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What is apostolic prayer? How do you pray from victory instead of for victory? Why do some prayers seem unanswered? What should a praying church actually be praying for? In this special Q&A Sunday from our series A Praying Church Wins, Apostle Vernel Samuel answers real questions submitted by our prayer team and church members about prayer, faith, spiritual authority, the will of God, and living a victorious Christian life. This candid and practical discussion helps believers move beyond religious routines and develop a deeper understanding of effective, biblical prayer. In this teaching, we discuss: ✅ How to pray from victory instead of for victory ✅ What apostolic churches should be praying for ✅ Why prayer is more than asking God for things ✅ The relationship between faith and prayer ✅ Common misconceptions about prayer ✅ Practical keys to seeing breakthrough through prayer 📖 Key Scriptures Discussed: * Matthew 6:9-13 * Ephesians 1:17-23 * James 5:16 🔥 Key Takeaway: Prayer is not about trying to convince God to do something. Prayer is partnering with what Christ has already accomplished and learning to live from His victory. Whether you’re new to prayer or have been praying for years, this conversation will strengthen your faith, sharpen your understanding, and equip you to pray with greater confidence and authority.  🔔 Subscribe for more biblical teaching, discipleship, and messages from H4G Church. #Prayer #PrayerQA #APrayingChurchWins #ChristianPrayer #PrayerLife #Faith #Apostolic #H4GChurch #VernelSamuel #BibleTeaching #KingdomLiving #Intercession #SpiritualGrowth #ChurchOnline #JesusChrist

What if many of us have been approaching prayer from the wrong perspective? In this powerful message from H4G Church’s Pop-Up Experience, Apostle Peter Barnes unpacks what it truly means to pray under the New Covenant. Using Luke 18, he challenges old mindsets that portray God as distant, reluctant, or needing to be persuaded through long prayers, religious striving, or fasting to receive answers. Jesus didn’t teach us to approach God as an unjust judge. He taught us to pray to our Father. In this message, you’ll discover: • Why your view of God shapes your prayer life • The difference between Old Covenant and New Covenant prayer • What Luke 18 really teaches about persistence in prayer • Why long prayers don’t necessarily produce greater results • The role of fasting in the believer’s life • How to pray with confidence as a son or daughter of God • How grace transforms the way we approach God’s presence If you’ve ever wondered why prayer feels exhausting, frustrating, or performance-based, this message will renew your understanding and invite you into the freedom Jesus purchased for you. Scripture References: Luke 18:1-8 Matthew 6:9 Romans 8:15 Subscribe for more messages from H4G Church as we help people encounter Jesus and discover what it means to live Heaven on Earth. 📍 Hungry 4 God Church 🌐 Connect with us: www.H4Gchurch.com 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @h4gchurch #Prayer #Luke18 #NewCovenant #ApostlePeterBarnes #H4GChurch #Grace #PrayerTeaching #Faith #ChristianTeaching #BibleTeaching

Have you ever wondered, "If God already promised it, why do I have to pray for it?" In Week 1 of our series, A Praying Church Wins, Pastor Vernel Samuel teaches a powerful message titled "Ask" and reveals why prayer is how believers apprehend the promises of God. God's promises are available, but they do not automatically become our experience. Through faith-filled prayer, we position ourselves to receive what our Heavenly Father has already promised. In this message you'll discover: ✅ Why God's promises must be received through prayer✅ The difference between passive Christianity and active faith✅ Why asking is an act of dependence, not weakness✅ The truth that prayer is not begging…it's sons and daughters speaking to their Father✅ How relationship, repentance, and God's Word make prayer effective✅ Why a prayerless believer becomes disconnected from the promises of God Key Scriptures:📖 Matthew 7:7 – "Ask and it will be given to you..."📖 James 4:2 – "You have not because you ask not."📖 Hebrews 11:6📖 John 15:15📖 Psalm 66:18📖 1 John 5:14 If this message encouraged you, don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more life-changing biblical teaching. 📍 Hungry 4 God Church1926 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11233 🕑 Join us every Sunday at 2PM #APrayingChurchWins #Prayer #PastorVernelSamuel #H4GChurch #Matthew7 #James42 #ChristianSermon #PrayerChangesThings #Faith #BrooklynChurch

