We live in a world that says me first — and if we're honest, that voice doesn't always go quiet when we walk through the church doors.

In this message, Brother Elijah Falope takes us to Matthew 16:21–27, where Jesus delivers one of His most challenging commands: deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Me. Using the jarring moment where Peter — the man Jesus just called "the rock" — is rebuked with the words "Get behind me, Satan," Brother Falope unpacks how quickly a self-centered mind can pull us away from the things of God, even with the best intentions.

He gets practical. Dying to self might look like deleting an app, releasing a dream that was never quite aligned with God's will, or interceding for someone for years without seeing a single change. It's not glamorous. But it's the way of the cross — and on the other side of it is a life truly worth living.

Honest, convicting, and full of hope. This one will stay with you.

"Whoever loses his life for My sake will find it." — Matthew 16:25

Welcome to today's episode! In this stirring address, Pastor (Dr.) Tosin Oladapo delivers a powerful and inspiring message directly to the House of Hope congregation. Recognizing this local body as the foundational "mother church" and an "apostolic model," Pastor Oladapo shares an uplifting charge from the national leadership regarding the highly anticipated Convention 2026.

This year's convention carries a transformative mandate from God: to move believers out of the realm of "not just enough" and into the abundance of "more than enough".

In this episode, you will hear about:

• The Spiritual Significance of Gathering: Discover why the convention is not merely a tradition, but a commanded, ordained gathering where God releases an unusual anointing and commands His blessing.

  
  

• The Power of Physical Presence: Pastor Oladapo encourages listeners to be physically present for all convention sections, starting on Wednesday, noting that the atmosphere of the room captures something the internet cannot.

  
  

• Generational Synergy: Learn how uniting the wisdom and reflections of the older generation with the energy and excitement of the youth is the key to true revival.

  
  

• Preparing for the Miraculous: Hear a passionate call to prepare mentally, financially, and in prayer, setting the stage for extraordinary miracles, healings, and supernatural breakthroughs.

  
  

• Overcoming Modern Distractions: A vital reminder to cut through the noise and short attention spans of today's world to seek a profound, focused encounter with God.

  
  

  Tune in to prepare your heart for a season of divine abundance. Listen as Pastor Oladapo challenges the church to take ownership of this generational meeting, serve with gladness, and step fully into God's agenda for North America.

In this powerful episode, Pastor Sunday Adu formally concludes a months-long emphasis campaign centered around the theme, "you shall be a blessing". Grounding his message in Genesis 12:2, he shares that becoming a blessing to others is the ultimate fulfillment of God's purpose in your life.

Pastor Adu guides us through the lyrics of the 1903 hymn, "Make Me a Channel of Blessing" by H.G. Smyth, revealing that being a blessing goes beyond financial hospitality; it is deeply rooted in evangelism. He reminds listeners that the cycle of blessing is not complete simply when you are blessed, but when you selflessly channel that blessing to others.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

• The Essence of Evangelism: True evangelism is defined as the love of God flowing through you to others.

• Spiritual Maturity: For those who already know the Lord, the highest good is to mature into His likeness through growing conformity to His image.

• Sharing the Word of Salvation: A practical look at the guideposts of salvation, starting with the truth that everyone has sinned and falls short of God's glorious standard.

• Living the Life: We cannot be effective channels of blessing if our lives are not free from known sin. Unresolved sin causes us to become a barrier and a hindrance to the people we are trying to win to Christ.

• Guarding Your Circle: A prophetic warning to avoid joining forces with wicked people, as unholy alliances can cause your good works to be wiped away.