Sermons from 2026

Who Is God?-Part 2

First John chapter one, started a new study Wednesday night. And we’re going to be going through the book of First John. I’ve got about eight lessons that we’re going to be doing out of First John. Yes, I know it’s just five chapters, but there are three different titles that God has given. Three different names God has called here in this book. God is light, God is love, and God is life. And we’re going to get into…

Principles of Discipleship

John 12:24-36 Scripture Reference Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. He that loveth his life shall lose it: and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be. If any man serve me,…

Who Is God?

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled of the word of life. For the life was manifested and we have seen it. And bear witness and show unto you that eternal life which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us that which we have seen and heard, declare we unto you that ye also may have fellowship with…

Who is Doing the Sustaining?

The central question — “Who is doing the sustaining?” — receives a clear biblical answer: God is the Sustainer, and He often chooses to sustain His people through the faith and obedience of other believers. In 1 Kings 17, God speaks, Elijah obeys, ravens provide, and a widow gives. The widow could not have sustained Elijah by her own resources, but God sustained her so that she could be used. The principle is tested under famine, under fear, and under…

You Got To Wait Till It’s Over to Find Out

John 6:1-14 Scripture Reference John 6:1-14 After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased. And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples. And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh. When Jesus had lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him,…

We Do Not Well If We Do Not Tell

Praise the Lord. Alright, let’s take our Bibles. Turn over to the book of Second Kings, chapter number six. Second Kings, chapter number six. We are thrilled to be back in the service this evening. Grateful for what God did last night. Good time this morning with our missionaries, just getting to know them. We say talk and shop. That’s what we were doing, talk and shop. Talking about the practical aspects of the ministry. Talking about different things that…

Teaching for Missionaries – Part 2

Philippians 4:8 Scripture Reference Philippians 4:8 — “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Introduction Mission work demands spiritual preparation, practical skill, cultural sensitivity, and a steady heart. Bro. Stacey Shiflett shares candid, hard-earned counsel from years on the field—especially from his ministry in…

Teaching for Missionaries – Part 1

Acts 11:19-26; Acts 13:1-3 Introduction Title: Teaching for Missionaries – Part 1Preacher: Bro. Stacey Shiflett Missionary work is at once glorious and grueling. It is God’s work, and He calls many for this sacred task. Yet zeal without planning produces frustration and failure. Bro. Stacey Shiflett speaks from decades of experience—as a missionary kid, a missionary, a pastor, and a mentor—to remind us that biblical missions require realistic planning, careful disciple-making, and contextual understanding of the field. This sermon focuses…