Sunday Sermons

January 24 2016

Service Cancelled


Sunday service and all church activity cancelled due to inclement weather.
 

January 17 2016

Healthy Living Part II

The Body

Scripture:
I Corinthians 3:16-17

Scripture Reading:
Romans 12:1-2

Scriptural Point: Every believer's body is a living and breathing temple for the habitation of God through the Spirit

Scriptural References: Genesis 7:2, 19:9-13; Exodus 4:18-31, 13:22; Deuteronomy 14; Daniel 1:8-17; Matthews 5:28; John 2:1-11, 14:15-18; Acts 2:38-40; Romans 8:11, 12:1-2; I Corinthians 3:16-17, 6:13-18; Ephesians 2:22

 

January 10 2016

Healthy Living Part I

The Mind

Scripture:
Proverbs 23:7

Scripture Reading:
Matthew 15:10-20

Scriptural Point: Be careful what you think, your thoughts will shape your life whether you like it or not.

Scriptural References: Isaiah 26:3; Ezekiel 11:5; Proverbs 14:15, 21:27, 23:7; Ecclesiastes 3:17-22; Matthew 15:10-20; Mark 5:1-20; Romans 1:28, 8:7, 12:1-2; Philippians 2:5-8; I John 2:15-17

January 3 2016

Starting Well

Scripture:
Acts 2:42-47

Scripture Reading:
Church Covenant

Scriptural Point: If you go too far in the year not doing all the right things, the wrong things will become a habit hard to break.

Scriptural References: Malachi 3:8-15; Acts 2:42-47, 5:1-11, 8:26-40; I Corinthians 12:1-11, 16:2; II Corinthians 8:3; I John 1:3

 

September 27 2015

Family and Friends Day

Don't Mess With My Dreams

Scripture:
Genesis: 37:5-11

Scripture Reading:
Genesis 41: 38-44

Scriptural Point: We always tell love ones what they can not do, instead of finding a way to help them to accomplish what is in their hearts.

Scriptural References: Genesis 41; Daniel 2; Matthew 1:20-24, :12; Acts 1:1-30, 26:14

September 20 2015

The Greatest Act of Mercy

Scripture:
Revelation 20:11-15

Scripture Reading:
Matthew 24:37-44

Scriptural Point: Love is seen in everything that God does; one of the last places you expect to see it is at the Great White Throne Judgment.

Scriptural References: Genesis 19; Ezekiel 28:11-19; Matthew 7:13, 24:37-44, 25:14-30; Luke 16:19-31, 17:26-35; Jude 1:5-7; Revelation 2:7-3:22

   

September 13 2015

Youth Sunday

Living With Consequences

Scripture:
Proverbs 3:1-6

Scripture Reading:
Exodus 13:20-14:4

Scriptural Point: The only safe way to make decisions is with God through Prayer

Scriptural References: Exodus 13&14; Psalms 5:3; Jeremiah 10:23-24; I Thessalonian 3:11-13 

September 6 2015

Communion Sunday

After Death Mysteries

Scripture:
I Corinthians 15:51-58

Scripture Reading:
the Church Covenant

Scriptural Point: Receiving the truth regardless of opinion and feelings.

Scriptural References: Genesis 3:22; Matthews 5:30, 10:28-29, 27:52-53; Luke 16:19-31; John 11:1-14, 12:1-11; I Corinthians 3:1-3; Revelations 21:1-8

   

August 30 2015

Giving Your Life In Service To God

Scripture:
Matthew 19:23-30

Scripture Reading:
Luke5:1-11

Scriptural Point: Whatever work God calls a servant unto is a life time call and service for eternal rewards

Scriptural References: Matthew 4:18-22, 19:16-26; Mark 10:17-31; Luke 5:1-11, 27-29; Acts 2:41-47, 5:1-11; II Corinthians 8:1-6; Revelation 21:14 

August 23 2015

A Walk Through the Mind of God Series
Part V

Understanding the Second Death

Scripture:
Revelation 20:11-15, 21:8

Scripture Reading:
Hebrews 2:9,14-18

Scriptural Point: Death was not part of God's original plans.  It came about through the actions of man when he disobeyed God in the Garden of Eden.

