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  • We, Too, Will Be Lifted Up

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 19, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,136 views

    Jesus promised that we will join him in Heaven

    John 12:20-33 O Lord Jesus, You chose the Cross as the path to glory to show us the way of salvation. May we receive the word of the Gospel joyfully and live by Your example as heirs and citizens of Your Kingdom. Amen. We just heard in the Gospel reading that a group of Greeks approached Philip ...read more

  • On The Shelf--- Paralyzed

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 16, 2023
     | 1,158 views

    Are we available to be used for God's work? Could we be paralyzed by the fear of giants? How big is your problem vs. HOW BIG IS OUR GOD?

    PARALYZED --- ON THE SHELF: By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Part #1. The little boy spent the night at his grandparents’ house. Grandpa and grandson were sitting on the porch and looking to the sky. The grandson said: PA, LOOK HOW SMALL THAT JET IS? ...read more

  • The Call Of Moses.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,900 views

    The important thing is not the bush, but the presence of God in our lives.

    THE CALL OF MOSES. Exodus 3:1-15. EXODUS 3:1. Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, and led them to new pastures on the far side of the desert, towards Mount Horeb (a.k.a. Mount Sinai). This place is also known in this verse as “the mountain of God,” and elsewhere as ‘the ...read more

  • Singing Loud For All To Hear…

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021
     | 1,210 views

    A survey of the ‘happiest nations’ show Afghanistan coming in dead last which shouldn’t surprise anyone.

    A survey of the ‘happiest nations’ show Afghanistan coming in dead last which shouldn’t surprise anyone. But close to it is Zimbabwe. The list varies by the measure used to judge happiness. First century Israel the reason was quite clear. Rome was in charge even when it came to their faith. High ...read more

  • The God Who Speaks Peace To Troubled Waters Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 4, 2025
     | 225 views

    Storms may be inevitable, but they are not undefeatable. Every believer will encounter troubled waters at some point, but we are not to be overwhelmed by them. We serve a God who is not only aware of our situation but has power over it. He speaks peace where others panic.

    THE GOD WHO SPEAKS PEACE TO TROUBLED WATERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 4:35-41 Supporting Texts: Psalm 107:28-30, Isaiah 43:2, John 14:27, Philippians 4:7, Nahum 1:7 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with seasons of calm and chaos, where even the most experienced believers encounter ...read more

  • The Crossroads Of Faith

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 28, 2025
     | 303 views

    In a world that screams for you to trust yourself and follow your gut, what does it truly mean to trust in the Lord with all your heart?

    Introduction: The Self-built Structure We are all builders. From the moment we wake up and face the day, we are constructing our lives, making decisions that add to the structure of our future. And every structure needs a foundation, something to lean on when the ground shakes and the storms of ...read more

  • Sermon On Conquest Over Inferiority

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 30, 2025
     | 185 views

    Inferiority is a state of mind that predominantly refers to the disposition of being not as good as someone or something else, or the possible notion of being less valuable or important.

    Alfred Adler, an Austrian psychologist once remarked: “To be a human being means to possess a feeling of inferiority which constantly presses towards its own conquest. The greater the feeling of inferiority that has been experienced, the more powerful is the urge for conquest and the more violent ...read more

  • Believing A Lie (1 Kings 13)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 30, 2025
     | 206 views

    Should we check everything preached to us against the Bible? Let's look at 1 Kings 13.

    Should we believe those who claim to have a message from an angel, or obey the word of God? Let’s begin in 1 Kings 13. What dangerous mission did an unnamed man of God embark upon? Did he make a prophecy of Josiah, over 300 years in advance? A man of God came from Judah to Bethel by a revelation ...read more

  • Sermon On Solitary Moments

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 3, 2025
     | 286 views

    A cosmic experience is regarded as a state of consciousness that can involve a special sense of connection to the universe.

    Thomas Merton, an American monk and writer once remarked: “When we are alone on a starlit night, when by chance we see the migrating birds in autumn descending on a grove of junipers to rest and eat; when we see children in a moment when they are really children, when we know love in our own ...read more

  • Sermon On The Augury Of "qué Será, Será"

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 7, 2025
     | 204 views

    "Qué será, será" as it is often spelled in Spanish, or "Che sarà, sarà" in the regarded authentic original language of Italian is deemed to mean: “What will be, will be.”

    William Shakespeare, an English playwright and poet once remarked: “Not a whit, we defy augury: there's a special providence in the fall of a sparrow. If it be now, 'tis not to come; if it be not to come, it will be now; if it be not now, yet it will come: the readiness is all.” Romans 8:28 ...read more

  • Sermon On A New Beginning

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 11, 2025
     | 597 views

    One of the definitions of a new beginning is a chance to start afresh, to do something differently, or make a positive change in life.

    Carol Burnett, an American comedian and actress once remarked: “Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.” 1 Peter 1:3 reminds us: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the ...read more

  • The Almighty God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 2, 2025
     | 800 views

    The Almighty God is the One who has supreme power and authority over all creation. He is El Shaddai, the All-Sufficient One, whose might and strength are limitless.

    THE ALMIGHTY GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 17:1 “When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, ‘I am God Almighty; walk before me faithfully and be blameless.’” Supporting Texts: Job 42:2 Revelation 1:8 Isaiah 40:28 Jeremiah 32:17 Psalm ...read more

  • Walking In The Fear Of The Lord

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 2, 2025
     | 679 views

    To walk in the fear of the Lord is to live in such a way that honours God in all areas of life. It is foundational to living a wise, obedient, and fruitful life.

    WALKING IN THE FEAR OF THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 9:10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.” Supporting Texts: Proverbs 1:7 Ecclesiastes 12:13 Isaiah 11:2-3 Acts 9:31 Psalm 111:10 Deuteronomy 10:12 Hebrews ...read more

  • Do I Obey Those In Authority Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 6, 2024
     | 641 views

    As we continue in our text we come upon a very relevant subject; do I obey those in authority? This is not an easy subject because the answer is yes and no.

    “Do I Obey Those In Authority?” Acts 4:15-22 As we continue in our text we come upon a very relevant subject; do I obey those in authority? This is not an easy subject because the answer is yes and no. Romans 13 would be a great place to understand about obedience to those in authority; yet I ...read more

  • Brought To Life; Brought Together

    Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 10, 2024
     | 309 views

    Spirit Filled people are grateful people.

    We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As we have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us. We are ...read more