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Have you ever felt stuck? 😔 In a cycle of failure, in your finances, business, marriage or career, working hard but staying on the same level? In "Moving Forward," we look at Israel at the Red Sea, with Pharaoh's army behind them, the sea in front of them, and their leader in tears. God's word to Moses is the same word He has for you today: "Tell the children of Israel to go forward." This message opens a new series. It shows the three things that kept Moses from moving the people forward, and the three things that can keep you stuck too. 🔑 KEY POINTS 😢 1. Crying. Tears are natural, but when crying becomes your lifestyle, it drains your strength and kills your creativity. Wipe your tears, like David did at Ziklag, and God will give you strategy. 🌀 2. Chaos. Where there is no clear direction, a group scatters. God's instruction to "go forward" cleared the confusion, and He still sends His word into your chaos. 🙏 3. Contumacy (stubborn disobedience). You cannot move forward while resisting God. When Moses obeyed and lifted his rod, the sea parted and the Lord fought for His people. ✨ Obedience propels you forward. Holding on to what God told you to release holds you back. 👍 Like and share this with someone who needs to hear "keep moving." 💬 Which of the three has been holding you back? Tell us in the comments. 📍 Join us at City of Transformation Church. Find a location near you on our website. #MovingForward #COTC #CityOfTransformationChurch #SundaySermon

What if every sacrifice you've made for God is being written down? 📖 You've been serving faithfully, but it feels like the people who don't serve God are the ones getting ahead. In this message, "Why We Must Serve God," we look at Malachi 3:13-16. One group says serving God is useless. Another group encourages each other to keep going, and God listens and writes it all down in a book of remembrance. If you've felt overlooked, tired, or tempted to give up, this word is for you. God sees, God records, and God remembers.   🔥 🔑 KEY POINTS ✅ You were saved to serve. God told Pharaoh "let my people go that they may serve Me." ✅ The moment you are saved, you are called. You don't need a dramatic encounter to be sure. ✅ Two groups in Malachi 3: the ones who complain that serving God is useless, and the ones who fear Him and encourage one another to keep serving. ✅ There is a book of remembrance holding the names and deeds of those who serve the Lord. ✅ Your service is being recorded even when you don't see results. Don't quit at the table of contents. ✅ Only what touches the heart of God gets written, so serve with purpose.   🙌 THREE PEOPLE WHO WERE REMEMBERED 👤 Joseph: forgotten in prison, then raised to second in command in Egypt 👤 Mordecai: his act of loyalty went unrewarded until the night the king couldn't sleep 👤 Zechariah & Elizabeth: faithful for years with no child, remembered while they were still serving   📖 SCRIPTURES Malachi 3:13-16 | Exodus 7:15-16, 8:1, 9:1 | 2 Timothy 1:9 | Genesis 40:14-15, 23 | Genesis 41:8-45 | Esther 6 | Luke 1:5-13   🙏 NEW TO FAITH? If you gave your life to Jesus through this message, we'd love to hear from you and help you take your next steps. Welcome to the family! 👍 If this message encouraged you, like, comment "I'm still serving," and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe for more weekly messages from City of Transformation Church. 📍 Join us in person at any of our locations across Nairobi and beyond.   #COTC #CityOfTransformationChurch

The Great Invitation | Are You Ready to Compel Someone to Come? God has thrown a great supper — and He's still calling out, "There is still room!" 🍽️ In this powerful message, we unpack Jesus' parable of the Great Supper and discover why some reject the invitation, why heaven still has room, and why casual invitations aren't enough anymore — it's time to compel. ✨ Key Highlights: 📱 Your life is like a phone battery — every day you're being drained, so don't waste your remaining time 🚫 The three excuses people give to reject God's invitation: business, profession/possessions, and marriage 🙌 God's heart is for the poor, the maimed, the lame, and the blind — those who truly appreciate the invitation 🔥 What it really means to "compel" (Greek: anakazo) — loving, persistent, zealous persuasion that presses until resistance gives way ⚔️ Reaching souls is spiritual warfare — the god of this world blinds hearts, so we don't give up after one try 🧱 The story of Babel: a scattered people cannot build — but a united church becomes unstoppable 📢 A call to action: this Sunday is "Suolan Sunday" — everyone is challenged to bring someone home 📖 Scriptures Referenced: Luke 14:16-23 | Matthew 9:35-36 | 1 Corinthians 4:4 | Genesis 11:1-8 | Jeremiah 3:15 | Psalm 84:7 💬 Who is God asking you to compel? Drop their initials in the comments and let's pray for them together! 👉 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more messages that transform lives. 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a service! #COTC #CityOfTransformationChurch #TheGreatInvitation

