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A Life of Prayer
How can prayer shape our daily walk with God and ground us in hope, strength, and purpose?
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.
This Joy That I Have, The World Didn’t Give It To Me
Minister Lea Gilmore brings the message: “This joy I have, the world didn’t give it to me,” as a reminder that even when facing life’s toughest battles, there is a source of unshakable joy available through faith in Jesus Christ. It is a joy that sustains, strengthens, and transcends the limitations of our circumstances.
How to Identify a True Christian
Pentecost not only marked the beginning of the church, but it also revealed a key element associated with being filled with the Holy Spirit: the subsequent words that come from our mouths, as well as the daily actions we do, which impact the lives of others.
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.
The Grace of Motherhood: A Blessing for All Seasons
Listen to Minister Lea’s sermon Mother’s Day sermon on The Grace (and messiness) of Motherhood—a blessing unfolding in every season of life. Whether you’re in the springtime of new life, the summer of bustling activity, the autumn of wisdom’s harvest, or the winter of reflection and rest, motherhood, in all its glorious forms, bears God’s fingerprints of love, sacrifice, and hope. – Minister Lea Gilmore’s sermon from May 11, 2025
A Time for All God’s Children
Guest preacher, Susan Saunders, delivers an inspiring sermon on the meaning of time for all God’s children.
He Looks Beyond Our Faults
Jesus forgives and reinstates Peter to serve the church, even after Peter denies Jesus Christ three times. This is yet another example of God’s tremendous love and grace towards us, looking beyond our faults and addressing our needs. – Rev. Dr. Ron Hankins’ sermon from May 4, 2025.
After Easter Now What? Faith, Not Fear!
Truly, He has Risen! But now that the lilies are inevitably wilting and the chocolate bunnies have been devoured, Minister Lea Gilmore delivers an inspirational sermon asking “Now what?” What does it mean to live in the aftermath of Easter, to embrace a life of faith instead of one paralyzed by fear? – Minister Lea Gilmore’s sermon from April 27, 2025.
Death Doesn’t Live Here Anymore
Mary Magdalene went to the tomb of Christ still living in the pain, death and misery of Friday night. Even when a now risen Jesus had appeared to her, she did not recognize Him, still grappling with the pain of Friday night. How often do we as believers, miss out on the blessings of Jesus Christ because of our inability to let go of the pain from Friday night? – Rev. Dr. Ron Hankins’ Easter Sermon – April 20, 2025
This Is Now
As we navigate a complex political and global climate, we turn to the voice of contemporary composers. This special presentation by the Govans Chancel Choir and guests musicians, pianist Nelda Clelland and singers Natanya Brennan, Elisheva Pront, and Patrick Klink was presented during our Palm Sunday worship service and features all new works that respond to the world around us, offering fresh perspectives and emotional depth through contemporary music. This concert includes all news works by living composers such as…
What’s That Smell?
At Mary & Martha’s home in Bethany, there are multiple fragrances filling the room; Mary’s alabaster jar of perfume and Judas’ jar of jealousy & hypocrisy. Everyone around Jesus isn’t projecting the same scent. What spiritual scent are we emanating? – Rev. Dr. Ron Hankins’ sermon from April 6, 2025