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With Rachael Okonkwo – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

14/08/2026

KEY INTO THIS MESSAGE AND BE BLESSED.

14/08/2026

KEY INTO THE SHARED WORD OF GOD AND BE BLESSED.

12/08/2026

With Onyenibedi Pat – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

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IT CAN'T BE BAD ALL DAY. TRUST GOD.

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14/06/2026

TODAY'S SERMON..14 /06/2026

WHEN GOD TURNS TEARS INTO TESTIMONIES

Text: Psalm 126:1-6

Introduction

Praise the Lord!

Beloved brothers and sisters, there is something about God's restoration that leaves people speechless. There are blessings that arrive so unexpectedly, so powerfully, and so wonderfully that people struggle to explain them.

Have you ever received an answer to prayer that made you pause and ask yourself, "Is this really happening to me?" Have you ever witnessed God move in such a way that it felt like a dream?

That is exactly what the people of Israel experienced in Psalm 126.

For many years they had lived in Babylonian captivity. Their beloved city, Jerusalem, had been destroyed. Their temple had been ruined. Many had lost hope of ever seeing their homeland again.

Yet, when all hope seemed lost, God stepped in.

The God who had promised restoration fulfilled His promise.

The God who had allowed them to pass through a season of suffering brought them into a season of rejoicing.

And that is why Psalm 126 is not just Israel's story. It is also our story.

Because every one of us knows what it means to go through difficult seasons. We know what it means to cry. We know what it means to wait. We know what it means to pray and wonder when God will answer.

But Psalm 126 reminds us that tears are never the end of the story for God's children.

The God who allows a season of weeping also prepares a season of rejoicing.

Today, I want us to consider three powerful truths from this Psalm.

1. NEVER FORGET WHAT GOD HAS DONE FOR YOU

The Psalm begins with these beautiful words:

"When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream."

Notice who performed the miracle.

The Psalm does not say:

"When our intelligence delivered us."

It does not say:

"When our friends rescued us."

It does not say:

"When our government helped us."

It says:

"When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion."

God did it.

The people understood that their restoration was not the result of human effort. It was the result of divine intervention.

Sometimes God moves in such a way that nobody can take the glory except Him.

Sometimes He opens a door that nobody can shut.

Sometimes He makes a way where there appears to be no way.

Sometimes He lifts a person beyond what human qualifications can explain.

And when He does it, everybody knows it was God.

The people said,

"We were like them that dream."

In other words, "We could hardly believe it."

It was too good to be true.

The restoration was so sudden, so complete, and so wonderful that it felt unreal.

Child of God, never underestimate what God can do.

The God who restored Israel after seventy years of captivity is still the same God today.

The situation you call impossible is not impossible for Him.

The problem that keeps you awake at night does not intimidate God.

The mountain before you is small compared to His power.

Somebody here today may have stopped expecting good news.

You have waited for so long that disappointment has become familiar.

But I came to remind you that God specializes in doing what men call impossible.

What He did before, He can do again.

Their Tears Became Laughter

Verse 2 says:

"Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing."

What a beautiful picture.

The same mouths that had cried were now laughing.

The same tongues that had complained were now singing.

The same people who sat by Babylon's rivers weeping were now celebrating.

Only God can perform that kind of transformation.

Many of us can testify to this truth.

There were seasons when we cried ourselves to sleep.

Seasons when we carried burdens too heavy to explain.

Seasons when our hearts were broken.

Yet somehow God brought us through.

Today, we are standing because His grace sustained us.

And if God has done it before, He can do it again.

2. DON'T SETTLE FOR PARTIAL RESTORATION

Then we arrive at verse 4:

"Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south."

At first this sounds strange.

Hadn't God already restored them?

Yes, He had.

But not everything had been restored.

The people had returned home, but there was still much work to be done.

The city needed rebuilding.

The economy needed healing.

The nation needed renewal.

In other words, restoration had begun, but it was not yet complete.

And that is where many believers find themselves today.

Perhaps God has already answered some of your prayers.

Yet there are still areas that need His touch.

You may have recovered physically, but still need emotional healing.

You may have experienced financial improvement, but still need stability.

You may have seen progress in your family, but still need complete reconciliation.

The lesson here is simple:

Never stop praying until God's work is complete.

The God who starts a good work is able to finish it.

The Psalmist prayed:

"Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south."

The Negev desert was known for its dryness.

For much of the year it appeared lifeless.

Then suddenly the rains would come.

Streams would begin to flow.

The barren landscape would be transformed.

The Psalmist was saying:

"Lord, send sudden restoration."

"Lord, bring life where there is dryness."

"Lord, bring abundance where there is emptiness."

Maybe your life feels like a desert today.

Maybe a particular situation looks hopeless.

