Shiloh 2025: Breaking New Grounds – A Divine Visitation Unfurling on Day 3

Day 3 Evening: Encounter Night –  Bishop Oyedepo’s Full Sermon Sermon Theme: Gateways to Commanding the Supernatural (Part 3)

The annual Shiloh convention, organized by Living Faith Church Worldwide (also known as Winners’ Chapel International), stands as one of the most anticipated spiritual gatherings in Christendom. Held at the expansive Faith Tabernacle in Canaanland, Ota, Nigeria, Shiloh 2025 – themed Breaking New Grounds – draws hundreds of thousands of participants from across the globe, both in person and virtually. Anchored in Isaiah 43:18-19 (“Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert”), this year’s edition promises radical shifts, supernatural interventions, and the breaking of long-standing barriers. Under the visionary leadership of Bishop David Oyedepo, the Founder and Presiding Bishop, Shiloh transcends a mere event; it is a prophetic appointment with destiny, where heaven touches earth, and ordinary lives are catapulted into realms of extraordinary dominion.

As the convention unfolded from December 9 to 13, 2025, Day 3 – December 11 – emerged as a pivotal moment of revival and elevation. Drawing from Hosea 6:2 (“After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight”), the day encapsulated themes of resurrection, rekindling dormant gifts, and commanding the supernatural. The evening Encounter Night, in particular, lived up to its billing as a high-voltage session of impartation, where Bishop Oyedepo ministered under the banner “Now Must I Minister”. This article delves deeply into the full essence of Day 3’s evening session – including sermon highlights, prophetic declarations, and prayers – while weaving in broader context from the morning’s Hour of Visitation, participant testimonies, and the overarching impact of Shiloh 2025. Through this lens, we explore how God is indeed “breaking new grounds” in the lives of His people.

The Pulse of Shiloh 2025: Setting the Stage for Divine Disruption

Shiloh 2025 kicked off with an electrifying Opening Night on December 9, where Bishop Oyedepo laid the foundational teaching on “Gateways to Commanding the Supernatural” (Part 1). He emphasized that every biblical breakthrough – from the parting of the Red Sea to the resurrection of Lazarus – was orchestrated not by human effort but by divine orchestration. “At the root of the supernatural is the Word of God,” he declared, urging attendees to prioritize revelation over ritual.

By Day 2, the momentum built with sessions on engaging faith’s power and the supernatural force of love, where Pastor David Oyedepo Jr. reminded the congregation, “You are not defeated because your challenges are too big but because your faith is too small.”

These teachings set a fertile ground for Day 3, where the focus shifted to practical activation: fasting, joy, unveiling, and commanding.

Over 100,000 souls filled the 50,000-capacity Faith Tabernacle, with millions more tuning in via the Winners Worldwide App, YouTube (@LivingFaithTV), and satellite viewing centers worldwide. The atmosphere was charged with worship led by David’s Mighty Men Music World, intercessory prayers that echoed global cries for breakthroughs, and spontaneous testimonies of healings, financial turnarounds, and marital reconciliations. As Bishop Oyedepo often says, “Shiloh is not a religious jamboree; it’s a collision of heaven and earth for personal and corporate dominion.”

Day 3 Morning: Hour of Visitation – Foundations for Supernatural Command

Before the evening’s crescendo, the morning’s Hour of Visitation (6:00–7:00 AM WAT) served as a strategic priming session. Structured as four sequential teachings, it equipped believers with tools to “break new grounds” through disciplined spiritual engagement. Here’s a detailed breakdown:

1. Engaging the Power of Fasting – Ministered by Pastor Paul Enenche

Pastor Enenche, Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, opened with Isaiah 58:6-8, portraying fasting not as self-denial but as a covenant weapon that “looses the bands of wickedness” and invites God’s glory as a rear guard. Key scriptures included Joel 2:12 (wholehearted turning to God with fasting) and Mark 9:29 (fasting for stubborn deliverances). He stressed compassionate fasting – abstaining while extending mercy to the needy – as the accelerator for divine speed. “Fasting paired with mercy shatters yokes and propels you into new territories,” he proclaimed. Participants reported immediate breakthroughs, such as chronic illnesses dissolving mid-session.

2. Engaging the Power of Joy and Rejoicing – Ministered by Pastor (Mrs.) Faith Oyedepo

Building on the momentum, Co-Founder Pastor Faith Oyedepo anchored in Philippians 4:4, declaring joy a commanded lifestyle that stirs supernatural atmospheres. Drawing from 2 Chronicles 20:20-24 (Jehoshaphat’s victory through praise) and Nehemiah 8:10 (“The joy of the Lord is your strength”), she taught that rejoicing – irrespective of circumstances – silences adversaries and births fruitfulness. “Joy is the fruit of the Spirit; it fuels praise that invites heaven’s intervention,” she exhorted. The session erupted in corporate rejoicing, with waves of laughter and dance symbolizing the shedding of heaviness for garments of praise (Isaiah 61:3).