Scriptural References: Genesis2:15-17, 3:22; Proverbs 3:13-22; John 12:1-11, 15:24; Roman 16:20; I Corinthians 15:24, 54-58; II Corinthians 1:9; Hebrews 2:9-18; Jude 1:5-7; Revelation 1:18
  

August 16 2015

A Walk Through the Mind of God Series
Part IV

Understanding the Great White Throne Judgment

Scripture:
Revelations 20:11-15, 21:8

Scripture Reading:
Genesis 9:11-17; II Peter 3:10-15

Scriptural Point: This judgment will determine how a lost person will suffer and die.

Scriptural References: Genesis 9:11-17; Matthew 7:13-14, 10:28; Luke 17:26-35; II Peter 3:10-15; James 2:14-20; Revelation 20:14, 21:4  

August 9 2015

A Walk Through the Mind of God Series
Part III

Understanding the Judgment Seat of Christ

Scripture:
II Corinthians 5:1-11

Scripture Reading:
Matthew 25: 14-29

Scriptural Point: This judgment will determine how every believer shall live eternally.

Scriptural References: Job 19:25-27; Matthew 5:14-30; Romans 7:7-4; I Corinthians 9:16-18; Revelation 22:12 

August 2 2015

Communion Sunday

A Walk Through the Mind of God Series
Part II

Understanding Jesus' Second Coming

Scripture:
Acts 1:9-11

Scripture Reading:
the Church Covenant

Scriptural Point: God didn't promise to not destroy the earth again, He promised not to destroy it again by water.

Scriptural References: Genesis 6&7, Psalms 47:5; Matthew 28:9-10, John 20:11-18; I Corinthians 15:20-28, 51-58; I Thessalonians 4:13-18; II Peter 3:1-10; Hebrew 9:26-28;  Revelation 21:4, 22:12 

July 26 2015

A Walk Through the Mind of God Series
Part I

Understanding Jesus' First Coming

Scripture:
John 3:16-18

Scripture Reading:
Luke 1:26-33

Scriptural Point: God gave mankind a second opportunity through His Son at eternal life when Jesus was born into the world.

Scriptural References: Genesis 3:1-6, Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-33; John 1:14; 14:6, 18:37; Romans 6:1-10, 10:14-15;I Thessalonians 4:13; I John 4:9; Revelation 1:7, 20:6

July 5 2015

Communion Sunday

The Ten Commandments Series:
Part IX

Thou Shalt Not Covet

Scripture:
Exodus 20:17

Scripture Reading:
Church Covenant

Scriptural Point: When a person covets something or someone, there is no foretelling to what extent that person will go to have what they want.

Scriptural References: Deuteronomy 5:21; Ecclesiastes 12:8; I Samuel 17:31-58; II Samuel 12:1-12; Romans 7:7-13; James 4:1-3

June 28 2015

The Ten Commandments Series
Part VIII

Thou Shalt Not Lie

Scripture:
Exodus 20:16

Scripture Reading:
Genesis 12:10-20

Scriptural Point: It is always better to tell the truth regardless of the consequences.  
 

Scriptural References: Genesis 12:10-20, 18:13-15; Proverbs 6:17,19, 58:3; Joshua 7:11-12; Isaiah 14:12-17; Ezekiel 28:12-15;Jermiah 5:11-13;  John 8:38-45; Acts 5:3-10; I Corinthians 3:18 

June 21 2015

Father's Day Celebration

Responsibilities of a Father

Scripture:
Ephesians 6:1-4

Scripture Reading:
Colossians 3:18-21

Scriptural Point: The biggest role in life is the role of a father.

Scriptural References: Genesis 3:16; Jeremiah 9:23;  Matthew 12:29; I Corinthians 11:3,8-9; Ephesians 5:25, 28, 33; Colossians 3:1-21; I Peter 3:7

June 14 2015

Youth Sunday

The Ten Commandments Series
Part VII

Thou Shalt Not Steal

Scripture:
Exodus 20:15

Scripture Reading:
John 10:1-8

Scriptural Point: Blessings are not only God's reward to the faithful and obedient, but are a means to winning someone over to God through His Son Jesus Christ.   

