Who are you? What are you supposed to be? Why did God put you here? Do you dare to be your authentic  self — or are you living to meet someone else’s expectations. What would happen if you just let yourself be you?

These are some of the questions this sermon ponders, through the lens of the extraordinary life experience of the prophet Jeremiah.

Today’s scripture: Jeremiah 1:1, 4-10

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My Authentic Self [ 33:40 ] Play Now | Play in Popup

Were you raised in a spiritual environment where God seemed to be all about rules? “Do this. Don’t do that!”

If so, it’s tempting to go to the opposite extreme, becoming almost phobic about rules. “Nobody’s gonna tell me what to do; anything goes!”

What role should — and shouldn’t — rules play in the life of a healthy spiritual person?

Today’s scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

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Rules, Rules, Rules! [ 41:37 ] Play Now | Play in Popup

Preachers love to preach about sin, but seldom get down to the real questions, like: “What is sin, and why should I care?”

Watch this sermon if you’re tired of all the superficial “stupid-talk” about sin, and would welcome a thoughtful, helpful exploration of the subject.

Today’s scripture: Amos 5:6-12, 14-15

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Thou Shalt Not! [ 37:49 ] Play Now | Play in Popup

This Sunday we welcomed Indiana Black Pride and Rev. Dr. William Knight!

Rev. Knight is the pastor of Water of Life MCC in Tucson, Arizona.

Today’s scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6-8

Due to technical difficulties, you will see, but not hear the first 30 seconds of today’s web cast during which Pastor Jeff introduces our special guest speaker. Below is the text of Jeff’s introduction.

Our special guest speaker today is Rev. Dr. William Knight. Dr. Knight currently serves as Interim Pastor at Water of Life MCC in Tucson, Arizona. This is his first assignment in MCC. Prior to that, for 23 years Dr. Knight was a leader in the UP Church, Los Angeles, California, founded by legendary singer/actress Della Reese. Dr. Knight first felt called to ministry 23 years ago at a class held at the home of Ms. Reese. Before that he worked as an actor, singer, producer, and director. Please give a warm welcome to Rev. Dr. William Knight.

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Profiles In Courage [ 30:43 ] Play Now | Play in Popup

What keeps us from doing or being all we can be? For most people, the answer is probably fear.

Fear of the unknown, fear of failure, even fear of success.

This sermon looks at the example of Joshua and Caleb, two Old Testament heroes who can give us some insight for working through our fear.

Today’s scripture: Numbers 13:25-32 and Joshua 14:7-12

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Courage or Cowardice? [ 32:19 ] Play Now | Play in Popup