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    The Characteristics Of A Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 16, 2022
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    The good shepherd is honest and upright; The good shepherd has an intimate relationship with His sheep; The good shepherd loves, leads, & guides as his sheep follow him. The good shepherd is alert and keeps his sheep alert to dangers all around.

    Sermon: The Characteristics of a Good Shepherd John 10:1-10 ““I tell you the truth, anyone who sneaks over the wall of a sheepfold, rather than going through the gate, must surely be a thief and a robber! 2 But the one who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 The gatekeeper opens ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Confronts Blindness

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 11, 2022
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    A Man was Blind from birth; disciples were Blinded by tradition and the Religious Leaders were Blind by choice. Here we learn some lessons about blindness. All of us may have some blind spots. Gaining a new perspective.

    Sermon – Jesus Confronts Blindness Scripture Lesson - John 9-1-15 “Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. 2 And His disciples asked Him, saying, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" 3 Jesus answered, "Neither this man nor his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Uncommon Freedom

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 9, 2022
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    “Freedom is understood as either having the ability to act or change without constraint or to possess the power and resources to fulfill one's purposes unhindered.” Jesus assures believers that God alone can give real freedom.

    Sermon: Uncommon Freedom Sacred scripture: John 8:21-37 “Later Jesus said to them again, “I am going away. You will search for me but will die in your sin. You cannot come where I am going.”22 The people[a] asked, “Is he planning to commit suicide? What does he mean, ‘You cannot come where I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Promise Of Living Water Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 4, 2022
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    The priest would dip the water and pour it out before the altar, and Jesus choose this moment to deliver a wonderful discourse about living water and extends this great invitation.

    Sermon - The Promise of Living Water Scripture Lesson: John 7: 37-39 “On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! 38 Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Possibility Of Undervaluing What You Possess Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 2, 2022
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    When the crowd was massive, the disciples tired and confused, and the multitude was restless and hungry, Jesus uses a lad’s lunch to save the day. To surprise of everyone, Jesus said, “GIVE YE THEM TO EAT! The bewildered, tired disciples undervalued what they had available.

    Sermon. The Possibility of Undervaluing What You Possess John 6:1-15 “After this, Jesus crossed over to the far side of the Sea of Galilee, also known as the Sea of Tiberias. 2 A huge crowd kept following him wherever he went, because they saw his miraculous signs as he healed the sick. 3 Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Would You Like To Get Well?”

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 28, 2022
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    It might seem kind of crazy to ask someone who has been paralyzed for 38 years if he wants to get well but, of course, Jesus never asks a question without good reason. This is an invitation to participate in his miracle.

    Sermon “Would you like to get well?” John 5:1-14 “Afterward Jesus returned to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish holy days. 2 Inside the city, near the Sheep Gate, was the pool of Bethesda, with five covered porches. 3 Crowds of sick people—blind, lame, or paralyzed—lay on the porches. 5 One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Experiencing The Miracle Of Transformation

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 7, 2022
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    In changing the water into wine, Jesus demonstrated his authority over all things down to the smallest molecule. This was a miracle for transformation designed to convince the disciples of who he was. Water doesn’t change its molecular makeup without the authority of the Creator.

    Subject: "Experiencing the Miracle of Transformation" Text: John 2:1-11 The next day there was a wedding celebration in the village of Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the celebration. 3 The wine supply ran out during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "the Road To Redemption"

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 5, 2022
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    John gives us God's view of salvation coming into the world. We get a picture of an awesome journey Jesus took to bring redemption to the world. The journey that John describes in our text is the most amazing journey ever taken. I call it, the road to redemption!

    Subject: "The Road to Redemption" Text: John 1:1-14 Joh 1:1-14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "overcoming Adversity"

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 5, 2022
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    Everyone deals with adversities! Everyone face obstacles in life. Winners and losers are separated by how they choose to respond with the adversities of life. Winners in the Christian race learn how to overcome their adversities by taking full responsibility of their opportunities.

    Subject: "Overcoming Adversity" Text: Mark 10:46-52 “Then they reached Jericho, and as Jesus and his disciples left town, a large crowd followed him. A blind beggar named Bartimaeus (son of Timaeus) was sitting beside the road. 47 When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus of Nazareth was nearby, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Taking Control Your Tongues Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 21, 2022
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    Man has the power to subdue the largest, strongest, and wildest beasts in nature, yet he has not the power to subdue his tongue. All that he can do, is to put on it the bridle (James 1.26) and be slow speak, swift to hear and slowness to wrath.

    Sermon - Control Your Tongues to Work God's Way Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32 “Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. 30 And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Adopt A New Attitude - Adopt The Same Attitude As That Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 21, 2022
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    Our mindset can be a positive or negative influence on our behaviors and feelings toward others. By changing our mindset, we can change the way we see others, their behavior and the hope we have in our future relationships.

    Sermon 3 Adopt the Same Attitude as That of Jesus Christ Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5 “Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? 2 Then make me truly happy by agreeing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Beauty Of Belonging To God - You Belong To God Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 21, 2022
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    To belong is to feel loved and secure. Humanity’s greatest desire is to know and be known, to love and be loved and to feel confident that those who know and love us will be there for us through joy and trouble of life. This desire for connection, God has filled.

    Sermon - You Belong to God I Corinthians 6:19,20 “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, 20 for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.” Psalm 100:3 “Know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You Are Not Your Own Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 21, 2022
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    We were created by God, deformed by sin, reborn in Christ Jesus and reclaimed for his Glory. We were made for the Lord’s use and glory. Our spirits have been revived, our minds are being renewed, and our bodies were designed to serve the Lord in this life and in the life to come.

    Sermon - You Are Not Your Own I Corinthians 6:19,20 “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, 20 for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.” Imagine waking up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Portrait Of A Godly Father

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 18, 2022
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    When we consider Jesus’ audience, there is a much deeper truth. Jesus shows the sinners, publicans, scribes and the pharisees what God is really like and he paints a picture of a Godly Father.

    Sermon: The Portrait of a Godly Father Text: Luke 15: 1-24 1 Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. 2 This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that he was associating with such sinful people—even eating with them! 3 So Jesus told them ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Weathering The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 9, 2022
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    Their storm was weather related, our storms be the economic, pandemic, inflationary, gun violent, and social unrest. How can we weather the storms of life? What can we do? Look for God’s Presence, Listen for God's Promise, Experience God's Peace and Participate in God's Preservation.

    Subject: Weathering 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. 21 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist