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Many places in the Bible talk about the end times, the times before Jesus Christ returns. This message reviews the unique signs of our times: crime, war and other ways in which mankind violates God's clear and reasonable commandments. We also review what true Christians must do to be found awake and worthy when Jesus Christ returns.
How are faith and righteousness related? It is part of God's plan to provide the opportunity to become righteous, by overcoming sin. Is it possible to pvercome without faith? What kind of faith do we need to have?
Do our actions reflect the way we should live, by being good examples? We are constantly being judged by others and especially God to see if we live a righteous life. At the same time we shouldn't judge others, but first consider that what we are doing is right.
Will Christ’s disciples be raptured and taken to the third heaven? How is Christ’s Second Coming described? Will He return secretly or visibly? Will He return twice? Where and how did the idea of a secret rapture originate? Does the Bible teach it, and did the early New Testament Church believe in it?
Brotherly love requires transforming our thoughts to not only include the lives of others, but also to build understanding through the lives of others. The Body of Christ, the Church, is composed of many individual members, each serving a purpose and each deeply linked to one another. As such, the life of a Christian requires working together with empathy and consideration for others and the Body as a whole.
How we view others-and by extension, even ourselves--along with staying faithful to the wondrous calling of God has to do with how we handle the things we know. There are things that should be forgotten and those that should never be forgotten!
To relay the importance of really listening to God's instruction and law for our
safety and salvation.
To also be there for each other in times of need and truly listen to be
able to give heart felt advice or help.
Its about selflessness, to care about God's law, to learn not just enough
to get safety and salvation, but to be useful to Him and each other.
All of the Bible is written for us today -- even the parables Jesus told nearly 2000 years ago. This message explores the nuances and underlying meanings of one of those stories.
What is sin? How does sin start? Does sin have to be intentional? Can one sin in ignorance? Where can sin lead to? Why are hate and ill will so dangerous? How does one sin deliberately, presumptuously, maliciously or willfully? What is the unpardonable sin? Isn’t it God’s Will to forgive everybody?
What is God's biblical teaching if we find or lose a cellphone, wallet, purse, pet, or clothing; what should you and I do? 7 points: 1) world's way, 2) God's way, 3) 5 examples what to do, 4) we're too busy, 5) do not hide yourself, 6) one we dislike, 7) 5 examples reducing losses.
Do we desire to be first, to run the race worthy of obtaining the prize?
Can we prove from the Old Testament that there are two God beings that are in the Family of God, by only using the Old Testament? Also, who was the God of the Old Testament that spoke to Israel, that created the earth, that came to this earth as a human being to die for man kind so that they could partake in the soon coming Kingdom of God?
Even though career politicians are striving on and living for compromise, a true Christian must never compromise any of his religious convictions, as based on the Bible. So how are we to avoid compromise? The short answer is, we must strongly believe and act upon God’s commandments. For the longer answer and a detailed discussion, please listen to this sermon.
The world is in direct rebellion to God because of an unacceptance of His Laws. We must be willing to give up the comfort and pleasures of Satan's lifestyle in order to truly please God. If we do, the crown laid up for us will be attainable.
Is the Old Testament part of God’s inspired, timeless and preserved Word of God? Who was commissioned with the preservation of the Old Testament Scriptures? Can we prove from the Old Testament that Jesus is the Christ; and how to obtain salvation and entrance in the Kingdom of God? Who canonized the New Testament Scriptures? Do we have God’s promise that the New Testament Scriptures would also be preserved for all times?
In order to grow, we must be willing to first become vulnerable so that we are capable of learning and changing. A soft heart is the only kind that can grow. Our constant work in overcoming the ways of this world requires becoming vulnerable over, and over again.
What is a prophet and who can rightly claim this title? Is knowing the future the only reason for prophecy, or do prophets hold a solemn responsibility to speak what God reveals in order to turn people to obedience to God? Can you distinguish between true and false prophets?
In this final installment, we discuss how Paul learned to be content and self-sufficient, and to be full and hungry. We will also see how our gifts abound to our account; and why God views our gifts to others as acceptable sweet-smelling sacrifices.
In the shortest book of the Old Testament, the writer manages to pack in quite a bit of material regarding the most prophesied about Gentile nation in the Bible.
"You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden."
-Matthew 5:14