Sermon Notes

Church Notes | May 31, 2026
Speaker: Pastor Octavia Brooks-Taylor
Title: What Do You Do When Your Church Ain’t Churching?
Scripture: Luke 19:9-10, Romans 12:1-2, Romans 2:1-8, Matthew 16:18

Key Message
God is calling His people to examine themselves, renew their minds, and rebuild the church within. The church is not just a building. The church is the people of God living according to His will.
A Shift Is Coming

• Something is about to shift.
• You may need a shift from the Lord today.
• Something is about to transfer.
• A house is not a home without Jesus.
• God is moving and calling His people forward.

You Are the Church

• Understand the assignment.
• You are the church.
• The church is being built within you.
• Jesus reminds us that we are the body of Christ.
• God knows everything about us, yet He still chooses to build His church through us.

Do Not Grow Weary

• Do not become weary in doing good.
• In due season, you will reap if you do not give up.
• Continue serving faithfully, even when the results are not immediate.

Living as a Sacrifice

• Present your body as a living and holy sacrifice.
• Allow God to renew your mind daily.
• Let His mercy transform your thinking and your actions.

Love Is the Assignment

• You do not owe anyone anything except love.
• If you have had a difficult day, do not take it out on others.
• Love and kindness draw people closer to Christ.
• Everything we do for God must come from a heart of love.

Be Fishers of Men

• It is our responsibility to reach the lost.
• We are called to share the Gospel with unbelievers.
• Focus on bringing people to Christ rather than criticizing those who are already saved.
• Salvation comes from God, not from people.

Judge Less, Love More

• There is only one righteous Judge, and that is Jesus Christ.
• God’s kindness leads people to repentance.
• God examines the heart.
• Truth matters to God more than appearances.

Rebuild and Rebrand Your Church

• It is time to rebuild the church within.
• Ask God to renew your mind and transform your heart.
• Rebrand yourself through the love, grace, and acceptance of Jesus Christ.
• Stop conforming to the ways of the world.
• Allow God to reshape your life according to His will.

When Your Church Isn’t Churching

• If forgiveness is ab sent, your church is not functioning as God intended.
• If it is easy to walk away from God, your church needs renewal.
• Make sure your spiritual life is active and growing.
• Do not focus on people and their shortcomings.
• Keep your eyes on Jesus Christ.

A Call to Transformation

• God is not pleased when we remain stagnant.
• We must be transformed so that we do not conform to the world.
• God is calling us to get things in order.
• Do what pleases God, not what pleases people.

Closing Encouragement

• God is always working on your behalf.
• When others are on the verge of giving up, be a source of hope and love.
• Keep your focus on Christ.
• Allow God to renew, rebuild, and restore His church within you.
• Let your life reflect the love and truth of Jesus Christ.

Church Notes | May 24, 2026
Speaker: Lady Duncan
Title: Trust God’s Timing — When God Makes You Wait
Scripture: Psalms 27:14

Key Message
Waiting is not punishment. God uses waiting seasons to prepare, strengthen, and position you for what He has planned. Trust His timing because His plans are always greater than our own.
Trust God’s Timing

• God will never withhold what is truly meant for you.
• God understands when “later” is better.
• Sometimes we are not yet prepared for what we are asking for.
• Some blessings would not truly bless us if we received them too early.

Growth in the Waiting Season

• While you are waiting, God is building your character.
• Waiting is a season of preparation, not rejection.
• Delayed does not mean denied.
• God is shaping, forming, and preparing both you and the blessing.

Stay in the Waiting Room

• Stay where God has placed you until He speaks.
• The waiting room is where healing, deliverance, and growth take place.
• Do not rush the process or try to force what requires patience.
• Wait on the Lord and trust His process.

What God Has for You Is Yours

• The blessing God has for you already has your name on it.
• No one can take away what God has assigned to you.
• Learn to be content while you wait.
• Celebrate others while trusting God for your own season.

Be Careful of Counterfeits

• Not every opportunity or relationship is from God.
• The enemy can send counterfeits to distract you from God’s best.
• Ask God for what is authentic and ordained for your life.
• Do not move ahead of God’s timing.

