Sermons by John K. McGhee (Page 4)
Reconciliation – Are You Winning Enough
Let’s pretend that you are an athlete on a world class team. The competition is brutal. The championship series is on the line. You are sitting on the bench and the coach puts you in the game to replace a star player. You make a great play. The crowd cheers. Then you blow an easy score. The crowd boos. What do you feel like? Could you have done better? This sermon may help. Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9 “Reconciliation – Are…
Christmas Program 2017
A Christmas program featuring the Skagit Youth Ensemble, Byron Schurch on guitar, story called “Chinese Haircut,” and an appeal for compassion by Lorraine McCormick. Scripture: Luke 2 “Christmas Program” preached by Pastor John K McGhee on December 16th, 2017 at the Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mount Vernon, Washington
Do You Know Emmanuel
Luke reports that our Messiah was given two names by an angel: Jesus and Emmanuel. Which name did Mary use while rocking her heavenly baby to sleep? Why is one of these names English and the other Hebrew. Which name is mentioned only three times in scripture. Do the names mean the same thing? Is one of them a middle name? Knowing the answers could have eternal consequences. I’d love to receive your feedback after hearing the sermon. Scripture: Matthew…
Jesus Is Alive
A Jewish seeker once asked a preacher, “why should I believe a bunch of stories about a dead Jew?” The preacher answered, “Jesus Christ is not dead, He is alive.” Was the preacher right? How do you know that Jesus is alive? Listen to members of the Mount Vernon community tell you how they know He is for sure. Scripture: Matt 26-28; Luke 2, 7, 24; I John 4,5 “Jesus Is Alive” preached by Pastor John McGhee on November 18th,…
Slippery Deal
Imagine a love story about a homeless migrant farm worker who gets engaged to her boss through a very slippery deal. Prepare to be shocked. Bring your Bible. I’ll see you soon. Pastor John K McGhee Last week I found Cinderella in the Bible. It is a story about how a poor woman whose life was a mess finds happiness and wealth when a slipper seals the deal. Join a small group which will be formed spontaneously during the sermon…
Friend-power
If you knew Jasmine, you would know what “Friend-power” looks like and acts like. If you knew Juana Maria’s story, you would know how crucial it is to have friends. Imagine living alone on an island for 18 years? This Bible study teaches why we need friends and how making new friends is natural for a Godly person. Scripture: John 13:35, Acts 17:26, Rom 12:16, Neh 8:10, John 13;35, Col 3:13, Rom 15:7, James 5:16, 1 Thess 4:18, 1 John…
Odds of Survival
Make no mistake. If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you live near survivalists. You may not see them. But they are there. Somewhere. Close. Can we learn anything from “Preppers?” Are their odds of survival better than yours if Mount Rainier explodes, a giant tsunami hits, or North Korea attacks? This sermon will answer those questions while providing a biblical formula to increase your odds of survival when the next disaster hits. Scripture: Numbers 35:11-28; Matt 13:28; Matt 24:14;…
Together
Two elephants are locked in a life and death struggle for survival. Two world powers are locked in a life and death struggle for survival. Two churches are locked in a life and death struggle for survival. Will they both win? Will they both lose? Will one win and the other lose? Scripture: Acts 2:1-47 “Together” preached by Pastor John McGhee on September 16th, 2017 at the Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mount Vernon, Washington
Total Eclipse
If the moon is 400 times smaller than the sun, how could it block out the sun during an eclipse? Which is the better athlete, Venus or Serena Williams? Have you experienced at least two baptisms? Your answers will sparkle and shine during the “Eclipse.” Scripture: John 3:30 -35 “Total Eclipse” preached by Pastor John McGhee on September 2nd, 2017 at the Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mount Vernon, Washington
God’s Time Clock
God’s alarm clock has been ringing for 6000 years because God’s people have been sleepy for 6000 years. This Bible study takes a look at the special ring tone God has at this time in earth’s history. We’ll find it by looking briefly at the state of the world we live in, and then focus on the state of the church during this last -day end time of this planet as we know it. Matthew 25 gives us a clear…