By Sharon Adurokiya, Reporting
AT the RCCG National Headquarters, Throne of Grace, Ebute Meta, Pastor Enoch Adeboye delivered a powerful sermon titled “The Winning Team” during the August Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 3rd August 2025.
Preaching from Proverbs 2:17, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) highlighted the importance of coaching, discipline, and divine backing in achieving true success.
Pastor Enoch Adeboye
In a passionate address, Pastor Adeboye, who was an amateur boxer in his hay days, thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the generous gifts presented to the Super Falcons, Nigeria’s national women’s football team, following their international performance.
Each player reportedly received $100,000 and a house and several other gifts. However, the pastor raised a critical concern: the underappreciation of the coaches.
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“Without coaches, the thing will not succeed,” he declared. “God bless the coaches.
“Your coach is not your friend—your friend is satisfied with who you are, but your coach sees who you can become.”
Stonix News recalls that a barrage of destructive criticisms had trailed the cash awards to the Falcons by the government, as many argued that other essential workers such as academics, teachers, doctors and security agents are hardly rewarded for their sacrifices in such manner.
He stressed that true coaching involves pressure, discipline, and constant improvement, noting that even in spiritual growth, a good mentor must challenge the individual to rise above mediocrity.
Super Falcons arriving with the cup
“Victory is sweet. It is rewarding. You give rewards to victors—no one celebrates a loser,” Pastor Adeboye remarked, drawing a parallel between physical and spiritual triumph.
He outlined three essential traits for those who desire to be on “the winning team”:
1. Know How to Win
Referencing Proverbs 4:7 and Ecclesiastes 9:15, he cautioned that uncontrolled anger leads to mistakes and failure. Winning demands wisdom and calm strategy.
2. Have a Good Coach
From Ecclesiastes 4:10, he noted that quality coaching is key to success. While the Falcons had capable guidance, Adeboye argued that more investment in coaching quality is needed for long-term impact.
3. Work Extra Hard
Quoting Proverbs 12:24, the pastor encouraged believers to go beyond average effort. “You must be stronger than the ordinary,” he said. “If you don’t do well, you will be average—if not overtaken.”
He also spoke on the importance of identifying and protecting one’s weaknesses, warning that enemies often exploit vulnerabilities, just like in sports or debates.
“The enemy watches for your weak point. You need divine involvement to win,” he said, pointing to Ecclesiastes 9:11 and Romans 9:15-16 as proof that success depends wholly on God’s mercy.
In conclusion, Pastor Adeboye urged worshippers not to take their roles in God’s work lightly. “Don’t be a joker when it comes to the work of God,” he warned.
The sermon was a blend of national commentary, spiritual counsel, and practical wisdom—placing both athletes and everyday believers on the same path to victory: wisdom, hard work, mentorship, and divine favour.
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