that Christian power is essential to the christian life and mission. He goes on to explain that the supernatural is a vital part of God’s agenda on the earth. We see this in the life and ministry of Jesus, how He went about demonstrating the kingdom through healings and miracles as He preached. Christianity is not mere talk. Jesus received authority and has commanded us to act with that same authority.