The Sound Doctrine Podcast

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 dare not move forward. Her message is rich with conviction, warmth, humor, and the truth, “If God is not in it, I want no part of it.” This episode also includes a brief conversation with Dr. Shaun McKinley, executive director of Global Communications, and Global Missions Ministries Coordinator Dr. Cathy Payne, highlighting the Church’s orphanage ministry during March Missions Month.

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, and faith prepare the believer’s heart for victory. Her central challenge is clear...when battles come, prepare your war cry and trust the Lord to fight for you!

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 includes a conversation with Dr. Cathy Payne, Global Missions Ministries Coordinator, as we reflect on Missions Month and the global work God is doing through the Church of God of Prophecy. If you’ve ever wondered whether God can redeem your past, this message will encourage your heart and strengthen your faith.

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 God, but to give Him glory, honor, and power. Drawing imagery from Isaiah and John’s visions of heaven, he invites the Church to join the eternal cry of “Holy, Holy, Holy,” recognizing that God alone is worthy of worship. This sermon challenges common misconceptions about worship, urging us to approach God with holiness, humility, and wholehearted praise. Bishop Hyatt emphasizes that worship is an offering to God expressed through praise, obedience, generosity, and holy living. With clarity and depth, “Taking the Challenge” calls the Church to live daily as a people created for God’s pleasure, reflecting His glory both in worship and in life.

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’ public cry, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink.” He reminds us that spiritual thirst is not limited to the lost; even God’s people long deeply for renewal, life, and the presence of God. This sermon presents the Church as a divine institution, built by Christ Himself, through which the living water now flows. Drawing from Ezekiel’s vision of the river flowing from the house of God, Garcia declares that the Church, empowered by the Spirit of Christ, is commissioned to cry out, invite, and carry the message of salvation to every nation. With urgency and clarity, “Come Unto Me and Drink” challenges us to boldly proclaim that the Church is alive, Christ is the source, and there is still water for all who thirst.

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, hope, and salvation. She reminds us that the same gospel that transformed lives in Scripture still carries power today - and that the Church must return to its foundation to see revival in local congregations. Listen and be challenged to pray, fast, live above sin, and boldly proclaim the truth of the Word, even in difficult times. Sistser Spicer warns against spiritual complacency and calls for rekindled zeal, declaring that the world is searching for an “on-fire” Church filled with the Holy Spirit. This message is a stirring reminder that the Church has what the world needs—and must not lose sight of its God-given commission to preach.

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 guidance of the Holy Spirit. Marked by hope and urgency, this sermon proclaims God as a God of revival who brings light out of darkness, renewal out of decline, and courage in place of fear. As Christ stands at the door and knocks, the call is clear...open the door, behold the glory of the Lord, and be changed.

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, Matthews shows how Christ asked the Father to preserve us in the world without being overtaken by it, to sanctify us by the truth of God’s Word, to unite us as one body through love and shared faith, and to bring us ultimately into His glory. He reminds us that holiness is not just outward behavior but an inward work of the Spirit, and that true unity comes not from forced agreement but from growing closer to Christ together. With warmth, conviction, and clarity, this timeless message calls believers beyond labels, prejudice, and surface religion into a deeper life shaped by the Word, the Spirit, and Christ’s prayer over us.

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 Church—one, holy, universal, and apostolic—Hunter reminds us that the Church of God of Prophecy has always been called to rise above race, class, language, and nationality, carrying a prophetic witness to the nations. From A. J. Tomlinson’s vision to fearless women missionaries, from Azusa Street to today’s global fellowship, this message celebrates a church that doesn’t just believe the gospel but lives it.

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 belongs. With passion, he reminds us that God “put no difference” between His people—across cultures, languages, and nations—and that true unity comes not from money, methods, or management, but from wholehearted dependence on the Holy Ghost. This timeless message calls today’s Church to lay down every yoke of self-reliance and return to faith, sacrifice, and Spirit-led obedience. Listen to the Sound Doctrine Podcast as this powerful General Assembly message stirs us again to courage, prayer, and trust in God’s all-sufficient Spirit.

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 we are healed,” this message calls the Church to move from remembering what God used to do to believing what He is doing right now.

In a time when the Church faces division, distraction, and discouragement, Pastor Gibson offers a Spirit-empowered word titled “United in Spirit.” With humility, clarity, and conviction, he calls us to walk worthy of the gospel of Christ, stand firm in one spirit, strive together for the faith, embrace both the blessing and suffering of Christ, and maintain the same love and unity that reflects the heart of God. Pastor Gibson reminds us that the mission of God is always greater than our comfort, and unity is not optional. Whether you’re a pastor, church leader, or believer hungry for truth, this message is a must-hear. It’s a timely reminder that we are stronger together, united in Christ, and empowered by His Spirit.

Recorded at the 77th Annual Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy on September 12, 1982, this timeless message challenges us to remain steadfast in proclaiming God’s eternal truth. Dr. Ortiz unpacks Acts 20:25-30, emphasizing that God's counsel is sovereign, unchanging, and beyond human understanding. This message is a call to full surrender and faithfulness to God's divine will, even when we don’t fully comprehend it.

This week on the Sound Doctrine Podcast, we're revisiting a powerful and timely message from General Overseer Sam Clements titled "A Message of Hope." Preached on January 3, 2021, during a global simulcast to the church, this sermon brought encouragement and renewal after one of the most challenging years in recent memory. In the face of a global pandemic and countless hardships, this message reminded us of the enduring joy found in Christ and our mission to be a light to the world.

Step into a powerful moment of faith with C.S. Pennington's sermon, "The Power of the Lord Was Present," delivered during a Healing Service at the 1981 Bible Training Institute. Bishop Pennington takes us on a journey through Scripture, recounting miraculous moments when the power of the Lord was present, transforming lives, healing the sick, and manifesting God’s glory. Be inspired by these timeless truths and reminded of the unchanging power of our Lord—a power still present and active today!

Get ready to be challenged and inspired by Flavio Rosario's powerful sermon, "Reaching Forth with Renewed Vision," delivered at the 1992 General Assembly. Bishop Rosario passionately calls us to confront old ways and rise above pressures, Step into God’s holiness, as Naaman did in the Jordan, and see the Church as a light for the world.

Step back to the 1990 General Assembly for a heartfelt tribute to former General Overseer M.A. Tomlinson. This special episode captures a moment of reverence and celebration of his impactful legacy. Featuring presentations by: Billy & Oma Lee Murray, Elwood Matthews, Charles Winchester, Adrian Varlack, Sr., Elva Howard, and Brice H. Thompson. Also enjoy soul-stirring music by Ron Scotton and the world-famous Bahama Brass Band.

"Revival is Coming Again" was recorded during the 2016 Pentecost Sunday Simulcast at the Church of God of Prophecy in Hartford, Connecticut. This stirring sermon challenges us to embrace the promise of revival and prepare for a fresh move of the Holy Spirit.

This week, we’re taking you back to 1986 at the 81st Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy, where Billy Murray preached the unforgettable message, “Have Faith in God.” Delivered at the historic Assembly Tabernacle in Cleveland, Tennessee, this sermon still resonates with truth and conviction.