Deeper Life Bible Church Nottingham

12/10/2026

11/10/2026

HAPPY SUNDAY!

THE SECRET OF ACHIEVING SUCCESS WITHOUT MISSING HEAVEN

“For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” — Matthew 16:26 (KJV)

You can succeed academically, build a meaningful career, become a blessing to society, and still live a holy life that pleases God. You do not have to lose your Christian values to succeed in this world.

📢 Share this message with a student or young adult who needs this reminder.

29/09/2026

CHARACTER: THE BEAUTY OF A PERSON — AND THE TEST OF A STEWARD

The Yoruba proverb says: “Toju iwa re, ore mi; iwa l’ewa omo eniyan” — “Take care of your character, my friend; character is the beauty of a person.”

True beauty is not found in appearance, wealth, position, or possessions, but in character. The Bible confirms this: “Man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7).

Christian stewardship begins with one truth: we are not owners; we are stewards. Everything we have—our lives, money, time, abilities, families, work, and even the Gospel—belongs to God. We are simply entrusted with them and will one day give an account.

The real test of stewardship is therefore character.

Faithfulness matters more than greatness. God does not primarily ask how much we have been given, but how faithfully we handle what He has placed in our hands.

Jesus said:

“He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much.” — Luke 16:10

Joseph and Daniel demonstrated faithfulness and integrity when entrusted with responsibility. In contrast, Judas, Gehazi, and Ananias and Sapphira show how hidden character flaws can corrupt stewardship.

The Parable of the Talents reminds us that God measures faithfulness, not comparison. The servant with two talents received the same commendation as the one with five:
“Well done, thou good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:21

Our character is revealed in every area of life:

* Money: honesty, generosity and contentment.
* Business: integrity, diligence and fairness.
* Time: discipline and wise use of our days.
* Gifts: humility and willingness to serve.
* Body: purity and self-control.
* Family: responsibility and godly leadership.
* Gospel: faithfulness in living and passing on God’s Word.

Yet the Gospel takes us beyond simply being told to “take care of your character.” We cannot transform our hearts by our own strength. In Christ, we become new creations, and the Holy Spirit produces His fruit in us—love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, faithfulness, meekness and self-control (Galatians 5:22–23).

One day, every steward will give an account.

So, brethren, guard your heart, be faithful in little things, deal honestly, give cheerfully, live contentedly, depend on the Holy Spirit, and live with eternity in view.

The ultimate question is not, “How much did I possess?” but “What kind of person was I with what God entrusted to me?”

“Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” — 1 Corinthians 4:2

Admonition by Pastor Paul Akinwamide
Deeper Life Bible Church, Nottingham

23/09/2026

HERALDS, NOT GLADIATORS
Preachers of God’s Holy Word Are Sent to Encourage and to Warn

Deeper Life Bible Church, Nottingham | KJV
A Charge by Pastor Paul Akinwamide

THE PULPIT IS NOT AN ARENA.

A preacher of God’s Word is not sent into the pulpit as a gladiator—to contend for personal victory, to wound for sport, or to display strength over an opponent.

He is sent as a herald: one who carries a message that is not his own—to comfort the fearful, warn the careless, restore the fallen, and proclaim the truth of God, that souls may be saved and God alone glorified.

THE BIBLE’S MANDATE

“Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.”
— 2 Timothy 4:2

The preacher is called to reprove, rebuke, and exhort—but Scripture places all three under the spirit of longsuffering, not personal combat.

“And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men… In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves…”
— 2 Timothy 2:24–25

The goal is not to conquer an opponent, but to faithfully deliver God’s Word and, where possible, lead the hearer toward repentance.

THE WATCHMAN

“Son of man, I have made thee a watchman…”
— Ezekiel 3:17–19

The watchman warns because he desires the hearer’s deliverance—not because he seeks victory over the person he warns.

THE PREACHER MUST ALSO COMFORT

“Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.”
— Isaiah 40:1

The ministry of the Word includes both warning and encouragement.

Paul described his own ministry in these terms:

“We were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children…”
— 1 Thessalonians 2:7

And:

“We ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.”
— Acts 20:31

What a picture of ministry: truth with tenderness, warning with tears, correction with love.