Have you ever wondered if God is speaking to you? In this powerful message, Pastor Shaneek Samuel teaches from 1 Samuel 3:1-10 and reveals how many believers miss, ignore, or fumble the voice of God. Just as Samuel learned to recognize God’s voice, we must position ourselves to hear Him clearly in a world filled with distractions. In a culture where everyone is doing what is right in their own eyes, God’s people need wisdom, direction, and discernment more than ever before. In this message you’ll learn: ✅ Why positioning and posture matter when hearing God ✅ How disobedience can cause us to miss His voice ✅ Why Samuel’s surrender prepared him for his calling ✅ The importance of spiritual mentors and trusted voices ✅ How to develop spiritual maturity and recognize God’s voice for yourself ✅ Why God’s timing is always perfect Key Scripture: 📖 1 Samuel 3:1-10 📖 Judges 21:25 Series: Don’t Fumble The Blessing Speaker: Pastor Shaneek Samuel Church: Hungry 4 God Church (H4G) If this message encouraged you, be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more biblical teaching and Kingdom-centered content. 📍 Join us every Sunday at Hungry 4 God Church in Brooklyn, NY ⏰ Sundays at 2PM #HearGodsVoice #PastorShaneekSamuel #DontFumbleTheBlessing #ChristianSermon #1Samuel3 #H4GChurch #Faith #HearingGod #BrooklynChurch #BibleTeaching

Don’t Fumble The Tithe is a powerful message from the Don’t Fumble The Blessing series, where Apostle Vernel Samuel teaches the biblical principle of tithing and why God calls it the one area where believers are invited to test His faithfulness. Using Haggai 1:6 and Malachi 3:8–10, this sermon reveals why many people work hard, make money, and still feel financially drained...as if their money is disappearing into “bags with holes.” The issue in Haggai wasn’t a lack of income, but misplaced priorities and neglecting the house of God. This message breaks down: What the tithe actually is biblically Why the tithe belongs to the Lord Why God connects blessing to honor and obedience How the tithe tests trust, priorities, and stewardship Whether Christians should still tithe under the New Covenant Practical wisdom on how to tithe in modern times 📖 Key Scriptures: Haggai 1:6 Malachi 3:8–10 Leviticus 27:30 Key Truth: You can make money and still not walk in blessing if God is not first in your finances. This sermon is not about manipulation or pressure...it’s about trust, stewardship, and alignment with God’s principles for increase and provision. 👉 Listen and ask yourself: Am I trusting God with my finances… or just trusting my paycheck? 🔔 Like, subscribe, and share this message with someone who needs biblical wisdom on finances, stewardship, and living under an open Heaven.

In this powerful Mother’s Day message from the Don’t Fumble The Blessing series, Apostle Vernel Samuel teaches on the importance of discovering, developing, and stewarding the gifts God placed inside of you. Using 2 Timothy 1:5–6 as the foundation, this sermon explores how Timothy’s faith was shaped by a praying mother and grandmother, but how he ultimately needed his own personal fire and activation of his spiritual gifts. This message is a call to stop neglecting what Heaven placed inside of you and begin fanning your gifts into flame. 📖 Key Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5–6 In this sermon, you’ll learn: Why gifts can remain dormant without development The difference between inherited faith and personal fire How purpose is connected to your gifts and passions Why your gift must be mastered through discipline and practice How healthy parenting and spiritual mentorship help develop calling Why your gift is not just for you, but for the people God called you to serve 🔥 Key Truth: You don’t just fumble blessings through sin… you can fumble them through neglect. Whether you’re trying to discover your calling, recover passion, or reignite dormant gifts, this message will challenge you to stop burying what God gave you and begin living with purpose, passion, and boldness. 👉 Listen, reflect, and ask yourself: Am I developing the gift God placed inside of me… or neglecting it? 🔔 Like, subscribe, and share this message with someone who needs to rediscover their purpose and fan their gifts into flame.

Don’t Fumble Your Time is a powerful sermon that challenges how you view time, purpose, and daily priorities. In this message, Apostle Vernel Samuel teaches that time is not just passing—it’s being spent, and how you manage it determines whether you fulfill your God-given purpose or waste your life. Many people don’t lack time…they lack stewardship. Through biblical insight and practical application, this sermon reveals how unmanaged time leads to distraction, pressure, and missed purpose, while disciplined, purpose-driven living leads to impact and fulfillment. 📖 Key Scriptures: * Ecclesiastes 3:1 * Psalm 90:10–12 * 2 Corinthians 5:9–10 In this message, you’ll learn: * Why time is your most valuable and limited resource * How to stop wasting time and start living with intention * The dangers of mismanaging your time * How purpose gives time meaning and value * Practical principles for managing your day effectively * Why your daily decisions shape your eternal impact If you’re ready to stop drifting through life and start living with clarity, discipline, and purpose, this message will challenge and equip you.   👉 Listen, reflect, and ask yourself: Am I using my time wisely… or wasting what I can’t get back? 🔔 Like, subscribe, and share this message with someone who needs to take control of their time and step into their purpose.

