The Simple Gospel Church
By The Simple Gospel Church
The Simple Gospel ChurchJan 21, 2024
The Steward
We are stewards of God. God gave man authority over the earth because he owns the earth. But how are we stewards? We are stewards in our words and our services. To get a in-depth understanding of this, listen as Pastor Femi breaks it down.
The Ambassador
Man was created for a purpose. Paul says that we are ambassadors for Christ. A lot of Christians do not recognize this and don’t live to their full potential as Christians. Pastor Billy draws parallels between and real ambassador and a Christian to prove that we are not just here for the sake of it but we are here to represent Christ in a world that does not belong to us. He empathises the fact that we cannot fake Christianity. Men have to see God when they see us.
Exploring Philippians 4
As we continue exploring rhe book of Philippians, we delve into chapter 4. Our preacher discusses 2 major topics from this chapter. First, he talks about the danger of worry & anxiety. He explains how it robs us of peace and how they affect our hearts and minds. Second, he speaks about the secret of contentment and giving. He talks about the importance of giving and receiving as well as making sure we rely on Jesus for all that we need.
Conversation With Jesus: John 6:22-59
In the second conversation with Jesus, Pastor Femi talks about the conversation Jesus had with the people in John 6. They had come to look for Jesus in search of food, but Jesus had other plans. In this sermon, our pastor summarizes this conversation in 3 parts. Listen to find out more on how we can be on the same frequency with Jesus and much more.
Conversation With Jesus: John 4:1-38
In our first of our 4-part series Pastor Billy opens up the conversations with Jesus with the conversation that Jesus had with the Samaritan woman at the well in Samaria. In this conversation, we learn that Jesus deals with us on his own terms, Jesus always offers us things that are beyond what we need and much more.
Exploring Colossians: Part 2
In the second part of our weekly study, our pastor goes into the practical aspects of Christianity. First, he speaks about the fruit of the spirit and how we need to imbibe these values that it portrays. Then he goes in-depth to the place of constant bible study and worship and lastly he speaks about how we are supposed to manage specific relationships.
Cornerstone
Pastor Billy discusses how Christ is the chief cornerstone and what it means. There are 2 possible scenarios that can occur when we interact with Christ. He can either break us or crush us. One is good and one is bad. Listen to find out. Hint? You want to be broken.
Understanding Scriptures: Lessons From Luke
In Luke 11:1-13, Jesus taught his disciples how to pray. But what does the Lord’s pray actually mean and how can it be useful to us as Christians? In this week’s Understanding Scriptures, we knit pick the Lord’s prayer and breakdown the different components to gain understanding on how to pray.
Exploring Colossians: Part 1
What you seek. Paul speaks about how our desires manifest the desires of the flesh. There are 2 sets of desires. Internal and external triggers. Our pastor goes in-depth and talks about what these triggers are, especially in the context of our time. In the end, there is one way to deal with these triggers. Listen to the whole message to find out.
You Matter To God: Ascend
In the last session of You Matter To God, Pastor Billy talks about the gift of the Holy Spirit to mankind. The Holy Spirit came after Jesus rose and ascended. In this message, we learn about the reason why we have the Holy Spirit and why He is important in our Christian walk.
You Matter To God: Abandon
Our annual Easter programme continues this year and in our first session, Pastor Billy talks about the death of Jesus Christ. Before Jesus died, his disciples abandoned him for 2 reasons. Fear and weakness. Even today, Christians still abandon Jesus for these reasons not knowing that we do not have to be afraid, and we are not powerless. As you listen, you will learn how to gain power and be the best version of yourself.
The Miracles of Jesus: Session 3
Pastor Femi talks about the story of the 10 lepers. It is interesting to note that only one of the 10 gave thanks and glorified God for his healing. This scenario show that we need to have an attitude of gratitude. We should also recognise that Jesus is a king whatever he does for us is because he wants to and loves us. We should never feel entitled to get a miracle from him.
