Sermons on Charles Mayo:

Christ-Centered Life Sermon Iv: Enjoying God's Gift Of Rest Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 19, 2020

When it seems that the whole world is coming apart at the seams, mature Christians remain calm because they have learned to rest assured that the Lord in whom they trust is in control of their destiny.

TO ATTAIN GODLINESS IS TO GAIN CONTENTMENT IS TO ENJOY GOD’S GIFT OF REST Our focus today is on one of those values that many Christians may have lost sight of - rest! To rest is as Christlike as any other value taught in the Bible. Jesus extends to everyone His ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Christ-Centered Life Sermon V: Slowing Down And Simply Living To Please God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 19, 2020

In our everyday lives, when it seems like everybody is in a hurry to get somewhere fast, mature Christians have learned the joy of slowing down to enjoy life by simply living to please God.

SLOW ME DOWN, LORD, THAT I MAY SIMPLY LIVE TO PLEASE YOU When our grand-daughter was four, we took her to the airport to see the planes and to ride the very fast underground Plane Train. Sitting at the very front of the lead car of the train, looking through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-12

Blessed Be The Name Sermon I: The Lord God Our Father Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we become more mature in our walk with the Lord, we cherish our unique position as sons of God in the family of God our Father who art in heaven.

BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD GOD OUR FATHER A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. One morning they were eating breakfast in a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet family meal. While waiting for their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Blessed Be The Name Sermon Ii: God Our Father The King Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we mature in our walk with the Lord, we cherish our position as subjects of the King of kings and Lord of lords whose kingdom is not of this world.

BLESSED BE THE REIGN OF THE LORD GOD OUR FATHER THE KING Ancestry played a significant role in biblical history and sort of rubbed off on some of us descendants of whoever from wherever. Although, as Americans, we tend to play down our heritage, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-17

Blessed Be The Name Sermon Iii: Our Deliverer And Provider Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we mature in our walk with the Lord, mature Christians cherish life experiences of being delivered by the Lord our God and being provided for by our God whose goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives.

BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD OUR DELIVERER AND PROVIDER A dear saint of God went Home to be with the Lord one week between sessions at The Baptist Inn where we gathered each Sunday for Bible study, like we do here, until that senior adult facility ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-6, Isaiah 38:15-17

Blessed Be The Name Sermon Iv: The Lord God Our Intervener Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we mature in our walk with the Lord, mature Christians cherish their remembrance of prayers which never fell on deaf ears but got the attention of Father God who intervened in life's situations to turn negatives into positives.

BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD OUR INTERVENER A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho and fell among thieves. Each of three passersby had opportunity to intervene in his situation, but only one did. The first was too proud and unwilling ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-23

Blessed Be The Name Sermon V: Our Merciful Forgiving Father Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we mature in our walk with the Lord, we cherish our Father's mercy that rescued us from trespasses and sins, restored our relationship to Him, renewed a right spirit within us and redeemed our lives for His glory.

BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD OUR MERCIFUL FORGIVING FATHER Trying to make the point that everyone without exception needs forgiveness, a pastor asked one of his parishioners if he had ever sinned. “Yes, I have sinned,” replied the parishioner, “but not in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Blessed Be The Name Sermon Vi: Our Father's Love Endures Forever Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we mature in our walk with the Lord, we cherish the constancy and the permanency of God our Father's love!

THANKS BE TO THE LORD GOD OUR FATHER WHOSE CONSTANT LOVE ENDURES FOREVER! “A dear Christian lady who resided in assisted living expressed it this way: ‘I get my Bible and read until I can’t read anymore. Then I open my hymnal and I sing until I can’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:7-8

God's Love - God's Propitiation

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 15, 2015

Encouragement to remind us that by God's grace, Jesus paid the full price for our sins. We owe nothing but to come to Him through faith and repentance to have eternal life.