Don’t Fumble The Presence is a powerful message from the Don’t Fumble The Blessing series, where Apostle Vernel Samuel teaches that God’s presence is not something you occasionally visit...it’s something you are called to carry every day. In this sermon, we explore how many believers have become familiar with God, treating His presence like a tool instead of a priority. Through the story of Israel and the Ark of the Covenant, contrasted with David’s reverence for God’s presence, this message calls us back to honor, awareness, and responsibility. The gospel reveals a major shift: what was once limited to a place is now living within a people. 📖 Core Scriptures: Matthew 27:51 1 Samuel 4:3–11 1 Peter 2:9 In this message, you’ll learn: How familiarity can cause you to dishonor His presence The difference between being around God and valuing Him What changed when the veil was torn Why you are called a royal priesthood How to live with daily awareness of God’s presence 🔥 Key Truth: You are not trying to get into God’s presence… He’s already with you. If you’ve been waiting to “feel” God again, this message will shift your perspective and help you walk in the awareness of His presence daily. 👉 Watch, reflect, and ask yourself: Am I hosting His presence… or just visiting it? 🔔 Like, subscribe, and share this message with someone who needs to stop fumbling what God has already given them.

What if the greatest thing you could ever fumble… is your faith? In this powerful Easter message, we kick off our brand new series “Don’t Fumble The Blessing” by exploring how the resurrection of Jesus didn’t just save us… it gave us a new life to steward. Many people celebrate Easter… but never step into the life Jesus died and rose to give them. Don’t miss this. 🔑 In This Message, You’ll Learn: What the resurrection really means for your everyday life Why your faith is the foundation for everything God wants to do in you How people unintentionally “fumble” their faith How to steward the life God has given you Practical steps to grow stronger in your walk with God 📖 Scriptures Covered: 2 Corinthians 5:17 John 10:10 Luke 16:10 Romans 6:4 🙏 Next Steps If you made a decision to follow Jesus or want to take your next step in faith, we’d love to walk with you. Comment “FAITH” and we’ll connect with you. 💧 Ready to Go Public? Get Baptized Baptism is your next step after giving your life to Jesus. It’s not just a moment… it’s a declaration. Sign up today and take your next step. 📍 Join Us In Person (Brooklyn, NY) Hungry 4 God Church Sundays. Come experience powerful worship, practical teaching, and real community. 🔔 Stay Connected Subscribe for weekly messages that will strengthen your faith, relationships, and purpose. Follow us on TikTok & Instagram for daily encouragement.

What does it really mean to love like Jesus? On Palm Sunday, we don’t just celebrate the crowd shouting “Hosanna”… we remember the cross that was coming. In this powerful closing message of our Love Like Jesus series, we explore how the crucifixion didn’t just save us… it showed us what real love looks like. Most people want love that feels good. Jesus showed us love that costs something. If you’ve ever struggled with relationships, forgiveness, commitment, or sacrifice… this message will challenge and transform the way you see love forever. 🔑 In This Message, You’ll Learn: Why the cross is the true definition of love Why most relationships fail (and how to fix it) What it really means to “take up your cross” How to love even when it’s hard 📖 Scriptures Covered: 1 John 4:7-8 Matthew 16:24 Galatians 2:20 🙏 If This Message Spoke to You: Comment “CROSS” and we’ll pray with you. 📍 Join Us In Person (Brooklyn, NY) Hungry 4 God Church Sundays at 2PM Come experience powerful worship, teaching, and community. 🔔 Stay Connected: Subscribe for weekly messages that will strengthen your faith and transform your relationships. Follow us on TikTok & Instagram for daily encouragement and real conversations.

