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  • Jessie Manuel

    Contributing sermons since Aug 24, 2019
Jessie's church

Youngs Chapel CME Church
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About Jessie
  • Comment to those looking at my sermons: I pray that these words inspire you spiritual, physical, and emotional blessings in true worship.
  • Sermon or series that made a difference: Help for Women in the Ministry
  • One of my favorite illustrations: There was a father that was showing his family the quick way to this Mother's house. On their way to her house, it began to get foggy in the woods as the family was holding hands. AS they got deeper into the woods, the father let go of the mother's hand. One of the sons says to the mother, "I can't see my father ." The mother pulled the boy's hand closer and said, " Don't worry, your father has traveled this way many times before."
  • Family: A divorced mother of six
  • What my parents think of my sermons: My mother will enjoy reading them.
  • What my spouse (really) thinks of my sermons: N/A
  • Best advice given to me about preaching: " If God brings you to it He will see you through it"
  • Books that have had an impact: The Bible Self-help
  • Hobbies: writing, singing, and sewing
  • If I could Preach one more time, I would say...: My Beloved, "Get your house in order."
  • Something funny that happened while preaching: One Sunday, I had on my robe, and I went to get up, and my skirt fell to the floor. I kicj=ked it up under the podium. NO. No one saw it. I was a musician also.
  • What I want on my tombstone: "Lived Her Life With Faith"
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  • Mother’s Impact: A Legacy Of Love And Faith

    Contributed on May 8, 2025
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    As we reflect on Psalm 23, a psalm of guidance, provision, and comfort, we recognize that African American mothers have long embodied these divine qualities, shaping the lives of their sons and daughters with strength, grace, and enduring faith.

    Based on Psalm 23 Introduction Beloved brothers and sisters, today we gather to honor and uplift the sacred influence of mothers—a force rooted in love, faith, and unwavering devotion. As we reflect on Psalm 23, a psalm of guidance, provision, and comfort, we recognize that African American ...read more

  • The Depths Of Commitment: Lessons From The Garden Of Gethsemane"

    Contributed on Apr 14, 2025
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    the Garden of Gethsemane. Here, in the stillness of the olive trees and the shadows of the night, we encounter Jesus at His most vulnerable, grappling with divine purpose and human frailty.

    Introduction Dearly beloved, as we gather today, we find ourselves at the threshold of a profound journey—the journey through Holy Week. Our focus rests upon a sacred moment in Scripture, nestled within the narrative of Christ's impending sacrifice: the Garden of Gethsemane. Here, in the ...read more

  • From Darkness To Dawn"

    Contributed on Apr 14, 2025
     | 525 views

    Today, we gather in a spirit of hope, reflection, and joy as we meditate on one of the most powerful narratives in the New Testament—the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as depicted in John 20:1-18.

    " Introduction: Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather in a spirit of hope, reflection, and joy as we meditate on one of the most powerful narratives in the New Testament—the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as depicted in John 20:1-18. Our theme today is “From Darkness ...read more

  • Don’t Let The Stones Cry Out: Celebrating Christ’s Kingship”

    Contributed on Apr 13, 2025
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    This passage recounts the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem—an event filled with fervor, joy, and profound significance. As we examine these verses, we’ll explore the themes of recognition, worship, and our own responses to Jesus as King.

    ntroduction Good morning,my dear friends and family in Christ. Today, we gather to reflect on a pivotal moment in the Gospel of Luke, specifically Luke 19:28-40. This passage recounts the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem—an event filled with fervor, joy, and profound significance. As we ...read more

  • A Life Of Extravagant Love

    Contributed on Apr 5, 2025
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    John’s Gospel. Here, we encounter a mesmerizing moment of devotion, a simple yet profound act of love performed by Mary, the sister of Lazarus

    Beloved family , grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ. As we gather this sacred morning to partake in communion, I invite you to immerse yourselves in the rich, poignant story found in the twelfth chapter of John’s Gospel. Here, we encounter a mesmerizing moment of devotion, a simple ...read more

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  • The Heartbeat And Bloodline Of Praying African American Mothers

    Contributed on May 8, 2025
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    Legacy of Blood and Heartbeat From the heartbeat of ancestors long gone, Rises a rhythm—a sacred song, Passed through blood, through bloodlines deep, A legacy rooted in faith to keep. Mothers praying in quiet nights, Holding on through struggles and fights, Their voices rising, fierce ...read more

  • "the Reflection Of Light"

    Contributed on Feb 24, 2025
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    Imagine a light bulb illuminating a dark room. When you first turn on that light, it overwhelms the darkness and reveals details that were previously hidden. In many ways, this is akin to how the glory of God transformed Moses. Now, consider a moment when you’ve been outdoors on a sunny day, ...read more

  • The Journey Of A Black Artist

    Contributed on Dec 30, 2024
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    Consider the journey of a fictional Afro American artist named Maya, who grew up in a neighborhood plagued by inequity. Her early life was fraught with challenges—families losing homes, schools underfunded, and dreams foiled by systemic barriers. However, Maya found solace in art, a channel ...read more

  • "a Candle In The Window: Embracing Hope This Advent"

    Contributed on Dec 22, 2024
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    As the evening wore on and the fire crackled gently in the hearth, Old Thomas gathered his family close, the soft glow of the candle illuminating their faces. It was a time for connection, reflection, and the cherished rituals of Advent that had been passed down through generations. “Now, let’s ...read more

  • The Time Is Now

    Contributed on Nov 11, 2024
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    Sermon Illustration: "The Time Is Now!" Biblical Text: 2 Corinthians 6:2 (NIV) - "For he says, 'In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.' I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of ...read more