Classic Sermons

....Bishop Shines discusses spiritual DNA and how it should be reflected in your children, using Isaiah 61:1-4 as a reference. As believers, it is important to teach children spiritual boundaries and how to have a relationship with Jesus, not just head knowledge. Part of the believer’s mission is to heal, not destroy, your spiritual and natural children. This week’s challenge is to examine yoursel...

...Bishop Shines discusses focusing on our children, drawing on the scriptural reference in 1 Corinthians 9:22-24. This week, Bishop addresses emotional incest, abuse, and involving children in blended relationships. As parents and/or guardians, it's essential to pray for your children. Parents, will you do the homework this week and find one thing you can change about yourself? Additional scriptu...

...Bishop Shines discusses focusing on our children, drawing on the scriptural reference in 1 Corinthians 9:22-24. As parents and guardians, we must repent and ask the Lord to help us love ourselves and our children better. If we are going to win, we must communicate and identify who we are communicating with. Disciplining children involves instructions, verbal reproof, and knowing your child’s he...

...Bishop Shines discusses focusing on our youth, drawing on the scriptural reference in Hebrews 12:1-4. When raising children, patience is required. Children are in the process of developing; what you see at this stage is growth, not what you will see in the end. As children grow, instill passion in them; this will help them focus. Do you teach children to follow God? How are you assisting childr...

...Bishop Shines discusses territorial boundaries, using the scriptural reference 2 Chronicles 26:3-21. When God gives you something to do, you must learn to be content with what He gives you. Preparation requires focus, isolation, and denial to obtain victories in what God called you to do. Remembering your past victories will not grant you territorial boundaries; only God will. Additional script...

...Bishop Shines discusses how we got here, using the scriptural reference in Acts 16:16-31. Experience is based on the environment in which you grew up. Behavior is developed from experience. Belief is where your faith, trust, or confidence is. As you retrain your thoughts and go through new experiences in the Spirit, your behavior will change, and you will develop new expectations. It is a belie...

...Bishop Shines uses 2 Kings 4:8-30 to discuss the cost of a mom. A great mom is always seen as a provider and is attractive by her inner beauty. She is a discerner and does not panic. A strong mother is not offended when things are not normal and sees herself as a servant of God. Do you have the spirit of a mother to create an atmosphere for your promise? Additional scriptures: Genesis 22:1-19,...

...Bishop Shines uses 2 Samuel 9:1-9 to discuss blended families. Blended families are about relationships, because God transcends mothers and fathers. Parents in blended families show kindness and restoration and communicate with their children. As a reminder, we are all adopted into the kingdom of God and are a blended family. Additional scriptures: 1 Samuel 16, 2 Samuel 16:4, 2 Samuel 19:26-27,...

...Bishop Shines uses Matthew 12:46-50 to discuss the church being under attack by governmental structure and jealousy. The purpose of the believer is to be preemptive and first. When people are conscious of the Word but dismiss it, judgment comes. When God’s purpose is not fulfilled, then the enemy’s purpose is being fulfilled. Whose purpose are you fulfilling? Additional scriptures: Genesis 1:28...

...Bishop Shines uses Matthew 5:33-37 to discuss why communication is necessary for your success. When you do not communicate with language, it will be seen through your body language. Christ requires simple language. As believers, we must re-examine what makes the Father happy. How does your communication look? Additional scriptures: Ephesians 4:29 KJV/MSG This 23-week series will give you a bibl...

...Bishop Shines uses Ephesians 1:1-6 to discuss spiritual adoption. The spirit of adoption deals with a specific purpose that has nothing to do with the adoptee but the adopter. In the bloodline Christ, you have a choice to be the same or walk into the fullness of what the Lord chose for you before the earth's foundation. What is your choice? Additional scriptures: 2 Samuel 13:1-22, 1 Timothy 5:8...

...Bishop Shines uses 2 Samuel 13:21-22, 38-39 to discuss family secrets. Family secrets will lead you to death if it is not dealt with. When you do not resolve issues, you create rejection. Pray about things of your past, deal with the problem, and this will be the beginning of a healing process. Additional scriptures: Ephesians 3:20 This 23-week series will give you a biblical view of the family...

