Calvary International Christian Centre

Calvary International Christian Centre

Here at Calvary International Christian Centre (CICC), we are committed to proclaiming; salvation, hope and the goodness of Jesus Christ which changes lives, in every nation, city, town, and village we find ourselves. In obedience to God, as a Christ-centered body​. We are led by Reverend Chris & Gloria Wilson Andoh.

  1. Oct 21

    How To Make The Ministry Visible

    Welcome to Calvary International Christian Centre (CICC) Leeds! In this midweek Wednesday Experience teaching, Pastor explains how every believer can make their God-given ministry visible and impactful. Learn why the ministry of reconciliation is the primary assignment of every Christian, and explore four practical methods to reflect Christ clearly to a watching world. 📖 Key Scriptures: • 2 Corinthians 5:18 (The Ministry of Reconciliation) • Matthew 5:14–16 (Salt of the Earth and Light of the World) • 2 Timothy 4:1–5 (Preach the Word & Make Full Proof of Your Ministry) • 1 Timothy 4:12 (Being an Example in Word, Conduct, Love, and Purity) • 1 Peter 3:1–2 (Winning Others Through Chaste Behaviour) • 1 John 4:10–14 & John 13:35 (Unfeigned Love for One Another) 💡 In this episode, you will learn: 1. Primary vs. Secondary Roles: Singing, media, and ushering are secondary tools; the primary assignment of every born-again believer is reconciling lost souls to God. 2. Making Full Proof of Your Ministry: On judgment day, our lives will be evaluated by the spiritual evidence and proof of the souls we impacted. 3. Visibility Method 1 - Holy Conduct: Unbelievers rarely read the Bible first—they read your daily behaviour at work, at home, and under provocation. 4. Visibility Method 2 - Constant Encouragement with the Word: Preaching isn't confined to a pulpit; it happens whenever you use Scripture to comfort, instruct, and lift others daily. 5. Visibility Method 3 - Genuine, Authentic Love: Overcoming fake church warmth by cultivating a broad umbrella of practical compassion that welcomes everyone. 6. Visibility Method 4 - Unity & Eliminating Cliques: Creating a contagious, welcoming atmosphere where newcomers immediately experience the family of God. ⏱️ Timestamps & Outline: 00:00 - Introduction: Understanding Your Primary Calling (2 Corinthians 5:18) 03:30 - Reconciling People to God vs. Secondary Church Functions 06:18 - Being the Salt of the Earth and Light of the World (Matthew 5:14–16) 07:15 - Making Full Proof and Presenting Evidence of Your Ministry (2 Timothy 4:1–5) 15:58 - Method 1: Making Ministry Visible Through Holy Living (1 Timothy 4:12) 20:00 - Character Examination: Who Are You When No One Is Watching? 32:00 - Winning Loved Ones Through Chaste Conduct (1 Peter 3:1–2) 35:30 - Method 2: Making Ministry Visible Through Encouraging with the Word 43:00 - Method 3: Displaying Genuine, Practical Love (1 John 4:10–14) 47:40 - Method 4: Building Unity, Teamwork, and Breaking Cliques 52:00 - Closing Charge: Becoming a Contagious Church Subscribe and click the notification bell to stay connected with CICC Leeds!