Serving the Lord With Your Household | Joshua 24:13-15 When tragedy strikes, we don't reach for our achievements — we reach for our families. In this powerful message from the "Serving the Lord" series, we unpack Joshua's timeless declaration: "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Discover why your household's walk with God matters more than almost anything else, and what it takes to lead your family — not just yourself — into faithful service to Christ. 🏡 In this message, you'll learn: Why every believer's deepest desire is to see their entire household serving God The father's God-given role as the spiritual leader and "priest" of the home (Genesis 18:19 – Abraham; Luke 1 – Zacharias) Why mothers are called to model unwavering devotion to God through every season of life How to raise children who don't just have a career, but a calling — "a doctor who serves God," "a lawyer who serves God" The sobering warning from Eli and Samuel's sons — what happens when godly leaders fail to disciple their own children The legacy of faith passed down through Lois, Eunice, and Timothy — and how Hannah's vow to God shaped Samuel's destiny 📖 Key Scriptures: Joshua 24:13-15 | Genesis 18:19 | Luke 1:5-9 | 1 Samuel 1:24-28, 8:1-5 | 1 Samuel 2:12 | 2 Timothy 1:5 🙏 If someone in your household hasn't yet given their life to serving the Lord, let this message stir you to pray, to lead, and to believe for their salvation. 👉 Like, share, and subscribe for more powerful teachings from City of Transformation Church. 💬 Drop a comment: which member of your household are you believing God for today? #COTC #CityOfTransformationChurch #ServingTheLord

Winning a soul is only the beginning — the real test of your faith is what happens next. In this powerful message, we unpack why every believer is called not just to lead people to Christ, but to disciple them until they stand strong in their walk with God. 🌱 Key Points: Conversion isn't the finish line — every new believer is a spiritual infant who needs to be fed, taught, and nurtured to maturity True Christian maturity isn't measured by age in the faith, conferences attended, or speaking in tongues — it's measured by the souls you've established in the Kingdom "By their fruits you shall know them" (Matthew 7:20) — your fruit is the true evidence of authentic salvation Jesus links discipleship directly to bearing fruit (John 15:7-8) and warns against fruitlessness (Luke 13:6-9) Your longevity on earth is tied to your fruitfulness, not supplements or medicine A call to relentless, passionate pursuit of souls — the same energy we give to things we truly want Growing in virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, and godliness keeps you fruitful (2 Peter 1:5-8) 📖 Scriptures Referenced: John 15:7-8 | Luke 13:6-9 | Matthew 7:20 | 2 Peter 1:5-8 🙏 Don't let the gospel stop with you. Someone poured into your life — now go pour into someone else's.

Have you lost your first love for the lost? In this powerful message, we're challenged to see soul winning not as an obligation, but as our highest act of service to God — and to honestly confront what's been holding us back from it. From the "marching orders" of Matthew 28 to a sobering wake-up call from Revelation 2, this word will stir your passion for evangelism again.   Don't let the fire fade. Go back to your first love, and go win souls for the Kingdom! 👉 Bring someone with you this week. Compel them. Invite them. Disciple them. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a message!

There is no title higher than being a servant of God — not doctor, not pilot, not president. In this powerful opener to our new series "Serve the Lord," we dive into the life of King Uzziah, a 16-year-old who rose to the throne and chose to seek God above everything else. What happened next reveals both the extraordinary benefits of serving God wholeheartedly — and the danger of letting success go to your head. 🙏 In this message you'll discover: ✨ Why serving God is the highest calling you can ever walk in 👑 How ordinary people, millionaires, and even politicians in the Bible served God without compromise 📈 The 5 benefits Uzziah received because he sought the Lord — prosperity, gifts, a far-reaching name, the grace to build, and marvelous help ⚠️ The warning behind his tragic downfall when pride crept in 🗣️ A call to declare: "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!"

Holy Communion isn't just a ritual — it's a blessing waiting to be received. In this powerful teaching, we unpack the deep spiritual meaning behind the bread and the cup, tracing their roots from the Jewish Passover to the New Covenant Jesus established at the Last Supper. Discover the supernatural power that's unlocked every time you partake with understanding and reverence. Key Highlights: 🍞 The bread represents the body of Jesus — bringing life, nourishment, and spiritual clarity 🩸 The cup represents the blood of Jesus — bringing redemption, victory, healing, and protection ✝️ How the Passover in Exodus 12 points forward to Christ, our spotless Passover Lamb 👁️ How partaking with revelation opens your eyes to opportunities, blessings, and breakthrough 💪 Standing in victory over the enemy through the power of the blood Scriptures referenced: Matthew 26:26-28 | Luke 22:14-15 | Exodus 12 | John 6:48-51 | 1 Peter 1:18-19 | 1 Corinthians 5:7 | Isaiah 53:5 | Matthew 4 Stay tuned for Part 2 as we continue unpacking the Holy Communion! 📍 Join us every Sunday for service, in person or online. 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a message. 💬 Share what stood out to you in the comments below! #COTC #CityOfTransformationChurch #HolyCommunion #TheMiracleMeal

🎙️ The Contradiction of Sinners | Hebrews 12:1-3 If you've ever felt like the world is against you — misquoted, misunderstood, or written off for standing on your faith — you're in good company. Jesus faced it too. His words were twisted. His miracles were called witchcraft. Even His resurrection was covered up with a bribe. And yet He never stopped being who He was. In this message, we walk through Hebrews 12 and ask what it really means to "consider Him who endured such contradiction of sinners against Himself" — and why endurance, not retaliation, is the strategy that wins. This one will challenge you to stop running from the noise around you and start standing firm in who God says you are. 🙏 Join us in person or online every Sunday as we grow together in the Word. 👉 Like, comment, and share this with someone who needs to hear it. 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss a message. #COTC #CityOfTransformationChurch

You can have talent, education, and all the right connections — and still be dry. The anointing is what changes everything. It's the supernatural capacity to do what is naturally impossible, and in this powerful Transform Summit message, Bishop unpacks exactly how to receive it. From Old Testament kings and priests to Jesus himself returning from the wilderness in the power of the Spirit, the pattern is clear: the anointing doesn't fall on the passive. It comes to those who chase it. In this message, you'll discover five keys to catching the anointing: 🔥 Intense desire — You cannot receive what you don't actively pursue. Like Elisha who refused to stop following Elijah, hunger determines how much you carry. 🙏 Prayer and fasting — The anointing has a price. Jesus didn't return from the wilderness saying "The Spirit is upon me" without first spending 40 days in the place of prayer. 🤝 Close association with anointed vessels — There is an impartation that comes through proximity. Who you stay near shapes who you become. 👂 What you listen to — The voices you feed daily will either stir the anointing or dry you out completely. 🙌 The laying on of hands — Impartation is real. But protect your head — not everyone who reaches for you carries what you need. Whether you've felt stuck, dry, or like your gifts aren't breaking through, this message will ignite a fresh hunger for the oil that breaks every yoke. 🔑 Key Scriptures: Isaiah 10:27, Luke 4:14-18, Acts 1:8, 2 Kings 2:9, James 5:14-15, 1 John 2:26-27 #HowToCatchTheAnointing #TransformSummit

Goliath was the enemy you could see coming. The enemy within was the one hiding at your own table. But there's a third enemy David had to face — one that doesn't show up until your strength has already started to fade. In 2 Samuel 21, an aging, battle-worn David grows faint in combat for the first time in his life. As he weakens, a new threat emerges: Ishbi-Benob, a descendant of Goliath, who waits patiently for David's prime years to pass before making his move. This sermon unpacks a sobering truth — some enemies don't attack your strength, they attack your decline. They study you, they wait, and they strike the moment your guard is down. We'll explore who Ishbi-Benob represents in our own lives, why the things you once conquered effortlessly can become a fight in later seasons, and most importantly — how David survived this twilight-years ambush. You'll learn three keys to outlasting the enemy that targets you in your weakest, most vulnerable moments: ⚔️ Strategic foresight — staying one step ahead, like David did against Ahithophel's counsel 🛡️ A loyal circle — surrounding yourself with mighty, faithful warriors who fight for you 👁️ Recognizing the season you're in and refusing to let your guard down Whether you're in your prime or already feeling the weight of years and battles fought, this message will prepare you to finish strong and defeat the enemy assigned to your twilight. 🔑 Key Scriptures: 2 Samuel 21:15-17, 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 11 #TwilightYears #DavidSeries #COTC #CityOfTransformationChurch

