May 17, 2026
How to seek and know God: scripturally With Bishop Ronald Powell Seeking and knowing God is often described in the Bible not as a one-time event, but as a lifelong pursuit—a “holy hunt” of sorts where the prize is already waiting to be found. Scripturally, this process involves a combination of intentional desire, disciplined… Read More »
May 10, 2026
The Closed Case: Silencing the Accuser With Bishop Ronald K. Powell Main Scripture: Revelation 12:10-11, Psalm 51:3, and Psalm 103:12 I. The “Loud Interruption” (The Problem) The Hook: Describe the scene of worship—the one place we expect peace—suddenly being interrupted by a “loud” memory of a past failure. The Struggle: Use David’s cry in Psalm… Read More »
May 1, 2026
Title: The Reservoir of the Soul With: Bishop Ronald K. Powell Key Text: “A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” —… Read More »
April 12, 2026
While “walking” implies a steady progression or journey, Paul also uses the imagery of being “filled.”
April 5, 2026
Sermon Title: The Great Divide: Understanding the Spirit in a Natural World Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 2:14–16; 3:1–3 I. Opening Statement (The Vision) “Church, today we are standing at the edge of the most significant boundary in human existence. It isn’t a border between nations or a divide between the rich and the poor. It… Read More »
March 22, 2026
Scripture Focus: John 17 and Matthew 26:36-46 I. The Prelude: The Weight of the Hour Context: The Last Supper has ended. Judas has left to fulfill his betrayal. The shadow of the Cross is no longer a distant prophecy; it is hours away. The Atmosphere: High tension, confusion among the disciples, and the “heavy” air… Read More »
March 22, 2026
The Burden of the Miracle The story of the baby in Macon . You didn’t go there with a “program” or a “magic wand”; you went in obedience to an impression of the Spirit. The Miracle was for the Family: God used that baby to reach a family that “didn’t know Him.” The Reputation was… Read More »
March 15, 2026
To build that “quiet trust,” it helps to have specific truths to lean on when the world feels loud. These scriptures emphasize that the burden of performance isn’t on you—it’s on the One who spoke the Word. Here are four powerful anchors to reinforce that God is actively managing what He promised: 1. The Reliability… Read More »
March 8, 2026
Summary Table Aspect Description Method Persistent, nagging pressure rather than a sudden blow. Goal To make the believer “threadbare”—losing their spiritual resilience. Warning Sign Spiritual apathy, cynicism, or a feeling of being “done.” Response Intentional rest, community support, and “waiting” on God.
March 1, 2026
I. The Mirror and the Master With Bishop Ronald K. Powell 2 Corinthians 3:18 is often called the “Golden Verse” of sanctification because it describes the mechanics of how a human being actually changes. Most of us spend our lives looking into the “wrong mirrors.” The World’s Mirror: Reflects our performance, our appearance, and our… Read More »