3. Unveiling Gateways to Commanding the Supernatural – Ministered by Pastor Edwin Ogelenya

Pastor Ogelenya’s session was a revelatory deep dive into Isaiah 43:18-19, unveiling “hidden gateways” through divine wisdom and enlightened understanding (Ephesians 1:17-18). Scriptures like Proverbs 4:7 (“Wisdom is the principal thing”) and Hosea 4:6 (destruction from lack of knowledge) underscored the peril of spiritual ignorance. He called believers to behold God’s glory for transformation (2 Corinthians 3:18), positioning revelation as the key to higher faith dimensions. This “unveiling” sparked immediate encounters, with attendees noting fresh insights that dissolved mental blocks.

4. Gateways to Commanding the Supernatural – Ministered by Bishop David Oyedepo

Culminating the morning, Bishop Oyedepo expanded on the anchor scripture, outlining repentance (Hebrews 6:1), radical obedience (Deuteronomy 28:1-2), and spiritual fruits (Galatians 5:22-23) as entry points to sustained dominion. “Ditch the victim mentality for your godly heritage,” he charged, referencing Romans 8:28 (all things working for good to lovers of God). He urged daily Word engagement for signs and wonders (Isaiah 8:18), declaring attendees as “envy of nations” through self-examination (2 Corinthians 13:5). The session closed with a thunderous altar call, sealing commitments for unprecedented glory.

These morning sessions flowed thematically from discipline to authority, priming hearts for the evening’s deeper impartation.

Day 3 Evening: Encounter Night – “Now Must I Minister” – Full Sermon Highlights and Impartation

As dusk fell on December 11, the Faith Tabernacle transformed into a celestial arena for the third Encounter Night. Floodlights pierced the night sky, and over 100,000 voices unified in worship, creating an electric anticipation. Bishop Oyedepo, resplendent in his signature attire, took the pulpit under the vivid banner “NOW MUST I MINISTER”, a clarion call echoing John 9:4 (“I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day”). The session, streamed live on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/live/h7YDp2yTu1k), drew global viewers, with the official X post from @WinnersWLD capturing the essence: “On the second day, He will revive us and on the third day, He will raise us up… Look to Jesus and receive your Word.”

Sermon Theme: Gateways to Commanding the Supernatural (Part 3) – Why Train to Operate in the Supernatural?

Continuing the multi-part series, Bishop Oyedepo anchored in Isaiah 59:8, painting a vivid picture of “godly rest” – sleeping peacefully amid storms through supernatural mastery. The title, “Why Train to Operate in the Supernatural? Part 2”, underscored training as non-negotiable for dominion. “You can’t remain in command of the supernatural without committing to studying the Word” (2 Timothy 2:15), he asserted, positioning consistent engagement as the forge for unbreakable faith.

Key Points from the Sermon

Bishop Oyedepo’s delivery was a masterful blend of exposition, exhortation, and activation, weaving scriptures into actionable truths. Here’s a comprehensive outline:

1. Revelation as the Unlimited Catalyst for Growth
   Revelation isn’t static; it expands endlessly, granting access to “the right word” for every season (Psalm 107:20 – “He sent his word, and healed them”). “Revelation has unlimited capacity for growth,” the Bishop proclaimed. “It commands the precise scripture to dismantle your barriers.” He illustrated with Elijah’s encounters, where progressive revelations birthed miracles from ravens to rain (1 Kings 17–18). Attendees were challenged: Dive deeper into the Word, for shallow knowledge yields shallow results.

2. Spiritual Understanding: The Trigger for Faith
   Echoing Proverbs 4:18 (path as shining light), Bishop Oyedepo taught that “spiritual understanding stirs faith.” Faith doesn’t speculate; it activates through hearing and comprehending the Word (Romans 10:17). “Understanding is the trigger for faith. Faith is at work whenever you find the supernatural,” he explained.

He debunked “faith behind the Word” as presumption, urging enlightened eyes (Ephesians 1:18) to discern God’s voice amid noise. A poignant example: The centurion’s faith in Matthew 8, rooted in authoritative understanding, healed from afar.