Seek God’s Will

• Ask yourself if you are truly walking in God’s ways.
• Follow His instructions carefully.
• Stay in your Word and continue talking to the Lord.
• Make sure you are spiritually positioned for what you are praying for.

Relationships and Discernment

• Do not rush into relationships out of impatience.
• Ask God for a godly spouse and be specific in prayer.
• Trust that God knows what is best for your future.

Biblical Waiting Seasons

• Many people in the Bible experienced seasons of waiting.
• God is good to those who wait on Him.
• Waiting often produces growth, wisdom, and maturity.

Lessons in Waiting

• Be careful what you ask for.
• When things are done God’s way, growth will follow.
• Sometimes God instructs us to simply sit still and trust Him.
• Even when you do not feel spiritual or thankful, remain faithful.

Your Blessing Has Purpose

• Your breakthrough is not only for you.
• God allows others to witness His blessings over your life.
• Sometimes while you are waiting, you are also called to bless others.

God Is Already Working

• Even while you are going through, God is already working things out behind the scenes.
• Continue growing, trusting, and seeking Him.
• If you feel stuck, ask God to reveal what He wants you to learn or change.

Closing Encouragement

• Trust God’s timing over your own schedule.
• Stay patient, stay prayerful, and stay in His Word.
• What God has for you will come at the right time.
• Do not give up while you wait.

Church Notes | June 17, 2026
Speaker: Bishop Burnice Green Sr.
Title: Prepared People Don’t Panic
Scripture: Matthew 25:1–13

Key Message:
God prepares His people before the storm comes. When you stay filled with His presence, anointing, and wisdom, you do not have to panic because God has already equipped you.

The Meaning of Oil

• Oil represents covering and being set apart for God.
• Wherever the oil touches belongs to God.
• Oil symbolizes being chosen and anointed.
• Oil is used for healing, restoration, and consecration.
• When the oil flows, the Spirit flows.

Pressure Produces Oil

• The pressure and struggles you face are producing oil in your life.
• The greater the pressure, the greater the capacity God is building within you.
• You would not carry the anointing you have without the battles you survived.

The Favor of God

• Oil represents the favor of God.
• Before the door closed, God already covered you.
• God has already poured His oil over your life.
• The anointing sets you apart, which means you cannot always blend in with everyone else.

Prepared People Stay Filled

• If you keep oil on your life, it will carry you where God needs you to go.
• Sometimes people break down spiritually because they have run out of oil.
• When your oil runs low, your praise begins to fade.
• The oil is preparing you for your next assignment.

Carry More Than a Title

• Do not carry a title without a testimony.
• Some people have appearance without power.
• God is looking for people who truly carry His presence.
• The oil represents your relationship with God.

Wise People Carry Extra Oil

• The wise virgins carried extra oil.
• You cannot survive on yesterday’s oil, someone else’s praise, or last week’s experience with God.
• You need your own relationship with Him.

Protect What God Gave You

• Do not waste what God placed on your life.
• Do not waste your calling trying to fit in.
• Do not pour your oil into people who do not value you.

Stay Ready

• What is hidden will eventually be revealed.
• Do not wait until midnight to discover your lamp is empty.
• Stay prepared spiritually at all times.

God Will Do It Again

• The same God who worked before can do it again.
• What you do for God will last.
• God will keep your cup overflowing.
• Overflow is coming into your life.

The Power of the Anointing

• When the oil flows, chains begin to break.
• The anointing destroys bondage and oppression.
• God can break every yoke and every heavy burden.

Do Not Panic

• Storms may rise and winds may blow,  but hold on and do not panic.
• The God we serve is able to make a way out of no way.
• Hold on through the storm and trust God’s process.

Closing Encouragement

• God is still making ways where there seems to be none.
• Stay prepared, stay anointed, and stay connected to God.
• Do not panic.
• Never give up on God because He has never given up on you.

Church Notes | May 10, 2026
Speaker: Elect lady Karen Green
Title: A Mother’s Love

Key Message:
A mother’s love reflects sacrifice, protection, wisdom, and faith. God calls parents to raise their children with love, guidance, and trust in Him.

A Foundation in God

• A child of God will always be a child of God.
• You must fear and reverence God.
• Sometimes standing for God means going against what others expect.
• Understand that your life and your children are in God’s hands.
• God always has a plan.

