Sermons from 2024
The Gift of Curiosity – Part II
The idea of a couple as old as Elizabeth having a child provoked amazement and disbelief from Zechariah, while or the idea of a young virgin becoming pregnant provoked a different reaction from Mary: CURIOSITY. Doubt and disbelief will ultimately diminish our faith in God, while Godly curiosity and wonder will feed and nurture our faith.
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.
Sacrificial Giving
An impoverished widow gives what amounts to a fraction of a penny, sacrificing much out of what little she had, while others gave out of their material wealth and abundance – at very little cost and minimal sacrifice. Are we giving sacrificially in regards to our time, talents and tithes? – Rev. Dr. Ron Hankins sermon from November 17, 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…
Explaining Jesus
The Rev. Dr. Anita Hendrix’s sermon from November 3, 2024.
Where is My Faith?
Knock knock…the Lord is calling! Listen as Minister Lea Gilmore emphasizes the power of faith, private prayer, and active engagement with God’s Word in overcoming life’s challenges and following Jesus faithfully. – Minister Lea Gilmore’s sermon from October 27, 2024.
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.