“David when he pens, 'I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.'”
A Bible study teaching that generosity must be a cultivated culture in apostolic churches, rooted first in surrender to Christ. The sermon unpacks 2 Corinthians 8 and Acts to define four dimensions of giving—tithe (firstness), offerings (willingness/sacrifice), benevolence (body-conscious care), and shared resources (internal economic support)—and gives practical safeguards and applications for building a generous, mission-ready church.
“I was glad when they said unto me, 'Come, let us go into the house of the Lord.'”
A Sunday teaching on spiritual gifts and manifestation: believers are called to cooperate with the Holy Spirit to manifest God’s power with humility, order, and unity; practical ministry updates and invitations (baptism, giving, convocation, leadership transitions) accompany the message.
“I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord.”
Sermon from Deeper Church LA introducing the series 'Unlocking the Next'—encouraging believers to persevere in transitional 'middle' seasons with faith, not fear. Key practical exhortations: don’t return to old comforts when storms arrive, don’t internalize external pressures, and continually remind yourself of God’s promises. The service included worship, communion, a call to sacrificial giving, outreach opportunities, and invitations for salvation and church community.
“I was glad when they said unto me, let us go to God's house.”
A celebratory retirement and transition service for Rev. James T. Meeks after 38 years at Salem Baptist Church (Jan 8, 2023). Centered on Acts 20 and the theme "I Never Can Say Goodbye," the sermon reflected on the emotional bonds between pastor and congregation, the tensions of leadership change, key lessons from Paul's farewell (tears, tension, testimonies), and the formal passing of pastoral leadership to Rev. Charlie Dates. The program included civic recognition, a Baylor University archival gift, prayers, an altar call for salvation, and a stewardship appeal to bless the retiring pastor and first lady.