...Bishop Shines uses Genesis 1:28 to discuss the role of a woman. God has called women to dominate their culture. Women should have a good rapport with people around them, and they should trust them. They should be known to give Godly advice. If women have children, they should respect and celebrate them. Women, do you see yourself in the image of Christ? Additional scriptures: 1 Samuel 25:14-17,...

......Bishop Shines uses Esther 4:4-16 to discuss women. Women are honorable, intercessors, unselfish, and are made to help others. You are called for something greater than anything that has ever happened to you. Are you using what God put in you to change your environment, or are you complaining? Additional scriptures: Matthew 15:18, Matthew 10:39, Ephesians 3:20, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 This 23-...

...Bishop Shines uses Mark 4:16-17 to discuss the role of a man. The role of the man is to be in a position of authority and a spiritual leader. The role of the father is to show some work, according to James. As a believer, we should understand how God designed us to produce. Additional scriptures: Proverbs 31:23, Romans 14:12, Proverbs 18:21, Genesis 1:27, James 2:18 This 23-week series will giv...

...Bishop Shines uses Malachi 4:1-6 to discuss fathers and husbands. God declares that when the husband/father is not in the home, it is not protected by Him, and the house is susceptible to attack from the enemy. Statistically, children raised with a father/husband in the home have a better chance of success and a lower percentage of delinquency. Next week, Bishop will continue the role of a man....

...Disclaimer: Before we dive in, we just wanted to let you know that we experienced some technical difficulties during recording so you might notice some slight variations in audio quality. Bishop Shines addresses the Black Muslims. Louis Farrakhan teaches that the Bible is corrupted by the white man and that black people are angelic gods. Bishop discusses prayer and food restrictions. He discuss...

...Bishop Shines discusses why Muslims attack the Bible with references from the Quran this week. Muslims claim the Bible is corrupt, but the Quran says that the Bible is not. The Quran uses the Bible to validate itself. As a believer, studying to divide the word of truth is essential. Additional scriptures: 2 Corinthians 13:1, Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:7, Genesis 1:28, Matthew 24:44, Luke 19:1...

...Islam Pt 5 Bishop Shines discusses the doctrines of Islam with references from the Quran this week. The Quran borrows stories from the Bible to make its own. God doesn’t have to allow the incorrect to correct it. Why isn’t their god original? Additional scriptures: 1 Corinthians 14:33, Genesis 1:27-28, Revelation 12:4, Ephesians 6:12, 2 Corinthians 13:1, Deuteronomy 19:15 This 25-week series wi...

...Bishop Shines discusses the doctrines of Islam with references from the Quran this week. He discusses Islam’s good works, Allah’s love, and how it compares to God’s grace and His love. If getting into heaven is based on good works, how many good deeds do you need to do to get into heaven? Additional scriptures: Surah 5:9, 1 Timothy 3:16, Quran 41:9-12 This 25-week series will review nine organi...

...Bishop Shines discusses the doctrines of Islam with references from the Quran this week. They believe that there is only one god and his name is Allah. They believe that if your good deeds exceed your bad deeds, and you believe in Allah and repent of sins, you may go to heaven. Christ came, shed His blood, died and resurrected to save us. Jesus paid it all and there are not enough good deeds th...

.. .Before we dive in, we just wanted to let you know that we experienced some technical difficulties during recording, so you might notice some slight variations in the audio quality. Bishop Shines discusses Islam with references from the Quran this week. Islam traces its roots back to Abraham. They deny the Christian doctrine that states we need atoning/sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins. The...

...Bishop Shines discusses the Church of Christ this week. One of their doctrines is that they believe they are the only true church and that baptism is required for salvation. Salvation comes if you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. Additional scriptures: Matthew 27:38-44, Revelation 12:11, Proverbs 18:21, Ephes...

... Bishop Shines discusses Scientology this week using Matthew 9:2-7 KJV. Mary Baker Eddy discovered Christian Science, published their book, “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.” Christian Scientists teach that Jesus was not the Christ, and his sacrifice did not cleanse us from sin. They believe that sickness and evil are illusions and that the Bible could only be understood through t...

... Bishop Shines discusses Hinduism this week using Luke 1:80 KJV. Hindus believe that Jesus was taken out to the deserts of India, where Hindu gurus trained him on how to work miracles. Scriptures discuss that it was common for Jesus to be where he was raised. Was Jesus in the desert or Nazareth? Hindus believe that all roads lead to god. In today’s culture, many have a pantheistic ideology that...