Scriptural References: Genesis 14:17-24; Exodus 22;  Leviticus 19:11-14; Job 1:6, 2:1; Proverbs 6:30-31; Malachi 3:7-15; Matthew 24:43, 25:14-30; John 10:1-8; Ephesians 4:28; Philippians 4:12; I Thessalonians 5:2

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June 7 2015

Communion Sunday

24th Pastoral Anniversary for
Reverend V.C. Crawford

The Ten Commandments Series:
Part VI

Thou Shall Not Commit Adultery

Scripture:
Exodus 20:14

Scripture Reading:
Church Covenant

Scriptural Point: Keeping of the 10 Commandments not only prove our love to God, but in keeping them they prove our love to one another.

Scriptural References: Genesis 3:16;
II Samuel 12:1-12; Psalms 66:18; Proverbs 6:33; Matthew
5:27-32,19:9-12,22:24-30; John 8:1-11; I Corinthians 5:1,6:18,7:2-9,36-37; James 1:15

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May 31 2015

Jesus Dropped the Charges

Reverend Cornelius Joyce's Sermon for Missionary Sunday

Scripture:
John 8:10-11

Scripture Reading:
John 8:3-12

Scriptural Point: Jesus is the light of the world and God's great forgiveness.

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May 24 2015

Communion Sunday

The Ten Commandments Series
Part V

Thou Shall Not Kill

Scripture:
Exodus 20:13

Scripture Reading:
Matthew 19:16-26

Scriptural Point: Anger is a natural passion that we all possess.  It can become a sin to a fatal degree if we are angry with our brother without a cause.  

Scriptural References: Genesis 4:8-15, 9:5-6; Judges 16:23-31; Proverbs 6:17b; Ecclesiastes 3:1-3; Matthew 5:21-22,39, 19:16-26; Romans 7:7; I Corinthians 11:7-9; II Corinthians 2:10-11

May 17 2015

The Ten Commandments Series
Part IV

Honoring Your Father and Mother

Scripture:
Exodus 20:12

Scripture Reading:
Proverbs 3:1-16

Scriptural Point: You can avoid a lot of pain, disappointments and suffering in life through honoring your parents. 

Scriptural References: Genesis 3:16-19; I Kings 3:10-11; Psalms 90:10; Proverbs 3:1-16, 4:1-10, 30:17; Matthew 15:4-9, 19:16-26, 21:28-32; Mark 7:10-13; Ephesians 6:1-3

May 3 2015

Communion Sunday

The Ten Commandments Series
Part III

Remembering the Sabbath Day

Scripture:
Exodus 20:8-11

Scripture Reading:
The Church Covenant

Scriptural Point: In the Old Testament, the Sabbath was remembered on Saturday because of the finished work of creation. In the New Testament, the Sabbath is remembered on Sunday because of the finish work of redemption.

Scriptural References: Genesis 2:1-3; Exodus 16, 35:1-3, II Chronicles 26:16-21; Isaiah 56:6-7; Matthew 12:1-11, 28:1; Hebrews 4:9-11 







 

April 26 2015

The Ten Commandments Series
Part II

Taking the Lord's Name In Vain

Scripture:
Exodus 20:7 & Job 42:7-9

Scripture Reading:
Job 1:6-12 & 2:1-5

Scriptural Point: Taking the Lord's Name in vain is a sin that can only be committed by God's People

Scriptural References: Exodus 31:18, Job 1&2; Ecclesiastes 5:4; Matthews 5:33-37; 12:22-33;  Galatians 6:7; Colossians 3:8; I Corinthians 7:6; I Timothy 1:12-14; James 1:26

April 19 2015

The Ten Commandments Series
Part I

The First Commandment

Scripture:
Exodus 20:1-6

Scripture Reading:
Acts 17:22-31

Scriptural Point: The major reason God created man was for man to worship Him.

Scriptural References:  Exodus 3:14, 31:18; Leviticus 18-19; Deuteronomy 10:1-4, 27:5-8; Job 4:12-13; Psalms 8:4-9; Matthews 4:8-11, 22:24-40; Luke 14:17-24; Acts 17:22-31; James 2:10-11 

April 12 2015

Youth Sunday

Critical Thinking

Scripture:
II Samuel 11:26-27

Scripture Reading:
I Samuel 17:38-50

Scriptural Point: The decisions you make today become your reality tomorrow.