The Miracles of Jesus: Session 2
Our pastor continues the series of The miracles of Jesus and this time, he talks about the miracle Jesus did with Peter on his boat. When we are expecting a miracle, it means that we must be ready first to be used by God. Pastor Billy also goes into other conditions for a miracle. Listen and be blessed!
Thanksgiving Service
It’s our thanksgiving service and we have reasons to be thankful. However, there are some things that hinder our thanksgiving and our walk with God. In today’s message, our pastor teaches us about 3 things that stop us from properly thanking God.
After The Fight
As we begin to explore the book of Judges, we look at our first Judge, Deborah. How did Deborah approach situations after war? How are these steps applicable to our lives? This and more, we find out about in the sermon.
The miracles of Jesus
In the first part of this month's series, we learn about how to prepare for the miracles of Jesus. There are 3 voices we have to war against. What are they and how can we conquer them?
The Maker's Masterpiece: War
Scriptures tell us we're the Maker's masterpiece, created for good war. In this new teaching series, we explore what i means to be a christian warrior and why we are always at war.
The Maker's Masterpiece: Watch
Scriptures tell us we're the Maker's masterpiece, created to watch. In this new teaching series, we explore what it means to watch as a Chrsitian
Understanding Scriptures - Acts 5
Acts 5:1-11 talks about the death of Ananias and Sapphira after they lied to the Holy Spirit. This teaches us to cultivate the fear of God in our lives and the church needs challenges to keep them on their toes in these last days.
Cold Love
Cold love should not be found in a believer's life, love grows cold when our heart looses sight of its first Love. Looking at the causes of cold love, highlighted also is the solution to the problem of cold love. The mot important one being to follow and obey Christ.
The Maker's Masterpiece: Worship
Scriptures tell us we're the Maker's masterpiece, created for good works. In this new teaching series, we explore what those good works are.
Bible Workshop: Teach Us to Pray
We learn the art of how to play effectively, analyzing the "Length", "Consistency" and "Quality" of prayer. Establishing the grounds for building consistency and how consistency births a longer time in prayer and finally how they both determine the quality of prayer over time.
Understanding Scriptures: John 18: 1-14 - Pt. 1
In the book of John 18: 1-14, we explored the name of God (I am), the power of Christ and the troubled heart of Christ passing over the brook of Kedron leading to His surrender willingly because of the will of the Father and His unfathomable love for us.
Terrible Love
We take a deep dive into the love of Christ for us, how He needs to be Lord over us for Him to save us for if He is not allowed to be Lord over our lives, He cannot be our savior, how His love demands a response of absolute obedience.
Understanding Scriptures: Acts 4 - Pt. 1
In the first part of Acts 4, we look at the nature of the persecution of Christ and its relation to the life of Peter. Looking at the importance of trials and persecution in the life of a believer and for us to know that persecution does not last forever but it prepares us for separation unto our Lord Jesus Christ. As our Lord was persecuted with no fault, so we as believers will also be persecuted. We also established that aim of the Gospel is to save "people" and not "systems".
Understanding Scriptures: Philemon
Love and forgiveness are important pillars in a believer's life. Believers should encourage and lift up one another in the most Holy faith by intercession and exhortation, allowing our faith bless and encourage one another as we journey with the gospel to win souls for the kingdom.
Understanding Scriptures: John 17:20-26
Everyone is included in the plan of God, it is Christ's desire that everyone be saved, salvation is not meant for the Jews alone but for the gentiles included, and we are to be united in Christ as Christ is one with the Father regardless of any persecution or blessing that may come our way so that Christ would add to the church daily as we carry out the mission of the gospel in oneness and recognize one another in Christ.
Simple Apologetics: What is Man
Have you ever wondered who or what a man is? We take a step into the intricacies of who and what a man is, exploring the valuation of man from God's point of view and how our value is derived from Him.
Buckle Up and Start Helping
Pastor Billy speaks about the fact that as humans, we are made for service. We either serve God or Satan. There's no inbetween. We need to consciously serve God if not we will unconsciously serve the devil.
