Summary of Desires as Battlefield Sermon Info - Speaker / Pastor: Executive Pastor Jacob Presson Scripture References - John 10:10 - used to show Jesus came so we might have life to the full; frames God’s desire for our flourishing. Central Message God created us with desires and these desires are the battlefield of our spiritual life; the issue is not desire itself but when desires become disordered by sin and pull us away from God. Key Points 1. Desires are normal and God-designed. Everyone has desires; God made us to long for relationship with Him. 1. Desires can be good or bad, growing or shrinking. Our strongest desires move and direct our lives. 1. The problem is disordered desire. When sin twists our desires they become issues and lead us into trouble. 1. Three things God wants for us (reviewed from last week): abundant life (John 10:10 — purpose, peace, hope, freedom), to resource us (provision for needs and gifts), and relationship with us (friendship, hearing His voice, walking with Him). Notable Quotes "Our desires are the battlefield of our spiritual life." "He came that we might have life and have it to the full." Application - Examine your strongest desires and ask whether they are ordered toward God or away from Him. - Repent and realign any disordered desires by inviting God to reshape what you long for. - Seek God’s voice daily so your desires increasingly match His—practice listening and walking with Him. - Trust God for provision as you pursue Him; He resources those who continue to seek Him.

Summary of Testimony & Worship Sermon Info - Speaker / Pastor: Speaker A (testimony & singer); Rebecca Presson (worship leader) Central Message Speaker A gives a heartfelt testimony of being rescued by Jesus—sin forgiven, bondage broken, raised to new life—and calls the congregation to respond in praise and trust God's grace to do the same for others. Key Points 1. Request for testimony and intent to share a personal story. 1. Personal testimony: God took away sin, broke bondage, and raised the speaker "upright out of that grave"—a picture of spiritual rescue. 1. Repeated chorus highlights transformation from sinking/drowning to being rescued (lyrics repeat about being "brought... out of different lands"). 1. Gratitude over perfection: the speaker praises not because they are perfect but because God brought them through. 1. Encouragement: If God did it for the speaker, He'll do it for you—an invitation to trust God. 1. Worship invitation: Speaker C leads the congregation to worship God wholeheartedly, affirming He is good, faithful, and worthy of praise. Notable Quotes "He took my sin and He broke my bondage, and He raised me upright out of that grave." "If He did it for me, He'll do it for you." "Our God is good, and He's faithful, and He's always worthy of our praise." Application - Share your testimony to encourage others and point to God's transforming grace. - Choose praise and worship even when you feel imperfect; acknowledge God's faithfulness. - Turn to God when you feel "sinking" or trapped—trust He can rescue you too. - Enter upcoming worship opportunities with wholehearted participation and gratitude. Reflection Questions 1. Can you identify a time when God rescued you or led you out of bondage? 1. How can you offer praise this week despite your imperfections? 1. Who in your circle would be encouraged by hearing your testimony of grace?

GLORIOUS SUNDAY SERMON OF 22ND FEBRUARY 2026 LESSON: Isaiah 43:18–19 TOPIC: MOVING FORWARD WITH FAITH. TEXT: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus Philippians 3:13–14 (NKJV) INTRODUCTION: Life is a journey of seasons. February may be ending, but God is calling us to step into March with renewed courage. Moving forward with faith means refusing to be held back by yesterday’s failures or fears, and pressing into the promises of God with confidence. EXPOSITION: [1]. LETTING GO OF THE PAST: Isaiah 43:18–19 – “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” Israel had to leave Egypt behind to enter the Promised Land (Exodus 14:13–14). Paul himself, once a persecutor, had to let go of his past to embrace his apostolic calling. Faith requires release of regrets and disappointments so we can embrace God’s new season. [2]. WALKING BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT: 2 Corinthians 5:7 – “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” Abraham stepped out without knowing where he was going (Hebrews 11:8). Peter walked on water when his eyes were fixed on Jesus (Matthew 14:29–31). Faith anchors us in God’s promises even when the path looks uncertain. [3]. PRESSING TOWARD THE GOAL: Hebrews 12:1–2 – “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus…” Paul likens the Christian life to a race (1 Corinthians 9:24–25), urging us to run to obtain the crown. Faith is active—it pushes us forward, transforms obstacles into testimonies, and keeps us focused on eternal reward. CONCLUSION: SECURE IN CHRIST: Beloved, the future is not uncertain—it is secure in Christ. Move forward with faith, knowing that He who began a good work in you will complete it (Philippians 1:6). SHORT PRAYER: Lord, give us the strength to release the past, courage to face the future, and faith to walk boldly into Your promises. Amen. PROPHETIC AFFIRMATION: I move forward with faith. I will not be hindered by fear. My tomorrow is blessed, my path is secure, and my victory is assured in Christ Jesus. MAY YOU ENJOY THE BEST OF THIS WEEK. JESUS IS COMING BACK AGAIN BE READY FOR HIM. 🙋With Love from Pastor M O Glorious, CAC Palace of Mercy, Royal District, Restoration Zone. 56 Zone B CDA, Damolapa, Laketu, Lucky Fibre, Ikorodu North, Lagos state, Nigeria. For prayer or counseling, pls contact us@ 08055646358: 09018952081 or peganmire[gmail].com #MovingForwardWithFaith #PressOn #FaithOverFear #TrustGod #NewBeginnings #PropheticShift #DivineElevation

📖 DAILY DEVOTION — January 5 ⏩ Pressing Forward Philippians 3:13–14 (NKJV) (Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead...) Paul’s words remind us that spiritual growth requires focus. He didn’t dwell on what was behind him; he pressed forward with determination and faith. Every believer faces moments of regret, but looking back too long can hinder what God is preparing ahead. Renewal comes when we release the weight of the past and pursue the purpose God has placed before us. Gratitude helps us move forward—it turns our attention from loss to lessons, from failure to faith. Each new day is an opportunity to press toward the upward call of Christ with renewed strength and vision. Keep pressing. What’s ahead is far greater than what’s behind. Reflection Questions: 1. What do I need to release from my past so I can move forward? 2. How can gratitude help me focus on what lies ahead? 3. What “goal” am I pressing toward in Christ this year? Prayer: Lord, thank You for giving me a future worth pursuing. Help me to let go of what’s behind and fix my eyes on You. Give me strength to press forward with faith and joy. Amen. Practical Application: ● Write down one area where you will “press forward” this week. ● Replace regretful thoughts with thanksgiving for God’s grace. ● Encourage someone else to move beyond their past through faith. Takeaway Thought: The past is a classroom, not a prison—press forward to what God has prepared. #Philippians314 #DailyDevotion #PressOn #SpiritualGrowth #NewBeginnings #FaithJourney #ForwardInFaith #ChristianEncouragement #GoalSetting #InspirationInChrist

📖 DAILY VERSE — Philippians 3:13-14 (NKJV) 💖 “Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize. #LordsbookDailys #Philippians314 #DailyVerse #PressOn #SpiritualGrowth #NewBeginnings #FaithJourney #ForwardInFaith #ChristianEncouragement #GoalSetting #InspirationInChrist