Sermons on Bishop:

The Rapture Of The Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jan 12, 2005

In this first sermon I discuss what the rapture is and show how close we really are to the Lord’s return. I give 5 points backed with news information that show the Lord could come back in our lifetime.

Title: The Rapture Of The Church (Part 1) Text: I Thess 4:15-18 and I Cor 15:51-52 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: While on a South Pole expedition, British explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton left a few men on Elephant Island, promising that he would return. Later, when he tried to go back, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gardener And The Crops

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 23, 2010

God has places in His garden crops that are beneficial to others. He has place a gardener in charge of the garden until he returns, the pastor. He is to cultivate the garden ensure it produces fruit that will benefit the world. What type of vegatable ar

“The Gardner & The crops” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Matthew 13:1-3, 9-11, 24-28 “The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-28

Denomination: Apostolic

What A Christian Feels

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 8, 2009

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Sermon: What a Christian Must Feel James 4 May 15, 2005 A bishop was visiting a church one day and was invited to dinner with the chairman of the board and his wife and daughter. During the meal the Bishop ask the little girl what she thought of church. She said that a person must be ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4

Denomination: United Methodist

The Unity In The Church: Antioch To Help Jerusalem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 14, 2017

The Antioch Christians saved up and assisted the Judean Christians when the famine struck. Paul and Barnabas were chosen to take the offering to Jerusalem.

May 29, 2014 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.E.4: The Unity in the Church: Antioch to Help Jerusalem (11:27-30) Note: The Revised Standard Version is used throughout, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Real People Real Problems A Study Of 1 Samuel Part 3b, Barriers To Hearing Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jun 7, 2017

Part 3b of our real people real problems series

Real People – Real Problems A study of 1 Samuel Part 3b “Samuel” hearing God “Barriers to hearing” Today we will continue in our study of 1 Samuel In our Real People – Real problems series With part 3b Or part 2 of hearing God I told you last week about the mules and horses at Bishop Mule ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Real People Real Problems A Study Of 1 Samuel Part 3b, Barriers To Hearing Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jun 12, 2017

Part 3b of our Real People- Real Problems series

Real People – Real Problems A study of 1 Samuel Part 3b “Samuel” hearing God “Barriers to hearing” Today we will continue in our study of 1 Samuel In our Real People – Real problems series With part 3b Or part 2 of hearing God I told you last week about the mules and horses at Bishop Mule ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Loves The Organized Church

Contributed by Jack Martin on Aug 5, 2017

In a day where thousands are fleeing the church, no longer feeling it relevant. This message it meant to remind us that Jesus was against organized religion, but he is not against the church being decent and in order. In fact he created it that way.

This mornings message is titled - “Jesus loves the organized Church” Now that might to some sound silly. Perhaps you would respond of course he does Pastor where his children, his joint heirs, his body. • That’s not the response that I believe God finds troubling, but there is a second response ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Awesome Power Of Expectation

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 2, 2015

Expectation is the breeding ground for miracles. Remember how you were the night before Christmas or your Birthday you are excited, filled with anticipation.

“The Awesome Power of Expectation” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Let us all take a trip back to our childhood for a moment. Remember how you were the night before Christmas or your Birthday you are excited, filled with anticipation, super exhilarated to the point that you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:2-5

Denomination: Apostolic

Losing My Religion Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

To be able to break away from tightly held beliefs, there has to be a conversion of the heart and mind

Losing my Religion Acts 10-11 After several years of trying to bring about change from the inside, former President Jimmy Carter announced that he’s severing his ties with the Southern Baptist church over its treatment of women. “I have been a practicing Christian all my life and a ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Tale Of Two Sons Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jun 4, 2013

Events 900-years apart have similar reasons. Elijah and Jesus performed miracles that now call us to action. What need is right in front of us?

June 9, 2013 Tale of Two Sons The Oklahoma Conference Leader Bishop Hayes is returning home after a speaking engagement. When his plane arrives, there is a limousine there to transport him to his home in Oklahoma City. As he prepares to get into the limo, he stops and speaks to the driver. "You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: *other

Don't Lose The Glory

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 16, 2021

The pandemic forced churches to move from the four walls and the eloquent edifices to online sermons with an escalated determination to ensure influential and doctrine-based content because the new pandemic church demanded we do so.

“Don't lose the Glory” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 4:19-22 “And about the time of her death the women that stood by her said unto her, Fear not; for thou hast born a son. But she answered not, neither did she regard it. And she named the child Ichabod, saying, The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:19-22

Denomination: Apostolic

Are The Winds Of Pentecost Still Blowing

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 23, 2021

Pentecost is not the idea of God, or a piece of God, but the real presence of the Living God the hope of Glory in you. On Pentecost there was a new wind that was set loose upon the earth with a fresh breath of hope and empowerment. The church was born from the wind and fire of Pentecost.

“Are the Winds of Pentecost still Blowing” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER:- SCRIPTURE: Acts 2:1-4 “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Apostolic

Angelic Host Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

Angels were the primary messengers of that first Christmas. The Star of Bethlehem was their only competitor, and it reached only the wise men. All others were reached by angels.

Before the turn of the century, a Bishop was paying his annual visit to a church related college. He was the guest of one of the professors, and was stating to his host, that now since man knows all about nature, and all inventions have been discovered, we must be on the verge of the millennium. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

The 4 Aspects Of Deception

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 30, 2024

Deception is the systematic inducement of false beliefs in others to accomplish some outcome other than the truth. Deception constitutes the misinterpretation of situations by one individual and a consequence to another or poses costs to the receiver and benefits to the deceiver.

The 4 Aspects of Deception By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. We as humans have a very damaging trait and that is our susceptibility to deception. Deception is the systematic inducement of false beliefs in others to accomplish some outcome other than the truth. Deception constitutes the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11, John 8:44, Revelation 12:9, 2 Corinthians 11:3, Genesis 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Why Gandhi Never Went To Church Again - And What Jesus Wants To Do About It

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jul 19, 2024

In this sermon you'll meet a hardline immigration official and then a not very nice racist. Then ... when they have had their say ... perhaps you will meet Jesus.

A version of this sermon was first delivered on 10th September 2006 at Holy Trinity Barkingside - a slightly amended version (with Part Three added) was delivered Sunday 21 July 2024 at St Barnabas Northolt. As Anglo-Catholics we have a set of four readings (Old Testament, Psalm, Epistle and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22, Galatians 3:28-29

Denomination: Anglican