Spiritual Discernment

• Know and understand what God is speaking over your life.
• When you have a true relationship with God, He will reveal things that natural eyes cannot see.

The Heart of a Mother

• A mother will risk her own life to protect her child.
• Children are a gift and reward from God.
• A mother’s timing may not always make sense, but God’s timing is always perfect.

Positioning Matters

• God places people where they need to be at the right time.
• Position yourself where God can use you.
• Being in the right place at the right time matters.
• Even difficult situations can be part of God’s plan.

Raising Children in God

• Mothers release their children more than once.
• First, by raising them, and again by trusting God with their future.
• Teach your children about God while they are young.
• Once God is planted in them, they will never be the same.

Protection Through Prayer

• No matter what the enemy sets before your children, prayer covers them.
• A praying mother’s prayers go a long way.
• Trust God as you release your children into the world.
• Keep them in the hands of the Lord.

Never Forget Your Foundation

• No matter how successful you become, never forget where you came from.
• Stay grounded in God and in your values.

The Role of a Parent

• A good mother is not trying to be her child’s best friend.
• Be the parent God called you to be.
• Children respect guidance, discipline, and love.
• A mother stands beside her children no matter what.

Wisdom of a Mother

• A good mother teaches her children to seek God first.
• She leads with wisdom, unconditional love, and trust.
• Mothers often carry and support the entire family, including the fathers.

Trusting God Through Parenting

• Parenting does not come with a manual.
• Parents learn as they go and do their best to make the right decisions.
• Even difficult choices become easier when you trust God.
• Having a relationship with God brings covering over your children.

Closing Encouragement

• Be the mother God has called you to be.
• Love your mother and appreciate her while you can.
• Do not let life become so busy that you forget to show love and gratitude.

Church Notes | May 3, 2026
Speaker: Bishop Burnice Green Sr.
Title: Evicted — The Devil Can’t Stay Here Anymore
Scriptures: Luke 11:21–22, James 4:7, Mark 11:15–17

Key Message:
You have authority over your life. What God did not authorize, you do not have to tolerate. It is time to take your space back and evict anything that does not belong.

Foundation of Faith

• Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine.
• God will always stand by your side.

Stop Tolerating What Doesn’t Belong

• What you would not tolerate naturally, do not tolerate spiritually.
• Do not let the enemy take over your mind or spirit.
• Do not allow access to what God never approved.
• Do not adjust to the presence of the enemy.
• Enough is enough.

Take Authority

• Stop tolerating what God never authorized.
• Take authority over your life.
• Declare: the enemy cannot stay here anymore.
• It is eviction day.

Understanding Your “House”

• You are made of spirit, soul, and body.
• Your body is a temple.
• You are not empty. Something is always trying to live within you.
• Your mind and heart are your house.

Guard Your Mind and Heart

• The enemy does not need a key, only access to your thoughts.
• If the enemy controls your mind, he influences your life.
• Be mindful of what you allow into your mind.
• Guard your heart because it shapes your life.
• What you allow becomes the culture of your life.

You Control What Stays

• Just because something enters does not mean it has to stay.
• You do not have to accept everything that shows up.
• Ask yourself: Have I allowed something God never invited?

Spiritual Action Steps

• Submit yourself to God.
• Resist the enemy, and he will flee.
• Remove what does not belong.
• Turn over anything in your life that is out of order.
• Reestablish your life as a place of prayer.

Reclaim Your Life

• This is the day you declare the enemy cannot live here anymore.
• Reclaim your peace.
• Take your joy back.
• Cancel every unauthorized presence.

Declare Freedom

• Everything not aligned with God must go.
• No more confusion.
• No more bondage.
• Tell the enemy to leave your life now.

Who This House Belongs To

• This house belongs to God.
• You will walk in peace.
• You will have joy.
• You will have a sound mind.

Closing Declaration

• The enemy’s time is up.
• This space is no longer available to anything that does not align with God.
• Your life is restored, protected, and filled with His presence.

Church Notes | April 26, 2026
Speaker: Elect Lady Karen Green
Title: I Didn’t Know Life Was Going to Be Like This
Scriptures: Genesis 25:20–26, Genesis 32:24–26

Key Message:
God’s plan will always stand. Even through mistakes, struggles, and delays, He is working everything for your purpose and growth.

Life Lessons & Warnings

• Be careful what you ask for.
• You cannot change God’s plan. You may interfere, but His will still stands.
• People can present themselves in ways that are deceiving.
• The enemy tries to take advantage when there is division, especially within families.
• Love should be shown with care, especially among children. Do not treat one differently than another.

Trusting God’s Plan

• What God has for you is for you.
• You do not need to cut corners. Pray and ask God for patience.
• Whatever the Lord has set in place for you, you will receive it.
• God’s plan is not to make you bitter, but to make you better.
• Even through heartbreak and disappointment, His plan remains the same.

Sowing and Reaping

• What you do to others will come back to you.
• You may not see it right away, but you will feel it.
• Sometimes you have to experience what you put others through.
• We reap what we sow, even when it is uncomfortable.

When You Get Tired of Running

• Do you ever get tired of running? You can only run for so long.
• You cannot outdo what God has already planned.
• Some people may hurt you, but you must learn to let it go.
• Fix what you have done wrong.
• There comes a point where you get tired of your old ways and decide to change.

Prayer & Transformation

• Stay committed to prayer with determination.
• Even when you mess up, go back to God and ask for another chance to do right.
• You may have to wrestle in prayer until your blessing comes.
• There comes a point where you realize your ways are not God’s ways.
• Some of us rely too much on ourselves instead of trusting God.

Spiritual Discipline

• Separate yourself from distractions and anything pulling you away from God.
• Sometimes you need to step back, fast, and refocus.
• Make a decision to change your life for the better.

God Will Redirect You

• God has a plan for your life.
• Sometimes He allows things for a season, but He will step in at the right time.
• When God puts a stop to something, it is to protect your purpose.
• He will slow you down so you do not miss what He has for you.

Do Not Stop Praying

• No matter what you are going through, do not stop praying.
• Do not give up on God, because He has not given up on you.
• No matter what you have lost or how you feel, keep praying.

You Are Not Who You Used to Be

• You are not the same person you used to be.
• You do not do the same things anymore.
• When God changes you, your past no longer defines you.
• Some people may still see the old you, but God sees the new you.

Purpose in the Process

• Some of what you are going through is part of God’s divine purpose.
• The problems you face, God will turn them around.
• Do not hold on to bitterness or grudges.

Closing Encouragement

• Life will try to pull you backward but keep pressing forward.
• Do not stop. Stay faithful.
• God will turn it all around.

Church Notes | April 19, 2026
Speaker: Bishop Burnice Green Sr.
Title: Blessed by My Burdens
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7–9

Key Message:
God uses our burdens to strengthen, protect, and grow us. What feels painful is often part of His purpose.

Trust in God

• Trust God with everything in you.
• Remember, God will never leave you. Even when you feel like you are falling, He is there to catch you.
• Where there is weakness, God’s glory shows up and makes you stronger.

Understanding Burdens

• Sometimes pain is necessary because it protects what is precious.
• Pain can be protection, keeping the wrong things and people out.
• Not everything painful is meant to destroy you. Some things are there to protect and grow you.
• The very thing you ask God to remove may be what He uses to keep you.

Purpose in the Pain

• Great revelation often comes through necessary irritation.
• What you are going through is not an accident. It is an assignment.
• Some of our greatest blessings come wrapped in our hardest burdens.
• God may not take it away, but He will bring you through it.

God’s Grace is Enough

• God’s grace is made perfect in your weakness.
• Sometimes God does not remove the pain but gives you strength to endure it.
• The struggle can keep you humble and focused on Him.
• God does not always bless us the way we expect, because He knows what is best for us.

Drawing Closer to God

• Anything that pushes you closer to God is working for your good.
• In your lowest moments, God will show up.
• Even when others do not understand how you are still standing, God is sustaining you.

Who God Is

• God is a healer.
• God is a provider.
• The same God who did it before will do it again.

Praise Through It All

• Instead of complaining, give God praise.
• Even after everything you have been through, give Him glory.
• It may have hurt you, but it also kept you.
• It may have broken you, but it still preserved you.

