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    Sermon: The Quest For Eternal Life

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 25, 2026
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    This is one of the few times when the rich and powerful were not trying to entrap Jesus. It seems shocking that the rich young ruler would go away in sorrow, never receiving what he came for. The cost of following Jesus was just too high.

    Sermon: The Quest for Eternal Life (Finding Goodness and Perfection) Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30, “Someone came to Jesus with this question: “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?” “Why ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. But to answer your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Insufficiency Of Professing Faith Alone

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 25, 2026
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    Professing faith without corresponding action is considered insufficient, often described as a "barren" or dead faith that lacks saving power.

    Sermon – The Insufficiency of Professing Faith Scripture Lesson: Matthew 7:21-23, “Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter. On judgment day many will say to me, ‘Lord! Lord! We ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon: Set Your Affections On Things Above

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 17, 2026
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    If this spiritual transformation has happened in our lives, Paul then moves to what the proper response should be if that transformation has happened. Believers should set their affection on things above.

    Sermon: Set your Affections on things Above Scripture Lesson: Colossians 3:1–4 “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth at the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon – Hope When You Feel Abandoned And God Is Silent

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 13, 2026
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    There are moments in our spiritual journey when we cry out to God, desperate for an answer, yet all we experience is silence. There is still hope!

    Sermon – Hope When You Feel Abandoned and God is Silent Scripture Lessons: Job 23:8-10 “But if I go to the east, he is not there; if I go to the west, I do not find him. When he is at work in the north, I do not see him; when he turns to the south, I catch no glimpse of him. But he knows the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon – "Know What Manner Of Spirit You Are Of”

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 13, 2026
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    The spirit of a culture is the prevailing attitudes, values, and behaviors around us are exceptionally powerful and almost inevitably spills into the church

    Sermon – “Know What Manner of Spirit You Are Of” (Spirit of the Culture or the Spirit of Christ) Scripture Lesson - Luke 9:51–56 “ And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem, And sent messengers before his face: and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon – A Proper Response To War And The Tragedies Of Life

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 5, 2026
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    What causes wars to erupt? What causes markets to fall, tragic accidents to happen, projects to fail and political candidates to disappoint us? Have you ever asked yourself, ‘What is going on?’ Listen to Jesus' Response.

    Sermon – A Proper Response to War and the Tragedies of Life Sermon: Luke 13:1-9 “About this time Jesus was informed that Pilate had murdered some people from Galilee as they were offering sacrifices at the Temple. “Do you think those Galileans were worse sinners than all the other people from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon – Defeating Dangerous Deception

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 5, 2026
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    Deception poses severe dangers by shattering trust, damaging relationships, and inducing guilt, fear, or shame. Let's discover how David defeated dangerous deception!

    Sermon – Defeating Dangerous Deception Scripture - Psalm 12:1-8 “Help, O Lord, for the godly are fast disappearing! The faithful have vanished from the earth! Neighbors lie to each other, speaking with flattering lips and deceitful hearts. May the Lord cut off their flattering lips and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dare To Become Agents Of Transformation During Lent

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 16, 2026
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    For us, Lent is a time when we make that journey with Christ. We think about our temptations, our sins, and we repent. After these 40 days, we should emerge stronger than we had been before.

    Sermon – Dare to Become Agents of Transformation During Lent Scripture - Isaiah 58:1-14 “Shout with the voice of a trumpet blast. Shout aloud! Don’t be timid. Tell my people Israel of their sins! Yet they act so pious! They come to the Temple every day and seem delighted to learn all about me. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lent, The Beginning Of A Fresh Start

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 9, 2026
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    Lent, a season of spiritual renewal, fasting, and prayer that offers a "fresh start" to break from unhealthy habits and deepen one's faith. It acts as a purposeful, reflective journey to reorder priorities and prepare for Easter.

    Sermon – Lent, the beginning of a Fresh Start. Scripture Lesson - Psalm 51:1-19, “Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins. Wash me clean from my guilt. Purify me from my sin. For I recognize my rebellion; it haunts me ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon: Be Encouraged, Transformation Is Coming

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 6, 2026
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    The prophecy serves as a message of hope and restoration for a battered people, contrasting the devastation with promises of divine relief, homecoming, and an eventual, glorious future.

    Sermon: Be Encouraged, Transformation Is Coming Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10 (21st Century King James Version) ”The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose. It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon: Rock Bottom Is Not A Final Destination

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 4, 2026
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    "Rock bottom" is not a final destination, but rather a solid foundation for rebuilding life with greater strength, purpose, and resilience.

    Sermon: Rock bottom Is Not A Final Destination Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8 “Three days later, when David and his men arrived home at their town of Ziklag, they found that the Amalekites had made a raid into the Negev and Ziklag; they had crushed Ziklag and burned it to the ground. They had carried ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon – Finding Meaning And Hope In Overwhelming Circumstances

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 2, 2026
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    Habakkuk, an Old Testament prophet, experienced a season of trials that seemed endless. He was desperate for relief, for change, for God to intervene. Does that sound like something you can relate to? A Journey to Hope!

    Sermon – Finding Meaning and Hope in Overwhelming Circumstances Scripture Lesson-Habakkuk 3:16-19 “I trembled inside when I heard this; my lips quivered with fear. My legs gave way beneath me, and I shook in terror. I will wait quietly for the coming day when disaster will strike the people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon: Three Questions That Deserve Consideration

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 31, 2026
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    Considering three questions that deserve an answer, “Should I not punish them for this?” “Should I not avenge myself against such a nation.” But what will you do when the end comes?”

    Sermon: Three Questions that Deserve Consideration Scripture Lesson: Jeremiah 5:25-31 “Your wickedness has deprived you of these wonderful blessings. Your sin has robbed you of all these good things. “Among my people are wicked men who lie in wait for victims like a hunter hiding in a blind. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon: Trusting God When Everything Falls A Part

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 29, 2026
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    David suggests that the righteous must trust in the Lord even if they have to (1) suffer awhile they can do it joyfully, (2) hope cheerfully, (3) wait patiently, (4) pray earnestly, (5) believe confidently, and if they do, they will triumph finally.

    Sermon: Trusting God When Everything Falls A Part Psalms 11:1-7 “In the Lord put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart. If the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon – What To Do When Victory Leads To Exhaustion

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 27, 2026
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    After his greatest success story, Elijah hit rock bottom. Sometimes doing work for God drains the work of God in us. Discovering How to renew your strength!

    Sermon – What to Do When Victory Leads to Exhaustion Scripture Lesson: 1Kings 19:4-12 NLT, “Then he went on alone into the wilderness, traveling all day. He sat down under a solitary broom tree and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, LORD,” he said. “Take my life, for I am no better than ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist