The 2025 Watch Night Service of the Deeper Life Bible Church has been successfully held, ushering worshippers into the new year with strong faith, hope, and spiritual expectations.
Ministering at the service, the General Superintendent of the church, Pastor (Dr.) William Folorunsho Kumuyi, delivered a powerful message titled “Anticipating a New Beginning from the End of the Old.” In his sermon, Pastor Kumuyi dwelt extensively on both the Old and New Testaments to reaffirm God’s faithfulness, righteousness, and consistency in keeping His covenant with His people.
Key scriptural references included Malachi 3:3,16; 4:2,5–6; Matthew 9:33; Mark 2:12; and John 9:32.
Three-Fold Sermon Outline
The man of God divided the message into three major sections, each with supporting sub-points.
1. Great Experiences of Trusting Believers till Malachi
Drawing from Psalm 71:19–21, Pastor Kumuyi highlighted God’s dealings with Old Testament believers:
Happiness and Righteousness for Old Testament Believers
(Deuteronomy 33:25,27,29; Psalm 51:6–13; 71:15–19)
Healing and Recovery for Tried Believers
(Psalm 103:1–5; Job 42:2,5–10; Isaiah 33:24)
Holiness with Renewal and Transformation
(Leviticus 20:7–8; Isaiah 6:3–8; Ezekiel 36:25–28)
2. Greater Expressions of Transformational Blessings Since Matthew
Referencing Matthew 9:33; Mark 2:12; John 9:32, he emphasized the superior privileges available under the New Covenant:
Greater Salvation with Higher Righteousness
(Matthew 5:6,22–24,43–45; 6:24,31–33; 7:7–12)
Greater Sanctification with Heartier Redemption
(Matthew 5:8; Luke 1:72–75; Titus 2:14)
Greater Saturation with Heavenly Resources
(Matthew 3:11–12; Luke 24:49; John 7:37–39)
3. Greatest Expectations While Truly Believing in the Messiah
From John 4:25–26; 1:50, believers were encouraged to hold firm expectations in Christ:
Christ’s Full and Final Teaching
(John 4:25–26; 15:15; 14:26; 16:12–13)
His Conquering Might—Forceful, Fruitful, and Triumphant
(Mark 7:37; Luke 24:19; Ephesians 3:16–21; 6:10–17)
His Complete Ministry—Foretelling, Forthtelling, and Transforming
(John 1:3–5; Romans 8:32; 2 Peter 1:3–4; Revelation 4:11)
Charge to Believers and Prayer Session
Pastor Kumuyi challenged believers to live holy, upright, and faithful lives in 2026, stressing that such commitment would lead to a life free from lack, limitation, and loss.
The globally monitored Watch Night Service, observed by journalists via satellite transmission, climaxed with intense, heart-pouring prayers led by the General Superintendent. He later pronounced prayers for triumph, dominion, fruitfulness, peace, and prosperity upon worshippers in the new year.
Moments of Praise and Celebration
Earlier in the service, the congregation was richly blessed through choir ministrations, testimonies, and gospel songs, including “To God Be the Glory” and “Another Year Is Dawning.”
The atmosphere was filled with joy as loud shouts of “Happy New Year” echoed across the auditorium, with worshippers expressing strong faith and expectations for the fulfillment of God’s promises in 2026.