Scriptural References: I Samuel 17:1-9, 38-50; Isaiah 52:5; Romans 2:24-29

April 5 2015

Easter Sunrise Service/Communion Sunday

The Truth About the Resurrection Pt 4

Scripture:
Matthew 28: 1-8

Scripture Reading:
The Church Covenant

Scriptural Point: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ was not God's greatest miracle but His greatest testimony to mankind that He is God.

Scriptural References:  Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 26:65, 27:51-53, 62-66; Mark 15:42-47; Luke 1:34-35, 23:44-49; John 10:15, 18:37, 19:31-42; Romans :32; II Corinthians 5:21 

March 29 2015

Missionary Sunday/Palm Sunday

The Signs of Salvation

Scripture:
Ezra 4:1-5

Scripture Reading:
Matthew 25:31-46

Scriptural Point: Serving God in a capacity that's pleasing to God is one of the major signs of salvation.

Scriptural References: Joshua 24:15-21; Ezra 1:1-4, 4:1-5; Matthew 13:24-30, 25:31-46; Luke 10:30-37; Ephesians 4:11-16, 6:10-17; James 2:20-26; I John 3:14

March 22 2015

The Two Paths To Eternity

Scripture:
Hebrews 9:27-28

Scripture Reading:
James 2:20-26

Scriptural Point: The Resurrection will awake all people to either the final judgment of the just or the final judgment of the wicked. All to eternal consequences.

Scriptural References: Job 30:23; Ecclesiastes 9:5; Matthews 7:13-14, 10:28; James 2:20-26; Jude 5-7; Revelations 14:13, 21:4, 8 

March 15 2015

The Truth About the Resurrection Part II

Scripture:
Revelation 20:1-6

Scripture Reading:
Hebrews 11: 32-40

Scriptural Point: God is not trying to convince us to believe in Him out of fear. He is convincing us to believe in Him out of Love, which is demonstrated upon the cross.

Scriptural References: Deuteronomy 34:5-8; Ezekiel 38:22; Matthew 9:23-25, 17:1-3, 27:52; Luke 7:11-17; Romans 6:23; II Corinthians 5:10; II Timothy 2:18; I Thessalonians 4:13-17; Hebrews 11:32-40; Revelations 20:6,11-15, 21:4

March 8 2015

Youth Sunday

Building Habits

Scripture:
Luke 4:14-22

Scripture Reading:
Romans 7:15-25

Scriptural Point: Consciously and deliberately doing something that we know is right to do, but hard to do, and making it become a regular and normal part of our life.  

Scriptural References: Isaiah 61:1-2; Matthew 3:13-17, 4:1-11; Mark 1:21-22, 35; John 18:20-21; Romans 7:15-25 

March 1 2015

The Truth About the Resurrection Part I

Scripture:
John 11:1-16

Scripture Reading:
The Church Covenant

Scriptural Point: The general resurrection is where all men and women will be awakened from the dead, judged and punishment. Rewards will be determined then and not at one's death.  

Scriptural References: Psalms 116:15, Ecclesiastes 9:5; Isaiah 57:2; Mark 5:22-43; Luke 7:37-38, 10:38-42, 16:19-31; John 9:1-3, 11:17-45, 12:1-9; II Corinthians 12:2-10; I Thessalonians 4:14-18

February 22 2015

Promoting Sunday School & Bible Study

How to Study God's Word

Scripture:
II Timothy 2:11-15

Scripture Reading:
Matthew 7:21-27

Scriptural Point: Anyone who reads and studies the Bible, and says that they don't have difficulty understanding the Bible, is unaware of what they are reading.  

Scriptural References: Genesis 1&2; Isaiah 55:12; Matthew 7:6. 21-27; Mark 7:13; John 1:1, 16:13; Romans 10:14; I Corinthians 2:14; I Thessalonians 4:11, II Timothy 2:15, Hebrews 4:12  

February 8 2015

How to Serve the Lord With Gladness, Regardless

Scripture:
Psalms 100.2

Scripture Reading:
I Peter 4:7-10

Scriptural Point: There is no reward and no benefit to anyone when we attempt to serve 
the Lord apart from genuine joy.   