Growth Through Burdens

• Your burdens did not come to destroy you. They came to develop and bless you.
• Thank God for your burdens.
• No matter what you face, you have God’s grace.
• God’s power works best in your weakest moments.

Faith Over Feelings

• Do not celebrate the promise but despise the process.
• You are still blessed, even when the burden feels heavy.
• Stay rooted in your faith and do not turn away.

Closing Encouragement

• I will bless the Lord even with my burdens.
• The burden may feel heavy, but I am still blessed.
• Never let your situation bring you down. We serve a great God.

Church Notes | April 12, 2026
Speaker: Bishop Burnice Green Sr.
Title: I’m in Debt and I Can’t Pay (I Owe It All to Him)
Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 6:19–20, Psalms 116:12

Key Message:
We all owe a spiritual debt we could never repay, but through Jesus, the price has already been paid. Our response is to live for Him and give Him everything.

Call to Worship

• Count your many blessings.
• Call on the name of Jesus.
• There is healing in the name of Jesus.

Understanding the Debt

• There is a debt over your life that you cannot pay back.
• We have all sinned and fallen short of God’s glory.
• Sin is what placed us in debt.
• Every mistake and failure adds to that debt.
• This is not a natural debt, it is a spiritual condition.
• Good works cannot cancel sin.

The Reality of Our Condition

• There comes a moment when you realize you owe God everything but do not have the power to repay Him.
• It is not about finances; it is about your soul.
• You owe God all that you have.

The Price Was Paid

• When you could not pay, God paid it for you.
• Jesus died on the cross for your sins and mine.
• The price was not silver or gold, it was His blood.
• God paid a debt He did not owe.
• Nothing but His blood can wash away sin.

Your Life Belongs to God

• Your life is not your own.
• Once you understand the price that was paid, you should not want to live any kind of way.
• Glorify God because you owe Him everything.
• Your past, your present, and your future all belong to Him.

You Can’t Pay Him Back

• You do not have enough time, strength, or money to repay God.
• Everything you have was given to you by Him.
• Instead, take up the cup of salvation and call on His name.

What God Wants From You

• God does not want your possessions; He wants your heart.
• He wants your mind, not just material things.
• He wants your worship, not your bank account.
• He wants your lifestyle to reflect Him.

Living as a Temple

• Your body is a temple, and the Holy Spirit dwells within it.
• The Holy Spirit will not dwell in an unclean place.
• If you want God to dwell in you, there are things you must clean up.
• Change your lifestyle and make room for Him.

Responding to God

• Spend more time with God and give Him what He deserves.
• God showed up for you when no one else did.
• He made a way when there seemed to be no way.
• He kept you when you could not keep yourself.
• If it had not been for the Lord, you would not be here.

A Call to Reflect

• Can you praise Him in every area of your life?
• Can you praise Him even when everything feels like it is falling apart?
• What is your praise?

Praise Him Anyway

• Call on the name of Jesus.
• When you think about the goodness of God, give Him praise.
• Some things you have not even experienced yet have already been paid for.
• God has already made a way for you.

Closing Encouragement

• Give God the glory, honor, and praise He deserves.
• Remember, you owe Him everything, and He gave you everything first.

Church Notes | March 29, 2026
Speaker: Pastor Octavia Taylor
Title: Be Glad God Took the Time to Find You
Scriptures: Luke 15:4–10, Ezekiel 34:11, Genesis 40:14

Key Message:
Even when we feel lost, God is searching for us, calling us, and bringing us back. His love never gives up, and His plan is always restoration.

A Heart Posture Before God

• Holy Spirit, breathe on me.
• Lord, slow me down so I can truly enter into prayer.
• Take your time with me. Use me and mold me.
• Slow me down so I can hear Your voice clearly.
• I do not want to miss Your presence.

God Seeks the Lost

• There is joy in heaven over one sinner who repents.
• God will leave the ninety-nine to find the one who is lost.
• God leads and guides those who are His while still searching for others.
• There is rejoicing when what was lost is found.

Recognizing When We Are Lost

• Sometimes we are lost and do not even realize it.
• We may think we are fine or that we have already arrived.
• Some believe they have been found but are still wandering.
• God knows us better than we know ourselves.

God’s Pursuit of You

• Be glad that God took the time to find you.
• Even when you are lost, God is searching for you.
• His love never fails and is always sufficient.
• When we are weak, God is strong.

Stay Focused on God

• Do not get lost trying to please everyone else.
• Do not get lost in social media or comparison.
• God is a jealous God who desires your full attention.
• Do not be jealous of others. What God has for you is for you.

Shift Your Focus

• Release your hold on temporary and material things.
• Build your hope on eternal things.
• Focus on what truly matters spiritually.

Turning Back to God

• No matter the situation, always turn back to the Lord.
• Even when you feel lost, you are safe in His arms.
• There will be moments where life pushes you back to God.

Stored-Up Praise

• When you praise God in advance, you are making a deposit.
• In seasons where you feel weak, you can draw from what you have stored.

God’s Restoration

• God will give you double for your trouble.
• Everything that was lost, God can restore and multiply.
• Even when it seems small, God is still working.
• God has a plan for your restoration.

Do Not Give Up

• Lord, do not give up on me yet.
• No matter how long you have been in a situation, God has not forgotten you.
• God placed you where you are, and He will bring you through it.
• Even when all is going well, remember it was God who made the way.

Strength Through Weakness

• Sometimes God allows you to be weak so He can show His strength in you.
• Your situation does not define you. God’s plan does.

Closing Encouragement

• God has not forgotten about you.
• His Word still works.
• No matter how long you have been on the journey, God is still calling you back.
• He will take the time to find you and restore you.
• Do something different. Turn fully back to Him.

Church Notes | March 22, 2026
Speaker: Elect Lady Karen Green
Title: What Did You Trade Jesus For?
Scriptures: Matthew 26:14–15, 20–21, 47–50, Matthew 27:45–46, 50

Key Message:
Be careful what you trade for temporary gain. Nothing is worth losing your relationship with Jesus. God still offers grace, forgiveness, and restoration.

Encouragement to Begin

• Trouble does not last always.
• Something good is going to happen after a while.
• Call on the name of Jesus when the enemy rises up.
• The enemy trembles at the name of Jesus.

The Question: Is There a Judas in the House?

• What have you traded Jesus for?
• What has taken His place in your life?

Understanding Judas

• Judas was chosen and trusted with responsibility.
• He had access, position, and knowledge.
• His gifts were given by God, but he misused them.
• The gifts we have do not belong to us, they belong to God.
• A blessing can turn into a burden when misused.

The Reality of Betrayal

• Judas betrayed Jesus.
• Sometimes the people closest to you can betray you.
• Reflect honestly: Have you ever betrayed someone?
• You reap what you sow.
• Betrayal destroys trust and damages relationships.

Warning Signs

• When you lower your standards just to get ahead, you are moving in the wrong direction.
• Be mindful of the company you keep.
• People can let you down, but God never will.
• It is easy to forget God when things start going well.

Modern-Day Trades

• We can trade Jesus for success, money, relationships, or comfort.
• It becomes easy to prioritize other things over God.
• Many call on God in hard times but drift away when life improves.

Self-Reflection

• What do you often find yourself choosing over God?
• Have you made time for Him, or replaced Him with other priorities?

God Already Knows

• God knows exactly who we are and what we struggle with.
• He allows things to be revealed in their time.
• Even when we fall, God can still use the situation for good.

The Power of Repentance

• Judas had the opportunity to repent but did not take it.
• We have the chance to go to God and ask for forgiveness.
• Be honest with God about your mistakes.
• No one is perfect. We have all fallen short.

Grace and Mercy

• You are not too far gone.
• God has not given up on you.
• His grace and mercy are still available.
• When you repent, God forgives and moves your sins out of the way.

Forgiving Yourself

• Sometimes God has forgiven us, but we struggle to forgive ourselves.
• Let go of guilt and accept His grace.

Closing Encouragement

• You are chosen and valued by God.
• Even in your mistakes, God still sees worth in you.
• God gives us opportunities to grow, even through our failures.
• Do not trade Jesus for anything. He is worth everything.

Church Notes | March 15, 2026
Speaker: Bishop Burnice Green Sr.
Title: The Enemy Is Busy, But God Is Still Blessing
Scripture: Matthew 13:24–30

Key Message:
Even when the enemy is working, God is still moving. What the enemy meant to stop you is actually pushing you toward your purpose and your harvest.