Understanding Scriptures: John 17: 12-19
The life of a believer must conform to Christ's to enable us enjoy the benefits of His grace (joy of salvation, eternal life, and dying in the will of God) and this can only be achieved by hiding in the safety of the power of the name of Jesus and also bearing our cross daily while we follow suit as we are not of this world.
Understanding Scriptures: John 17: 6-11
Our pastor talks about John 17: 6-11
The Refiner’s Fire Called Service
As a Christian, we have to serve God. Serving God means being in active service in His Kingdom.
Understanding Scriptures: Jude (Part 2)
Our pastor continues the conversation on the book of Jude
Understanding Scriptures: John 17: 1-5
Our Pastor talks about John 17: 1-5
There's a Gap with Your Name on It
Christianity is not about being a spectator or a volunteer. It's all about service, as every believer has been called into the ministry of helps. In this sermon, we learn the difference between volunteers and servants and identify areas where members of the body of Christ can help, and how they can find their place.
Understanding Scriptures: Jude (Part 1)
Fight! Contend! When apostasy arises, it is time to fight for the faith. From the first century on, the church has been threatened by heresy and false teaching. Jude reminds the church of the need for constant vigilance and to oppose heresy.
The 3 Rs
It's important to have the right heart posture as one year ends and we step into a new one. In this teaching, we are introduced to three Rs we must practice in the new year, and two we must avoid.
Understanding Scriptures: Proverbs 31:10-31
Proverbs 31:10-31 is very common amongst Christian women circles. In this teaching, we take a look at the lessons the church as the bride of Christ can glean from this passage.
Understanding Scripture (Proverbs 12:1-28)
Proverbs 12 continues Solomon's wise sayings. In this chapter he continues to contrast the righteous and the wicked, showing that the life of the righteous is far better than the life of the wicked.
Understanding Scripture (Matthew 8:23-27)
Matthew 8:23–27 demonstrates Jesus' authority over nature. Listen to this teaching to find out how this occurrence and Jesus's response is significant to Christians today.
The Church and Its King: Hated for a King
What is the purpose of true persecution and hatred, and what do they produce? We took a look at the life of Stephen in exploring this widely misunderstood topic.
Simple Apologetics: The Price of a Soul
As believers, the Bible teaches us about two primary aspects of the human makeup alongside our bodies: the Spirit and the Soul. In this teaching, we learn about the price of man's soul and what our response as Christians should be.
The Church and Its King: Empowered by a King
In this sermon, we are reminded of a primary component of our royal birth that took place on the cross: power.
Practicing Remembrance
What does it mean to practice remembrance? This teaching aims to connect the present, past and future. As Christians, we can draw strength and inspiration for the future from what God has done in the past, never forgetting His statutes and His work in our lives.
Understanding Scripture: Psalm 49
In this study, we discuss the futility of riches especially in regards to the soul of a man. Man's soul is indescribably precious and cannot be bought, or redeemed by mere treasures. This calls into the spotlight the powerful sacrifice of Jesus who was indeed able to redeem our souls
The Church and Its King: Birthed by a King
How do we calibrate our identities in Christ using a Kingly perspective?
In this teaching, we examine some of the fundamental precepts of the faith and walk through how we can view them from this lens and the ways that this must shape our attitudes as believers.
Simple Apologetics: A Crisis of Faith
Understanding Scripture (John 14:7-24)
During Jesus' farewell discourse with His disciples, Phillip asked Him to show them the Father, and Jesus' response points to two things: First, the sufficiency of Jesus and the Word, and second, the unity of the Godhead.
Resting in Christ
His yoke is easy, and His burden is light. So it makes sense that we would want to rest in Him. What does this entail and how can we constantly rest in Him? Find out in this teaching.
Understanding Scripture - God's Sovereignty (Acts 3:1-11)
Sovereignty isn't for (made) creatures. Only God, the Creator, who is self-existing and self-sufficient can be sovereign. Find out what this means for the believer in this teaching.