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You Can Still Win!

I found this old clip of an Edwin Hawkins Gospel Hit called If at First You Don't Succeed. This song conveys that there is life after failure. Many of history's greatest became so because they all developed the ability to bounce back from failure. Many of these individuals can point to 1 failure or another in their lives that became their turning points to the road called success. How many of us have the resolve to dust ourselves off, and pick up the pieces? How many of us are willing to try… Continue

Added by Stephen F. Smith on November 17, 2008 at 1:20am — No Comments

God, Why am I Never at the Right Place at the Right Time?

God Why Am I Never at the Right Place at the Right Time?

There is an obscure passage of scripture in the 84th Psalm. That Psalm records the following in verses 1-6 where it records the following words: (1)How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts! (2)My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God. (3)Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young,… Continue

Added by Stephen F. Smith on November 15, 2008 at 3:00am — No Comments

Enjoy Some Good Preaching While You Are Surfing!

These sermons by Bishop Charles E. Blake will fill your surfing time with some Good Word!…

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Added by Stephen F. Smith on November 13, 2008 at 7:36am — No Comments

The Importance of Marriage!

Bishop Charles E. Blake speaks powerfully on The Importance of Marriage!

Why is Marriage so Important in the sight of God?

What should I do for my mate?

How should I choose my mate?

What happens when I yoke with someone who I am not married to?

Marriage is like an adhesive, when you separate it, there is a tearing emotionally,spiritually,physically.

How am I suppose to love my mate?

Why do some mates look for something to argue about?

How am I… Continue

Added by Stephen F. Smith on November 13, 2008 at 6:58am — No Comments

Grateful!

Grateful as sang by Kim Burrell with the C.H. Mason Memorial… Continue

Added by Stephen F. Smith on November 12, 2008 at 7:41pm — No Comments

Enjoy These Sermons From Bishop Charles E. Blake!

Enjoy These Sermons From Bishop Charles E. Blake!

These four different Sermons should be a great addition to your work day!…

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Added by Stephen F. Smith on November 11, 2008 at 2:37am — No Comments

God Blocked It!

Kurt Carr and The Kurt Carr Singers Sing God Blocked It in Memphis,Tennessee!

Think of how many things that God has blocked from prevailing over us! Yes God Blocked It, and he will block many of the fiery darts that are to come our way on down the road!…

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Added by Stephen F. Smith on October 26, 2008 at 3:44pm — No Comments

Are We Living in a Day of Pretty Men and Hard Working Women?

Are We Living in a Day of Pretty Men and Hard Working Women? Has the script been… Continue

Added by Stephen F. Smith on October 26, 2008 at 3:30am — 1 Comment

Pastor Willie James Campbell is a Preaching Machine!

Pastor Willie James Campbell is a Preaching… Continue

Added by Stephen F. Smith on October 25, 2008 at 6:22pm — No Comments

I'm Praying that We Will Avert the Next Civil War!

I'm Praying that We Will Avert the Next Civil War! This election has indeed been a groundbreaking event. There has been so much enthusiasm on both sides of the aisle as the reality that either the first Black, or the first Woman will soon grace the Executive Branch of our Government. This is a hard fought election, yet I feel like I am now hearing the sounds of discontent, the likes of which I have never heard before. The gap between the haves, and the havenots in this land is ever widening.… Continue

Added by Stephen F. Smith on October 21, 2008 at 2:46am — 2 Comments

What Are You Hearing In This Hour?

What Are You Hearing In This Hour? This video by Bishop Veron Ashe chronicles what he is hearing for this hour for the church. It is quite insightful and it gives a take on the church of today. What do you… Continue

Added by Stephen F. Smith on October 20, 2008 at 1:05am — No Comments

No Greater Love!

No Greater Love by Keith Pringle was a Gospel… Continue

Added by Stephen F. Smith on October 18, 2008 at 3:35am — No Comments

Can I Get a Ticket Out of the Land of Regret?

Can I Get a Ticket Out of the Land of Regret? How many times have we found ourselves reflecting on how we would reverse a decision, or an action of ours from the past? How many times have we almost looked up to Heaven itself, and boldly exclaimed, “If I Had It All to Do Over Again?” Regret has so often painfully affected so many of us. It is so amazing that the mind will replay certain events of days gone by over and over again. Regret is a constant adversary for many individuals than span… Continue

Added by Stephen F. Smith on October 17, 2008 at 3:00am — No Comments

You Can Get Up!

Bishop Charles E. Blake preaches You Can Get… Continue

Added by Stephen F. Smith on October 16, 2008 at 11:07pm — No Comments

Lions and Tigers and Bears? Oh My!

Lions and Tigers and Bears? Oh My! We are living in tumultuous times where every day seems to be laden with its own dose of drama, and disappointment. I have never seen a day in the 4+ decades that I have been on this earth where so many are gripped by fear. For those of us who are so driven by today’s 24/7 barrage of daily media, I will boldly state that we are now living in a day where fear is the order of the day! The economic ills of our land have so many panicking over the possibility that… Continue

Added by Stephen F. Smith on October 14, 2008 at 4:28am — No Comments

The Seriousness of the Hour!

Pastor Dennis Martin preaches powerfully on The Seriousness of the Hour in which we now live in!…

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Added by Stephen F. Smith on October 12, 2008 at 5:03am — No Comments

Ta Ta You Jesus!

This is Ta Ta You Jesus by Kirk Whalum, and Kevin Whalum. Excuse the Spanish Subtitles, but I had to post this one. Kevin's singing is… Continue

Added by Stephen F. Smith on October 12, 2008 at 2:34am — No Comments

When the Outlook is Gloomy, the Uplook is Glorious!

When the Outlook is Gloomy the Uplook is Glorious! In the midst of crazy economic times, we must be resolute to trust God more than ever. Isn't it truly amazing that those who have totally put their trust in things have really had their entire world rocked? When one puts his or her trust in things that are temporal one is doomed to suffer disappointment after disappointment. I submit to you that despite the gloomy financial forecasts that are being given out every day, that God is a Restorer,… Continue

Added by Stephen F. Smith on October 9, 2008 at 1:24am — No Comments

Jesus is Still Angry! This is a Good Word!

Pastor Patrick Wooden preaches Jesus is Still Angry in these clips! Pastor Patrick Wooden is a no nonsense preacher of the Gospel! He would defy any descriptions of Christian Preachers as weak. He pastor the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, North Carolina a church that is full of college students from North Carolina's Tobacco Road Consortium of Schools. The notable thing about his church is that it is full of men!

Pastor Wooden is a frequent speaker at many men's… Continue

Added by Stephen F. Smith on September 27, 2008 at 5:12am — No Comments

Pastor Jamal Bryant Speaks Out on the Republican National Convention and Sarah Palin!

Pastor Jamal Bryant Speaks Out on the Republican National Convention and Sarah Palin!

I stand with my brother on this one! Pastor Bryant's comments were on point! This was a great analysis on some of the recent events on the national stage! I almost said Preach Black Man after this… Continue

Added by Stephen F. Smith on September 23, 2008 at 3:00am — No Comments