From the Pulpit

Many may preach Christ and some for contention and ill motives from the heart. However, if truth is preached; rejoice. God is able to use any man to accomplish His will; even lost hell bound people have been used. Sermon by: Pastor Charles McKinney

The Ark of God represented in the tabernacle, God among men. When the ark was taken, it was a significant loss to Israel. Sermon by: Pastor Charles McKinney

Though Eli failed in his capacity as a father and faithful priest, he nevertheless had a love for the Ark of God. Consider Eli as a man of God. Sermon by: Pastor Charles McKinney

Israel had taken the Ark of God into battle using it as if it were some type of good luck charm. God allowed the ark to be taken and did not deliver them from the hands of their enemies. Sermon by: Pastor Charles McKinney

Congregations which are noted to be loud and vocal do not necessarily mean God is among them. Such was the shout among the Israelites when they fell by the hand of the Philistines when the Ark of God was taken. For Christians, we can say God is in the camp; for He dwelleth within us. Sermon by: Pastor Charles McKinney

Israel made the mistake of thinking that taking the Ark of God into battle would save them. However, God not only did not deliver them but caused them to suffer defeat at the hands of their enemies. Many rely on superstitions and good luck charms for power and victory. Although the Ark belonged to God, there was no saving power within it. At the same time, disrespect shown towards the Ark, the chu...

In an attempt to defeat the enemies of Israel, Hophni and Phinehas took the Ark of God into battle believing it was necessary in order to bring about deliverance. They were wrong in their decision and it brought about the Ark of God being taken in battle. What they had resorted to had amounted to no more than superstition and symbols. Religions make use of symbols and superstitions such as a cross...

Many will remain lost unto the point that they will die and go to hell. Sermon by: Pastor Charles McKinney

Eli failed to raise his sons in the way he should have. David is another example of a great king who failed in many ways to guide and discipline his household. Many, though they may be great in the things of God, are failing when it comes to their households and children. Sermon by: Pastor Charles McKinney

Eli was a priest and a man of God. However, despite him having a good spirit about him, he failed in his duties as priest by not restraining his sons. As a result, God brought judgment upon him and his house. Eli was well aware of the reasons why God would deal harshly with him. Sermon by: Pastor Charles McKinney

God calls each of us to do His will beginning with salvation. The thing which God has called us to do may not be spectacular, but it is what God desires for us. Only God can rate a thing as success. If God has called a person to something, he will continue in it. Sermon by: Pastor Charles McKinney

God wants a personal relationship with you. God keeps calling, but men keep refusing. How many times has God called you and you have returned to your normal activity? The devil tells you to ignore God. God is always calling sinners to have faith in His Son. Are you concerned you are lost going to hell? Sermon by: Pastor Charles McKinney

The Lord called unto Samuel and he at first did not recognize it was the Lord. Eli instructed Samuel to answer the Lord and to later tell him all that the Lord had said. The message from the Lord was to inform Eli that he and his house were finished in the priesthood because he had not done what he should have in restraining his sons. Sermon by: Pastor Charles McKinney

Samuel as a young child ministered unto the Lord; even though at the time he did not yet know the Lord. There are many other examples of those who know some degree of truth and practice it; yet do not know the Lord. Sermon by: Pastor Charles McKinney

In every age, there have been those who received the Word of God as well as those who have rejected it. If a generation of people do not desire the truth, why should God give it to them? Every man must see the Word as being precious. Sermon by: Pastor Charles McKinney

Jesus expects the sinner when being converted to have the humility as a little child; otherwise there will be no conversion. Sermon by: Pastor Charles McKinney

Hophni and Phinehas failed to honor and live for the Lord and as a result they were cut off from the priesthood. Samuel lived for the Lord and did honor Him. As a result, God brought great honor unto Samuel. Sermon by: Pastor Charles McKinney

In Old Testament times there was no man who could come between God and man to intercede on his behalf. In the New Testament, Christ is our mediator. Sermon by: Pastor Charles McKinney

Samuel was a child when he came to Eli. As a child he saw the wickedness of Hophni and Phinehas as well as the weakness of Eli. Smauel made a choice to minister before the Lord and not follow in the footsteps of those before him. Sermon by: Pastor Charles McKinney

Eli failed to discipline his sons as he should have. They held positions as priests and continued to serve; even though they were messed up. Sermon by: Pastor Charles McKinney

Hophni and Phinehas, the sons of Eli were priests of the Lord. Though they held this position, they did not walk worthy, but did evil in the sight of the Lord. Their father Eli did not restrain them as he should have. As a result, they caused men to despise the offering of the Lord. God eventually brought about their death. Sermon by: Pastor Charles McKinney

The wicked shall be in eternal darkness in the torments of hell. Sermon by: Pastor Charles McKinney

It is no light matter to be called a saint. God is able to keep us from falling and has given us His word to follow. Sermon by: Pastor Charles McKinney

We must be emptied of self before God can fill us. He kills and makes alive. Sermon by: Pastor Charles McKinney

God makes men rich or poor. Many in this world desire to be rich. However, the riches which count are not those which are physical, but the spiritual. If a man has riches of this world, it is something extra; for even the poor of this world can be rich spiritually. Sermon by: Pastor Charles McKinney