  2. Oct 18

    Loving God Sincerely

    Welcome to Calvary International Christian Centre (CICC) Leeds! In this special Founder's Day service, guest minister Pastor Gideon Nash delivers a deeply moving message titled "Loving God Sincerely." Discover the true Greek root of sincerity ("without wax"), the power of building personal altars of sacrifice, and an urgent wake-up call regarding eternity drawn from Pastor Gideon’s firsthand near-death experience. 📖 Key Scriptures: • 1 John 5:3 & 1 John 4:7–8 (Keeping His Commandments & Loving One Another) • 1 Thessalonians 5:17 & Matthew 6:6 (Unceasing Prayer & the Secret Place) • Genesis 12:6–8 & Genesis 8:20–22 (Building Altars & Possessing Territories) • 2 Corinthians 9:6–9 & Philippians 4:17–20 (Sowing Bountifully & Fragrant Offerings) • Exodus 33:15–16 (The Absolute Necessity of God's Presence) • Luke 14:23 & John 3:16 (Compelling the Lost Before It's Too Late) 💡 In this episode, you will learn: 1. What "Sincere" Really Means: Derived from "sine cera" (without wax), sincere love for God contains no cracks, pretense, or superglue shortcuts—it stands under the light of truth. 2. Prayer as Your Spiritual Lifeline: Intimacy with God cannot be built through ritual or money; continuous prayer in the private place is the only direct line to the Father's heart. 3. Raising Altars of Sacrifice: How personal altars and Thanksgiving offerings establish divine ownership, break spiritual opposition, and take territory for the Kingdom. 4. Surrendering on the Altar: Placing your family, career challenges, and burdens entirely on God's altar without picking them back up in doubt. 5. An Eye-Witness Testimony of Eternity: Pastor Gideon shares a vivid account of his near-death experience—walking the reality of heaven’s glory and witnessing the urgency of saving souls from darkness. ⏱️ Timestamps & Outline: 00:00 - Introduction & Definition of "Sincere" Love (Without Wax) 04:30 - Loving God by Keeping His Commandments (1 John 5:3) 09:20 - Building Intimacy Through an Active Secret Prayer Life (Matthew 6:6) 14:35 - Raising Personal Altars & Taking Territories (Genesis 12:6–8) 21:40 - The Principle of Sacrificial Offerings & Bountiful Seeds (2 Corinthians 9:6–9) 31:25 - Total Surrender at the Altar & Seeking His Presence (Exodus 33:15–16) 46:50 - Worship, Service, and the Importance of Holy Convocation 52:00 - The Tragedy of Postponement: A Personal Story of Loss 57:30 - An Encounter Beyond the Veil: Pastor Gideon's Near-Death Vision of Heaven & Hell 01:01:10 - Compelling the Lost to Come In (Luke 14:23) & Closing Prayer Subscribe to stay updated with all sermon uploads and special service broadcasts!

  3. Oct 14

    Phanerosis & Ministry II

    Welcome to Calvary International Christian Centre (CICC) Leeds! In this midweek continuation of "Phanerosis & Ministry," Pastor breaks down how the invisible glory of God is unveiled through consecrated, authentic believers. Discover why God places high-value spiritual treasure inside fragile earthen vessels, how refining fire brings out true ministry, and how to handle the grace upon your life with deep reverence. 📖 Key Scriptures: • 2 Corinthians 4:1–10 (Treasure in Earthen Vessels & Manifestation of Truth) • Exodus 30:30 (Consecration of Ministers to Serve in God's Presence) 💡 In this episode, you will learn: 1. The Dual Dimensions of Ministry: Effective ministry requires a vertical connection (consecration to God) that directly fuels horizontal service (ministering to people). 2. Consecration Precedes Manifestation: Just as one prepares intentionally for a royal banquet, ministers must wash, pray, and align with God before stepping out to serve. 3. Ministry is Received by Mercy: Spiritual positioning is a result of God's grace and mercy, not human perfection, merit, or performance. 4. Authenticity in Secret and Public: Sustainable ministry demands walking in truth without craftiness, ensuring your private walk matches your public presentation. 5. The Purpose of Earthen Vessels: God places divine treasure inside imperfect, fragile human vessels so that all power and glory belong solely to Him. 6. Embracing the Furnace of Refining: Offenses, squeezes, and trials are divine mechanisms designed to crush the outer rock and extract pure gold. 7. Handling Spiritual Treasure: Believers must treat their calling like fine china rather than disposable plates—walking circumspectly to protect the grace within. ⏱️ Timestamps & Outline: 00:00 - Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:1–10 02:45 - Defining "Phanerosis" & Reviewing OT/NT Ministry Roots (Sharath & Diakonia) 05:00 - The Dual Dimensions of Ministry: Vertical (God) & Horizontal (People) 08:50 - Consecration & Spiritual Preparation Before Service (Exodus 30:30) 12:15 - Ministry Received Through Mercy, Not Human Merit 15:10 - Authenticity in Secret vs. Public Walk (2 Corinthians 4:2) 21:40 - The Unveiled Light of the Gospel 22:20 - Treasure in Earthen Vessels: Carrying Divine Glory in Fragile Containers (2 Corinthians 4:7) 24:35 - The Squeezing, Pressing, and Refining Process of Gold 30:00 - Embracing Correction and Offense as Spiritual Processing 36:45 - Why God Uses Dirt: Ensuring All Glory Belongs to Him 40:30 - Treating Your Ministry as Fine China (Carrying Precious Treasure) 47:45 - Concluding Charge: Bringing Hope and Light to the World Subscribe to stay updated with all midweek sermon uploads and teachings!

