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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

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    Sermon – Embraced By God’s Grace For The Pleasure Of God

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 22, 2026
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    Knowing our identity, We can live fearless, free and full of confidence that we are who God says we are and we can do what God says we can do and can be what God says we can be. We can live with purpose and fulfil God’s plan.

    Sermon – Embraced By God’s Grace for the Pleasure of God Scripture - Ephesians 1:1-15 “This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. I am writing to God’s holy people in Ephesus, who are faithful followers of Christ Jesus. May God our Father and the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    True And False Disciples Revealed

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 20, 2026
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    Matthew 7 contains one of the most shocking statements from Jesus about true and false disciples. True disciples are both known by Jesus and belong to Jesus.

    Sermon – True and False Disciples Revealed 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 prophesied ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon - The Suggestions For The New Year

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 30, 2025
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    There is a way forward. Shamgar was simply caught in the turmoil the nation was going through, but he found a way to be successful and deliver Israel.

    Subject: The Suggestions for the New Year Text: Judges 3:31 And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, which slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad: and he also delivered Israel. Introduction: Life is filled with transition and change. You and I can count on opposition. Almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon: Encouragement To Press On

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 9, 2025
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    Paul’s inspiring testimony of commitment forces us to look at our own lives—do we have the strategy we need to overcome our challenges? Or do we let our failures derail our dreams? And what could we accomplish if we were committed enough and had the strength not to give up?

    Subject: Encouragement to Press On Text: Philippians 3:7-14 “But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon: Since God Is For Us

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 9, 2025
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    In this passage, Paul asserts that nothing, including life's difficulties, can separate believers from God's love through Christ. It states that all things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose.

    Sermon: Since God is for us, who can be successful against us Scripture Lesson: Romans 8:28-39 Amplified Bible “And we know with great confidence that God who is deeply concerned about us causes all things to work together as a plan for good for those who love God, to those who are called ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist