Ephesians 2:1-3, As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath . Philippians 3:20, But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. By justification we are saved from the guilt of sin..by sanctification we are saved from the Power and root of sin. John Wesley Complacency leads to destruction! Ephesians 4:27, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. David would realize that any form of idleness gives room to the enemy. Matthew 5:28, 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Conce

1.You are not in this alone. 2. Run your race with purpose. 3. Get rid of the things that hold you back and the sin that entangles you. 4. Look to Jesus the author and perfecto of our faith.

The Jefferson's Dilemma Be Fruitful Remember God's Promise 1- don't let the process keep you from the purpose. 2. Be fruitful individuals, because God has your back 3. Everything we do connects back to the promise.

Points: 1) You don’t know what I’m capable of 2) You don’t understand why I do what I do 3) You think too highly of yourself

Acts 1:8: But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” 1. Pentecost gives us the power of partnership 2. Pentecost gives us the power of perception 3. Pentecost gives us the power to provide permanent change

“From Lo Debar to the King’s Table: It’s Time to Move!” 2 Samuel 9:1-11 (NIV) Dr. Paula Dobbs-Wiggins closes out Women's Month with a powerful word from the Lord!

Empowering Women to Pass Life's Tests: It's Only a Test May 21, 2017 Genesis 22:1-14 Rev. Connie C.J. Jackson, Lead Pastor, St. John’s UMC Northwest Campus. Houston, TX 1. Be Careful of Things Marked Temporary v.2 2.Follow in Obedience v.3 3.God will Provide v.8;11;13 4. Erect Some Historical Markers that God moved in your Life v.14 5. Fight to keep your Faith *sermon notes:church member Zuri Woods

“Who Is Your Mother”? Matthew 12:46-50 Dr. Clara Reed | Executive Pastor MOTHER'S DAY SERMON 1. Speak well of your mother 2. Forgive her of past mistakes 3. Seek out her wisdom 4. Tell her story when she's in Heaven 5. Honor your mother. The Holy Spirit our Mother God intercedes on our behalf

Dr. Clara Reed preaches from Jeremiah 18:1-11

Dr. Jeremiah Wright | Pastor Emeritus, Trinity United Church of Christ

Dr. Jeremiah Wright | Pastor Emeritus, Trinity United Church of Christ

Awesome August Preaching Series with Dr.Zan W.Holmes, Jr.

Sermon Title: The Goals of A Good Christian Soldier Text: Ephesians 6:10-17 (NIV); 2 Timothy 2:3 (NKJV) 1) Fight With Your Strength 2) Know Your Enemy 3) Use Your Armor 4) Resist the temptation to go AWOL

Overcoming tragedy to triumph Esther 4:4-17 I. God will reveal the ANTAGONIST in your life vs. 7-8 II. God’s FAVOR is greater that human protocol v. 11 III. God’s SOVEREIGNTY outweighs our uncertainty vs. 13-14 IV. God will grant victory through OBEDIENCE: vs. 15-17

Psalm 126: 5-6 (NRSV) May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy. 6 Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, carrying their sheaves.

Women's Day 2016 The Power of Intercessory Prayer (Ephesians 6:13-18) The Rev. Dr. Claudette Anderson Copeland Co-Founder and Pastor, New Creation Christian Fellowship San Antonio, Texas

St. Luke Celebrating 83 Years in Ministry with Rev. Dr. Michael T. McQueen, Senior Pastor, St. James UMC, Alpharetta, GA.