The Power of Jesus’ Name

• When you cannot say anything else, call on the name of Jesus.
• There is power in the name of Jesus.
• Whatever you are seeking, seek Jesus first.
• There is something about His name that changes everything.

God Is Still Working

• The enemy may be busy, but God is still blessing.
• God is still writing your story.
• Every time the enemy tries to bring your name up, it draws God’s attention to your faithfulness.
• God sees your dedication and your obedience.

Your Enemy Is Not Your End

• Your enemy is not stopping you, they are pushing you forward.
• God can elevate you even in the presence of opposition.
• Thank God for your enemies because they are part of your growth.
• Not everything happening in your life is your fault.

Do Not Blame Yourself

• Sometimes you did everything right, and trouble still showed up.
• The issue is not always the seed, sometimes it is the enemy.
• Stop being so hard on yourself.

Stand Still and Trust God

• There are some things you cannot fix on your own. Release them to God.
• Learn to stand still, even when it feels uncomfortable.
• Trust God’s timing and His process.

The Enemy’s Tactics

• The enemy plants confusion, division, and discouragement.
• You may question yourself when things go wrong, even when you have been faithful.
• When you try to do good, it may feel like evil is all around you.

Growth Takes Time

• Do not rush to fix everything too quickly.
• Sometimes pulling things up too soon can damage what is growing.
• Just because weeds are present does not mean wheat is not growing.
• Let both grow until the time of harvest.

God Is in Control

• God knows how to separate what belongs and what does not.
• People may speak against you or spread lies, but that does not stop God’s plan.
• Do not let negativity stop your growth.
• The enemy cannot cancel your harvest.

Speak With Confidence

• Stand firm and declare that the enemy has no control over your story.
• God is still writing your story.
• What the enemy meant for evil, God will turn for your good.

Stay Focused on God

• Do not worry about what the enemy is doing.
• Even when it looks like nothing is happening, God is still working behind the scenes.
• The God you serve is able to turn any situation around.

Examine Your Heart

• It is not enough to praise God with your lips if your heart is far from Him.
• Stay genuine and connected to God.
• Test what you hear and experience spiritually.

Closing Encouragement

• The enemy may be active, but God is still blessing.
• Every time you look around, God continues to show up.
• Stay faithful, stay patient, and trust the process.
• Your harvest is coming.

Church Notes | March 8, 2026
Speaker: Bishop Burnice Green Sr.
Title: The Devil Picked the Wrong One This Time
Scripture: Psalms 100:1–4

Key Message:
Stay rooted in God, no matter what you face. Through every challenge, God gives strength, protection, and victory.

Hold On to God

• Do not let go of God until He blesses your soul.
• Keep pressing until you receive what you need.
• What you need, God already has.

Encourage Yourself

• Sometimes you have to encourage yourself through the Word.
• When you think about all the goodness of Jesus, it should lead you to praise.
• Jesus will stay closer than any brother.

Praise Through Everything

• I will praise the Lord at all times.
• Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise.
• Be thankful, even while going through.
• No matter what you face, continue to bless the Lord.

Remember What God Has Done

• Even when you did not know how you would make it, God brought you through.
• That same God who helped you before will help you again.

Stand Against the Enemy

• When the enemy tries to knock you off track, stand firm.
• Speak with confidence: “You picked the wrong one this time.”
• Do not allow distractions to pull you away from God.

Your Commitment to God

• For God I will live, and for God I will die.
• Put on the whole armor of God.
• Strengthen yourself through prayer and faith.

God’s Power in Your Life

• What the enemy meant for destruction, God will turn into a blessing.
• When the enemy tries to break you, God gives you strength.
• When the enemy tries to take you out, God keeps you.

Victory Declaration

• The enemy thought he had you, but he chose the wrong one.
• Stand on God’s power, His praise, and His promises.
• We serve a mighty God, and you always have a reason to praise Him.

Church Notes | March 1, 2026
Speaker: Bishop Burnice Green Sr.
Title: Stand Still and See the Salvation of the Lord
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:17

Key Message:
The battle you are facing does not belong to you. When you learn to stand still and trust God, He will fight for you.