Maybe a dream has been delayed for years.

The God who sends streams into deserts can still send streams into your situation.

He is able to revive what seems dead.

He is able to restore what appears lost.

He is able to complete what He has started.

3. KEEP SOWING EVEN WHEN YOU ARE CRYING

The Psalm closes with one of the most comforting promises in all of Scripture.

"They that sow in tears shall reap in joy."

Notice carefully that God does not pretend tears do not exist.

The Christian life is not free from pain.

Believers experience disappointments.

Believers face trials.

Believers go through seasons of uncertainty.

But God promises that tears are not wasted.

The picture here is of a farmer carrying seed into the field.

The seed is precious.

The farmer cannot afford to lose it.

Yet he plants it anyway.

He trusts that what goes into the ground will eventually come back as a harvest.

This is how faith works.

Sometimes you pray while crying.

Sometimes you serve while hurting.

Sometimes you worship with a heavy heart.

Sometimes you continue trusting God when nothing around you makes sense.

And God says:

"Keep sowing."

"Keep believing."

"Keep praying."

"Keep serving."

"Keep trusting."

Because your harvest is coming.

Verse 6 contains a powerful word:

"He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing."

I love that word:

Doubtless.

Not maybe.

Not perhaps.

Not if circumstances permit.

Doubtless.

God is giving us a guarantee.

The harvest may take time.

But it is coming.

The answer may be delayed.

But it is coming.

The breakthrough may seem far away.

But it is coming.

The God who made the promise cannot fail.

Conclusion

My brothers and sisters, Psalm 126 teaches us that God is still the God of restoration.

He turns captivity into freedom.

He turns mourning into dancing.

He turns deserts into rivers.

He turns tears into testimonies.

Perhaps today you are carrying a burden nobody knows about.

Perhaps you have been praying for a long time.

Perhaps you are tired, discouraged, and wondering when your season will change.

Hear the Word of the Lord today:

Do not give up.

Do not throw away your faith.

Do not stop praying.

Do not stop trusting.

The God who restored Zion is still on the throne.

Your tears are not forgotten.

Your prayers are not ignored.

Your labour is not in vain.

And in God's appointed time, your mouth shall be filled with laughter, your tongue with singing, and your heart with thanksgiving.

For the Lord shall do great things for you.

And you shall be glad.

In the mighty name of Jesus Christ.

Amen.

07/06/2026

TODAY'S SERMON

WHO WILL DELIVER THE PEOPLE?

Text: Psalm 46:1-3; Isaiah 41:10; Romans 8:31

Introduction

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Today, I speak with a heavy heart.

Every day we wake up to disturbing news. We hear of innocent people kidnapped on the highways. We hear of communities attacked in the middle of the night. We hear of families mourning loved ones whose lives were cut short by violence.

Many people no longer travel freely. Farmers are afraid to go to their farms. Parents are anxious about their children. Business owners are uncertain about tomorrow.

The truth is that our nation is bleeding.

Tears are flowing in many homes. Fear has found its way into many hearts. And in the midst of all these challenges, people are asking painful questions:

Who will deliver the people?

Who will wipe away the tears of grieving mothers?

Who will rescue those living in fear?

Who will restore peace to our communities?

Who will save our nation?

These are not foolish questions. They are questions coming from wounded hearts.

But as children of God, we must remember that whenever human strength fails, God's power remains. When earthly systems disappoint us, Heaven is still in control. When darkness appears to be increasing, God is still seated on His throne.

Therefore, our answer today is clear:

The Lord Himself will deliver His people.

The Psalmist declares in Psalm 46:1:

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."

Notice that Scripture does not say God was our help. It does not even say He will be our help someday.

It says He is our help right now.

In the middle of our fears.

In the middle of our uncertainties.

In the middle of our national challenges.

God is still our present help.

1. GOD HAS NOT FORGOTTEN HIS PEOPLE

One of the greatest temptations during difficult times is to think that God has forgotten us.

Sometimes when prayers seem unanswered and challenges continue, people begin to ask:

"Where is God?"

But the Word of God answers that question clearly.

Isaiah 41:10 says:

"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God."

God did not promise that His people would never face difficulties. What He promised is that He would be with them through those difficulties.

When Daniel entered the lions' den, God was there.

When the three Hebrew boys entered the fiery furnace, God was there.

When Paul and Silas sat in prison with chains on their hands and feet, God was there.

And brothers and sisters, God is still here today.

He sees every tear.

He hears every cry.

He knows every family that is hurting.

He has not abandoned His people.

The enemy may appear strong, but God remains stronger.

The darkness may seem deep, but the light of God is deeper still.

2. GOD IS STILL THE DELIVERER OF NATIONS

The Bible is full of stories of God's intervention when situations looked hopeless.

