Sermons by Rev. Dr. Ron Hankins (Page 2)
The Gift of Curiosity – Part I
John the Baptist provoked a response from the Jewish crowds who came to him hoping to draw nearer to God under the presumption that they were already in right-relationship with God because of their ancestor Abraham. John the Baptist provokes curiosity in the hearts of people, reminding them of that in order to be in right relationship with God, you must be in right-relationship with the children of God. The crowds were given a gift of curiosity provoking a curious…
Recognizing the Moment
Luke’s Gospel reveals that the political climate was not pleasant as John the Baptist began his ministry telling people about the coming of Christ. It was another one of those Kairos moments in history, not much unlike today. But recognizing that important moment to be a light shining in the wilderness, John faithfully pressed on with his important assignment to preach about the coming of the Messiah. – Rev. Dr. Ron Hankins sermon from December 8, 2024.
The Voice of Truth
In a world filled with many alternative truths (lies) and divergent voices, it is more important than ever that we listen and seek after the voice of ETERNAL TRUTH, and that is the voice of Jesus Christ who said “Everyone who belongs to the truth, listens to my voice.” – Rev. Dr. Ron Hankins sermon, November 24, 2024.
Keeping a Clear Mind
The U.S. presidential election of 2024, coupled with all of the many challenging events happening around the globe fall perfectly in line with the prophecies of Jesus Christ regarding the end of days prior to His second advent. Christians must not be distracted or diverted from the important work of spreading the Gospel of faith, maintaining their peace of mind, and being physically and spiritually resilient during these dark and difficult times. – Rev. Dr. Ron Hankins sermon from November…
Unity of Mind and Purpose
Unity and harmony are not final destinations along our Christian journey, but they are in fact – “The Journey”. Christian unity and harmony are necessary elements for building strong relationships and are essential for a healthy growing church. In contrast, Satan often uses disharmony, chaos and confusion to create division within the body of Christ. – Rev. Dr. Ron Hankins sermon from October 20, 2024.
A Better Version of You
In order for us to continually grow into a better version of ourselves, we must learn to trust God as we endure the test and trials of our lives. The better version of ourselves isn’t only revealed at the subsequent end of our struggles, but it is also revealed throughout the struggle itself. – Rev. Dr. Ron Hankins sermon from October 6, 2024.
Avoiding Kingdom Obstacles
Matthew 6:33 reminds us to seek the Kingdom of God above all else and live righteously. Satan’s seduction involves creating distractions and stumbling blocks that keep God’s children from seeking after the Lord and potentially not entering God’s Kingdom. Jesus warns us that we must never become an obstacle for others in their Christian faith, nor should we ever allow any earthly obstacle – physical, mental or spiritual to keep us from serving God and entering the Kingdom of Heaven…
A Servant’s Heart
While Jesus’ disciples debated over who will be the greatest, they misunderstood an important lesson that true greatness is about serving God and serving God’s people. As Christian believers, we all should understand the importance of placing others before ourselves. – Rev. Dr. Ron Hankins sermon from September 22, 2024.
Words Matter
Proverbs 18:21 reminds us that the tongue can bring about death or life – for ourselves, as well as for others. As Christian believers, we must always be mindful of both our spoken, as well as our unspoken words. Sometimes, unspoken words can speak louder the words spoken. – Rev. Dr. Ron Hankins sermon from September 15, 2024.
There’s Plenty More Where That Came From
The Lord’s blessings are so abundant, that even those who are in the vicinity of the Lord’s table, can be blessed by its abundance if they can wait upon the Lord, without lowering their expectations of what the Lord can and will do. – Rev. Dr. Ron Hankins sermon from September 8, 2024.
Heart Matters
Listen as Pastor Ron preaches on the importance of having and maintaining a healthy “spiritual” heart. Just as a healthy heart is paramount to our physical health and well-being, our spiritual well-being is greatly impacted by the condition of our inner hearts. Proverbs 4:23 warns us to Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Rev. Dr. Ron Hankins sermon from September 1, 2024.
It’s All About Mercy and Kindness
In the Old Testament book of Micah the question is asked, what does the Lord require of us? As children of God, we are to act justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God (Micah 6:6-8). However in the parable of the Good Samaritan, we observe how easy it can be to squander opportunities to be a blessing to those who are in need of assistance. Pastor Ron discusses how displays of compassion, mercy and kindness towards…
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