Sermons

 In this sermon, we will analyze Biblical teachings and principles pertaining to permitted and prohibited sex, as well as the Godly institution of marriage, as revealed in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Judges, 1. and 2. Samuel, 1. Kings, Job, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. These timeless principles show us how we can have a successful marriage–and how we can avoid having an unsuccessful one.
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Nothing happens against God’s Will. God is in overall control. But does this mean that God causes all the evils and natural catastrophes in this world today–including earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and firestorms–or is He just allowing them to happen? Regarding the most recent fires in Southern California, did GOD start them?
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We see that John did indeed fulfill specific scriptures that foretold his Elijah role, but we also see that these same prophecies included events that would happen in the future–far beyond the lifetime of John the Baptist. Who, then, does the Bible reveal as the One Who will accomplish the “restoration of all things”?

Elijah and Elisha were prophets of God. Their story is used by God to give us understanding about prophetic events that have occurred as well as awesome prophecies that will accompany the end of our own age–when two mighty prophets will fulfill what God has caused to be written in His Word about a yet future “Elijah”!

People are very easily swayed by events that might be called miraculous. Is there a purpose for miracles–both those from God and those that Satan is allowed to cause? For Christians, the issue is to NOT let anyone deceive us–and miracles are an area for which we need to be prepared!

In this first sermon of a series, we will review the Biblical teaching on successful and unsuccessful marriage relationships, and the role of sex in general, as revealed in the Book of Genesis.

A woman is never to set herself up as a teacher in the ministry – or teach at services – as that would mean that men would then be subject to women and would reverse the order that God has set in place.   A woman should not be placed in any ministerial capacity and today women preachers have taken unto themselves authority that is not rightfully theirs.   The Church of God has taught for decades that only men should be in the ministry.  We are to live by every Word of God – and that is the plain teaching of Scripture.

Of all the Feast Days in God’s plan, this day–the Eighth Day, the seventh feast of God’s annual Holy Days–is the least understood. However, God has revealed to those who obey Him the purpose of this time in His great Holy Day plan of salvation for mankind.

In the book of John, Jesus referred to rivers of living waters and a fountain of water, springing up into eternal life. The concepts associated with these statements are actually beyond human grasp.

What do Leperosy and Sin have to do with each other? And how can faith counter act the latter two?  Can faith really be the cure for our sins and sicknesses?

How gentle are we? What actually is gentleness? Is it important that we behave gently–or does it make any difference whether true Christians reflect and manifest an attitude of gentleness?

We all have been a product of this society–of our own generation with its strengths and its weaknesses. In light of how the structure of family is under assault, we need to know what the family is and what it means from God’s perspective.

Jesus came preaching the gospel of the Kingdom. What is the Kingdom of God? Does it presently exist or will it only appear at the beginning of the millenium? What is the purpose of the Kingdom? Learn the answer to these questions.

Fascinating, there actually have been a number of  Foretastes of the Millennium down through history.  We’ll look at 3 countries, who’ve experienced aspects of Foretastes of the Millennium–1-recent, 2-current. Let’s consider how will we compare our ruling in the Millennium. In Country#1–China–it’s amazing–that in recent history 50,000,000 were living in prosperity and at peace under the administration of God’s laws–a Foretaste of the Millennium.  Country#2–Bhutan’s inhabitants are content, for their land is without crime, without dire poverty, without the threat of famine and without war. They are at peace with the world and one anothr.  Country#3–Singapore, is one of the safest countries inthe world, with a low incidence of violent crimes. For robberies committed after 7pm and before 7am punishment is doubled! Life expectancies are among the highest in the wrld and infant mortality rates are among the world’s lowest. Their people value a strong work ethic and close family relations. They’ve maintained political stability and phenomenal economic growth, with one of the highest per capita GDP’s in the world.

In the history of Israel, national repentance and a return to God was accompanied with observing the Holy Days commanded by God. Their example—as well as what we are now doing—all point to one of the most significant events in all of creation!

We are assembling on the evening of the First Day of Tabernacles, because we are commanded to do so. But why? What are the purposes and reasons for keeping the Feast? And what exactly are we commanded to do?