Unshackled Ministries Church

05/31/2026

“Don’t let somebody else’s darkness steal or quench your light.”

In Scripture, darkness is never just the absence of light—it is the presence of something that wants to consume, confuse, or control. Light is never passive—it pushes back, reveals, and overcomes.

1. What “Darkness” Represents in the Bible
Darkness in Scripture is not one-dimensional. It carries several layers of meaning you can preach from:
A. Darkness = Ignorance or Blindness
• “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light.” (Isaiah 9:2)
Darkness blinds people to truth, identity, and purpose.
B. Darkness = Sin or Moral Corruption
• “Men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil.” (John 3:19)
Darkness pulls people into behaviors that oppose God’s character.
C. Darkness = Oppression, Depression, or Emotional Weight
• David calls it “the valley of the shadow.”
Darkness can be heaviness, despair, or spiritual pressure.
D. Darkness = Demonic Influence
• “The power of darkness.” (Luke 22:53)
Darkness is also a kingdom—a realm that opposes God’s rule.
E. Darkness = Confusion or Lack of Direction
• “If the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness.” (Matthew 6:23)
Darkness disorients, misleads, and destabilizes.

2. What “Light” Represents in the Bible
Light is not just brightness—it is identity, calling, and authority.
A. Light = God’s Presence
• “The Lord is my light.” (Psalm 27:1)
B. Light = Revelation and Truth
• “Your word is a lamp to my feet.” (Psalm 119:105)
C. Light = Holiness and Integrity
• “Walk as children of light.” (Ephesians 5:8)
D. Light = Purpose and Witness
• “You are the light of the world.” (Matthew 5:14)
E. Light = Victory
• “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:5)

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05/31/2026

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05/28/2026

1. Where is Jesus asking you to trust Him more deeply?
2. What part of His teaching feels “hard” right now—and why?
3. Are you following Jesus for who He is, or for what He gives?
4. What would it look like to feast on the Bread of Life this week?
5. Where do you need to say, “Lord, I don’t understand, but I still believe”?

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05/24/2026

PENTECOST BEGINS WITH A PEOPLE WHO SHOW UP
“When the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all together in one place.”
The miracle didn’t start with wind or fire.
It started with unity, obedience, and expectation.
They didn’t know what God would do.
They just knew He would do something.

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05/20/2026

Join us in prayer...

Prayer for a Zoom Gathering — In the Spirit of Psalm 28:7

“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me.”
—Psalm 28:7

ADORATION, PRAISE, AND WORSHIP OF GOD THE FATHER

Father, we come before You with hearts lifted high, declaring that You alone are our strength, our shield, and the One our hearts trust.
We adore You for Your holiness, Your majesty, Your mercy, and Your unfailing love.
We praise You because You reign over every nation, every city, every home, and every heart that yields to You.
We worship You because there is no one like You, and Your faithfulness endures to all generations.

PERSONAL NEEDS, FAMILY, STRENGTH, AND WHOLENESS

Lord, You are the healer of our bodies, the restorer of our souls, and the lifter of our heads.
We bring before You every personal need represented in this gathering.
Strengthen weary hearts.
Restore broken places.
Bring wholeness where there has been wounding.
Let Your peace settle upon our families—unity, protection, provision, and divine order.

THE CHURCH — IN OUR CITY AND NATION

Father, strengthen Your church.
Awaken Your people.
Let the fire of the Holy Spirit burn brightly in every congregation that calls on the name of Jesus.
We pray for pastors, leaders, intercessors, and servants—renew their strength, sharpen their discernment, and anchor them in Your Word.

Let revival sweep through our city and our nation.
Let the church rise with boldness, compassion, and truth.

EDUCATION — INSTITUTIONS AND THE NEXT GENERATION

Lord, we lift up our schools, colleges, and universities.
We pray for administrators, teachers, and students.
Let integrity, wisdom, and righteousness take root.
Protect the hearts and minds of the next generation.
Raise up young men and women who walk in courage, creativity, and godly identity.

BUSINESS — INTEGRITY AND CREATIVITY

Father, bless the businesses in our city and nation.
Let integrity be restored where it has been lost.
Let creativity flow where there has been stagnation.
Raise up leaders who honor You in their decisions, their stewardship, and their influence.

MEDIA — CREATIVITY AND GODLY INFLUENCE

Lord, we pray over the media mountain.
Let truth rise above deception.
Let creativity be redeemed.
Raise up voices that speak life, hope, and righteousness.
Silence the strategies of the enemy that seek to distort, divide, or destroy.

MILITARY — LEADERS AND TROOPS

Father, cover our military leaders and troops.
Give them wisdom, protection, and clarity.
Strengthen their families.
Let righteousness guide decisions at every level.