Think about Israel in Egypt.

For over four hundred years they suffered oppression. They cried. They groaned. They wondered when help would come.

Then God spoke in Exodus 3:7-8:

"I have surely seen the affliction of my people... and I am come down to deliver them."

What a beautiful statement!

God said, "I have seen."

God said, "I have heard."

God said, "I know."

God said, "I have come down."

And shortly afterward, Pharaoh's power was broken, the Red Sea opened, and God's people walked into freedom.

The lesson is simple:

God still sees.

God still hears.

God still remembers.

And God still acts.

The God who delivered Israel is still alive today.

The God who broke Pharaoh's power can break every force of violence, terror, wickedness, and bloodshed troubling our nation.

Nothing is impossible for Him.

3. WE MUST NOT ALLOW FEAR TO CONTROL OUR HEARTS

One of the greatest victories the enemy seeks is not merely to attack people physically but to imprison them emotionally.

Fear can become a prison.

Fear can steal joy.

Fear can weaken faith.

Fear can make us forget the promises of God.

That is why Scripture says in 2 Timothy 1:7:

"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."

As believers, we must refuse to allow fear to become our master.

Yes, we acknowledge the reality of our challenges.

Yes, we pray for protection and wisdom.

But we do not surrender our hearts to fear.

Our faith must always be greater than our fears.

Because no matter how big the problem appears, God remains bigger.

4. GOD'S PROMISES HAVE NOT CHANGED

One thing I love about God is that He never changes.

People change.

Leaders change.

Policies change.

Economies rise and fall.

But God's Word remains forever.

Numbers 23:19 reminds us:

"God is not a man, that he should lie."

If God says He will protect, He will protect.

If God says He will sustain, He will sustain.

If God says He will deliver, He will deliver.

Psalm 91 is still relevant today.

The promises that strengthened believers generations ago can still strengthen us now.

Our confidence is not built on what we see around us.

Our confidence is built on what God has spoken.

And God's Word can never fail.

5. THE CHURCH MUST RETURN TO THE ALTAR OF PRAYER

Throughout history, whenever God's people prayed, heaven responded.

When Peter was in prison, the church prayed.

When Jehoshaphat was surrounded by enemies, the nation prayed.

When Nineveh was facing judgment, the people prayed.

Prayer invites God's intervention into human situations.

This is why 2 Chronicles 7:14 says:

"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray... then will I hear from heaven."

Church, this is not the time to give up.

This is not the time to lose hope.

This is not the time to become silent.

This is the time to pray more fervently.

We need praying churches.

We need praying families.

We need praying fathers and mothers.

We need praying young people.

When God's people pray, God moves.

6. GOD CAN TURN OUR MOURNING INTO JOY

The pain we see today is real.

But it is not permanent.

Psalm 30:5 declares:

"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning."

Every night has a morning.

Every storm has an end.

Every season of pain eventually gives way to a season of restoration.

The same God who restored Job after his suffering can restore our nation.

The same God who brought Israel out of bo***ge can bring peace to our land.

The same God who raised Jesus from the dead can breathe new life into our communities.

We serve a God who specializes in turning impossibilities into testimonies.

7. OUR HOPE IS IN JESUS CHRIST

At the end of the day, our greatest confidence is not in politicians, governments, security agencies, or human systems.

Our ultimate hope is in Jesus Christ.

Romans 8:31 asks:

"If God be for us, who can be against us?"

Jesus conquered sin.

Jesus conquered death.

Jesus conquered the grave.

And today He reigns as King of kings and Lord of lords.

No enemy is greater than Him.

No darkness can overpower Him.

No challenge can defeat Him.

Because Christ lives, there is hope for tomorrow.

Because Christ reigns, there is hope for our nation.

Because Christ is victorious, we too shall be victorious.

Conclusion

Beloved, the challenges before us are real, but our God is greater.

The nation may be bleeding, but God has not abandoned us.

The people may be afraid, but God is still our refuge.

The future may seem uncertain, but God's promises remain certain.

So when people ask,

"Who will deliver the people?"

Let our answer be loud and clear:

The Lord will deliver His people.

Therefore:

Hold on to God.

Hold on to His Word.

Hold on to your faith.

Hold on to prayer.

Hold on to hope.

The God who delivered yesterday will deliver again.

The God who rescued yesterday will rescue again.

The God who saved yesterday will save again.

And with faith in our hearts, let us declare together:

We shall overcome in Jesus' Name.

We shall see peace in our land in Jesus' Name.

We shall see restoration in our communities in Jesus' Name.

We shall witness God's mighty intervention in our nation in Jesus' Name.

And the people of God shall say:

AMEN!

12/05/2026