Sermons on Bishop Ellicott:

Jehovah Ezer - The Lord My Help

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 24, 2022

Just look around and see what is going on in our world today, we are in great need for help because we are making a shamble of this life and our only help is found only in God Himself, our Jehovah Ezer.

“Jehovah Ezer” The Lord my Help By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The other day while driving down the road I passed a billboard that said, “Help is here” then another said, “For life’s unexpected moments Help is here”! “Another said “For that big purchase Help is here”! And then yet ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2, Hebrews 13:5-6, Psalm 33:20

Denomination: Apostolic

Being Triumphant In Troubling Times

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 22, 2022

There will be troubles in this life, how we respond to the trouble will determine if you will be triumphant or defeated. Triumphant in Trouble is this when trouble comes Pray, this will cause your Faith to Grow, then you will develop Assurance, Confidence, and Hope that everything will be alright.

Being Triumphant in Troubling Times By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Life has a way of hitting you at times that will break your heart, crush your spirit, cause you to question God, and even wonder is it even worth going forward. The thing about this Christian journey is that God ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Locked Up For Good (January 2009)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 9, 2023

Our point of view determines our perception for better or worse.

LOCKED UP FOR GOOD Text: Ephesians 3:1 - 13 Our point of view determines our perception for better or worse. There is a house in New England where the owner designed a unique feature. The owner of the house often took visitors to the tower and would ask them to look through one of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

#my Black Christian History: Roots Of Faith Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 3, 2024

“My Black Christian History: Before the Chains,” let us remember that the Black church’s history didn’t begin during the civil rights movement. Black history’s roots are a rich tapestry woven with threads of faith, resilience, and the pursuit of God.

Sermon Series Title: " My Black Christian History: Before the Chains" “My Black Christian History: Roots of Faith.” ”After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; Your reward [for obedience] shall be very great.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 12: A Holy Conversation

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 21, 2021

Our Christian conduct speaks volumes.

An Exposition of 1 Peter, Part 11: A Good Conversation 1 Peter 2:11-12 Introduction Royalty has its privileges. We can think of England’s royal family, for instance. They possess great wealth and influence. They live a lifestyle which is the envy of many people. How many people have dreamed that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

‘solid Rock Or Sinking Sand?’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 25, 2023

‘Solid Rock or Sinking Sand?’ – Isaiah chapter 28 verses 1-29 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Jerusalem's scoffers… • drunken leadership • derision of God’s prophet • detachment from God Isaiah’s hope… • foundation stone • God’s chastening SERMON BODY: Ill: • In life we are familiar with what we call an object lesson, • An event or an individual by whose errors ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:1-29

Denomination: Brethren

Don’t Quit Just Speak To It

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 8, 2025

Research shows that most New Years Resolutions are broken by the second Friday of the year so much so that the second Friday of January is called quitters day. Because of discouragement, disappointment, lack of enthusiasm, hopelessness, disdain, disgust, frustration people give up and quit.

Don’t Quit Just Speak to it By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - As Christians we supposedly do not make New Years Resolutions, it is considered taboo, sinful, a lie, false oath, or any other tradition you want to title it, but truth be told we all look to the New Year with a level of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10

Denomination: Apostolic

Wake Up Thou That Slumber And Sleep

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 23, 2025

. Let us pray that the division that are being used to utterly destroy us as a nation, as a people, are themselves destroyed and we can come together in unity and Love regardless of political, spiritual, racial, economic or any other differences.

Wake Up thou that Slumber and Sleep By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Ephesians 5:14 “Wherefore he saith, Awake, thou that sleepest and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give the light”. OPENING: - This scripture literally refers to a spiritual awakening from the state of sin and spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14

Denomination: Apostolic

When All The Bridges Are Down Series

Contributed by Sherry Brooks Martin on Sep 24, 2025

Theme: When life seems to come apart for us, God still comes to us to help us but more often than not, not in dramatic, earthshaking fashion.

Sometimes, life just seems to blow up right before us. Several years ago, an amazingly effective church developer was sent by his bishop to a recently planted church in a Midwestern state that was struggling. This young pastor had developed quite a reputation for being able to help newly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

The Word Of His Grace

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 8, 2024

It is said, and it is a true statement that what is needed most today is not the voice of man, but the voice of God.

The Word of His Grace By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - It is said, and it is a true statement that what is needed most today is not the voice of man, but the voice of God. That is never truer than right now for we are a generation that is bombarded with a bunch of nonsense, lies, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:32

Denomination: Apostolic

The Trial Of Stephen, Part 3

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 14, 2024

Stephen continues his defense of the Gospel, this time looking at the example of Moses, a man chosen by God and rejected by his peers.

The Trial of Stephen, Part 3 Acts 7:17–29 NKJV “But when the time of the promise drew near which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt till another king arose who did not know Joseph. This man dealt treacherously with our people, and oppressed our forefathers, making ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:17-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Are We In Biblical Prophecy

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 9, 2025

The Day of the Lord includes the Tribulation, Armageddon, the second coming of Christ, the millennial kingdom, a short rebellion, and then the White Throne Judgment.

Where Are We Now in Biblical Prophecy By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- It doesn’t matter if you are a Biblical Scholar, a Biblical Novice, or totally ignorant to the Bible when you hear and see the asinine things taking place is our society, the political system turning into a chaotic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6-7, Revelation 3:10, Daniel 9:27

Denomination: Apostolic

Advent - Both

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Jan 6, 2026

A look back 2000 at our Lord's first Coming and a look forward to our Lord's Second Coming

On this final Sunday of Advent I invite you to look back and look ahead. Back to our Lord’s first coming and ahead to our Lord’s Second Coming. Back through the mists of time to a cattle stable in Bethlehem. Ahead through the lens of faith to the Great and Terrible Day of the Lord. Down, down into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 22, 2025

The power and impact of the resurrection is the glorious and triumphant victory we as Born Again Children of God hold on to.

The Power of the Resurrection By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Most people accept Jesus’ resurrection although they celebrate it as Easter instead of Resurrection Sunday, but how many fully comprehended the power and impact of His Resurrection? Sure, turning water to wine, walking on the water ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

At His Feet

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 4, 2024

At His Feet is where we want to be rather you are there listening to every word, submitting and casting all your cares upon Him, or there in total worship it is at His feet where I want to be.

“At His Feet” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I wrote this poem many years ago I believe it was in 2012 and on this week while searing the internet when studying for this message I came across this poem again and as I was reading some of the comments one stood out and they said my kid ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 12:1-8, John 11:32

Denomination: Apostolic