Read the recap of The SCOAN Sunday Service held on August 16, 2026, featuring sermon ‘Can God See His Word In You?’, along with other events.
The SCOAN Sunday Service: The SCOAN Choir
The SCOAN Sunday Service of August 16, 2026, was a glorious gathering of worshippers from Nigeria and around the world, united in worship, prayer and expectation of God’s intervention.
From the opening moments, the congregation was reminded that every day is a gift from God and that His children have a responsibility to open each day with prayer and thanksgiving.
The SCOAN Choir
As worshippers gathered in The Arena of Liberty, they were encouraged to approach God with hearts free from offence while asking for forgiveness and allowing His Word to take root in their hearts.
The SCOAN Choir led the congregation in a powerful session of worship as the people acknowledged their complete dependence on the Holy Spirit.
The service was characterised by heartfelt worship, powerful testimonies of healing and deliverance, a challenging message on obedience to God’s Word and fervent prayers for healing, freedom and breakthrough.
The worshippers declared:
“I Have No Power Of My Own,
Holy Spirit, I Look Upon You,
Help Me!”
The SCOAN Sunday Service: Testimonies (August 16, 2026)
Jesus Dispels Bintu’s Pain
Testifying on Sunday, August 16, 2026, Bintu thanked God for her healing.
Here is her testimony:
In 2022, Bintu visited the hospital because of pain in her leg. Although she received treatment, the problem resurfaced in 2026. Medication obtained from a pharmacy also failed to provide relief.
One day, while on her way to the market, her knee suddenly became stiff, making walking difficult. With the help of others, she was taken to hospital for another round of treatment, but the condition persisted.
Determined to seek God’s face, Bintu came to The SCOAN. At the Prayer Line, an evangelist prayed for her in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, and she received instant healing.
She advised the people: “Doctors treat but God heals.”
Peptic Ulcer Bows To The Anointing
Here is her testimony:
Grace had suffered from a peptic ulcer since 2024. The condition made it difficult for her to eat certain foods and caused persistent hotness in her stomach.
After a friend advised her to seek God’s face at The SCOAN, Grace came to the Arena of Liberty and received prayer from an evangelist.
Following the prayer, her general health improved. She can eat well again and no longer experiences the hotness in her stomach. Testifying on August 16, Grace encouraged people to trust in God,
She advised the people: “There is nothing impossible with Him.”
Family Idol Neutralised By The Blood Of Jesus
Here is her testimony:
At the age of 12, Mary was told by her father that her family worshipped snakes, a tradition that had been transferred from generation to generation. Her father also visited spiritualists in search of protection for the family. Following her initiation into the snake-worshipping cult, Mary began experiencing setbacks. She was overtaken by anger and suffered nightmares involving strange men. Many of her relationships also ended in crisis, while she experienced unexplained rejection.
Concerned about the negative turn of events in the family, her father sent her to The SCOAN, where she received the Anointing Water. After returning home and ministering it, changes began to occur. Her father, who had been drinking and smoking for many years, suddenly stopped.
Mary later returned to The SCOAN for her own deliverance. After an evangelist prayed for her, she received healing from an ulcer. Testifying on Sunday, August 16, she said she can now eat anything and that peace has returned to her life. She also confirmed that the spirit of anger and nightmares are gone.
She advised the people: “Never a problem Jesus cannot solve,”
Christ Restores Princess To Her Feet
Here is her testimony:
Princess had suffered from difficulty in walking due to hyper-elasticity. The condition had persisted for four years and had defied medical solution. Her doctor eventually advised her to seek the face of God.
Princess came to The SCOAN and received prayer from an evangelist. She received instant healing and can now walk freely without pain.
Demonstrating her newfound fitness during her testimony on August 16, Princess walked freely before the congregation, giving glory to God for restoring her ability to walk without pain.
Her daughter, Hephzibah, also testified to her healing from pain after receiving prayer from an evangelist. She encouraged people to put their faith in Christ because nothing is impossible with Him.
She advised the people: “In all your struggles, go to Jesus.”
Family Idol Silenced, Marital Bliss Restored By God
Here is her testimony:
Modupeola had been under the yoke of a family idol, which usually manifested in the form of an old woman. According to her testimony, the idol had wreaked havoc in the family. Of the 12 children her mother gave birth to, only four were alive.
Modupeola also experienced various ailments, while her marriage was marked by constant conflict and a lack of affection. The situation continued until a friend introduced her and her husband to The SCOAN.
At the Prayer Line, an evangelist prayed for Modupeola. The evil spirit responsible for her problems manifested and was cast out in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
Testifying on Sunday, August 16, Modupeola confirmed that peace had returned to her life and marriage. She said the nightmares, anger and sickness have disappeared.
Her husband also recalled the turbulence that had characterised their marriage before her deliverance. “Since her deliverance, things have changed for the better. Even me, I believe I also received deliverance because we are now living in happiness together. The love of good marriage has been restored,” he said.
The couple advised the people: “Come to God regardless of what they may be going through.”
Suzana’s Back Pain Ends At Christ’s Command
Here is her testimony:
Suzana from the United Kingdom had suffered from back pain since falling from a horse at the age of 13.
The condition became particularly severe during the last two years, affecting her ability to climb stairs, perform household chores and walk around her classroom as a teacher.
Diagnosed with walking difficulties due to a herniated disc, she relied heavily on a crutch, a lumbar corset, and her family’s assistance to move around.
Visiting The SCOAN, Suzana received prayer from an evangelist at the Prayer Line and experienced instant healing.
Testifying alongside her husband and children on Sunday, August 16, she shared that the difficulty that had troubled her for years was now a thing of the past.
Her husband also thanked God for his wife’s healing and testified to blessings in his football academy business, including the many trophies won by the academy. He attributed the breakthrough to prayers he had received during a previous visit to The SCOAN.
The couple advised the people: “Put your trust in God regardless of your circumstances.”
Holy Spirit Knocks Out Family Idol
Here is her testimony:
Beauty was born into a family of idol worshippers. Her father and mother had only boys and sought the help of a family idol to have a girl child. Her mother vowed to dedicate Beauty to the service of the idol.
As Beauty grew, she continued to participate in the family’s ritual traditions. She later became a successful businesswoman, dealing in meat. She became so rich that she built her own house and acquired several cars.
However, in 2009, her fortunes began to crumble. She became heavily indebted and visited several spiritual homes in search of a solution, but her situation worsened.
At one point, she contemplated suicide twice. She was also publicly embarrassed because of her indebtedness during a meeting with a traditional ruler concerning elections into a market union.
She had been considered for a vice-chairmanship position but was rejected by one of the members because she was indebted to many people.The situation became so severe that Beauty decided to sell her properties.
Her sister eventually convinced her to attend the 2026 SCOAN Living Water Service, after several failed attempts. During the service, Beauty ascended the Mountain of Prayer and rolled on it while asking God to deliver her from the spirit of indebtedness.
A New Beginning
She remained behind after the Living Water Service and attended the following Sunday Service, where she went to the Prayer Line. An evangelist ministered prayer to her, and the evil spirit associated with the family idol was exposed and expelled in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
Testifying on Sunday, August 16, Beauty confirmed that she no longer depends on medication to sleep and that the frequent distressing phone calls she used to receive from creditors have stopped. She also recounted how financial insolvency had caused her to develop anger.
Her sister, Priscilla, corroborated Beauty’s account, recalling how their mother had gone deeper into idol worship in her quest for spiritual power. She also confirmed the extent of Beauty’s indebtedness and the disappearance of the spirit of anger following her deliverance.
She advised the people: “Anyone who is experiencing what I had experienced should run to God. Parents should stop dedicating their children to idols. They should bring them to God instead.”
SCOAN Sunday Service: Can God See His Word In You?
LISTEN TO THE SERMON TITLED: Can God See His Word In You?
Evangelist David took to the altar to minister God’s Word under the title “Can God See His Word In You?” with James 1:22-25 as his proof text. He challenged Christians to examine whether God’s Word has merely become something they hear every week or has actually become visible in their lives.
“This proof text is not giving an account of an unbeliever here. It is giving an account of a churchgoer who hears the Word of God every week, nods in agreement, cries during praise and worship, takes notes and changes nothing. He goes home the same way he came in. He thinks he is walking with God, yet his life remains unchanged,” he said.
Using the illustration of a man looking into a mirror and seeing things that need correction but walking away without doing anything, Evangelist David explained that hearing God’s Word without acting on it produces no transformation. He likened this to someone who repeatedly praises his master but ignores the master’s instructions.
“Sadly, we do the same thing with God. We can sing loudly, lift our hands, attend church every Sunday, read the Bible from Genesis to Revelation and call Jesus ‘Lord, Lord’ – yet continue to ignore His instructions in our daily lives.”
He challenged believers who constantly promise God that they will change, forgive, read His Word or abandon bad habits to ask themselves whether they are actually putting those promises into practice.
“Knowledge without obedience can deceive you. How? By thinking that because you listened to the Word, you have done the Word,” he said.
The True Test Of The Word
Evangelist David explained that the true test of the Word comes when believers face the pressures of life.
“A glass can look strong while sitting quietly on a chair. Throw it against a hard surface and you discover what it is made of. Life sometimes throws things at us – failure, disappointment, delay, unanswered questions, betrayal, unexpected situations and these moments reveal whether God’s Word is merely in our ears or has entered our hearts.”
He stressed that being a doer of the Word does not mean that believers will never face storms. Rather, it means they possess a foundation capable of withstanding those storms. “The Word of God was not given merely to fill our heads with information; it was given to transform our lives,” he said. He urged believers to allow God’s Word to influence their decisions, attitudes, relationships, speech, friendships and daily lifestyles.
Evangelist David further challenged worshippers to be doers of the Word even when nobody was watching, explaining that this is where true character is revealed. He encouraged believers to take small but meaningful steps of obedience, noting that one act of forgiveness can restore a relationship, while one decision to stop gossiping and spreading fake or unverified information can protect another person’s reputation.
He also reminded the congregation that the Bible functions like a mirror, showing believers areas that need change.
“If the Word is truly working in us, something should begin to show: More patience, love, self-control, humility, forgiveness, compassion, honesty, faith, obedience,” he said.
Conclusion: Demonstrate The Word
Concluding his message, Evangelist David challenged the congregation to demonstrate the Word through their daily lives:
“One day, we will not be asked how many sermons we listened to. We will not be asked how many Bible verses we could quote. The question is: ‘What did you do with what you read and listened to?’ You heard about love. Did you love? You heard about kindness. Were you kind? You heard about humility. Were you humble? You heard about the Word. Did you live the Word? Let the Word change you. Let it change how you speak, think, treat people, how you behave when nobody is watching, your character. Don’t be a hearer only; be a doer.”
The SCOAN Sunday Service: Prayerline Session (August 16, 2026)
Pastor Evelyn Joshua
Joining the congregation, the woman of God prayed:
“Father, we thank You; we worship You. We give You all the praise. We thank You for this wonderful day. Thank You for Your presence in our lives, in our church. Father, we thank You for Your promises in our lives that never change. Thank You for Your wonderful provisions in our lives. Thank You for the battles You have fought and won on our behalf. We have come to say, ‘Thank You, Jesus’.
Accept our thanks and praises, in the name of Jesus Christ. Almighty God, we are here again to share with you all that is in our hearts and minds. Father, we have come to listen to You. Almighty God, grant our requests, in the name of Jesus Christ. Father, fill us with Your strength, power and love so that we can continue to testify of Your great work. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray! Hallelujah!”
“I pray today that the message you have received will actualise the purpose of God in your life, in Jesus’ name.”
Prayer Line Ministration
At the Prayer Line, she counselled the people to let God do His work in their lives and led them in singing, “Your Presence Is Heaven To Me!” Before the Laying of Hands, she reminded the people: “When the grace of God speaks for you, you will be filled with His joy.” People came forward with various challenges, including skin disease, asthma, difficulty in walking, swollen leg and swollen body, leg ulcer, fire burns, growth in the neck and lung cancer.