Scriptural References: Joshua 24:14-15; Job 1&2; Psalms 51:1-12; Matthew 18:15-17; Romans 1:9; Ephesians 6:7, 11-17; I Peter 4:7-10

February 1 2015

Black History Month

How to Gaurd Yourself From Quitting

Scripture:
Jeremiah 20:7-11

Scripture Reading:
The Church Covenant

Scriptural Point: The spirit of quitting come upon every true servant of God and it has to be dealt with like any other temptation otherwise it can over come you. 

Scriptural References: II Kings 24:10-16; Psalms 31:13-18; Jeremiah 1:1-9; Luke 20:20-26; John 14:1-6;  I Corinthians 9:16-18, 12: ; Ephesians 6:16

January 25 2015

The Mechanics of Serving God

Scripture:
I Corinthians 12:4-7

Scripture Reading:
II Samuel 7:2-15

Scriptural Point: You have been gifted by God in a specific way to serve in a particular place and during a particular season. Then, your privilege to serve will be over.   

Scriptural References: Genesis 50:19-21; Exodus 2:1-16; II Chronicle 1:7-12; II Samuel 7:2-15; Daniel 1:11-20; Matthew 24:45-51; Ephesians 4:7-16; II Timothy 2:15 

January 18 2015

How to Serve the Lord

Scripture:
Psalms 100

Scripture Reading:
Exodus 28:1-8

Scriptural Point: Service is the highest honor and gratitude that a created being can give his creator. 

Scriptural References: Genesis 4:1-7; Exodus 20:5, 28:1-8; Deuteronomy 6:13-18; Job 1:6; Joshua 24:19; Nehemiah 2:1-8; Matthew 6:9-13; Luke 16:13; I Corinthians 12 

January 11 2015

How to Handle Offenses

Scripture:
Matthew 18:15-20

Scripture Reading:
I Corinthians 6:1-6

Scriptural Point: Any believer that chooses to not follow the Word of God when offended want to keep the matter alive and loves being at odds with his brother. 

Scriptural References: Leviticus 19:17-19; Matthew 5:43-48, 13:21, 18:7; Mark 11:25-26, I Corinthians 6:1-6

January 4 2015

Church Goals for 2015

Scripture:
Matthew 16:13-20

Scripture Reading:
Church Covenant

Scriptural Point: We expect to be attacked but we don't expect to be defeated.  

Scriptural References: Acts 2:37-47, 10: 1-48; I Corinthians 3:11, 15:14-17; Ephesians 2:20; I Peter 2:6; Revelation 21:14

December 28 2014

The Judgement Seat of Christ

Scripture:
II Corinthians 5:1-10

Scripture Reading:
I Corinthians 3:11-15

Scriptural Point: We celebrate the birth and the death of our Lord as past major events.  The next major event in the life of every believer is the Judgment Seat of Christ.

Scriptural References: Matthew 10:42; Luke 19:17; I Corinthians 9:24-25; II Timothy 4:8; Revelation 22:12

December 21 2014

Christmas Service

The Greatest Day of All Time

Scripture:
Matthew 1:18-25

Scripture Reading:
Luke 1:26-38

Scriptural Point: No other day ever will compare to this day that we celebrate the birth of our Savior.

Scriptural References: Genesis 3:15; 22; 25; Deuteronomy 22:23-24; Number 19:2; Psalms 139:13-16; Ecclesiastes 11:5; Isaiah 7:14;  Luke 1:56; John 18:37; I Corinthians 15:47; II Corinthians 5:19; Hebrews 10:5

December 14 2014

Youth Sunday

Real Life

Scripture:
Luke 15:11-32

Scripture Reading:
Jonah 1:1-11

Scriptural Point: Life is unexpected, it is unpredictable, it is uncertain, and there are no guarantees. How can a young person prepare for all of these challenges?

Scriptural References: Ecclesiastes 9:18; Jonah 1:1-17; Luke 15:1-10; John 8:34; Romans 8:17; I John 1:9-10

December 7 2014

Recognizing the Signs of God

Scripture:
Isaiah 7:10-16

Scripture Reading:
Reading of the Church Covenant

Scriptural Point: The people of God must learn how to recognize the will of God through signs.

Scriptural References: Genesis 9:12-17; Exodus 12:13, 31:13-18; Judges 6:37; Matthew 218-25, 12:39-40; Luke 1:34-35, 2:12; Acts 10:1-22;  I Corinthians 14:22 

November 30 2014

Missionary Sunday

Expressions of Your Faith

Scripture:
Matthew 25:31-46

Scripture Reading:
James 2: 14-20

Scriptural Point: The difference between a person who say they have faith and one who really has faith is works.

Scriptural References: Genesis 19:15-29; Psalms 1:5; Ezekiel 20:33-38; Acts 17:31; Romans 10:9-10; II Corinthians 5:10-11;James 2:14-20;  Jude 1:7; Revelations 14:13, 20:4-6, 11-15

November 23 2014

The Sacrifice of Thanksgiving

Scripture:
Psalms 116:12-19

Scripture Reading:
Leviticus 7:11-18

Scriptural Point: Just saying the words, 'thank-you" is never enough to truly express thankfulness for what the Lord has done for us.  

Scriptural References:
Psalms 68:19, 103,107; Ecclesiastes 5;4; Matthews 18:23-35; Luke 10:30-37, 17:11-19; Romans 12:1-2; I Corinthians 15:51-53; II Corinthians 8:5; I John 1:9; Revelation 21:4

November 16 2014

The Blessings of the Lord

Scripture:
Proverbs 10:22

Scripture Reading:
Deuteronomy 8:10-20

Scriptural Point: If you can't give at least 10% of your income to God and save at least 10% of your income and live off the 80% your life is out of alignment with the Word of God.

Scriptural References:
Genesis 13:2; I Samuels 2:7;  Job 1:2-3; Proverbs 23:4; Matthews 4:8, 19:23; Luke 16:19, 18:23,19:2; I Timothy 6:9-10, II Timothy 4:10

November 9 2014

Growing in the Lord: Growing Up At the Hands of God (cont'd)

Scripture:
I Corinthians 3:5-8

Scripture Reading:
Colossians 1:9-14

Scriptural Point: The intent of the Word of God is to change what we believe, because what we believe controls every aspect of our lives. 

Scriptural References:
Proverbs 24:30-34; Matthews 13:1-9, 18-23; John 4:24-38,15:1-8; Romans 1:13; Colossians 1:9-14; Philippians 1:29-30

November 2 2014

Growing in the Lord: Growing Up At the Hands of God

Scripture:
I Corinthians 3:5-8

Scripture Reading:
The Church Covenant

Scriptural Point: The intent of the Word of God is to change what we believe, because what we believe controls every aspect of our lives. 

Scriptural References:
Proverbs 24:30-34; Matthews 13:1-9, 18-23; John 4:24-38,15:1-8; Romans 1:13; Colossians 1:9-14; Philippians 1:29-30 

October 26 2014

Putting God's Word Into Action

Scripture:
James 1:22-25

Scripture Reading:
Romans 7:7-13

Scriptural Point: The intent of the Word of God is to change what we believe, because what we believe controls every aspect of our lives. 

Scriptural References:
Isaiah 55:10-11; Matthew 12:34;
Mark 9:14-29; Romans 7:7-13;
II Corinthians 4:4; Philippians 4:13;
I Timothy 4:2; II Timothy 3:16-17; James 1:22-25

October 20 2014

Learning How to Eat Spiritually

Scripture:
John 6:41-51
 
Scripture Reading:
Exodus 16:1-15 
 
Scriptural Point: The Word of God is the only source of food for spiritual growth.
 
Scriptural References:

Exodus 16:1-15; Psalms 78:25; Matthew 5:6, 12:34; Mark 7:17-19; Luke 5:4-11; John 3:1-4, 4:32-34, 6:30-58; II Timothy 3:16; James 1:23-25; Revelations 13:9

 

October 12th 2014

A Church Growing in the Lord


Scripture:
Acts 11:19-26
 
Scripture Reading:
Ephesians 4:11-16  
 
Scriptural Point: It is the Church's responsibility to grow its members up spiritually so that every member can quench all the fiery darts of the wicked in their life.
 
Scriptural References:
Matthew 6:9,17:21; Acts 1:8-9,6:1-4, 8:1-4;
I Corinthians 12:28;Ephesians 4:11-16, 6:17; Hebrews 11