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Philippians 4:8 (NIV) 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Join us as we learn how to increase our joy in this year of supernatural increase. 1. INCREASE YOUR JOY BY BEING GENTLE 2. INCREASE YOUR JOY BY BEING CONSCIOUS OF THE SECOND COMING 3. INCREASE YOUR JOY BY PRAYING INSTEAD OF WORRYING 4. INCREASE YOUR JOY BY HAVING THE RIGHT THOUGHTS 5. INCREASE YOUR JOY BY BEING A DOER OF THE WORD

Philippians 4:1 (NIV) 1 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way.... Join us as we learn how to increase our joy in this year of supernatural increase. 1. INCREASE YOUR JOY by making disciples 2. INCREASE YOUR JOY by being at peace with people 3. INCREASE YOUR JOY by being a peacemaker 4. INCREASE YOUR JOY by always remembering that your name is in the book of life 5. INCREASE YOUR JOY by choosing to rejoice regardless of the circumstance

Matthew 28:6 (NKJV) He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. He is RISEN. He is RISEN indeed. Today we fix our eyes on our risen Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Death could not keep Jesus down. Three days later as He promised he rose from the dead. And with his resurrection he brought victory. Victory over death. Victory over sin. He freed us from bondage and we are no long slaves to evil. Join us for this special Easter service as we look more in depth at what else His resurrection has given us. 1. JESUS IS RISEN TO GIVE US VICTORY OVER DEATH 2. JESUS IS RISEN TO GIVE US VICTORY OVER EVIL 3. JESUS IS RISEN TO GIVE US SALVATION IN HIS NAME 4. JESUS IS RISEN TO GIVE US ABUNDANT LIFE

Matthew 21:9b “Praise God for the Son of David! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Praise God in highest heaven!” Today is Palm Sunday. This is the day where we anticipate "The Coming King". We look forward to his arrival as we Sing praises to the King. We lift our hands in worship and shout Hosanna to KING of Kings. Join us as we look to the KING of Kings and anticipate his coming. 1. BE OBEDIENT TO JESUS 2. BE SET APART FOR JESUS 3. GIVE IT TO JESUS BECAUSE THE LORD NEEDS IT 4. LEARN HUMILITY FROM JESUS 5. WORSHIP KING JESUS

Philippians 3:12-14 (AMP) 12 “Not that I have already obtained it [this goal of being Christlike] or have already been made perfect, but I actively press on so that I may take hold of that [perfection] for which Christ Jesus took hold of me and made me His own. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider that I have made it my own yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the [heavenly] prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Join us as we learn how to increase our joy in this year of supernatural increase. 1. INCREASE YOUR JOY BY NOT DWELLING ON THE PAST 2. INCREASE YOUR JOY BY PURSUING CHRISTLIKENESS 3. INCREASE YOUR JOY BY KEEPING GOOD ASSOCIATIONS 4. INCREASE YOUR JOY BY REMEMBERING THAT YOU ARE A CITIZEN OF HEAVEN

Philippians 3:1 (NIV) 1 Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. Join us as we learn how to increase our joy in this year of supernatural increase. 1. INCREASE YOUR JOY by consistently reminding yourself to rejoice in the lord 2. INCREASE YOUR JOY by not putting confidence in the flesh 3. INCREASE YOUR JOY by valuing christ above all things 4. INCREASE YOUR JOY by embracing the righteousness of jesus 5. INCREASE YOUR JOY by seeking to know christ better

Philippians 2:20–21 (NLT) 20 I have no one else like Timothy, who genuinely cares about your welfare. Join us as we learn how to increase our joy in this year of supernatural increase. 1. CARE FOR FELLOW BELIEVERS by visiting them 2. CARE FOR FELLOW BELIEVERS by looking after their welfare 3. CARE FOR FELLOW BELIEVERS by identifying with them 4. CARE FOR YOUR LEADERS by supporting them 5. CARE FOR KINGDOM WORKERS by honoring them

JOYFUL IN UNITY Philippians 1:27 (NIV) 27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel Join us as we learn how to increase our joy in this year of supernatural increase. 1. INCREASE YOUR JOY by seeking for unity 2. INCREASE YOUR JOY by living a selfless life 3. INCREASE YOUR JOY by learning from the humility of Jesus 4. INCREASE YOUR JOY by yielding to the work of God in you 5. INCREASE YOUR JOY by rejoicing with others

Join us as we learn how to increase our joy in this year of supernatural increase. 1. INCREASE YOUR JOY BY CELEBRATING EVERY OPPORTUNITY NOMATTER HOW IT COMES 2. INCREASE YOUR JOY BY FOCUSING ON THE GOOD YOU SEE IN PEOPLE AND NOT THE BAD 3. INCREASE YOUR JOY BY FOCUSING ON WHAT YOU KNOW BASED ON GOD’S PROMISES IN SCRIPTURE 4. INCREASE YOUR JOY BY LIVING ON EARTH WITH A HEAVENLY FOCUS 5. INCREASE YOUR JOY BY STAYING PREPARED TO OVERCOME ANY ADVERSITY

Philippians 1:4 (NIV) 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy Join us as we learn how to increase our joy in this year of supernatural increase. 1. INCREASE YOUR JOY BY PRAYING TO ABOUND IN LOVE 2. INCREASE YOUR JOY BY PRAYING TO HAVE KNOWLEDGE AND DISCERNMENT 3. INCREASE YOUR JOY BY PRAYING TO MAKE EXCELLENT CHOICES 4. INCREASE YOUR JOY BY PRAYING TO BE PURE AND BLAMELESS 5. INCREASE YOUR JOY BY PRAYING TO BE FILLED WITH FRUIT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