In Week 4 of the Love Like Jesus series, Pastor Vernel Samuel teaches on The Gift of Patience and why patience is essential for sustaining love in every relationship. Have you ever gotten tired of loving people? As Pastor Vernel explains in this message: Passion may start relationships. But patience is what sustains them. In 1 Corinthians 13 the Bible doesn’t say love is exciting or intense. It says love is patient. Real love requires endurance. In this sermon, we explore how patience operates in real relationships and how Jesus modeled patience throughout His life and ministry. In this message you will learn: Why love requires endurance, not just emotion Why patience is a sign of relational intelligence How God models patience with us (2 Peter 3:9) What patience looked like in the life of Jesus Why true love gives people room to grow If we are called to love like Jesus, patience must become part of how we love others. 📍 Hungry 4 God Church Brooklyn, New York Sundays | 2PM If you're in NYC, we would love to have you join us in person.

Why is it so hard to forgive? In this message from the Love Like Jesus series, Pastor Vernel Samuel teaches on biblical forgiveness and why letting go of offense is essential for emotional and spiritual freedom. In this message, we explore Matthew 18:21–22 and Luke 17:1–5, where Jesus makes it clear that offenses are inevitable...but unforgiveness is optional.  We all face: - Family betrayal - Friendship fallout - Dating heartbreak - Marriage disappointment - Church hurt But Jesus never told us to carry offense. He told us to carry our cross. In this message, you’ll learn: • Why forgiveness is the foundation of the Gospel • Why offenses are unavoidable in relationships • The difference between forgiveness and reconciliation • How unforgiveness silently sabotages your future • How to stop filtering new people through old pain If you’re struggling to let something go, this sermon will help you understand how to forgive without minimizing the hurt and how to walk in freedom without denying justice. Forgiveness is not pretending it didn’t hurt. It’s releasing the right to revenge. You cannot love like Jesus while carrying what Jesus died to release. Subscribe for more teachings from Vernel Samuel and the full Love Like Jesus: The Standard for Every Relationship series. #VernelSamuel #InsertForgivenessHere #ChristianForgiveness #LoveLikeJesus #Matthew18 #LetGoOfOffense #ChristianSermon #BiblicalForgiveness #H4Gchurch

Welcome to Week 2 of our sermon series “Love Like Jesus.” Today’s message is titled: Can You Handle the Truth? Grace doesn’t ignore truth. Grace creates the environment where truth can rise to the surface. In this message, Pastor Vernel Samuel unpacks: • How grace makes room for honesty • Why loving community exposes what needs healing • Why you were trained to hide, not be honest • And how Jesus creates a safe place for transformation You weren’t trying to be fake. You were taught survival. But love like Jesus calls us into freedom. If you’re navigating relationships, marriage, dating, church hurt, or personal growth, this teaching will challenge and strengthen you. Hungry 4 God Church Brooklyn, NY Subscribe for weekly sermons, Bible studies, and practical teaching on faith, relationships, spiritual growth, and kingdom living. #LoveLikeJesus #ChristianSermon #GraceAndTruth #ChurchOnline #BrooklynChurch #RelationshipSeries #TruthSetsFree #H4GChurch

Why does love feel heavier than it should? In this powerful message, Pastor Vernel Samuel opens the Love Like Jesus series by teaching from 1 John 4:7–10 and Romans 5:8, revealing the foundational truth that love did not begin with our effort…it began with God’s initiative. Before you healed. Before you improved. Before you deserved it. He loved you first. If you are still trying to earn love from God, you will make everyone else earn it too. That’s why relationships feel complicated. Insecurity makes love transactional. Grace makes love stable. In this sermon, Vernel Samuel teaches: - Why insecurity makes relationships exhausting - Why unconditional love starts with God - How to stop performing for approval - How to love from security instead of fear You cannot love excellently until you receive grace deeply. This message is part of the Love Like Jesus: The Standard for Every Relationship series at Hungry 4 God Church. Subscribe for more sermons from Vernel Samuel on relationships, faith, leadership, and spiritual growth.

In this Vision Sunday message, Apostle Vernel Samuel challenges the way we think about vision, purpose, and success by calling the church to live from an eternal vision, not just short-term goals or temporary plans. While culture pushes 5-year, 10-year, or even 500-year visions, Scripture reminds us that believers are designed to live with eternity in view. When eternity becomes clear, values shift, sacrifice gains purpose, and discipline becomes meaningful. In this sermon, you’ll discover: Why eternal vision changes how you live today How what you believe about tomorrow shapes your discipline today How grace and eternity anchor a life that rises in true excellence Drawing from 2 Corinthians 5:9–10, this message calls believers to build lives that endure, not just impress. This teaching sets the spiritual foundation for the year ahead and prepares the church to rise in excellence with clarity, purpose, and eternal focus. 👉 Listen, reflect, and ask yourself: Am I living for what lasts… or just what’s temporary?