  4. Oct 11

    It's My Turn To Laugh

    Welcome to Calvary International Christian Centre (CICC) Leeds! In this powerful International Sunday service, Pastor delivers an encouraging message titled "It's My Turn To Laugh." Drawing from the promises made to Sarah and the journey of Joseph, this sermon declares an expiry date on long-standing shame, secret tears, and delay. Step into your season of joy, divine favor, and unstoppable progress! 📖 Key Scriptures: • Genesis 18:9–15 (The Divine Promise to Sarah & Expiry of Reproach) • Genesis 43:30 (Joseph Weeping Secretly in His Chamber) • Psalm 18:29 / 2 Samuel 22:30 (Running Through Troops & Leaping Over Walls) 💡 In this episode, you will learn: 1. Expiry Date on Hidden Pain: God is shifting your narrative from secret mourning inside the tent to public laughter and rejoicing. 2. Specificity in Prayer Brings Specific Miracles: God honors detailed faith and answers long-standing requests in His appointed season. 3. Closed Doors vs. Divine Openings: When God shuts doors to disease, defeat, and depression, He permanently opens doors to progress and breakthrough. 4. Transitioning from Secret Tears to Chamber Jubilation: Like Joseph, many weep behind closed doors; God is replacing secret tears with chamber-dancing. 5. Turning Labor into Favor & Mistakes into Miracles: God's intervention overrides human errors and transforms hard labor into supernatural favor. 6. Shocking the Skeptics: Divine elevation will silence critics and compel onlookers to recognize God's hand upon your life. 7. Reclaiming Your Covenant Identity: Refusing to beg for favor because the God of miracles is your Father. ⏱️ Timestamps & Outline: 00:00 - Introduction & Key Scripture Reading (Genesis 18:9–15) 02:20 - The Promise to Sarah: Expiry Date on Shame & Secret Pain 05:05 - Specificity in Asking: Expecting Direct Answers 07:35 - Permanently Closed Doors vs. Prophetic Openings 09:05 - "I Am Possible": Breaking Free from Limitation 11:15 - From Secret Chamber Weeping to Secret Chamber Jubilation (Genesis 43:30) 15:20 - Prophetic Activation: Your "Next Year" Is Now 17:15 - Shocking the Skeptics with God’s Speed and Elevation 19:40 - Turning Labor into Favor & Mistakes into Miracles 21:40 - Covenant Declarations: "Satan, Shame on You" & Refusing to Beg 26:00 - Concluding Prayer & Prophetic Song ("By My God I Leap Over a Wall") Subscribe and click the notification bell to stay updated with CICC Leeds!

  5. Oct 7

    Phanerosis & Ministry

    Welcome to Calvary International Christian Centre (CICC) Leeds! In this midweek message, Pastor explores the concept of "Phanerosis"—the spiritual making visible or manifestation of God—and how it directly defines true Christian ministry. Discover how every believer is called to be a servant (diakonos) through whom the invisible God becomes visible to the world around us. 📖 Key Scriptures: • 1 Corinthians 12:4–11 (Manifestation of the Spirit for the Profit of All) • Mark 10:45 (The Son of Man Came to Serve) • Acts 1:8 & Acts 2:1–4, 17–18, 42–47 (Power and the Early Church Community) • Galatians 5:22–23 (The Fruit of the Spirit) • 1 Peter 2:9 (Royal Priesthood Called to Show Forth His Praise) • Matthew 5:14 (Salt of the Earth and Light of the World) • John 14:9 & Acts 10:38 (Jesus as the Complete Mirror of the Father) • John 3:30 (He Must Increase, I Must Decrease) 💡 In this episode, you will learn: 1. What "Phanerosis" Means: Phanerosis is the making visible of spiritual realities—bringing God's presence, love, and power into clear manifestation through human lives. 2. The Biblical Definition of Ministry: Rooted in Hebrew (Sharath - to wait upon/attend) and Greek (Diakonia - service/deacon), true ministry is about selfless service, not status or titles. 3. Shifting from Spectator to Servant: Ministry is not reserved for paid pulpit professionals; every believer is endued with the Holy Spirit to reveal God to others. 4. "Ministry Must Look Like God, Not Like You": Gifting without Christlike love and character becomes mere noise; our service must reflect God's compassion and integrity. 5. Emptied to Be Filled: To display the Holy Spirit’s character, we must empty ourselves of personal pride, anger, and self-centered motives so Christ can increase within us. ⏱️ Timestamps & Outline: 00:00 - Introduction & Scripture Reading (1 Corinthians 12:4–11) 01:30 - Defining "Phanerosis": Making the Invisible Visible 02:40 - The Old & New Testament Meaning of Ministry (Sharath & Diakonia) 05:10 - Revealing God Through Divine Service & Diakonos 09:30 - Endued with Power: The Purpose of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8, Acts 2) 13:30 - Reclaiming Ministry: Shifting from Spectators to Participatory Servants 18:15 - "Ministry Must Look Like God, Not Like You" 24:40 - Character as the True Reflection of Ministry (Galatians 5:22–23) 32:40 - Core Tenets of Manifesting God in Daily Life 41:30 - Jesus: The Ultimate Model of God’s Character (John 14:9) 42:30 - Total Surrender & Emptying Self for Holy Spirit Infilling 45:50 - "He Must Increase, I Must Decrease" (John 3:30) & Closing Charge Subscribe to stay updated with all sermon uploads and midweek services!

