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    Sermon: The Believer’s Answer Of Faith To The Advice Of Fear

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 20, 2025
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    This psalm expresses David's trust in the Lord as all-knowing and righteous and his disappointment with the world around him. David answers the voice of fear with a confident faith in God. This world can be a scary place.

    Sermon: The Believer’s Answer of Faith to the Advice of Fear 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon: Enduring The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 18, 2025
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    What are you supposed to do when awful things happen that you can’t change? When life beats you up, God still has a plan and a purpose for every minute of your day. He hasn’t left you. He will lift you up if you let him. You can endure and be victorious!

    Sermon: Enduring the Storms of Life Text: Acts 27:20-44 “The terrible storm raged for many days, blotting out the sun and the stars, until at last all hope was gone. No one had eaten for a long time. Finally, Paul called the crew together and said, “Men, you should have listened to me in the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon - God’s Instructions For Purposeful Living

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 11, 2025
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    Some people live on purpose and some just respond to what the world delivers. A “life of purpose” is not something you do or something you have automatically, it is choices that each of us make. Living a life of purpose guides all our choices and shapes the direction of our life.

    Sermon – God’s Instructions for Purposeful Living Scripture - Psalms 1:1-6 AMP, “Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked [following their advice and example], Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit [down to rest] in the seat ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Subject: "how To Deal With Uncertainty And Change In Life"

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 5, 2025
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    These handpicked disciples of Jesus found themselves off target and off task in amid uncertainty. It’s normal and natural to feel uncomfortable about not knowing what's next. See how they dealt with uncertainty.

    Subject: "How to Deal with Uncertainty and Change in Life" Scripture Text: John 21:1-11 “Later, Jesus appeared again to the disciples beside the Sea of Galilee. This is how it happened. Several of the disciples were there—Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed the Twin), Nathanael from Cana in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon: God’s Promise Of A Turnaround

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 4, 2025
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    Haggai calls God’s people to consider their priorities. Secondly, consider the Lord's Pleasure and finnaly, the leadership must consider Our Lord's Purpose.

    Sermon: God’s Promise of a Turnaround Scripture Lesson: Haggai 2:18-23 “Think about this eighteenth day of December, the day when the foundation of the Lord’s Temple was laid. Think carefully. I am giving you a promise now while the seed is still in the barn. You have not yet harvested your grain, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon Haggai's Call From Gloom To Glory

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 27, 2025
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    Greater glory is coming! The gloom of the people was brought on because they were disappointed in the appearance of the new temple. So much was lacking, yet God promises glory, greater glory.

    Sermon – From Gloom to Glory (I Will Fill My House with Glory) Scripture Lesson – Haggai 2:1-9 “On the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the word of the Lord came through the prophet Haggai: “Speak to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, to Joshua son of Jozadak, the high priest, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon Haggai’s Call From Ruin To Revival

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 25, 2025
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    Revival is a matter of the heart. Revival begins when believers realize that things have changed, weakened and dying. Israel had lost so much, their temple, temple worship and the presence of God. Revival begins in the heart.

    Sermon – Haggai’s Call From Ruin to Revival Scripture Text: Haggai Chapter 1:1-15 “On August 29 of the second year of King Darius’s reign, the Lord gave a message through the prophet Haggai to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. “This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon "Intercessors Needed"

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 20, 2025
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    God looked for someone who would rebuild the wall of righteousness that was guarding the Nation and keep the land safe. Intercessors are needed.

    Sermon “Intercessors Needed" Scripture Lesson - Ezekiel 22:23-31 “Again a message came to me from the Lord: “Son of man, give the people of Israel this message: In the day of my indignation, you will be like a polluted land, a land without rain. Your princes plot conspiracies just as lions ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon – King Saul’s Tragic Downfall

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 10, 2025
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    The rise and downfall of Saul convey both practical and spiritual lesson to every man especially to believers who want to glorify God continually and live up to their full potential.

    Sermon – King Saul’s Tragic Downfall Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:1-10, 13-14 “Now the Philistines attacked Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them. Many were slaughtered on the slopes of Mount Gilboa. The Philistines closed in on Saul and his sons, and they killed three of his sons—Jonathan, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon – Dangerous Steps To King Saul's Downfall

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 6, 2025
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    Yet, In this text, we witness the downfall of king Saul and his choice to rebel against God. Saul was chosen by God, anointed by Samuel and celebrated by the people, and given many victories against Israel’s enemies, but he fell from grace.

    Sermon – Dangerous Steps To Downfall Scripture Lesson - 1 Samuel 15:10-29 “Then the Lord said to Samuel, “I am sorry that I ever made Saul king, for he has not been loyal to me and has refused to obey my command.” Samuel was so deeply moved when he heard this that he cried out to the Lord all ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon – The Cost Of Having Your Way - Do You Really Want A King?

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 4, 2025
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    But they wanted a king “the same as all the other nations” (1 Samuel 8:5). So they rejected their true King, the God of heaven and earth. God granted their request and gave them over to their desires, but not without a warning.

    Sermon – Do You Really Want A King? Scripture Lesson - 1Samuel 8:1-21 “As Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons to be judges over Israel. Joel and Abijah, his oldest sons, held court in Beersheba. But they were not like their father, for they were greedy for money. They accepted bribes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon: The Demands Of Real Love

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 30, 2025
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    In Luke Chapter 10, Jesus gives an expert of the Law, a profound lesson on the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. Jesus's definition of "Neighbor" and "love."

    Sermon: The Demands of Real Love Scripture - Luke 10:25-37 “One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus replied, “What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?” The man answered, “‘You must ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon - The Believers Perspective - Take The Long View

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 29, 2025
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    Our perspective is the lens at which we view life and most importantly God’s role in our life. God is good all the time. Too many Christians define God’s goodness by their circumstances rather than Who God actually is.

    Sermon. The Believers Perspective - Take The Long View Scripture - Habakkuk 1:1-6 “This is the message that the prophet Habakkuk received in a vision. How long, O Lord, must I call for help? But you do not listen! “Violence is everywhere!” I cry, but you do not come to save. Must I forever see ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon "A Winning Posture For The New Land”

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 22, 2025
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    Being release from the Egyptian bondage, the hearts and mind of the people were saturated with the word “freedom.” What does it mean and where will it lead us? The new land requires a new posture.

    Sermon “A Winning Posture For The New Land” Scripture Lesson - Deuteronomy 11:8-17 “and so that you may live long in the land the Lord swore to your ancestors to give to them and their descendants, a land flowing with milk and honey. The land you are entering to take over is not like the land of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon: God’s Drum Major For Justice

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 15, 2025
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    God is a just God and He desires His world to be a just world. The Lord vindicates his people, punishes evil, and cares for the marginalized. He opposes the wicked, whether individuals or nations and He will one day set all things right. God’s promises are sure!

    Sermon: God’s Drum Major for Justice Scripture Lesson: Amos 5:21-25 “I hate, I despise your religious festivals; your assemblies are a stench to me. Even though you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Though you bring choice fellowship offerings, I will have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist