A Prophetic Sermon Delivered by the Shepherd: Venerable Superior Evangelist Bayo King, CCC – Harton Street Parish, London (UK & NI National HQ)
A Prophetic Sermon Delivered by the Shepherd: Venerable Superior Evangelist Bayo King, CCC – Harton Street Parish, London (UK & NI National HQ)
In a time when the line between worship and worldliness is often blurred, Venerable Superior Evangelist Bayo King delivered a deeply stirring and confrontational message titled “Idolatry and the Urgent Call for Repentance and a Change of Heart.” The sermon, delivered during a Spirit-filled Sunday service, called the congregation to return wholeheartedly to God and abandon all forms of spiritual compromise, carnality, and idolatry.
Evang. Bayo King opened the sermon with a heartfelt lament: “Despite the light of God shining continually in our midst, many still chase after strange powers, engage in idol worship, and dishonor the name of the Lord—even within the Church.”
With a burdened spirit, he called out the subtle and overt forms of idolatry creeping into the lives of believers—placing money, pride, positions, sorcery, envy, hatred, or personal ambition above God.
“What you cannot do in front of man, why would you do it before God who sees all?”
Citing Psalm 103:8, Evang. Bayo King reminded the Church of God’s patience and enduring mercy. Yet, he warned, grace is not endless when people continually take it for granted.
He emphasized that God has been patient, sending messengers and signs, but the day of judgment will surely come for those who refuse to repent.
“Mercy is available, but it is not permanent for the unrepentant. God is warning—again and again. But for how long will His voice be ignored?”
Referencing Exodus 20:3-6 and Psalm 115:4-8, the preacher described idols not only as physical statues or shrines but also as anything that takes the place of God.
Your career, when it becomes more important than God, is an idol.
Your ambition, when it drives you into unrighteousness, becomes idolatry.
Even yourself, when you become the center of your own worship, you displace God.
“Those who make idols become like them—deaf, blind, and dumb to the voice of God.”
Using Proverbs 15:3, Evang. King reminded the congregation that there is no hiding place before God. Every secret act, every evil thought, every disobedient heart is laid bare before Him.
“Church garments cannot cover wickedness. God does not look on the outside; He sees the heart.”
The message took a heavier tone as the preacher outlined the impending judgment that comes with unrepentant sin: sword, famine, pestilence—symbolizing destruction, lack, and spiritual death.
Referencing Ecclesiastes 8:11, he explained why many continue to sin—because judgment is delayed, not because it is canceled.
“There will be no escape route for those who refuse to turn from their abominations.”
Drawing parallels from the wilderness journey of the Israelites, Evang. King referenced their fall into idolatry, sexual immorality, and disobedience—even in the presence of divine miracles.
23,000 died in one day because of fornication (1 Corinthians 10:8).
Despite the manna, the water, the pillar of cloud, they still lusted after evil things.
“What was written for them is an example for us. We must not repeat their mistakes.”
Referencing James 2:10-14, he emphasized the indivisibility of God’s law: to offend in one is to be guilty of all. Gossip, hatred, envy, backbiting—these are not lesser sins in God’s eyes.
He also reminded the church that hurting a fellow human is an attack on God Himself, who made man in His own image (Genesis 1:26; Matthew 25:40).
“Your words can destroy more than a sword. Speak life, not death.”
The sermon ended on a redemptive note, urging all to examine their hearts and surrender completely to God.
“Repentance is not just saying ‘sorry’; it is a change of heart. A turning around. A re-alignment of your soul with the will of God.”
With prophetic authority, Evang. Bayo King declared July as the month of perfection, drawing from Psalm 84:7 and Romans 8:35. He prayed that all who heed the Word and turn back to God would see divine perfection in their lives—spiritually, financially, emotionally, and physically.
“You will not lack. You will not fall. You will not faint. The Spirit of true worship shall rest upon you till the end.”
This was not just another sermon—it was a spiritual awakening. A loud trumpet calling the body of Christ back to purity, holiness, and reverence. Venerable Superior Evangelist Bayo King, with love and firmness, reminded us all that God is not mocked, and now is the time to choose whom we will serve.
🕊️ Reported by:
Media & Communication Team
Celestial Church of Christ – Harton Street Parish
United Kingdom & Northern Ireland National Headquarters
“Return to Me, and I will return to you, says the Lord of hosts.” – Malachi 3:7
