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Rev. Mugisho ministers from Hebrews 12:1–3, reminding us to lay aside every weight and run with endurance. He points to Matthew 14:29, calling the church to keep its eyes on Jesus even when the storms rise, and affirms through Romans 6:14 that sin does not have to rule our lives. This message encourages believers to stay focused, trust God’s strength, and continue forward in faith.

Bishop Robert Vona preaches from 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, Romans 4:17–21, and Exodus 3:7–14, reminding the church to give thanks in every season. From Abraham’s faith to Moses’ calling, we see that God is faithful through every circumstance. He is the I Am—the same yesterday, today, and forever. Even when we do not see the full picture, He is making everything beautiful in His time. The battle belongs to the Lord, and our response is to rejoice, pray, and give thanks.

Pastor Gean Galloway preaches from Genesis 15, Jeremiah 31, and Hebrews 11, revealing the seriousness of covenant relationship with God. Abraham’s story shows that God keeps His promises, but He also requires commitment from His people. Every believer must decide what covenants they are keeping, whether with fear, sin, or the world, and be willing to break those that stand against God’s will. Through repentance and faith, we enter the New Covenant through Jesus Christ, walking in obedience and victory as people of His promise.

Pastor Ryan Deas preaches from John 1:1–14, 19–23, showing that from the beginning, God’s Word has always carried creative power, and He now calls His people to give that Word a voice. Like John the Baptist, the church must be the voice crying in the wilderness, declaring Jesus as the Light in a dark world. The enemy fears the spoken Word because it carries the authority of the Creator. Believers are called not just to know truth but to speak it, live it, and prepare the way for the return of the Lord. The world does not need another opinion; it needs a voice filled with the Word of God.

Rev. Desi Lugo, UPCI missionary to New Zealand, preaches from Matthew 28:18–20, Acts 1:8, and Isaiah 6:8, challenging believers to answer the Great Commission with obedience. Drawing from his family’s journey from pastoral ministry in the U.S. to missions work in Vanuatu and now Dunedin, New Zealand, Bro. Lugo emphasizes that the same Spirit that empowers us locally compels us globally. The harvest is great, and every believer is called to go, give, or send in the work of the Kingdom.

Rev. Euclide Mugisho preaches from Genesis 24:34–54, Matthew 28:18, John 16:13, and Ephesians 1:13–14, showing that Abraham’s servant seeking a bride for Isaac foreshadows the Holy Spirit drawing the Church to Christ. Just as Rebekah heard the servant’s words and said, “I will go,” the believer must say yes to the call of the Master. The Spirit seals us, marks us as belonging to God, and prepares us for our heavenly home. We are strangers here, waiting for the morning to come, ready to return to our Master.

Pastor Ryan Deas calls the church to move from hearing to doing. Jesus commands us to “go” and promises that signs follow believers: casting out devils, speaking with new tongues, and laying hands on the sick (Mark 16:14–20). James urges us to receive the engrafted word and be doers, not hearers only (James 1:19–25). Discipleship means teaching people to observe all Jesus commanded (Matthew 28:19–20). Like Jesus, anointed with the Holy Ghost and doing good(Acts 10:38), we live the Word daily—obeying, praying, praising, and acting in faith.

Rev. Daniel Davis preaches from 1 Kings 20:23–28, Psalm 23, and Romans 8:28, reminding believers that God’s power is not limited to the mountain tops. The same God who gives victory in seasons of blessing is faithful in the valleys of trial. When the enemy says, “the Lord is only the God of the hills,” God proves Himself mighty in the low places. Whether in triumph or testing, we can trust that all things work together for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.

Pastor Ryan Deas preaches from 1 Timothy 6:6–12, Exodus 15:1–3, Ephesians 6:10–18, and Matthew 4:1–11, reminding the church that we are in a spiritual battle and cannot afford to be lulled to sleep. God is a man of war, fighting for His people, and He equips us with His Word and Spirit to stand against the enemy. To win, believers must stay sober, sharpen their sword through Scripture, and stir up the gift within them. Victory belongs to those who fight the good fight of faith

Pastor Ryan Deas teaches on biblical fasting as a New-Covenant practice that grows faith and breaks unbelief. From Matthew 9:14–17, Jesus ties fasting to “new wine in new wineskins,” calling us to a renewed mindset, not legalism. In Matthew 17:14–21, Jesus rebukes unbelief and says, “this kind goes not out but by prayer and fasting.” With Isaiah 58:3–12, John 5:39, and Romans 8:1, the message sets fasting in grace, urges humble obedience, and calls believers to pray, hear God’s Word, and walk in Spirit-empowered authority.

Pastor Ryan Deas preaches from 1 Corinthians 6:9–11, Revelation 21:8, Acts 2:36–39, Acts 17:22–31, Hebrews 2:1, and Romans 12:1–2, calling the church to repentance and renewal. Sin is not our identity — in Christ we are washed, sanctified, and justified. The mercy of God gives us the chance to hit the reset button, to let go of compromise, and to walk in holiness. True salvation is not about coasting or hiding sin but about daily surrender, transformation, and living as a witness of Jesus Christ.

Pastor Samuel Mayele (Congo) preaches from Exodus 33:14–15, Psalm 16:11, John 8:36, and Acts 3:19, declaring that the presence of God is where true peace, joy, and liberty are found. No program, ritual, or human effort can heal the broken heart or set the captive free — only Jesus can. When believers repent and turn to Him, the chains of sin, fear, and condemnation are broken, and the Spirit of God brings new life and freedom.

Pastor Ryan Deas preaches from Revelation 20:12–15, Revelation 21:1–7, Genesis 1:1–3, Isaiah 9:6–7, and Matthew 24:12–13, calling the church to see current events through the framework of God as Creator and Judge. Every life has value, and the Gospel must remain the church’s central message: Jesus died for all. Where there is a void, if the people of God do not declare His Word in love, darkness will fill it. Believers are called to shine as the light of the world, to pray even for enemies, and to trust that God can redeem what the enemy meant for evil.

Pastor Ryan Deas preaches from Colossians 1:9–11, Ephesians 1:15–19, and Ephesians 3:8–10, teaching that true strength comes when believers align with the will of God. Paul’s prayer for the church was not that God would do more, but that we would know more—growing in wisdom, revelation, and understanding of His will. When our lives are surrendered, God empowers us with patience, joy, and the ability to manifest His glory in every circumstance. The church is chosen to display God’s grace on earth and His wisdom before spiritual powers.

Bishop Robert Vona preaches from Ephesians 2:1–10, Ezekiel 37:1–14, and Romans 4:17, declaring that though we were dead in trespasses and sins, God has made us alive through Christ. Like Ezekiel’s vision of the dry bones, the Spirit of God speaks life into dead places. Our words carry power, and when we speak the Word of the Lord, hope is restored, faith is strengthened, and dead things are revived. With Jesus, even what seems lost and beyond repair can live again.