GLORIOUS SUNDAY SERMON OF 16TH AUGUST 2026 Beloved of God, welcome to this amazing gathering of God's children. As we are about to hear from the throne of mercy, I declared that you will not come in vain, and you will not go empty handed. But before we share the word of God, let us pray 🙏 ENJOY THE FULL VIDEO HERE 👇👇👇 https://youtu.be/IHnZa2BylFo?si=rBUkpriqf33nSXLM PLEASE WATCH, LIKE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBE TO HELP MY CHANNEL GROW. THANKS 🙏 LESSON: Matthew 7:16-20 As a matter of fact, today's message is a self reflection, that's why it's topic is: TOPIC: WHAT KIND OF CHRISTIAN AM I? TEXT: You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? Matthew 7:16–20 (NKJV) INTRODUCTION: It is easy to ask, “What kind of church do I attend?” or “What kind of Christians are around me?” But today, God is asking a more personal question: What kind of Christian am I? Christianity is more than attending church, carrying a Bible, singing worship songs, or being known as a believer. Jesus wants our faith to be visible in the way we live, speak, love, forgive, serve and represent Him. The real test of Christianity is not simply what we profess with our lips, but what our lives produce. Be immensely blessed by the word in Jesus name. EXPOSITION: With a sincere mind, let's examine and consider these 3 basic important points. 1. WHAT KIND OF FRUIT IS MY LIFE PRODUCING? Matthew 7:16–20; Galatians 5:22–23; John 15:4–5 Jesus said, “You will know them by their fruits.” Notice that Jesus did not say people would be known merely by their appearance, religious vocabulary, church position or spiritual title. He said they would be known by their fruit. Fruit is evidence of what is happening inside a tree. In the same way, our daily conduct reveals what is happening in our hearts. A Christian may speak about love, but how do I treat people who offend me? I may talk about forgiveness, but can I forgive those who hurt me? I may preach holiness, but what happens when nobody is watching? I may say that I trust God, but what happens when I face disappointment? These are the moments when our fruit becomes visible. Galatians 5:22–23 describes the fruit of the Spirit as love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. This gives us something practical to examine. Is there love in me? Is there patience in me? Is there self-control in me? Can people see Christ in the way I respond under pressure? Because sometimes, the greatest testimony we preach is not from the pulpit. It is through our behaviour when life does not go according to our expectations. Jesus also said in John 15:5, “He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit.” Fruitfulness is therefore connected to our relationship with Christ. We cannot consistently produce Christlike character while living far from Christ. The question is not whether we once produced good fruit. The question is: What is my life producing now? EXPOSITION: 2. AM I A LIGHT THAT LEADS PEOPLE TO CHRIST OR A STUMBLING BLOCK? Matthew 5:14–16; Romans 14:13; 1 Peter 2:12 Jesus said, “You are the light of the world.” That means our Christianity is not supposed to remain inside the church building. People are watching us. Our neighbours are watching. Our colleagues are watching. Our family members are watching. Young people are watching. Even people who disagree with Christianity are watching. Sometimes, before they read the Bible, they read our lives. This is why we must ask ourselves a difficult question: Does my lifestyle make people desire to know Jesus, or does it give them another reason to reject Him? A Christian can become a stumbling block through bitterness, dishonesty, hypocrisy, arrogance, unforgiveness, gossip, immoral behaviour or an abusive attitude. Imagine telling someone that Jesus changes lives, while that person consistently sees anger, hatred and dishonesty in our own life. What message are we communicating? Romans 14:13 tells believers not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in another believer’s way. This does not mean that we live our lives based on people's opinions. It means we recognize that Christian freedom carries Christian responsibility. Our lives should make the Gospel attractive, not contradictory. Jesus said in Matthew 5:16: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” The purpose of our light is not to make people admire us. It is to make them glorify God. So, when people encounter me, what do they encounter? Christ or character problems? Grace or hostility? Truth or hypocrisy? Love or bitterness? We cannot preach the Gospel effectively with our mouths while preaching a different gospel with our lifestyle. EXPOSITION: 3. AM I OBEYING CHRIST OR AM I ONLY PRACTISING RELIGION? John 14:15; James 1:22–25; Matthew 28:19–20 Jesus said plainly: “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” That means genuine Christianity must eventually produce obedience. It is possible to become very familiar with church activities while becoming unfamiliar with obedience to Christ. We can attend services, participate in programmes, sing loudly, pray publicly and even hold positions in church, yet still ignore the simple commands of Jesus. Jesus commanded us to love one another. He commanded us to forgive. He commanded us to serve. He commanded us to make disciples. He commanded us to preach the Gospel. He commanded us to live as lights in a dark world. The question therefore becomes: Am I doing what Jesus asked me to do? James 1:22 warns us not to be merely hearers of the Word, but doers. Hearing God's Word without obeying it can create the illusion of spiritual maturity. Knowledge is not the same as obedience. Knowing that we should forgive is not forgiveness. Knowing that we should evangelize is not evangelism. Knowing that we should love is not love. Knowing that we should live holy is not holiness. At some point, the Word we hear must become the life we live. And this includes the Great Commission. Jesus said in Matthew 28:19–20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations.” Every Christian may not stand behind a pulpit, but every Christian has a responsibility to represent Christ. There is somebody around us who needs encouragement. Somebody needs to hear the Gospel. Somebody needs to see forgiveness. Somebody needs to see genuine Christian love. Somebody may be watching our life and wondering whether Jesus is truly real. So the question is not merely: “Am I a Christian?” The deeper question is: “What kind of Christian am I?” Am I a Christian by name, or by transformation? Am I only a church member, or am I a disciple of Jesus? Am I carrying the name of Christ while refusing to carry His character? This brings us to the conclusion of the message. CONCLUSION: Today, the mirror is before us. Not before our neighbour. Not before another church member. Not before society. Before me. What kind of Christian am I? May our Christianity be more than words, titles and religious activities. May our lives produce good fruit, shine as lights, and demonstrate obedience to Christ. Let people encounter us and see something that points them back to Jesus. CLOSING PRAYER: Let us pray! Lord Jesus, make us genuine representatives of Your kingdom. Let our lives produce good fruit, let our character reflect You, and let our actions never become a stumbling block to others. Help us to love, forgive, serve and obey You faithfully. May our lives point people to Christ. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen. GOODWILL MESSAGE: This is my goodwill message for you this week: May your life become a living testimony of the transforming power of Jesus Christ. May your words carry grace, your character reveal Christ, and your actions draw others closer to God. May your faith remain fruitful, your light continue to shine, and your life bring glory to your Father in heaven. Amen. HAPPY WONDERFUL SUNDAY, HAVE AN AMAZING WEEK. LIKE IT OR NOT! JESUS IS COMING BACK AGAIN SOON!! REPENT AND BE READY FOR HIM!!! 🙋This wonderful message is brought to you With Love from Pastor M O Glorious, CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH , Palace of Mercy, Royal District, Restoration Zone. Damolapa, Laketu, Lucky Fibre, Ikorodu Lagos Nigeria. For prayer or counseling, pls contact us@ 08055646358: 09018952081 or peganmire[gmail].com #WhatKindOfChristianAmI #ChristianCharacter #ChristLikeLiving #FruitOfTheSpirit #BeTheLight #ChristianFaith #WalkWithChrist #ObeyChrist #LiveForJesus l#LetYourLightShine #KingdomLiving #JesusChrist

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Dear Father, There is a perfect love story in Scripture that we often reference: The story of Ruth and Boaz. As easy as it may seem to discuss the divine purpose inherent in their union, we often overlook a key idea worth noting: though Boaz was wealthy, he was humble and kind; although Ruth was bereaved, she remained open hearted. Extreme wealth and painful loss are two realities that often change people, especially in their dealings with others. A man may naturally uphold higher standards because of his wealth, and a woman may likely shut the door to her heart after experiencing what Ruth endured. Yet, we see Boaz’s wealth and Ruth’s pain as the perfect blend for a love story, when in reality, in many cases, these would have been obstacles to such a story. This illustration reveals how even divine purpose may sometimes hang on the thread of a person’s disposition. I see how this applies in more areas than just love stories. It can be summarized this way: Ruth and Boaz possessed the fruit of the Spirit. I have learned that pain can either usher us into purpose or keep us from fulfilling it, and how justifiable it can seem when deep pain encourages rash behavior. Also, it may appear reasonable to think that wealth insulates a man from humility. We may not always see the struggle because we love how the story ends. But when I look at Ruth and Boaz, I see people who, against all odds, maintained the fruit of the Spirit. #LettertoGod #Fruitofthespirit #Wealth #humility #pain

Dear Father, There is a perfect love story in Scripture that we often reference: The story of Ruth and Boaz. As easy as it may seem to discuss the divine purpose inherent in their union, we often overlook a key idea worth noting: though Boaz was wealthy, he was humble and kind; although Ruth was bereaved, she remained open hearted. Extreme wealth and painful loss are two realities that often change people, especially in their dealings with others. A man may naturally uphold higher standards because of his wealth, and a woman may likely shut the door to her heart after experiencing what Ruth endured. Yet, we see Boaz’s wealth and Ruth’s pain as the perfect blend for a love story, when in reality, in many cases, these would have been obstacles to such a story. This illustration reveals how even divine purpose may sometimes hang on the thread of a person’s disposition. I see how this applies in more areas than just love stories. It can be summarized this way: Ruth and Boaz possessed the fruit of the Spirit. I have learned that pain can either usher us into purpose or keep us from fulfilling it, and how justifiable it can seem when deep pain encourages rash behavior. Also, it may appear reasonable to think that wealth insulates a man from humility. We may not always see the struggle because we love how the story ends. But when I look at Ruth and Boaz, I see people who, against all odds, maintained the fruit of the Spirit. #LettertoGod #Fruitofthespirit #Wealth #humility #pain

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🔥 Self-control: the fruit nobody talks about but every leader needs. We talk about vision, strategy, growth..... But what about the one thing that holds it all together? This week at the Better Business Round Table, we're continuing our series "Bearing Fruit That Lasts" and the topic is: SELF-CONTROL. Now, before you scroll past thinking this one doesn't apply to you… let's talk about what self-control actually looks like in business: 🔹 It's not saying yes to every opportunity (even the good ones) so you can stay focused on the best ones. 🔹 It's keeping your cool when a client tests your patience or a team member drops the ball. 🔹 It's choosing wisdom over impulse, whether that's a reactive email, or a financial decision made in the heat of the moment. 🔹 It's stewarding your time, your mouth, and your emotions so you lead from strength, not exhaustion. Here's the truth: Self-control isn't about being rigid. It's about being anchored. It's the fruit that protects all the others. Because without it, patience crumbles. Kindness gets overshadowed by frustration. And faithfulness gets derailed by distraction. As followers of Jesus, we know self-control is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). But in business? It's a competitive advantage. 🗓 Join us this Thursday at 10AM (UK time) as we explore: ✅ What self-control looks like in the daily grind of leadership ✅ How to grow in it, especially when pressure is high ✅ Practical ways to let the Spirit lead your responses, not just your strategies Come ready to grow both spiritually AND strategically. 📍 Online (Zoom link in comments) 🗓 Thursday, 10AM UK time #BetterBusinessRoundTable #BearingFruitThatLasts #FruitOfTheSpirit #SelfControl