AMBASSADORS, NOT GLADIATORS

“Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us…”
— 2 Corinthians 5:20

An ambassador carries another person’s message. A gladiator fights for himself.

The preacher is an ambassador.

⚖️ CORRECTION WITH MEEKNESS

“…restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.”
— Galatians 6:1

Even correction must be carried out with humility, remembering that the preacher himself stands in need of God’s grace.

THE CHARGE

“Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.”
— Colossians 4:6

The pulpit is not an arena, and the congregation is not an opponent.

Every preacher of God’s holy Word is sent as a herald—to encourage the weary and sound a faithful warning to the careless, that souls may be saved and God alone be glorified.

May God help every minister of the Gospel to preach with truth, grace, meekness, courage, and a genuine burden for souls.

Pastor Paul Akinwamide
DCLM Nottingham

23/09/2026

The Peril of Presuming Upon the Holy Things of God

Bible Study Outline | Deeper Life Bible Church, Nottingham | KJV
Summarised by Pastor Paul Akinwamide

“Ridiculous curiosity” is curiosity that crosses the boundary of reverence—a desire to pry into, gaze upon, or handle what God has marked as holy or hidden, driven by presumption rather than worship.

📌 ANCHOR TEXT

“And he smote the men of Beth-shemesh, because they had looked into the ark of the LORD… How shall this holy LORD God be able to go with us?”
— 1 Samuel 6:19–20 (KJV)

🔎 THE LESSON FROM BETH-SHEMESH

The Ark of the Covenant had returned to Israel, and the people of Beth-shemesh rejoiced and offered sacrifices unto the Lord.

But in the midst of their celebration, some “looked into the ark of the LORD.”

What followed was a severe judgment.

Their response was a sobering question:

“Who is able to stand before this holy LORD God?”

The lesson is clear: God is holy, and holy things must never be treated casually or presumptuously.

📖 OTHER BIBLICAL EXAMPLES

The Bible gives us several warnings:

Eve and the forbidden tree — Genesis 3:6
Lot’s wife looking back — Genesis 19:26
Uzzah touching the Ark — 2 Samuel 6:6–7
Nadab and Abihu offering strange fire — Leviticus 10:1–2
Michal despising David’s worship — 2 Samuel 6:16

These accounts remind us that God’s holiness demands reverence.

A LESSON FOR EVERY BELIEVER

God instructed His people not to treat holy things carelessly:

“But they shall not go in to see when the holy things are covered, lest they die.”
— Numbers 4:20 (KJV)

And the New Testament continues this call to reverence:

“Let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: For our God is a consuming fire.”
— Hebrews 12:28–29 (KJV)

CLOSING CHARGE

“Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God… be not rash with thy mouth…”
— Ecclesiastes 5:1–2 (KJV)

Curiosity that forgets reverence always ends in sorrow.

Let us approach the things of God not as spectators seeking thrills, but as worshippers walking in the fear of the LORD.

May God give us hearts that honour His holiness, respect His Word, and serve Him with reverence and godly fear.

22/09/2026

GOD MEETS US IN OUR HUNGER

He satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.
Psalm 107:9 (KJV)

What does your hunger look like today?

Perhaps you are trusting God for provision, healing, a breakthrough, restoration, or a deeper walk with Him. Whatever form your hunger takes, remember this: your hunger is not evidence that God has forgotten you.

Throughout Scripture, we see God meeting people in their seasons of need—from the widow of Zarephath and Elijah, to Ruth and Hannah, the prodigal son, and the multitude that Jesus fed.

Bring your hunger to God.
Do not despise your season of need.
Draw near to Him and trust His provision.
Let Christ Himself be your Bread of Life.

Jesus said:

“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”
— Matthew 5:6 (KJV)

Whatever you are facing today, God sees you, God cares, and God is able to meet you in your hunger.

Sunday Worship Service Message
DCLM Nottingham

05/08/2026

02/08/2026

Another beautiful Sunday at DLBC Nottingham as we connected with the Global GCK in Asia—Thailand 🇹🇭 and the Philippines —for today’s Sunday worship service.

Distance is not a barrier to God’s blessings! We thank God for the wonderful time of worship, fellowship, and His presence across the nations.

06/07/2026

Dclm Lincoln, Church has become a reality. Praise God🙏

More to come in Jesus name