06/09/2026
Preacher: Rev. Dr. OJM Aaron
Theme: Let the House of God Be a House of Prayer for All People
Sub-theme: Life to the Dry Bones
Scripture Readings: Ezekiel 37:1–14
Philippians 4:8
Rev. Aaron opened the sermon by reminding the church that the message was intended to bring hope, especially at a time when the nation is facing trials, storms, and the painful loss of many lives. He emphasised that the house of God can only truly be called a house of prayer for all people if, through prayer, it brings life to helpless situations, hope, restoration and spiritual awakening.
Drawing from Ezekiel 37:1–14, Rev. Aaron explained how the prophet Ezekiel was carried by the Spirit of God into a valley full of dry bones. The bones were not only dead, but very dry, showing a condition that seemed completely beyond recovery. God asked Ezekiel, “Can these bones live?” This question was not asked because God lacked the answer, but because He wanted to draw the prophet into partnership in bringing restoration. God brought Ezekiel to a place where human understanding could see no possibility of life.
As Ezekiel obeyed the word of the Lord, the bones began to come together. God then gave Ezekiel another instruction: to prophesy to the wind. When Ezekiel obeyed, the breath of God entered them, and they stood up as a great army. This passage teaches that no situation is too dead for God to revive, no valley is too low for Him to reach, and no condition is beyond His power to restore. God is not only the God of the mountain tops; He is also the God of the valleys, bringing life where there seems to be no life.
Rev. Aaron reminded believers that situations such as sickness, generational chronic poverty, broken relationships, discouragement, debt, and family challenges are not final when placed before God. Rev. Aaron referred to Abraham and Sarah, whose bodies seemed beyond childbearing, yet God gave them Isaac. He also referred to Moses, who appeared hidden in exile, while God was preparing him to become a deliverer.
Rev. Aaron further taught that deliverance from dry-bone situations does not come by human strength, but by the power of the Holy Spirit. Ezekiel had to be carried by the Spirit into the valley, and believers must also depend on the Spirit of God to move them from helplessness into restoration. To experience revival, awakening, and transformation, the church must learn to cooperate with God’s instructions, speak life over dead situations, and call upon the presence of the Holy Spirit.
The church was also encouraged not to give up when God seems silent. His silence does not mean His absence; it may be part of His preparation. What looks like delay may be the process through which He strengthens and equips His people. Therefore, we must believe that God is enough and that, at the right time, He will bring awakening, restoration, and renewal.
Closing off with reference to Philippians 4:8, Rev. Aaron urged the church to practise positive thinking. Believers are called to meditate on whatever is true, honourable, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy. Even in the valley, the mind must be fixed on the promises of God rather than on fear or hopelessness.