I FOUND A QUOTE BY DANIEL WEBSTER, ON THE SPIRIT OF GOODNESS, WHERE HE SAID, “REAL GOODNESS DOES NOT ATTACH ITSELF MERELY TO THIS LIFE – IT POINTS TO ANOTHER WORLD. POLITICAL OR PROFESSIONAL REPUTATION CANNOT LAST FOREVER, BUT A CONSCIENCE VOID OF OFFENCE BEFORE GOD AND MAN IS AN ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Opinions Of Churchianity

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 15, 2015

There is no room in the Church for legalism. In love, we must get along with (and be more understanding of) fellow believers since we are all at different levels of understanding in our faith journey.

WHEN IT COMES TO LEGALISM, I LIKE WHAT AUTHOR, MAX LUCADO, WROTE WHEN HE SAID, “LEGALISM HAS NO PITY ON PEOPLE. LEGALISM MAKES MY OPINIONYOUR BURDEN, MAKES MY OPINION YOUR BOUNDARY, MAKES MY OPINION YOUR OBLIGATION.” I LIKE THAT! WE HAVE ALL BEEN, AT SOME POINT, NOT ONLY A WITNESS TO, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Significance Of The Timing Of Jesus’ Birth Series

Contributed by Charl Swart on Dec 14, 2015

What significance can we deduce from the timing of the birth of Jesus Christ. Are there any lessons that we can learn from it? Is it relevant to us today? And the big question: "Why did Jesus come to earth at the time He came to earth?

INTRODUCTION OPENING I want you to imagine the following: And please, this is only hypothetical. Suppose you have been in heaven from the very beginning. At one stage God summoned you and requested you to be on the committee whose job it was to decide what the right time should be for Jesus to come ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Significance Of The Place Of Jesus’ Birth Series

Contributed by Charl Swart on Dec 20, 2015

What is the significance with regards to the place, Bethlehem and the manger, where Jesus was born. Can we find any significance in it. Does it have any meaning for us today. After all, God did choose where Jesus should be born. The question is why there?

INTRODUCTION I want to start off with a couple of related questions this morning: • Why are you here in this place, in this church, this morning? • Why are you in South Africa and not in America or Europe or Asia? • Why are you at the work you are at? • Why are you in the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Significance Of The Purpose Of Jesus’ Birth Series

Contributed by Charl Swart on Dec 26, 2015

What is the significance of the Purpose of the Birth of Jesus. People today forget what the true reason is, especially around Christmas. They forget why Christ was born and some do not see t as significant. But the birth of Jesus was very significant.

INTRODUCTION Today is the last sermon that I will be giving for the year. We have had a great year and we can only thank God for this. We have seen how He had His hand in every aspect of this church and how he made changes in people’s lives and relationships and their finances. We have seen ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude

Contributed by Charl Swart on Jan 10, 2016

We all go through difficult times some time in our lives. It is, however, very important how you handle that situation. With what attitude do you live life? Ater all your attitude determines your altitude.

INTRODUCTION Show video – Can be found at: http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/280400/28/Man-with-no-arms-or-legs-to-climb-Mount-Kilimanjaro Kyle Maynard was born without arms and legs. However, he never laid down and let the world get him under. He never allowed his circumstances or other ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Gulf Between Us

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 22, 2021

This life on earth is our time given to hear and respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. After our death, our decision is final and fixed for all eternity.

THOMAS HOOKER, THE GREAT PURITAN LEADER AND FOUNDER OF THE COLONY OF CONNETICUT, ONCE WROTE THIS OF HELL: “CONCEIVE THIS MUCH, IF ALL THE DISEASES IN THE WORLD DID SEIZE ON ONE MAN, AND IF ALL THE TORMENT THAT ALL THE TYRANTS OF THE WORLD COULD DEVISE, WERE CAST AGAINST HIM; AND IF ALL THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, 2 Peter 3:9, Mark 8:36

Denomination: Free Methodist