Power Lessons

This sermon was delivered by Wendell Griffen, pastor of the New Millennium Church in Little Rock, Ark., on July 12, 2009. But when Herod heard of it, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has been raised.”  Mark 6:16 (NRSV)   The death of John the Baptist, like...

An Answer to a Troubling Question

This sermon was delivered by Wendell Griffen, pastor of the New Millennium Church in Little Rock, Ark., on July 5, 2009.   Jesus could not work any miracles there, except to heal a few sick people by placing his hands on them.  He was surprised that the people did not...

Storms, Fear and Faith

This sermon was delivered by Wendell Griffen, pastor of the New Millennium Church in Little Rock, Ark., on June 21, 2009. Jesus reprimanded the disciples:  “Why are you such cowards? Don’t you have any faith at all? Mark 4:40 (The Message)   Being in a...

Faith Stories and Faith Lessons

This sermon was delivered by Wendell Griffen, pastor of the New Millennium Church in Little Rock, Ark., on June 14, 2009. Mark 4:26-34   Everyone loves stories.  For as long as humans can remember, stories have been a central part of our lives, in every culture,...