Testimony service - The key to your victory
Introduction
The pastor opened the service by proclaiming the greatness of the eternal God: “The One who was, who is, and who is to come,” reminding the congregation that His word remains “yes and amen.” He exhorted the assembly to speak to God with confidence, to declare His divine promises, and to see themselves as heirs of the spiritual and material riches promised to God’s children. Emphasizing the responsibility of every believer — in managing finances, time, and relationships — he encouraged everyone to wait on the Lord and to declare victory, health, and prosperity in the name of Jesus. In this atmosphere of faith, nine testimonies came forward as concrete illustrations of this call.
Testimonies
1. Debbie gave thanks to the Lord for the year 2025, marked by heart problems and a difficult 24-year relationship. Despite the trials, she affirms that God’s faithfulness prevailed. She thanks the Lord for His constant presence and expresses her gratitude to her pastor for his listening ear and ministry. She approaches 2026 with faith and hope.
2. Bélicia testified about passing her driving theory exam after five failures. Strengthened by prayer and by declaring victory before the exam, she says she invoked divine protection. Despite doubts after completing the test, she passed. She blesses the Lord for this success and thanks Pastor Landry Cyrille Bankolé for his teaching on the power of declaration.
3. Diane shared that while traveling during heavy snowfall, she prayed and proclaimed the immediate stop of the snow in the name of Jesus. According to her testimony, the snow stopped at once. She gives glory to the Lord for this intervention and thanks the pastor for the teaching that encouraged her to declare with faith.
4. Frank bedridden for several days because of a severe cough that prevented him from breathing, recounted that after a long prayer session, the cough suddenly ceased. He gives glory to God for this healing and thanks the pastor for his spiritual support.
5. Sylvie testified about experiencing oppression accompanied by dizziness and nausea. After a deliverance prayer with her spiritual father, she states that she felt the power of the Holy Spirit and was set free. She thanks the Lord for this deliverance and her pastor for his support.
6. Jean explained that after falling down the stairs, he remained immobilized and paralyzed for a week. Following two prayers by the pastor, he says he regained his mobility. He thanks the Lord for his healing and expresses his gratitude to the pastor for his intervention.
7. Élisheva ,a student, shared that despite academic monitoring difficulties in her class, it finished among the top three and received an award. She gives thanks to the Lord for this unexpected favor and thanks the pastor for his prayers and encouragement.
8. Faith, a 6th-grade student, had to take an entrance exam for an advanced program. Supported by weeks of family prayer, she says she felt peace during the test and succeeded, even when facing difficult questions. She thanks the Lord for this success and expresses her gratitude to the pastor for his teachings.
9. Jean-Marie testified about a word he received from the pastor encouraging him to honor his wife more and strengthen his marital commitment. This exhortation rekindled in him the desire to build a strong home centered on Christian values. He thanks the Lord for this awakening and the pastor for his spiritual guidance.
Conclusion
Through these testimonies — healings, academic successes, deliverances, and relational restorations — one common thread emerges: faith boldly declared. The pastor had invited the congregation to declare victory and wait on the Lord; these accounts became a living illustration of that call. All gave thanks to God and expressed their gratitude to their pastor for his teaching and support. May this momentum of faith continue: persevere, proclaim, believe — and see the Lord at work.
