The Sound Doctrine Podcast

This July, the Sound Doctrine Podcast presents a special four-part series featuring the biennial addresses of four former General Overseers of the Church of God of Prophecy. Across four decades of ministry, these messages capture the vision, convictions, and spiritual leadership that helped shape our Movement—yet their call remains just as relevant today.  We begin the series with General Overseer...

What does true biblical unity look like? In this powerful message from the 2016 International Assembly, Bishop Leroy Greenaway reminds us that the gospel tears down every wall that divides us. Through the story of Peter and Cornelius, he declares that God's Church is not defined by race, nationality, culture, or social status—but by the redeeming blood of Jesus Christ. With passion, conviction, an...

What does it mean to be a holy nation? In Episode 4 of The Sound Doctrine Podcast, we return to the 1985 General Assembly to hear Bishop Adrian L. Varlack, Sr. deliver his sermon, “The Shaping of a Nation.” Preaching from 1 Peter 2:9, Bishop Varlack challenges the Church to see itself not as a collection of nationalities, cultures, languages, or political identities, but as a people called togethe...

In Episode 3 of Season 4 of Sound Doctrine, we revisit Elva Howard’s unforgettable message, “Love Wears a Towel,” delivered at the 1985 General Assembly. Drawing from Jesus’ example in John 13, Howard reminds believers that true Christian love is expressed not through words alone, but through humble service, compassion, forgiveness, sacrifice, and a willingness to put others before ourselves. With...

In Episode 2 of Season 4 of Sound Doctrine, we revisit Bishop Daniel Felipe’s powerful message, “Ministry in His Image and Likeness,” delivered at the 2022 International Assembly. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 5, Bishop Felipe presents a compelling vision of the Church’s ministry of reconciliation, calling believers to reflect Christ through a ministry marked by presence, compassion, and servanthood....

In this premiere episode of Season 4 of Sound Doctrine, we revisit Billy Murray’s powerful message, “Glorious Successions,” preached at the 1980 General Assembly. Murray challenges the Church to pursue continual transformation “from glory to glory,” emphasizing complete dependence upon the Holy Spirit, humility before God, and a relentless pursuit of deeper revelation through Scripture. As the Chu...

With unmistakable urgency and anointing, Pastor Janice Roseboro declares that “there is nobody greater—and nobody equal to our God,” calling believers to reject the lies of the enemy and trust the voice of the Lord above every report.  Drawing from Ezra and Isaiah, she speaks to those facing unexpected “breaks”—moments that disrupt life, weaken strength, and attempt to frustrate God’s purpose. Yet...

In this anointed sermon, Dr. Cathy Payne calls the Church to recognize the movement of the Holy Spirit—not just in moments of manifestation, but in the deeper, daily surrender of our lives. Sharing from passages like John 14 and Acts 2, she reminds us that the same Spirit that filled the early Church is still at work today, inviting us into a fresh awareness of His power and purpose.

This week on the Sound Doctrine Podcast, we continue honoring the voices of women in ministry with a powerful message from Sylvia Staten titled “Stand by Me,” taught at the 2012 Ladies Retreat. Sharing from Exodus 33, Sylvia reminds us that there is a place beside God where His goodness, glory, protection, and purpose become clear—a place where we learn that if His presence does not go with us, we...

This episode features Donna Howard preaching “Prepare Your War Cry” at the Rocky Mountain Ladies Retreat in Colorado Springs. Preached during the 2009 retreat, this powerful message calls us all to spiritual readiness, trust in God, and confidence in the battles of life. Drawing from biblical accounts such as Jehoshaphat, Esther, Daniel, and David, Donna reminds us that prayer, fasting, worship, a...

In this deeply personal sermon titled “A New Testimony,” Pastor Sharon Farruggia-Paige shares how God can bring beauty from brokenness and transform even the most painful chapters of our lives into a testimony of His grace. With honesty, humor, and bold Pentecostal conviction, she reminds us that we must stop repeating the old history and embrace the new thing God is doing. This episode also inclu...

Recorded at the 79th General Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy in 1984, “Taking the Challenge” is a message by Melvin G. Hyatt calling the Church to rediscover its primary purpose, showing forth the praises of God. Rooted in 1 Peter 2 and Revelation 4, Bishop Hyatt reminds the Assembly that believers have been called out of darkness into God’s marvelous light - not merely to receive from G...

