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  • Husbands, Love Your Wives

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 21, 2017
     | 15,188 views

    Husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. We ought to love our wives as part of ourselves. Every time you hurt your wife, you hurt yourself.

    HUSBANDS, LOVE YOUR WIVES Study Text: Ephesians 5: 22 – 30 Introduction: - Husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. We ought to love our wives as part of ourselves. Every time you hurt your wife, you hurt yourself. - We need to be devoted to our ...read more

  • Slipping By Degrees

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,017 views

    King Saul started well, but ultimately shipwrecked his faith. God's Word is given to us so that we may learn and avoid the pitfalls of the enemy.

    Slipping by Degrees Text: 1 Samuel 13:5-14, 1 Samuel 15:1-35 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING One of the saddest things to see, at least to me, is someone who - by all appearances seemed to be a Christian, fall into sin and apostasy. Not let me make that clear… I said, someone who “seemed” to ...read more

  • #myblackhistory The Real Battle Is Yet To Come, The Hidden Cost Of Liberation. Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 11, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,104 views

    I am so blessed that I can tell the real Black History African American story! Although it is great progress to have a Black History Month where everyone can learn about the contributions of Black Americans, it is also so very limiting.

    Intro: I am so blessed that I can tell the real Black History African American story! Although it is great progress to have a Black History Month where everyone can learn about the contributions of Black Americans, it is also so very limiting. The narrative of Black people, as taught by most ...read more

  • The Call For Social Justice - The Role Of The Church

    Contributed by Ivy Drafor-Amenyah on Aug 8, 2024
     | 1,408 views

    The church has a role in preparing men and women, as well as children to speak against social injustice and increase our witness

    Advocacy is at the core of the implementation of the Accra Confession which calls upon Reformed Christians around the world to engage injustices in the world as an integral part of their churches' witness and mission. Everyone has a voice but some voices are stronger and can support weaker ...read more

  • The Ripple Effect

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 13, 2023
     | 1,196 views

    Conflict between the old and the new can lay the foundation for growth, even if the self-examination and change can be painful.

    One afternoon when I was 14 or 15, my father and I down in a bottom of a large hole in the side yard digging a septic tank. We were digging with a trowel and a pair of pruning shears, because the ground was so laced with tough, springy ivy roots that you couldn’t use a shovel, you had to scrape ...read more

  • "do Not Be Offended."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on May 15, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,358 views

    Choosing not to take offense when wronged demonstrates strength and patience. Practicing this mindset enhances our emotional well-being and strengthens our relationships. By fostering self-control, compassion, and mindfulness, we can cultivate a culture of love and harmony within the body of Christ.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 18:7) “Woe to the world because of offenses! For offenses must come, but woe to that man by whom the offense comes.” (Matthew 11:6) “And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in ...read more

  • Abraham And Sarah Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 17, 2024
     | 867 views

    Abram’s hands were not clean. Sarai’s hands were not clean. Hagar’s hands were not clean. This situation was never a part of God’s plan. It was the result of distrust. Period. Full stop. And yet…… God did not abandon the plan. He was committed to these people in spite of themselves.

    October 19, 2024 Last week we concluded with God promising, again, to make Abram a great nation and then ratifying the covenant by walking through the carcasses – taking upon himself the consequences of a failed covenant. Which brings us to Genesis 16. It had been 10 years since God first ...read more

  • Mephibosheth: A Life Changing Lesson On The Power Of Blood Covenant

    Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Mar 12, 2024
     | 2,456 views

    Mephibosheth teaches us some very powerful lessons about Biblical Blood Covenants that should transform & empower our Christian lives to love & serve King Jesus more than ever!

    MEPHIBOSHETH: A Life Changing Lesson on the Power of Blood Covenant (One of the meanings of "Mephibosheth" is “dispeller of shame” (2 Sam. 4:4) (2 Samuel 9:1-13) The story of Mephibosheth teaches us some very powerful lessons about Biblical Blood Covenants that should ...read more

  • The Ultimate Love Story : "the Love That Came For Us" Series

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 3, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 235 views

    To reveal that salvation is not humanity reaching up to God, but God relentlessly pursuing us in love through Jesus to rescue, restore, and bring us into new life—free from shame and condemnation.

    John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Every meaningful love story begins when someone ...read more

  • Strengthened And Supplied: The Secret Of Christ-Sufficient Living Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 12, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 314 views

    There are verses in Scripture that shine like diamonds — and because they shine, the world tries to borrow them, Philippians 4:13 is one of the most misquoted verses in the Bible.

    Strengthened and Supplied: The Secret of Christ-Sufficient Living Introduction: The Most Misquoted Secret in the Bible There are verses in Scripture that shine like diamonds — and because they shine, the world tries to borrow them. You see Philippians 4:13 on mugs, gym bags, exam revision ...read more

  • Peace From The Sovereign God

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Dec 30, 2025
     | 293 views

    How can we have the peace that comes from God?

    “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, ’Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!’” (Luke 2:13-14, ESV.) Am really so glad and grateful that my “delight” -- my wife -- ...read more

  • Go Deeper PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,451 views

    Encourage believers to trust and obey Jesus' call to go deeper in their faith, surrendering their own control and allowing God's transformative work in their lives.

    Good morning, Church family! Our message today is going to dive deep – literally and figuratively. We’re going to take a look at Luke 5:1-14 where Jesus calls His first disciples and challenges them to go deeper in their faith. It’s a powerful story of obedience, trust, and transformation that ...read more

  • If A Donkey Can See It, Why Can’t We PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,932 views

    Emphasize the importance of obedience, submission, and recognizing God's sovereignty in our lives, as demonstrated through the story of Balaam and his encounter with the angel of the Lord.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into a story from the Old Testament that speaks to us about God's sovereignty in our lives, the power of obedience, and the blessing of being used by God. As A.W. Tozer once said, "Outside of the will of God, there's nothing I want. Inside the ...read more

  • Warrior For Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,169 views

    This sermon explores the faith, courage, and devotion of biblical figures Deborah and Jael, inspiring us to emulate their strength in our own spiritual journeys. Key

    Welcome, brothers and sisters. We gather in the house of the Lord, ready to share in His Word. We stand on the brink of a new understanding, a fresh revelation. We are about to step into a story of faith, courage, and devotion. A story that is as old as time, yet as relevant as the morning news. ...read more

  • Warrior For Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 940 views

    This sermon explores the faith, courage, and devotion of biblical figures Deborah and Jael, inspiring us to emulate their strength in our own spiritual journeys. Key

    Welcome, brothers and sisters. We gather in the house of the Lord, ready to share in His Word. We stand on the brink of a new understanding, a fresh revelation. We are about to step into a story of faith, courage, and devotion. A story that is as old as time, yet as relevant as the morning news. ...read more