The Battle Is Not Yours

• The battle is not yours, it belongs to God.
• You do not have to fight this battle.
• Trust God to handle what you cannot.

Stand Still in Faith

• Stand still, even when it feels uncomfortable.
• Do not panic or try to fix everything.
• Position yourself and trust God’s plan.
• Stillness is a sign of trust, not weakness.

Let Go and Trust God

• Stop fighting and learn to rest in God.
• When you stop striving, God steps in.
• What once felt heavy will begin to hold you up instead of weigh you down.
• Sometimes we fight the very thing God is using to sustain us.

Prayer Requires Listening

• Prayer is not just speaking, it is also listening.
• You must hear from the Lord.
• Wait for His direction before you move.

You Don’t Have to Fix It

• You cannot fix everything on your own.
• God has already heard your prayers.
• He is already working on your behalf.

Stay in Position

• Do not move out of fear.
• Movement can be a sign of fear, but stillness shows trust.
• If you step out of position, you step out of protection.
• Stay where God has placed you.

What Feels Uncomfortable Has Purpose

• What feels like a delay is actually divine design.
• What feels like pressure is preparation.
• What feels like silence is God working behind the scenes.
• Uncomfortable seasons are building you, not blocking you.

Facing Challenges

• Even when obstacles surround you, stand still.
• When fear rises, trust God.
• When you feel like giving up, remain steady.

God Will Fight for You

• The Lord will fight your battles.
• When God fights, the enemy cannot win.
• Hold your peace and let God handle it.

Trust God’s Timing

• God will move at the right moment.
• When He moves, it will be powerful and undeniable.
• He will make a way, even when it seems impossible.

Praise in the Process

• Praise God in the middle of your storm.
• Your praise shows your faith.
• Worship is proof that you trust Him.

Final Encouragement

• Do not let anything separate you from the love of God.
• Stand still, even when it does not make sense.
• Trust that God is working it out.
• Your breakthrough is coming.

Church Notes | February 22, 2026
Speaker: Elect Karen Green
Title: When Your Back Is Against the Wall, Exercise Your Faith
Scripture: Exodus 14:5–18

Key Message:
When your back is against the wall, it is not defeat. It is an opportunity for God to step in and show His power. This is where your faith must rise.

Exercise Your Faith

• It is time to exercise your faith.
• When your back is against the wall, do not panic. Activate your faith.
• Let your faith remind you of what God has already done.
• Trust that what you are facing will pass.

Not Defeat, But Divine Setup

• Being at a dead end is not failure, it is a setup for divine intervention.
• God can turn what looks impossible into a way forward.
• Sometimes God allows these moments to get your attention.

God Will Surprise You

• God has a way of surprising you, especially when you become too comfortable.
• He reminds you that He never sleeps and is always present.
• God will meet you even in low or difficult places.

You Are Chosen

• Moses felt unqualified, but God chose him anyway.
• God does not call the qualified, He qualifies the called.
• If God sends you, He will go with you.
• You are the tool God is using.

Do Not Settle

• Do not let comfort keep you in places you have outgrown.
• Sometimes people stay where they are because it feels easier.
• God is calling you to come out of what no longer serves you.
• Do not settle for less than what God has for you.

God Is in the Middle

• When your back is against the wall, do not forget who is in the middle.
• God is always in the middle of your situation.
• Your past is behind you and your problem is in front of you, but God is in between.
• When God is in the middle, He makes a way.

The Power of the Middle

• God stood in the middle and made a path through the sea.
• Because He was in the middle, people were able to cross safely.
• When God is in the middle, your problems cannot overtake you.

Stand Still and Trust God

• Stand still and trust that salvation is with you.
• This is not your battle, it belongs to God.
• God will guide you and tell you what to do.
• He will not bring you this far to leave you.

Seek and Trust Him

• Talk to God in every situation.
• Rest in Him, knowing He is present.
• When you seek the Lord, He will deliver you from your fears.
• Call on Him when you feel overwhelmed.

Final Encouragement

• Do not give up on God. He is always there, even when you feel alone.
• No matter what you are going through, God is right there in the middle.
• Do not let your situation defeat you.
• Trust Him, stand firm, and keep your faith.