Last week, David faced Goliath — an enemy he could see, name, and confront. This week, he faces a far more dangerous enemy: one living in his own house, eating at his own table, and sleeping under his own roof. King Saul, once David's protector and surrogate father, becomes consumed by jealousy after the women of Israel sing David's praises above his own — and that jealousy turns deadly. In this powerful message, we trace Saul's transformation from ally to adversary and uncover the unmistakable marks of an enemy within: proximity, pretense, and a hidden plan for your destruction. We see how Saul used betrayal, manipulation, and even his own children as instruments against David — and how David survived it all. You'll discover the three things that kept David alive in the face of betrayal: 🛡️ A genuine friend (his "Jonathan") who protected and warned him 👁️ Vigilance — staying spiritually alert even in seasons of celebration 💍 A protective spouse who chose loyalty over family pressure This message is a call to discernment — to recognize that not every enemy comes from the outside, and not everyone smiling in your face is for you. Get ready to be strengthened, sobered, and equipped to survive the enemy within. 🔑 Key Scriptures: 1 Samuel 18-19, 1 Peter 5:8 #TheEnemyWithin #DavidAndSaul #COTC #CityOfTransformationChurch

Everyone is fighting something. A health crisis. A financial war. Forces of darkness. A Goliath that has been mocking you for 40 days, 40 months, maybe 40 years. But here's what God wants you to know — you are more than a conqueror. In this powerful message drawn from the story of David and Goliath, we unpack 5 battle-tested strategies to help you overcome every giant standing in your way: ✅ Accept the Challenge — Stop running. Your Goliath won't be defeated by someone else. ✅ Ignore Your Critics — Eliab, Saul, even Goliath himself tried to disqualify David. Don't let critics steal your focus. ✅ Use What You've Tested — Don't go into battle with untested equipment. Know your tools, know your strengths. ✅ Remember Your Past Victories — The God who brought you through before is the same God fighting for you now. ✅ Fight in the Name of the Lord — It's not your power, your plan, or your sling — it's the Name above every name. Your victory is not just for you. When you win, you embolden everyone watching. Don't give up — you have the DNA of a victor inside of you. 📖 Scripture Reference: 1 Samuel 17 | Romans 8:37 👇 Drop a 🔥 in the comments if this message spoke to you! Subscribe for weekly sermons and stay encouraged on your faith journey.

In this powerful anniversary message, we revisit the vision that has shaped our church over the last 15 years: to plant churches, transform lives, and raise passionate followers of Jesus Christ. Drawing from Proverbs 29:18, we’re reminded that “where there is no vision, the people perish.” This sermon is both a celebration and a challenge. Through honest stories of humble beginnings, setbacks, miracles, and growth, we see how God sustains a people who refuse to let go of His vision. You’ll discover why vision brings life, light, love, and loyalty, and how a clear God-given direction can transform not only a church, but every area of your personal life. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this message with someone who needs encouragement today.

Why do some people work so hard for so long — and still struggle? The ground is cursed. But you are blessed. And that changes everything. In this deeply practical and powerfully anointed message from Genesis 2:15, discover what God put in place from the very beginning to ensure the work of your hands would be productive — and the five principles that will break the cycle of financial struggle, activate the blessing, and make your ground yield for you. The ground was cursed, but God installed a blessing in you. And today, that blessing is being activated. 📖 Scripture References: Genesis 2:15 | Genesis 3:17-19 | Malachi 3:8-12 | Deuteronomy 28:1-12 | Deuteronomy 8:18 | Proverbs 10:22 | Proverbs 24:30-34 | Philippians 2:5-9 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a message.