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Lift Up Your Head: A Journey of Faith and Gratitude

September 20, 2026

By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon Amid the burdens of personal hardship, family anxiety and national uncertainty, Nigerians have been encouraged to remain prayerful and trust God to transform their seasons of affliction into testimonies of divine elevation. Rev. (Mrs.) Olusola Idowu delivered the charge on Sunday, September 20, 2026, during a worship service at the Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja. Rev. Mrs. Olusola Idowu Speaking after a spirit-filled praise and worship session led by the church choir, Rev. Mrs. Idowu delivered a passionate sermon and prayer ministration titled, “Lift Up My Head, O Lord.” Drawing her central message from Psalm 3:1–4, she recalled the anguish of David when adversaries multiplied around him and many declared that there was no help for him in God. Yet, surrounded by hostility, David confidently proclaimed: “But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, my glory and the One who lifts up m...

Empowered Through Prayer: God Is the Divine Shield Against Our Enemies — Rev. Benson Abudu

September 13, 2026

By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon Congregants at the Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja, were charged to remain steadfast in prayer and confident in God’s protection as the church concluded its September Week of Transfiguration. Following a spirit-filled praise and worship session led by Pastor Adebisi Ademola, Rev. Benson Abudu delivered a fervent ministration titled, “Between You and Your Enemies Is God,” under the broader theme, “Lift Up My Head, O God.” Choir Led by Pastor Ademola Adebisi Rev. Abudu began by expressing gratitude to the Senior Pastor and District Overseer, Rev. Dr. Babatunde Idowu, for the opportunity to minister. He described the Week of Transfiguration as a platform for spiritual renewal, intercession and deliverance. Rev. Benson Abudu The Enemy’s Intention and God’s Final Word Drawing from Exodus 15:9, the minister explained that the enemy...

Lift Up My Head, O Lord: Finding Strength in Adversity- Rev. Dr. Idowu Declares

September 06, 2026

Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon Rev. Dr. Babatunde Idowu Urges Christians to Look Beyond Troubles and Trust the God Who Restores Following a spirited ministration by the church choir, Rev. Dr. Babatunde Idowu, Senior Pastor and District Overseer of Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse, Abuja, delivered a first-Sunday sermon titled “Lift Up My Head, O Lord.” Rev. Dr. Babatunde Idowu Drawing from Psalm 3:1–5 and Zechariah 1:17–21, he reminded worshippers that adversity may weaken the human spirit, but cannot defeat those whose confidence remains in God. Psalm 3 was written during David’s flight from his rebellious son, Absalom. David lamented: “ Lord, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me. Many are they who say of me, ‘There is no help for him in God.’ But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, my glory and the One who lifts up my head.” Psalm 3:1–3 Rev. Dr. Idowu noted that David faced ...

God Delights in Praise and Worship, Says Rev. Mrs. Olusola Idowu

August 30, 2026

By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon Christians have been urged to reject every form of idolatry, place God above material possessions and confront life’s challenges with sustained praise, worship and thanksgiving. Rev. (Mrs.) Olusola Idowu gave the charge on Sunday August 30, 2026 during a sermon titled, “God Takes Delight in Praise and Worship,” at the Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja. Drawing her principal text from 1 Kings 18:17–40, she examined Prophet Elijah’s confrontation with King Ahab and the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel as evidence that the living God cannot be compared with idols or replaced by any human source of confidence. Rev. Mrs. Olusola Idowu She explained that Israel’s crisis under Ahab and Jezebel was deeper than the three-and-a-half-year drought experienced by the nation. The leadership had abandoned God’s commandments, promoted Baal worship and encouraged divided loyalty amo...

Abundance of Rain: Moving Forward Through Faith, the Word and Purposeful Living

August 23, 2026

Text: 1 Kings 18:41–45; Exodus 14:15; John 6:1–14 Guest Minister: Dr. Joshua Afolabi, Senior Pastor, Edemic Ministry International Occasion: Grand Finale of Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Convocation Venue: District Headquarters, Wuse, Abuja Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026 By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon The grand finale of the Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Convocation ended on Sunday with a stirring message of faith, spiritual renewal and purposeful advancement and a strong call on Christians to deepen their knowledge of the Scriptures, reject limiting patterns through discipline and obedience to God, delivered by Dr. Joshua Afolabi, Senior Pastor of Edemic Ministry International. Speaking on the theme, “Abundance of Rain,” Dr. Afolabi encouraged believers to refuse stagnation, deepen their knowledge of God’s Word and confidently pursue the greater possibilities God has placed before them. ...

Embracing the Pathway to Continuous Abundance of Rain, Rev. Babatunde Oresanya declares

August 16, 2026

Embracing the Pathway to Continuous Abundance of Rain, Rev. Babatunde Oresanya declares By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon Christians have been urged to move beyond occasional breakthroughs and cultivate a lifestyle of sustained faithfulness, focus and fruitfulness as the pathway to what was described as a “continuous abundance of rain.” The charge was delivered by Rev. Babatunde Oresanya at the Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja, during the Sunday service, as the church continued its August emphasis on “Abundance of Rain.” Speaking on the theme, “The Pathway to Continuous Abundance of Rain,” Rev. Oresanya drew from 1 Kings 17:1–7 and 1 Kings 18:1, 41–44, recounting the story of Prophet Elijah, the prolonged drought in Israel and the eventual return of rain. Rev. Babatunde Oresanya He explained that abundance should not be understood only in material terms, but as “more than enough” in eve...