Love God, Love Others
Sermons by John K. McGhee (Page 6)
Ever heard a mature baritone voice in a 16-year-old who thought he couldn’t sing when he joined the choir two years ago? Listen to the first solo. This exquisite musical experience is conducted by a musician who has not finished college. She attended high school at Fountainview. Her 82-strong choir and orchestra remind me of…
Have you ever seen a famous person up close with your own eyes. I’ll tell you about my encounter with a lady in pink. Unforgettable. Peter claimed that he was “an eyewitness of his majesty.” When did that happen? Our Bible study raises many questions. Why did Jesus climb a high mountain with his three…
Holding the torch high for the sake of truth is an amazing responsibility which carries with it certain risks. Millions of people have given their lives while doing so. We call them martyrs. But for those who remain alive, the task of truth-telling can also be risky. Sometimes, those who tell the truth can become…
I was a classic Mr. goody-two-shoes who was selfish, arrogant, boastful, two-faced, disrespectful, and addicted to power. But I thought I was the teacher’s pet who was almost perfect, loyal, & courageous. NOT! In 50 days I became humble, teachable, loveable, prayerful, loyal, devoted, and Spirit-filled. I finally knew who I was. There was no…
Have you ever wondered where the 10,000 pounds of gold and silver in the Confederate treasury went? Would God save an honest doubter? What unanswered questions do you have for God to consider? Was doubting Thomas less of a disciple because he wanted more evidence? Do you know of a remedy for doubt that is…
Have you ever seen a full grown person act like a baby? It is not pretty and can be embarrassing, especially for the bystanders. The Bible has identified 8 qualities which ensure that a Christian is a top level ambassador from God . “If you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you…
We are learning today that faith is one of the most precious, powerful gifts a human can receive from God. The Bible teaches, “think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith (Romans 12:3).” We’ll discover today that there are two kinds of faith: common sense faith and saving faith. By…
She was chained like a slave to fear . . . afraid of riding on the horse merry-go-round; afraid of the dark; afraid of the clothes in the closet that might move; afraid her parents would die. How old do you think she was? He was chained like a slave to loneliness . . .…
[quote name=’Rabbi Abraham Heschel’]. . . when faith becomes an heirloom rather than a living fountain; when religion speaks only in the name of authority rather than with the voice of compassion—its message becomes meaningless.[/quote] Today I want to convince you that the church is at her best when the homes she represents become little…
Where do they have snakes slithering out of kitchen water faucets and mice in the powdered milk? A missionary wife’s kitchen, of course. Who was missing the day Jesus left this earth after telling his disciples that he wanted them all to be missionaries. Where does the the word “martyr” come from. Find out its…