Recorded in 1982, “Come Unto Me and Drink” features a rich, teaching-centered message by Felix R. Garcia, calling the Church to recognize and proclaim its God-given role as the bearer of living water to a thirsty world. Based on John 7:37 and the imagery of the Feast of Tabernacles, Garcia traces God’s provision of water throughout biblical history—from the wilderness journey of Israel to Jesus’ p...

Recorded at the 79th General Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy in 1984, “Commissioned to Preach” captures a fervent message by Evangelist Rebecca Spicer calling the Church to renewed passion, holiness, and obedience to Christ’s commission. Ranging from Noah and John the Baptist to the early disciples, Spicer emphasizes that God has always entrusted His people with a message of repentance,...

Recorded at the 1986 General Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy, in this powerful message—“A Renewed Vision”—Bishop Sam Clements calls the Church back to a living, Spirit-filled relationship with Jesus Christ. Drawing from Scripture, Bishop Clements confronts apathy, routine religion, and human-driven plans, insisting that true direction and effectiveness come only through the anointing and...

In this moving and pastoral message, Elwood Matthews opens John 17 and reminds us of a powerful truth thgat "Jesus prayed for you." Not just for His disciples, but for every believer who would ever follow Him. In a world filled with pressure, division, and distraction, Matthews points us back to Christ’s own words and reveals the heart of the Savior for His people. Drawing from Jesus’ prayer, Matt...

What makes the Church of God of Prophecy who we are? In this landmark message, Dr. Harold Hunter takes us deep into the spiritual DNA of our movement—revealing a church that was born of the Holy Spirit, shaped by prayer, consensus, holiness, and a bold commitment to take the whole gospel to the whole world. Drawing from church history, early Pentecostal roots, and the four biblical marks of the Ch...

New Podcast! This week’s episode of the Sound Doctrine Podcast takes us back to the 1980 General Assembly for a prophetic, Spirit-filled message from Adrian L. Varlack, Sr., with live interpretation by Felix Garcia, titled “Why Tempt Ye God.” Drawing from Acts 15, Bishop Varlack challenges the Church to stop placing human systems, traditions, and financial structures where only the Holy Spirit bel...

We’re opening Season Three with a powerful, faith-stirring classic from the 1985 General Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy. In this sermon, Bruce Scotton proclaims that the same Jesus who healed in Scripture is still healing today — not by tradition, but by the unchanging power of His name. From the promise of “these signs shall follow them that believe” to the declaration “by His stripes...

In 1990, at the 85th International Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy, Elva Howard delivered this powerful sermon titled “Doors to Open … Doors to Close.” With the boldness and conviction that made her a favorite speaker at Assemblies, Sister Howard reminds the church that opportunities for the gospel are like doors—some opening wide by the Spirit of God, others closing if we fail to walk i...

This week we feature Presiding Bishop Tim Coalter’s powerful closing challenge from the 101st International Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy in Oklahoma City entitled, “A Reconciling Church.” Preaching from 2 Corinthians 5:14–21, Bishop Coalter reminds us that the ministry of reconciliation is not just one of many things we do — it is the one priority Christ has entrusted to His Church. F...

This week we return to the 81st General Assembly (1986) where Bishop José Reyes, interpreted by Bishop Héctor Ortiz, preached the powerful message “Building on the Solid Rock.” With conviction and fire, Bishop Reyes reminds us that only by standing firmly on the Word of God can the church endure the storms of life, impact the world, and glorify Christ. He declares that every true revival, both in...

This week on the Sound Doctrine Podcast, we take you back to Bible Training Institute where Rufus B. Finlayson thundered the Word on the subject: “What is Reasonable Service?” In this unforgettable message, Bishop Finlayson reminds us, “God wants all or nothing at all. You may pay your tithes, that’s good. You may attend service, that’s good. But if God doesn’t have YOU—forget it. He wants a livin...

This week we feature “Confessing He Is Lord,” a powerful sermon by then General Youth Secretary, Terry L. Mahan. Preaching from Acts 4:1–13; Philippians 2:9–11; and Exodus 33, Brother Mahan reminds us that it is not enough to study, teach, or talk about Jesus, we must confess Him as Lord and allow Him to reign completely in our lives. With boldness like Peter, he declares that the Church needs the...

In this powerful message, 2012 International Assembly Special Guest H.B. London reminds us that marriage is a divine institution, the home is a sacred space, and we must fight for our families with compassion, communication, and commitment.