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God called me to preach at the age of 11, and three years later, in 1987, I began preaching. My pastor taught me to be intentional about “sermon seeds,” writing down ideas and studying and preaching them when able. This book is a collection of un-preached messages from 1987 to the present. Through the years, my files have grown from hand-written notes to electronic notes on tablets, computers, and smartphones. These files encourage me, especially when my emotional well runs dry. Sometimes God brings something out of those folders and anoints me to preach it. Other times, the files grow ...

A proverb is a short statement expressing a principle of truth for practical, godly living. In Hebrew, the word means “comparison” or “to be like.” Ultimately, Proverbs contains many thought-provoking lessons that transcend time and culture. A verb is a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence. So, in titling this book, The Verbs, I intend to explain the timeless wisdom principles taught in Proverbs. Each chapter and verse should call you to action as you heed the truth in the 915 “verbs” in this wise poetic book.

Why do bad things happen? What can I learn from suffering or tragedy? Is there a purpose to what I'm going through? Discover these and more answers as you read "Why Me?"

Consider this: Are we the chosen generation, witnessing the world’s end? Could we be on the verge of eternity's dawn? How much more can society deteriorate before the return of Jesus Christ? Has the gospel truly reached every corner of the world? These questions, urgent and compelling, drive me to prepare for the soon return of Jesus Christ. The more I study Scripture and watch current events unfold, the more I realize how closer we are to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. We may be the generation that sees all these things come to pass. And since I believe we could be just moments away ...

Too many parents, pastors, and people focus on what they value but often neglect to express why it is critical or essential. The fundamentals of the apostles’ doctrine are eternally essential. They are not creeds of words of mere man; they are God’s absolute Word. Because we belong to Jesus, we should want to please Him and obey His Word.

Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Paul wrote the epistle to the Colossians, refuting all false claims about God. Paul reaffirms to the original audience and the global Church that Christ is preeminent. Paul sharply rebuked every influence that attempted to infiltrate the Church. Through the leading of the Holy Spirit, Paul would not allow anything to compromise the truth. The Church at Colossae dealt with Gnosticism, paganism, mysticism, Greek philosophies, and Old Testament practices of the Law fulfilled by Christ. Yet, none of these could withstand the truth of God’s Word. In ...

The “songs of degrees” (songs of ascent) crescendo from Psalm 120, their lowest point, to Psalm 134, their highest point. There is no “praise ye the Lord” in Psalm 120, but by the time you arrive at Psalm 134, praising and blessing the Lord fill its lyrics. As these songs progress from one to the next, there is a story of Israel’s history unfolding. Every Jew could relate to this history and find themselves in each lyric of each Psalm. The Jews would intensify their worship of Almighty God as they would realize His everlasting mercy, deliverance, and love. Equally for the church, ...

As I reviewed the twenty psalms in this sixth volume, I noticed a recurring theme: these Psalms reveal the beauty of God’s salvation. No other religion has its deity become an actual human being to save their people, except Christianity. Our most holy and righteous God became our sin so that we could become His righteousness. He did so because He loved us and wanted to reconcile us to a sacred relationship with Him (2 Corinthians 5:17-21). This sixth volume opens with the superlative holiness of God (Psalm 99) and ends with triumphant thanks for His mercy in becoming our salvation (Psalm ...

Unprejudiced, equitable, unbiased, honest, and just are just a few synonymous words to describe the word impartial. The word impartial means to treat or affect all equally. Regardless of the situations the psalmists found themselves in, they gave impartial praise to the One True God. There were times they felt like praising God, and times they didn't; yet, regardless of their circumstance, the 17 Psalms in this volume highlight their adoration and exaltation of Almighty God.

Possibly the most loved words in the Bible come from the Book of Psalms. While revealing significant and rich history of the varying writers, the Psalms also point to the coming Messiah. This book will bring to light the rich applications of the ancient poems, songs, prayers, and lyrics that make up the Book of Psalms.

On March 13, 2016, I began an expository sermon series based on the Psalms. By the time I finish preaching them and writing the books, I will publish nine volumes. I desire that this, and all subsequent books, help you see yourself in the lives of the various psalmists as they share their ups and downs and what they did to glorify God in all things. My prayer is that what I’ve discovered will bless and expand the kingdom of God. The Psalms serve as a seamless link between the Law and the Prophets while pointing to the coming Messiah. They reveal the whole spectrum of emotions and how they...

It is often noted that Psalm 118:8, “It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man,” is the middle verse of the Bible. While one could debate the details of that claim, it is certain that this volume of Bishop Myron Powell’s series highlights the Psalms that are not only at the very central core of the Bible, but that equally must be hidden within the very core of our spiritual being. With masterful wisdom, Bishop Powell not only takes us on an incredible journey through Psalms 99-118, but he also gives us the opportunity to see the entirety of God’s work of ...

Faith is belief in God and His Word. It is believing that God is who He says He is. Trust is faith in action. While faith and trust are similar and are often used interchangeably, there are some differences. Faith can be easy when things go right and blessings follow you. But, trust looks at a bleak situation and remains faithful regardless of the outcome. This is what trusting the Lord is all about.

Praise, worship, thankfulness, and blessing Almighty God fill the lyrics of the final sixteen Psalms. But pain, prison, persecution, doubt, fear, and feeling overwhelmed are also woven into the psalmists’ words. Through it all, God protects, provides, and gives peace to His own. He is the Creator and able to do the impossible. God and His kingdom are everlasting, and His mercy endures forever. Therefore, if you ever need a reminder of why God is worthy of the highest praise, read Psalms 135-150. My title for this book stems from Psalm 142:5-7, which is the exact middle of the final ...

These six Miktam Psalms are to be engraved and remembered for all time. Throughout these six chapters, Myron Powell takes us on a journey to discover the main thing they all have in common: the hope of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Whatever situation you’re facing that seems dead, let these Miktam Psalms encourage you in the power of the resurrection! The following verses are where David prophesies the resurrection of Jesus Christ: Psalm 16:10 Psalm 56:13 Psalm 57:3 Psalm 58:10-11 Psalm 59:1-4,16-17 Psalm 60:1-5

In 2010 I wrote Look Again, a book detailing God’s truth about the Second Coming. In 2021, I wrote a condensed version of that book with updated ideas. The book you now read is the work of over twenty years of study, prayer, and research. God compelled me to change the title from Look Again to Of Those Days in this revision. This new title comes from Jesus’ words, “Immediately after the tribulation of those days” (Matthew 24:29). I pray that God opens your understanding to His purpose and truth “of those days” preceding His return. If you are still unsure when Jesus Christ is ...

On March 15, 2020, the world changed. Cities, states, provinces, and nations closed their borders and went into a global lockdown. Churches had to resort to online services, with only a few allowed to attend in person. Some had to close in-person services completely. During that time, God spoke to me to stay the course and continue preaching through the Book of Psalms. Little did I realize how prophetic these psalms were in relation to the pandemic resulting from a lab-made virus. On that Sunday, March 15, 2020, I had preached Psalm 79 (included in my previous book, volume 4). During the ...

In two of his lowest moments, the Bible records, “the LORD was with Joseph.” The first time was when Potiphar bought him. The second time was when he was falsely accused of rape and imprisoned (Genesis 39:2, 21). This book will remind you that there is nowhere you can go where God is not. He is with you in trouble; you can trust Him with your whole heart.

The reason I titled this seventh volume “God is Not Incredible” is because the word incredible means “not credible,” which further means “unbelievable.” But, since God cannot lie, fail, and never forsake His church, then God is credible and believable. Psalm 119 is the longest of the Psalms with 176 verses. It comprises 22 stanzas of eight verses, each forming a poetic Hebrew acrostic. At the heading of each stanza is a Hebrew letter, and the first word of each verse begins with that corresponding Hebrew letter. Since there are 22 letters in the Hebrew alphabet, there are then ...

Is God’s grace really amazing? With a title like that, I will surely get quick responses from believers. I already hear the sounds of the old hymn “Amazing Grace,” and people accuse me of being sacrilegious. But if you’ve read this far and will read this book, you will discover why God’s grace is so remarkable and why I used a bold question for the title. Peter’s first epistle highlights grace, revealing how security, sobriety, submission, suffering, and service are all attributes of God’s amazing grace. I first preached this expositional series in 2008-09. Then, in 2022-23, ...