1. Cultivating Love Through Knowledge of Truth
   Transitioning to Ephesians 3:17-19, the Bishop revealed love as the bedrock of supernatural flow. “We grow our love on the knowledge of the truth. The more knowledge of Him we have, the more of His love we manifest.”

Without love, operations become mechanical; with it, they become magnetic. He tied this to 1 Corinthians 13:2 – faith without love profits nothing – calling for intentional pursuit of Christ’s dimensions: breadth, length, depth, and height.

1. Training as the Discipline of Dominion
   Why train? Because the supernatural demands readiness, not reactivity. Referencing Jesus’ wilderness preparation (Matthew 4:1-11), Bishop Oyedepo stressed that untrained believers forfeit commands. “Training equips you to sleep on a pillow in the storm” (Isaiah 59:8). Practical steps included daily devotionals, prophetic journaling, and accountability partnerships. He warned against complacency: “Untrained faith is famine-prone; trained faith feasts on miracles.”

2. Activation: From Hearers to Doers
   The sermon peaked in application, with Bishop Oyedepo declaring, “Everything in the Kingdom works by love for God.”

He dismantled fear through John 14:27 (“Peace I leave with you”), positioning peace as the sentinel of supernatural rest.

The message lasted over two hours, interspersed with responsive amens that shook the tabernacle. It wasn’t mere oratory; it was ignition – dormant gifts revived, as prophesied in the pre-session X post.

Prophetic Declarations and Prayers: Sealing the Supernatural Release

No Shiloh session concludes without prophetic seals, and Day 3’s Encounter Night was no exception. Bishop Oyedepo led a fervent prayer hour, invoking heaven’s authority over attendees’ destinies. Key declarations, drawn from live captures and post-session shares, include:

• Over Struggles and Questions: “Days of struggles in your life are over! Because your Jesus has the answer to all your questions.”

This was proclaimed with hands raised, targeting career stagnation, health battles, and relational voids. Prayer followed: “Father, in the name of Jesus, terminate every siege of confusion. Let Your wisdom flood every mind, resolving enigmas tonight!”

• Revival of Gifts and Raising Up: Echoing Hosea 6:2, “Every dormant spiritual gift is revived now! On this third day, we are raised to walk in resurrection power.” Corporate prayer ensued: “Lord, breathe afresh on Your church. Ignite prophecies, healings, and miracles as in Acts 2. Let no participant leave unchanged!”

• Breaking New Grounds: “Behold, I do a new thing! Ways in wildernesses, rivers in deserts – activated in your life from tonight!” (Isaiah 43:19). Intercession: “We decree open doors no man can shut (Revelation 3:8). Financial floods, marital miracles, territorial takeovers – released now, in Jesus’ name!”

• Supernatural Rest and Protection: “You shall lie down and sleep in peace amid storms (Psalm 4:8). No weapon formed prospers!” Prayer: “Cover every participant with Your glory as rear guard (Isaiah 58:8). Angels encamp around viewing centers worldwide.”

These declarations weren’t abstract; they birthed testimonies. One attendee shared on X: “As Bishop declared over struggles, my 5-year job drought ended with a call mid-prayer!”

Another: “Dormant healing gift stirred – prayed for a neighbor, and tumors vanished!” The altar overflowed with responders, sealing personal covenants.

Beyond Day 3: Ripples of Shiloh 2025 and Lasting Legacy

Day 3’s dual sessions – morning’s strategic equipping and evening’s fiery impartation – amplified Shiloh’s theme, turning theoretical faith into tactical dominion. Broader highlights include guest ministrations (e.g., Pastor Paul Enenche’s dynamic delivery) and youth engagements via specialized classes on digital evangelism and entrepreneurial faith. The convention’s transport logistics, DOMI Radio broadcasts, and Shiloh Impartation Service ensured inclusivity, with over 50 nations represented.

Testimonies flooded social media: A family reconciled after years of division; a barren womb quickened; businesses revived from near-collapse. As one X user noted, “Shiloh 2025 isn’t hype – it’s harvest. From flyover worship to tabernacle glory, unity across tribes proves faith’s power.”

Bishop Oyedepo’s closing charge? “Your Shiloh has begun – carry this fire beyond December 13!”

In essence, Day 3 of Shiloh 2025 was a microcosm of heaven’s invasion: revival on the second day, raising on the third. Whether through fasting’s fire, joy’s jubilation, or revelation’s rush, God is breaking new grounds – not just in Canaanland, but in every yielded heart. As the convention marches toward its finale, the echo lingers: “Now must I minister” – and so must we, armed with supernatural keys for 2026 and beyond. For replays, visit shiloh2025.org or the Winners Worldwide App. Your new grounds await.