  6. Oct 4

    Phanerosis Of The Sons of God

    Welcome to Calvary International Christian Centre (CICC) Leeds! In this Sunday teaching, Pastor delivers a powerful message titled "Phanerosis Of The Sons of God." Unpacking Romans 8 and 1 John 3, this sermon reveals why creation is groaning for the unveiling of God's true children, and outlines the essential spiritual requirements needed to manifest Christ to a searching world. 📖 Key Scriptures: • Romans 8:18–23 (Creation Eagerly Awaits the Unveiling of the Sons of God) • 1 John 3:1–3 (Beloved, Now We Are Children of God) • John 3:3 & John 1:12 (Born Again into the Kingdom) • 2 Corinthians 5:17 (A New Creation: Old Things Have Passed Away) • Acts 2:1–4 & Romans 8:14–15 (Led by the Spirit of God) • Galatians 5:22–23 (Fruit of the Spirit vs. Works of the Flesh) • Matthew 7:16 & 2 Corinthians 5:20 (Known by Fruit & Ambassadors of Christ) • Isaiah 2:2–3 (The Mountain of the Lord's House) 💡 In this episode, you will learn: 1. Understanding Epiphany & Unveiling: Creation is waiting for believers to step out of the fog of compromise and visibly manifest the character and authority of God. 2. The Pre-requisite of the New Birth: True sonship requires being born of God (John 3:3) where old patterns, toxic relationships, and worldly anchors are genuinely abandoned. 3. Spirit-Led vs. Emotion-Led Living: Sons of God are governed and constrained by the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:14), exhibiting self-control rather than being ruled by bodily appetites or fleeting feelings. 4. Intimate Knowledge of the Father: True sons cry "Abba, Father," operating from personal, experiential confidence in God’s nature rather than secondhand knowledge. 5. A Confident, Visible Christian Witness: Living as authentic ambassadors whose lifestyle and integrity compel those around them to say, "Come, let us go to the house of the Lord." ⏱️ Timestamps & Outline: 00:00 - Scripture Readings (Romans 8:18–23 & 1 John 3:1–3) 03:20 - Understanding Phanerosis & Epiphany: Unveiling What Is Present 07:45 - Requirement 1: You Must Be Born of God (John 3:3, John 1:12) 11:05 - The Reality of New Creation: Letting Old Things Pass Away (2 Corinthians 5:17) 17:45 - Requirement 2: Revealed & Led by the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:14, Acts 2) 24:00 - Spirit Control vs. Flesh, Emotions, and Appetite (Galatians 5:22–23) 30:30 - Requirement 3: Revealed Through Christlike Character & Conduct (Matthew 7:16) 35:50 - Requirement 4: Sons Intimately Know Their Father (Romans 8:15) 42:15 - Requirement 5: A Confident, Visible Christian Witness (Isaiah 2:2–3) 46:00 - Call to Reflection & Closing Charge Subscribe and click the notification bell to stay connected with CICC Leeds and receive updates on new weekly releases!

  7. Sep 30

    What Stops Your Promotion & Elevation in Ministry?

