From the Pulpit

Anglican Church of Pentecost Stafford

Weekly sermons from Anglican Church of Pentecost (ACP), Stafford, Texas. Each episode features the full Sunday message from our pastoral team — rooted in Scripture, grounded in the Anglican tradition, and centered on Christ. Part of the Church of Nigeria North American Mission (CONNAM). New episodes every week. Visit us at acphouston.org.

Episodes

  1. May 6

    "Push Until Something Happens" — 4th Sunday After Easter | Folusho Kolawole

    "Push Until Something Happens" — 4th Sunday After Easter Folusho Kolawole | Anglican Church of Pentecost, Houston TX May 3, 2026 "God does not respond to complaint — He responds to heartfelt prayer." Continuing a series on 1 Kings 17:17–24, the preacher recaps four prior lessons, layers in three more (persistent action, God's power over life and death, surrender to God's will), then pivots to an Acts 12 corporate prayer rally against "every hand of Herod" raised over family, finance, and ministry in May. The widow's confession in v.24 — the climactic verse of the entire series — is never read. 📖 Scripture (Church of Nigeria Bible Study Outline): • 1 Kings 17:17–24 — Elijah and the widow's son at Zarephath (series anchor) • 2 Kings 2 / 1 Kings 18:46 — the hand of God upon Elijah • Psalm 23:1, 4 — "The Lord is my shepherd" • Genesis 37–39 — Joseph: trials before greatness • Psalm 105:18 — "the word of the Lord tested him" • Job 1:20–21 — Job worshiped after loss • Matthew 12:36 — idle words and accountability • Genesis 3:6 — Eve, the fruit, and Adam • 1 Peter 5:7 — "Cast your burden on Him" • 1 Kings 18:42–44 — Elijah praying seven times for rain • Revelation 5:8 / 8:3 — God stores the tears of the righteous • Romans 8:11 — Spirit who raised Jesus dwells in you • Isaiah 55:8–9 — "My ways are not your ways" • Proverbs 14:12 — the way that seems right • James 1:17 — no variableness, no shadow of turning • Matthew 19:26 — "With God all things are possible" • Matthew 6:10 — "Your will be done on earth" • Jeremiah 29:11 — "thoughts of peace toward you" • Acts 12:1–4 — Herod kills James, arrests Peter • Isaiah 54:17 — "No weapon formed against you shall prosper" • Deuteronomy 28:7 — enemies flee before you seven ways • Psalm 118:15 — voice of rejoicing in the dwelling of the righteous • Matthew 18:20 — "Where two or three are gathered" 🔑 Key Themes: Persistent prayer, trials of God's servants, prayer vs. complaint, surrender to God's will, restraint of the tongue, spiritual warfare against "Herod," loyalty to God in loss. 📺 Watch the video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Z3lUXu1_RGs 🔔 New episodes every Tuesday at 7 PM CT 🌐 https://acphouston.org 📍 13645 Murphy Rd Suite 235, Stafford, TX 77477 #FromThePulpit #ACPHouston #AnglicanChurchOfPentecost #EasterFour #FolushoKolawole

    "Push Until Something Happens" — 4th Sunday After Easter | Folusho Kolawole
  2. Apr 1

    "Reconnected to the King" — Palm Sunday | Pastor Gloria Onwuchekwa

    "Reconnected to the King" — Palm SundayPastor Gloria Onwuchekwa | Anglican Church of Pentecost, Houston TXWomen of Impact Annual Retreat & Revival | March 29, 2026 Jesus didn't ride into Jerusalem to take over an earthly throne — He came to turn hearts. In this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Gloria Ongu delivers one of the most direct, convicting calls to reconnection you'll hear: stop leaning on common sense, cast down every argument that's kept you at a distance from God, and return to the high point from which you've fallen. If you've been carrying something you don't know how to put down, this message is for you. 📖 Scripture References:• Matthew 21:1-13 — Triumphal Entry and Cleansing of the Temple• Proverbs 3:5-6 — Trust in the Lord, lean not on your own understanding• Romans 12:2 — Do not conform to the patterns of this world• 2 Corinthians 10:5 — Casting down arguments against the knowledge of God• Matthew 11:28-30 — Come to me, all who are weary and heavy laden• James 4:7-8 — Submit to God; resist the devil and he will flee• Revelation 2:5 — Remember the height from which you have fallen• Psalm 119:59 — I considered my ways and turned to your testimonies• Jeremiah 1:12 — I will hasten my word to perform it• Hebrews 9:27 — Appointed unto man once to die• Daniel 6:2 — That the King should suffer no loss 🔑 Key Themes: Reconnection to God, realignment of priorities, trusting God over common sense, renewing the mind, submitting to Christ's authority, returning to first love ⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 — Opening Prayer02:00 — Introduction — Pastor Gloria Ongu04:30 — Palm Sunday Context — Jesus Enters Jerusalem08:00 — Reconnection & Realignment to the King14:00 — Shifting Focus from the World to God18:00 — Proverbs 3:5-6 — Trust, Don't Lean on Common Sense22:00 — Matthew 11:28-30 — Come to Me, All Who Labor26:00 — Revelation 2:5 — Remember the Height from Which You Fell30:00 — Altar Call & Prayer of Authority34:00 — Closing Prayer 📺 Watch the video: https://youtube.com/watch?v={youtube_video_id} 🔔 New episodes every Tuesday at 7 PM CT🌐 https://acphouston.org📍 13645 Murphy Rd Suite 235, Stafford, TX 77477 #FromThePulpit #ACPHouston #AnglicanChurchOfPentecost #PalmSunday #Ongu #SermonReplay #ChurchOnline #HoustonChurch

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Weekly sermons from Anglican Church of Pentecost (ACP), Stafford, Texas. Each episode features the full Sunday message from our pastoral team — rooted in Scripture, grounded in the Anglican tradition, and centered on Christ. Part of the Church of Nigeria North American Mission (CONNAM). New episodes every week. Visit us at acphouston.org.