Philippians 1:6 (ESV) 6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Join us as we learn how to increase our joy in this year of supernatural increase. 1. INCREASE YOUR JOY BY CONSTANTLY THANKING GOD 2. INCREASE YOUR JOY BY REGULARLY PRAYING FOR OTHERS WITH JOY 3. INCREASE YOUR JOY THROUGH BELIEVING THAT GOD IS FAITHFUL TO FINISH WHAT HE STARTED 4. INCREASE YOUR JOY BY HAVING A SPECIAL PLACE IN YOUR HEART FOR FELLOW BELIEVERS 5. INCREASE YOUR JOY BY SINCERELY LOVING FELLOW BELIEVERS

Philippians 1:5 (ESV) 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. Join us as we learn how to increase our joy in this year of supernatural increase. 1. INCREASE YOUR JOY BY RECEIVING GOD’S GRACE AND PEACE 2. INCREASE YOUR JOY BY SERVING JESUS 3. INCREASE YOUR JOY BY ACCEPTING YOUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST 4. INCREASE YOUR JOY BY ALLOWING THE HOLY SPIRIT TO LEAD YOU 5. INCREASE YOUR JOY BY SHOWING HOSPITALITY

Ephesians 3:14-20 14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family[a] in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. The love of God is one of the most reoccurring themes in our conversations. We always say that God loves us. But are we seeing the full impact of God’s love in our lives? And what does it mean to say God loves us?

Acts 2:42 (NIV) 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.   The early church in Acts 2 showed us a good example of how to do fellowship. There was authentic fellowship amongst them that brought the supernatural and increase. Join us this Sunday as we learn how to increase our fellowship with one another in authentic way. HOW CAN YOU INCREASE IN FELLOWSHIP?  1. INCREASE IN FELLOWSHIP BY CONSISTENTLY MEETING TOGETHER WITH OTHER BELIEVERS FOR WORSHIP 2. INCREASE IN FELLOWSHIP BY SHARING AND CARING FOR ONE ANOTHER 3. INCREASE IN FELLOWSHIP BY EATING TOGETHER 4. INCREASE IN FELLOWSHIP BY ENCOURAGING ONE ANOTHER WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF FELLOWSHIP? 1. INCREASE IN FELLOWSHIP BRINGS THE SUPERNATURAL 2. INCREASE IN FELLOWSHIP BRINGS SALVATION TO THE LOST AROUND US

Mark 1:41 (NIV) 41 Jesus was indignant. He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!”   Welcome to our first miracle service of 2022. Many people believe that God has the power to do a miracle in their lives, but they are not sure if God is willing to do it for them. Join us as we believe God for miracles.

INCREASE IN GIVING  John 3:16 (NKJV) 16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.   Welcome to 2022, our year of Supernatural Increase. God is going to increase us financially. One of the keys to unlocking financial increase is giving. We cannot outgive God because He has given us the best gift in Heaven. Join us this Sunday as we continue this sermon series INCREASE with a sermon titled INCREASE IN GIVING. 1. INCREASE YOUR DEDICATION TO GOD 2. INCREASE THE CONSISTENCY OF YOUR TITHE 3. INCREASE THE SACRIFICIAL NATURE OF YOUR OFFERING 4. INCREASE THE GENEROSITY OF YOUR SEED 5. INCREASE THE CHEERFULNESS OF YOUR GIVING

INCREASE IN THE WORD And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied... Acts 6:7 KJV In the next installment of our new series INCREASE, we delve deep into unpacking what an increase in the Word of God can really do for us individually and collectively as a Church in this year of SUPERNATURAL INCREASE. 1. An increase in the Word result in Great Growth 2. An increase in the Word result in Tangible Transformation 3. An increase in the Word result in Indelible Impact

Matthew 6:6 (ESV) 6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.   Happy new year and welcome to the first Sunday in 2022, our year of Supernatural Increase. God is going to take our spiritual life to whole new level by growing us supernaturally in our spiritual discipline. This Sunday, we are kicking off this sermon series INCREASE with a sermon titled DEEPEN YOUR PRAYER.

2022 – MY YEAR OF … 2021 has been a very difficult year for many of us because of the COVID-19 pandemic which disrupted both 2020 and 2021 with sicknesses and death in addition to the economic and political upheaval accompanying it. Despite all these, God has continued to show us his mercies which are new every morning. God has used us to advance His kingdom in mind blowing ways. The new year that launches 2022 is almost here and we are believing God for a new season of glory.

Matthew 4:16 (ESV) 16 the people dwelling in darkness have seen a great light, and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death, on them a light has dawned.” As we enter in to the Christmas Season let’s celebrate the hope, love, joy and peace that surrounds this season. Let’s fix our eyes on the light of this world and lets have that light shine in and through us. That light is Christ the GREAT LIGHT of Christmas. 1. JESUS IS THE SON OF GOD, ACCEPT HIM 2. JESUS IS THE KING, FOLLOW HIM 3. JESUS IS THE WONDERFUL COUNSELOR, LISTEN TO HIM 4. JESUS IS MIGHTY GOD AND EVERLASTING FATHER, EMBRACE HIM 5. JESUS IS PRINCE OF PEACE, TRUST HIM