True deliverance and freedom only comes through Christ, not through human effort or adherence to the law. Examine yourself, live as examples of Christ, and stay committed despite distractions or setbacks. Once God begins a work in us, we must “run well” and not allow the enemy to hinder our progress. Faith, perseverance, and holiness are key to walking in God’s grace and receiving His blessings. Sermon Title: Run On! Speaker: Pastor James Schwartz Jr Date: Sunday October 12, 2025 Scripture References: Galatians 5:1-9 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. 2 Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. 3 For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. 4 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. 5 For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. 6 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love. 7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? 8 This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you. 9 A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- St. James Pentecostal Church The Powerhouse Center 630 Auburn Ave, Swedesboro, NJ 08085 Pastor James A. Schwartz JR First Lady Evangelist Antoinette Schwartz We are a Pentecostal Church located in Swedesboro, NJ. Founded in 1962, we are dedicated to creating community, spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, and saving souls! Our doors are open to every soul seeking to welcome Jesus Christ into their hearts. We hope you were encouraged by the teaching you heard, and we invite you to open up your hearts and allow his grace to penetrate into your soul and being. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us! website: stjamespowerhouse.com email: stjamespowerhouse@gmail.com www.facebook.com/StJamesPowerhouseChurch Instagram: @stjamespowerhousechurch If you would like to share a donation with the ministry you can do so on Givelify: https://giv.li/zcjqf6 If you would like to be added to our prayer list please click the link to complete the form: https://forms.gle/gQNJVWiKEGngtAzk6 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to keep up with what's happening at The Powerhouse: https://forms.gle/bLTuqMegjArSShQe8 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Join us as we explore John 5, where Jesus heals a man who had been paralyzed for 38 years. Jesus sees you, just like He saw the man by the pool of Bethesda. You are not forgotten. Jesus asked the man: “Will you be made whole?” challenging him and us to receive wholeness through faith. Wholeness goes beyond healing—it's about being restored, complete, and aligned with God’s purpose. Many are “waiting for the water to be stirred,” just like the man, but Jesus is already present, ready to heal without delay, you just have to believe! Sermon Title: The God of Wholeness Speaker: Elder William Ward III Scripture Reference: John 5: 1-9 1 After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water. 4 For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had. 5 And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years. 6 When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole? 7 The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me. 8 Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk. 9 And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- St. James Pentecostal Church The Powerhouse Center 630 Auburn Ave, Swedesboro, NJ 08085 Pastor James A. Schwartz JR First Lady Evangelist Antoinette Schwartz We are a Pentecostal Church located in Swedesboro, NJ. Founded in 1962, we are dedicated to creating community, spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, and saving souls! Our doors are open to every soul seeking to welcome Jesus Christ into their hearts. We hope you were encouraged by the teaching you heard, and we invite you to open up your hearts and allow his grace to penetrate into your soul and being. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us! website: stjamespowerhouse.com email: stjamespowerhouse@gmail.com www.facebook.com/StJamesPowerhouseChurch Instagram: @stjamespowerhousechurch If you would like to share a donation with the ministry you can do so on Givelify: https://giv.li/zcjqf6 If you would like to be added to our prayer list please click the link to complete the form: https://forms.gle/gQNJVWiKEGngtAzk6 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to keep up with what's happening at The Powerhouse: https://forms.gle/bLTuqMegjArSShQe8 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The story of Jonah teaches us the importance of Obedience. Just like Jonah tried to run from God’s command, many of us attempt to avoid our purpose—but you can’t outrun God. Are you running or obeying? God’s Mercy is real and endless. Even in disobedience, God provides correction, protection, and a second chance—just like Jonah’s time in the belly of the fish. Jonah's obedience after repentance led to Nineveh’s repentance. Your “yes” to God can change lives. Surrender to the will of God! Date: Sunday September 21, 2025 Sermon Title: The Story of Jonah Speaker: Mother Thelma Schwartz Our Church Mother is 94 years old this year, may God continue to bless and keep her! Scripture Reference: Jonah 1 - 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- St. James Pentecostal Church The Powerhouse Center 630 Auburn Ave, Swedesboro, NJ 08085 Pastor James A. Schwartz JR First Lady Evangelist Antoinette Schwartz We are a Pentecostal Church located in Swedesboro, NJ. Founded in 1962, we are dedicated to creating community, spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, and saving souls! Our doors are open to every soul seeking to welcome Jesus Christ into their hearts. We hope you were encouraged by the teaching you heard, and we invite you to open up your hearts and allow his grace to penetrate into your soul and being. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us! website: stjamespowerhouse.com email: stjamespowerhouse@gmail.com www.facebook.com/StJamesPowerhouseChurch Instagram: @stjamespowerhousechurch If you would like to share a donation with the ministry you can do so on Givelify: https://giv.li/zcjqf6 If you would like to be added to our prayer list please click the link to complete the form: https://forms.gle/gQNJVWiKEGngtAzk6 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to keep up with what's happening at The Powerhouse: https://forms.gle/bLTuqMegjArSShQe8 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Praise has the power to break chains, even when you’re locked in and surrounded by problems like Paul and Silas were. Don’t let a bad moment, block your bless. Praise God boldly and persistently no matter your circumstances! Sermon Title: Praise the Lord, From Whom All Blessing Flow Speaker: Pastor James Schwartz, Jr Date: Sunday September 14, 2025 Scripture References: Psalms 100 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. Psalms 23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. Lamentations 3: 22 It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. The Story of Paul and Silas - Acts 16: 16-40 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- St. James Pentecostal Church The Powerhouse Center 630 Auburn Ave, Swedesboro, NJ 08085 Pastor James A. Schwartz JR First Lady Evangelist Antoinette Schwartz We are a Pentecostal Church located in Swedesboro, NJ. Founded in 1962, we are dedicated to creating community, spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, and saving souls! Our doors are open to every soul seeking to welcome Jesus Christ into their hearts. We hope you were encouraged by the teaching you heard, and we invite you to open up your hearts and allow his grace to penetrate into your soul and being. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us! website: stjamespowerhouse.com email: stjamespowerhouse@gmail.com www.facebook.com/StJamesPowerhouseChurch Instagram: @stjamespowerhousechurch If you would like to share a donation with the ministry you can do so on Givelify: https://giv.li/zcjqf6 If you would like to be added to our prayer list please click the link to complete the form: https://forms.gle/gQNJVWiKEGngtAzk6 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to keep up with what's happening at The Powerhouse: https://forms.gle/bLTuqMegjArSShQe8 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Let us encourage you today to stay faithful, stand on God's Word, and never get weary in doing good, and move with God. Even through hardship, spiritual fatigue, or disappointment, God sees, God knows, and God will reward those that diligently seek Him. Remember that God’s timing is perfect, so don’t grow weary in well-doing because in due season, you shall reap—if you faint not.” Sermon Title: Don’t Get Weary Speaker: Pastor James Schwartz Jr Date: Sunday August 7, 2025 Scripture References: Galatians Chapter 6, Verses 1-10 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. For every man shall bear his own burden. Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Psalms Chapter 37, Verse 23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- St. James Pentecostal Church The Powerhouse Center 630 Auburn Ave, Swedesboro, NJ 08085 Pastor James A. Schwartz JR First Lady Evangelist Antoinette Schwartz We are a Pentecostal Church located in Swedesboro, NJ. Founded in 1962, we are dedicated to creating community, spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, and saving souls! Our doors are open to every soul seeking to welcome Jesus Christ into their hearts. We hope you were encouraged by the teaching you heard, and we invite you to open up your hearts and allow his grace to penetrate into your soul and being. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us! website: stjamespowerhouse.com email: stjamespowerhouse@gmail.com www.facebook.com/StJamesPowerhouseChurch Instagram: @stjamespowerhousechurch If you would like to share a donation with the ministry you can do so on Givelify: https://giv.li/zcjqf6 If you would like to be added to our prayer list please click the link to complete the form: https://forms.gle/gQNJVWiKEGngtAzk6 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to keep up with what's happening at The Powerhouse: https://forms.gle/bLTuqMegjArSShQe8 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Hymn “Love Lifted Me” lets us know that “when nothing else could help, LOVE lifted me!” God’s love is redeeming, healing, and will sustain us. God’s love can lift us from any pit (depression, sin, brokenness, hardship, etc). Gods love is powerful, personal, and unconditional, and nothing can separate us from it. Jesus entered our pit, not to judge us, but to rescue us! Date: Sunday August 31, 2025 – Women’s Day Sermon Title: Love Lifted Me! Speaker: Evangelist Karen Johnson Scripture References: Psalms 40:1-3 I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD. Romans 8:38-39 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Hymn: "Love Lifted Me" Composers: Howard E. Smith | James Rowe ©Public Domain ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- St. James Pentecostal Church The Powerhouse Center 630 Auburn Ave, Swedesboro, NJ 08085 Pastor James A. Schwartz JR First Lady Evangelist Antoinette Schwartz We are a Pentecostal Church located in Swedesboro, NJ. Founded in 1962, we are dedicated to creating community, spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, and saving souls! Our doors are open to every soul seeking to welcome Jesus Christ into their hearts. We hope you were encouraged by the teaching you heard, and we invite you to open up your hearts and allow his grace to penetrate into your soul and being. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us! website: stjamespowerhouse.com email: stjamespowerhouse@gmail.com www.facebook.com/StJamesPowerhouseChurch Instagram: @stjamespowerhousechurch If you would like to share a donation with the ministry you can do so on Givelify: https://giv.li/zcjqf6 If you would like to be added to our prayer list please click the link to complete the form: https://forms.gle/gQNJVWiKEGngtAzk6 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to keep up with what's happening at The Powerhouse: https://forms.gle/bLTuqMegjArSShQe8 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------