08-05-2026 | 12NOON Bible Class | Bishop Charles H. Ellis, III

Main message: The "greater works" Jesus promised are not about outdoing His death on the cross but about expanding the scope of His saving work through the Holy Spirit — empowering ordinary Christians to witness, serve, and bring transformed lives to Christ. The sermon urges believers to rely on God's power, testify boldly, and engage in practical outreach so others might be saved.

Key points:

• "Greater works" refers to greater extent and reach through the Spirit, not a greater sacrifice than Jesus' death.
• True revelation comes from the Father and the Holy Spirit; spiritual power to witness and transform lives is given when Jesus goes to the Father.
• Acts examples: Pentecost (3,000 saved), the healing at the Beautiful Gate, the Samaritan conversions, and Cornelius’s household show the gospel’s expanding reach.
• Forgiveness requires life change — miracles and provision without repentance are incomplete; the greatest miracle is a transformed life.
• Christians are called to be witnesses: preach, teach, serve in love, welcome and minister to all people (regardless of background), and participate in practical outreach.

Scriptures mentioned: John 14 (the "greater works" promise), Acts 1:8, Acts 2, Acts 3, Acts 5, Acts 8, Acts 10, 1 Timothy (allusion to "great is the mystery of godliness")