Sermons on Faith
The Long Road Ahead
The road ahead for today’s church leaders is a long one, but it is doable with God’s help. It calls for open ears, humble hearts, strength, patience, and resilience.
Beyond the Tension of Advent
Drawing on Matthew’s account of the Christ’s birth, Pastor Ron highlights Joseph’s turmoil over Mary’s pregnancy, God’s intervention in a dream, and Joseph’s obedient, tradition-breaking role in naming Jesus. Conflict and turmoil often precede miracles and that God meets us within the tension in our lives.
An Opportunity to Testify
“Is God good all the time?” Amidst the presence of suffering, injustice, and hardship in the world, God’s goodness is constant. Despite the brokenness of the world, we are encouraged as believers to maintain faith and endurance during difficult times.
Enemies of Our Faith
In Matthew 14:13-33, Jesus performs the miracle of feeding 5,000 people and subsequently walks on water to meet His disciples amid a storm. Pastor Ron uses this biblical narrative to explore themes of faith versus fear, trust in God during transitions, and the importance of spiritual focus and courage.
The Other Side of Through
Pastor Ron preaches on 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18. Paul, nearing the end of his life, reflects on having “fought the good fight” and “kept the faith.” His words remind us that God stands with us in every trial, giving strength to persevere and hope to finish our own race with courage and trust.
A Resilient Faith
Pastor Ron reflects on what it means to have a resilient faith—a faith that endures life’s challenges, leans on God’s strength, and grows stronger through every season.
Rekindling and Guarding an Ancient Faith
Our Christian faith is a gift that is not static, but instead it’s dynamic; constantly evolving and growing from one season into the next, much like a mustard seed. Paul reminds Timothy to rekindle and guard the gift of his faith, with the help of the Holy Spirit.
The Cost of Disicpleship
When Christ calls us into the Kingdom, no longer should there be any issues in our lives that rival the will of God. Our families, our homes, our professions and our lifestyles should come second, only to Christ. – Rev. Dr. Ron Hankins’ sermon from September 7, 2025.
A Faith That Sustains Us Through Difficult Times
A wise person once said, if mountains were smooth, we wouldn’t be able to climb them; they are jagged and difficult for a reason. As we witness the many difficult and sometimes horrific events occurring in the world around us, let us remember those who have gone before us, who were commended for their faith in the midst of extremely difficult times; although they did not immediately receive all of what was promised, God had something better in mind, so…
Loose Threads
In the course of setting our minds on Heavenly things, there are loose threads (distractions) in all of our lives that can be pulled and potentially separate us from the fabric of our spiritual focus. We should work hard every day to focus our hearts on things above and not let the distractions of this world cause us to miss our Heavenly goal. – Rev. Dr. Ron Hankins’ sermon from August 3, 2025.
This Season of Hope
Summertime is often referred to as a “season of hope.” It is a time when the earth awakens, flowers bloom, and life returns in full force. However, as we reflect on the world around us, we find ourselves surrounded by darkness and despair. Minister Lea Gilmore explores how we can believe in hope despite the challenges we face, drawing from the powerful words of scripture.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
A song or hymn sung during the worst of times may not only bring strength to the wounded soul, but it can also loosen the chains of bondage. Music has a way of speaking to the soul when words fall short.