The SCOAN Evangelists also prayed for people suffering from prostate enlargement, drug addiction, difficulty in urination, stroke, blood shortage, severe lower back pain, stomach ulcer, stiff neck and arthritis, among other conditions. As prayer continued, the people were reminded of the promise of James 5:15: “And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up.”
In The Arena of Liberty, many were also freed from the influence of demons as the Holy Spirit took control, bringing confessions concerning the root causes of various challenges.
“Stand up – you are free,” the evangelists declared to those who had been bound by strange spirits.
SCOAN Sunday Service Mass Prayer (August 16, 2026)
SCOAN Sunday Service: Pastor Evelyn Joshua
Pastor Evelyn Joshua and the evangelists came to the altar for the Mass Prayer, urging the congregation to prepare to pray and receive from God. “Get ready to pray. Get ready to receive. At the call of the name Jesus Christ, every knee shall bow. Prepare to receive more of His goodness, more of His mercy,” Pastor Evelyn Joshua told the congregation.
Pastor Evelyn Joshua prayed:”Begin to talk to God about those things you don’t want in your life. Speak forth because God is hearing you. Almighty God, you are the Lord over our finances. God wants you to ask. Ask what you want Him to do, in the name of Jesus. Father Lord, we command right now every bondage, bondage of fear, limitation; command them to lose their grip over your life, in the name of Jesus, by the Blood of Jesus and by the power of the Holy Ghost. Bondage of destruction, we command them right now to go, in the name of Jesus!”
Pastor Evelyn Joshua prayed for viewers around the world: “Continue to pray. Begin to reject everything that is not of God in your life. Spirit of smoking, drinking, lying, begin to reject them, in the name of Jesus. Ask God Almighty to satisfy you with sound health, peace of heart, prosperity, in the name of Jesus. I speak peace, freedom, healing, breakthrough into your life, in the name of Jesus.”
SCOAN Sunday Service: The SCOAN Evangelists
Evangelist Joseph prayed: “All familiar spirits, messengers of satan, you demon, unclean spirit, anywhere you are hiding, hear the voice of God, Holy Ghost Fire. All familiar spirits, all demons, anywhere you are, we declare you wanted. You demon, anywhere you are, we declare you wanted, in the mighty name of Jesus!”
Evangelist Chisom prayed: “You demon, you must obey, in the name of Jesus. I command you out, in the name of Jesus. Light and darkness have no relationship. Command them out, in the name of Jesus. That demon causing me nightmares, you demon in my family, I command you out, in the name of Jesus!”
Evangelist Ope prayed: “Command them to come out in the name of Jesus and they must obey. Whatever I might have eaten from the table of my enemies, causing me sickness, disease, command them out, in the name of Jesus. You poison, anywhere you are in my body, I command you out, in the name of Jesus!”
Evangelist James prayed: “You chain of setback, disappointment, delay, holding my life, anywhere you are, be broken, in the name of Jesus. That chain holding your career, business, break them, in the name of Jesus.”
Prophet TB Joshua
In a Mass Prayer video, Prophet T.B. Joshua declared: “All spirits operating in your life, out, in the name of Jesus. Spirit of setback, disappointment, command them to come out right now, in the name of Jesus. Let there be deliverance. That damaged organ, begin to function, in the name of Jesus.
Every damaged organ, be it your blood, kidney, bone, liver, begin to function, in the name of Jesus. Whatever sickness, I command healing on you, in the name of Jesus. Never a sickness Jesus cannot cure, a disease He cannot heal, or a burden He cannot bear.Your hands of failure, stagnation, affliction, be removed, in the name of Jesus.”
SCOAN Sunday Service: The Grace
As the service came to a close, the congregation remained in an atmosphere of faith and thanksgiving, encouraged to carry the Word they had received into their daily lives and to become doers of the Word.
With hearts filled with gratitude for God’s presence, healing, deliverance, freedom and spiritual uplifting, the worshippers were reminded of the need for divine strength to live according to God’s will. Pastor Evelyn Joshua concluded with the prayer: “May the Lord give you the righteous enablement, in the name of Jesus. Amen!”