    Welcome to Calvary International Christian Centre (CICC) Leeds! In this midweek message, Pastor examines the critical spiritual and personal blockages that halt believers from being promoted and sustained in ministry. Drawing lessons from the fall of King Saul, this teaching provides practical and biblical principles for maintaining humility, faithful obedience, and uncompromised character. 📖 Key Scriptures: • 1 Samuel 15:10–23 (The Fall of King Saul) • Hebrews 5:4, 12 (Growing into Spiritual Leadership) • Proverbs 6:16–19 (What the Lord Hates) • Luke 16:10–12 (Faithfulness in Small Things) • Jeremiah 17:10 (God Searches the Heart) • 1 Timothy 3:1–7 (Qualifications for Leadership) 💡 In this episode, you will learn: 1. Divine Promotion is Probationary: God tests your stewardship in stages before entrusting you with higher authority. 2. Burden Over Position: True calling begins with an internal responsibility for God's house long before any public title is conferred. 3. The Danger of a Proud Look: Overestimating your worth or jockeying for position strips away spiritual grace. 4. Obedience Over Religious Ritual: God values exact obedience to His Word above grand sacrifices or human excuses. 5. Faithfulness in the Small: Mastering unglamorous, behind-the-scenes duties is a prerequisite for larger assignments. 6. Character as the Anchor: Gifting opens doors, but blameless character and emotional maturity keep you standing. ⏱️ Timestamps & Outline: 00:00 - Introduction & Scripture Reading (1 Samuel 15:10–13) 03:10 - Called to Growth & Elevation (Hebrews 5:12) 05:30 - Divine Promotion is Probationary & Step-by-Step 12:15 - Understanding Calling vs. Public Appointment (Hebrews 5:4) 17:35 - Responsibility Precedes Position: Carrying a Burden for God's House 22:25 - Blockage 1: Pride & A Proud Look (Proverbs 6:16–19) 33:00 - Blockage 2: Disobedience & Selective Compliance (1 Samuel 15:20–23) 37:40 - Blockage 3: Unfaithfulness in Small Things (Luke 16:10–12) 41:50 - Blockage 4: Motives Driven by Public Applause (Jeremiah 17:10) 49:40 - Blockage 5: Lack of Character & Integrity (1 Timothy 3:1–7) 55:30 - Closing Charge & Prayer Subscribe to stay updated with all sermon uploads and midweek services!

  8. Sep 27

    Favoured For Elevation

    Welcome to Calvary International Christian Centre (CICC) Leeds! In this Sunday sermon, Pastor shares "Favoured For Elevation," unpacking how divine favor interrupts human limitations and opens strategic doors for promotion. Discover why God provides seeds of favor rather than finished harvests, and how to position your mindset for kingdom growth. 📖 Key Scriptures: • 1 Samuel 16:4–13 (Samuel Anoints David) • Psalm 75:6–7 (Promotion Comes from God) • 1 Corinthians 1:27 (God Chooses the Overlooked) • Isaiah 49:15–19 (Inscribed on His Palms) • Ecclesiastes 9:11 (Time and Opportunity) • 1 Samuel 18:14 (David Behaving Wisely) 💡 In this episode, you will learn: 1. God Gives Seeds, Not Finished Harvests: Divine opportunity often arrives as an open door or a key—requiring your action and stewardship to yield the final outcome. 2. Favor Overrides Human Protocols: Man looks at outward appearance, background, and polish, but God looks directly at the heart. 3. Access Requires Action: Divine favor grants entry into strategic rooms, but you must exercise faith, wisdom, and effort to unlock the full blessing. 4. Breaking Free From Survival Mode: You were created for dominion and vision, not merely to survive from paycheck to paycheck. 5. Wisdom in Places of Influence: How to conduct yourself with humility, continuous learning, and discretion when placed before influential leaders. ⏱️ Timestamps & Outline: 00:00 - Reading the Word: Samuel Anointing David (1 Samuel 16:4–13) 02:30 - Sermon Intro: Favoured For Elevation 03:50 - The Revelation of Seed vs. Harvest in Promotion 08:50 - Why Favor Breaks Human Protocols (1 Samuel 16:7) 12:00 - God Chooses the Overlooked (1 Corinthians 1:27) 16:40 - Divine Favor as a Key: Access vs. Action 24:20 - God Will Never Forget You (Isaiah 49:15–19) 27:40 - Time, Chance, and Opportunity (Ecclesiastes 9:11) 31:10 - Shifting from Survival Mentality to Dominion Life 39:00 - Behaving Wisely in Places of Access (1 Samuel 18:14) 47:00 - Maximizing Opportunities & Continuous Learning 56:30 - Prayer for Financial & Practical Elevation Subscribe to stay connected with CICC Leeds and receive notifications for new message uploads!

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Here at Calvary International Christian Centre (CICC), we are committed to proclaiming; salvation, hope and the goodness of Jesus Christ which changes lives, in every nation, city, town, and village we find ourselves. In obedience to God, as a Christ-centered body​. We are led by Reverend Chris & Gloria Wilson Andoh.

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