God has given us festivals not only to remind us of important events in human history but also to show us what he is continually accomplishing in our lives, as these events should have personal applications for us all. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost two thousand years ago was not in reality a one time event for the…
The experiences we have throughout life–what’s the point of all these? Through an analysis of 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12, this message proposes the answer. 45 minutes
The disciples were radically changed by the presence of their risen Lord, totally transformed. We too can experience a similar transformation when we enter into a relationship with our risen Lord and Savior. 52 minutes
Salvation is not just about being made guiltless, it is also about growing in a relationship with God and others. Accordingly, encouragement is shared in the hope that it will lift someone’s heart toward God. This sermon focuses on the importance of encouraging others in the Christian life. 45 minutes
Where is your home? As Christians, our real home is God. In him we find peace, security, satisfaction and unfailing love. It is when we seek dwelling places outside of God that we encounter many of our problems in life. 38 minutes
There are many who seek to gain our trust in today’s world, but who can we really trust? In Proverbs 3:5-6, God tells us to trust in him completely. This message examines the scriptural passage in greater detail and reveals how we are blessed for obeying what it says. 34 minutes
Coming to grips with reality can sometime cause us to question God and his love for us. But if we continue to seek him in spite of our doubts and uncertainties, he will reveal his presence to us. 14 minutes
It is God who has preserved us and brought us this far. So as we celebrate Black History Month let us remember God and his faithfulness. 14 minutes
Moses had a mountain-top vision of the promised land. Dr. Martin Luther King declared having had the same experience. It could even be said for Harold Jackson, the trailblazing African American leader in our denomination. Their visions were all about victory for their people. But the mountain-top experience of Jesus far surpassed the others–his vision was…
The celebration of Black History Month is also a celebration of hope. For the history of Blacks in America is characterized by perseverance and the driving force behind perseverance is hope. And the only true source of hope is Jesus Christ. 11 minutes