GOVERNMENT — NATIONAL ISSUES AND CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS

Lord, Your Word says that the government rests on Your shoulders.
We pray for those in authority—grant them wisdom, humility, and the fear of the Lord.
Guide congressional leaders as they face the issues of our nation.
Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like a mighty stream.

THE CHURCH’S COMMISSION AND MISSION FROM JESUS CHRIST

Jesus, You commanded us to go into all the world and make disciples.
Strengthen Your church to obey.
Empower us to preach the gospel, heal the sick, and cast out demons.
Let salvation break forth.
Let deliverance come swiftly.
Let every strategy of Satan be exposed, dismantled, and defeated.

SPIRITUAL WARFARE — SALVATION, HEALING, DELIVERANCE

Father, in the authority of Jesus Christ, we stand against every demonic assignment, every lie, every stronghold, and every communication strategy of the enemy.
We declare freedom, healing, and breakthrough.
Let the light of Christ scatter every work of darkness.

FOR UNSHACKLED MINISTRIES CHURCH, GWC, AND THE INTERNATIONAL PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH

Lord, bless Unshackled Ministries Church.
Strengthen its pastors, leaders, and members.
Let Your anointing increase.
Let Your presence dwell richly among them.

We lift up GWC and the International Pentecostal Holiness Church worldwide.
Unify them.
Empower them.
Expand their influence for the Kingdom.
Let fresh fire fall on every gathering, every mission, every leader, and every nation they touch.

CLOSING — IN THE SPIRIT OF PSALM 28:7

Father, You are our strength and our shield.
Our hearts trust in You, and You help us.
We rejoice with songs of praise.
We thank You for hearing us, for covering us, and for going before us.

Let Your glory rest on this meeting, this church, this city, and this nation.
In Jesus’ mighty name—Amen.

Our prayers are with you all tonight...

Blessings
Pastor Lorenzo
Unshackled Church 2026

05/17/2026

Church… look around.
Everything in this world has an expiration date.
Everything you can touch, buy, hold, or brag about is already fading.
The moment you get it, the countdown begins.
Jesus isn’t being poetic when He talks about moths and rust.
He’s being brutally honest about the world we live in.
Moths represent what eats away quietly.
Rust represents what corrodes slowly.
Thieves represent what can be taken suddenly.
And Jesus is saying:
“Why would you build your life on anything that can disappear?”

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05/17/2026

“WHEN THE MOTHS COME FOR YOUR TREASURE”
Matthew 6:19–21 • Luke 12:32–34
BIG IDEA:
Jesus calls us to invest in what cannot fade, corrode, or be stolen. Heaven holds what we give Him.

1. THE MOTHS — What Eats Away at Your Purpose
Small, subtle things that quietly damage your calling: distraction, comparison, compromise.
Illustration: The suit in the closet eaten by moths because it was never used.

2. THE RUST — What Corrodes Your Joy
Wrong environments slowly weaken what was once strong: faith, hope, identity.
Illustration: The rusted tool that snapped because it stayed in the wrong conditions.

3. THE THIEVES — What Tries to Steal What God Gave You
Life’s sudden hits—loss, crisis, betrayal—can only take earthly treasure, never heavenly treasure.

4. THE CALL — Shift Your Treasure, and Your Heart Will Follow
Where you invest determines where your heart lives. Heaven is the only safe place to store what matters.

05/17/2026

Pastor's Reminder!
It's God Time!
Service at Unshackled Church
This Sunday morning at
10:30 AM
A good encouraging message: "When the Moths Come for Your Treasure"
Matthew 6:19-21; Luke 12:32-34.
Pastor Lorenzo will be elaborating on How to Live Untouchable in a World the eats Everything Temporary...
Look forward to seeing you in CHURCH

Blessings
Pastor Lorenzo
unshackled!

05/11/2026

When Heaven Remembers Her Name”
Main Scripture: Genesis 16:13
1. Heaven Sees Her
God notices what others miss.
Genesis 16:13
2. Heaven Remembers Her Prayers
A mother’s quiet prayers move God.
1 Samuel 1:27
3. Heaven Strengthens Her
God gives power to the weary.
Isaiah 40:29
4. Heaven Honors Her Faith**
God calls her favored and chosen.
Luke 1:28–30
Reflections
“Heaven remembers her name… even when the world forgets her story.”

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05/10/2026

Pastor's Reminder!
Tomorrow is a day of honor, healing, and celebration at Unshackled Ministries Church of Paramount.
At 10:30 AM, we’re recognizing every mother with love and gratitude.

Pastor will be preaching “When Heaven Remembers Her Name” — a message that speaks to the heart of every woman.
Bring your family, bring your friends… this one is special.

Blessings
Pastor Lorenzo and Sister Martha
Unshackled!