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Becoming convinced that God's way is the right way is the beginning step in a Christian's conversion. In order to attain the goal, conviction must be maintained. There are several ways one can become unconvinced, and several ways one can stay convinced of God's truth. Understanding what kind of behavior to be on guard against and what to put into active practice is utterly important. This split sermon covers a handful of ideas to help in this endeavor.
Do we show partiality in our spiritual development and growth? Do we favor only parts of God's way of life over others? God has proven His impartiality towards us by sacrificing His Son so that we might live eternally. We must not ignore this great gift through playing favorites with God's Law, but must embrace the Law in its entirety.
Learn about our Feast of Tabernacles site 2009 in San Diego; proposed functions and activities during the Feast; and assignments of those who should be contacted for further information. Please plan to attend and celebrate with us, and get involved.
God is in the process of creating His character in us. How can we describe righteous character? It is the ability to understand what is right and what is wrong; to choose to do the right and to reject the wrong; and to do the right and refuse to do the wrong. The Bible shows us in depth how this process works.
These binding and solemn promises are not to be taken lightly. While blessings can come from a properly made vow, the opposite is most assuredly true when they are broken. Understand the details of when we are to enter into this type of agreement with God.
As described in the Bible, a fool is the opposite of a wise person. The decisive and foundational teachings found in the Word of God help us avoid playing the fool, and these instructions hold great implications for those who seek to follow Jesus Christ!
Why is God so unreal to most people? God tells us to prove or examine Him, to try Him out. You can become a friend of God. You can experience answered prayers in your life, healing from sickness, Godly protection and financial blessing. Here is how.
The Declaration of Independence written 233 years ago contained some familiar information that has been remembered throughout the years as a symbol of freedom. Interestingly enough, the Bible shares some similarities that the Declaration touches upon, such as liberty, happiness, slavery, and divine protection. What does the Bible have to say about these very issues and what does it take to become truly free in God's eyes?
Judgment, a pure heart, peacemakers, and being persecuted round out the second part to the beatitudes. They are important keys that show us how to better ourselves as Christians in our daily fight. The key is that we cannot give up!
Does Nebuchadnezzar's dream in Daniel 4 about a cut-down tree have a hidden prophetic meaning for us today? Does Daniel 4 tell us that the ancient Babylonian Empire was imprisoned or chained or paralyzed since its fall in 539 B.C., but came back to power in 1982--exactly 2,520 years later? Is there ANY biblical or historical evidence for such a claim?
What is God's purpose for us? If we have been told--if the Bible reveals what our future is--then that places responsibility on us for what we are doing now
Solomon was an extraordinary king. He was a prince of peace, ruled over a magnificent empire, and lived in luxury and wealth. His wisdom was greater than that of all men living at the time. And still, Solomon had a dark side in his character which led to his downfall. What can we learn today from the "Wisdom of Solomon?"
Many will say that sacrifices have been done away with, but this is not true according to the New Testament. We are still commanded to offer up acceptable sacrifices which is our reasonable service. What are the sacrifices that are in effect today?
This is Satan's world. It is a world held captive. It is doomed to crash. Jesus did not come to make this a better world. He did not enter into this world's politics. Christ called His disciples out of this world, to be ambassadors for a better word--the heavenly kingdom. As Christ was not of this world, neither must we be. Pentecost reminds us that God's Holy Spirit in us gives us the power to conquer this world and Satan--the god and ruler of this world.
We all feel sorrow sometimes. Why do we experience sorrow and more importantly: how can we use it for our own spiritual growth?
Are there rational reasons to believe in Creation and the Bible, or have scientists proven evolution is real? Does the Bible make any scientifically-testable statements about things like genetics, microbiology, and the origins of life? How do those statements compare to what we know from modern science? Is it possible to know the truth?
The story of Cain and Abel provides meaning and symbolism for us today. Are we willing to yeild to God's law and His righteousness as Abel did or will we take Cain's approach and let sin creep in and take control of our lives?
Most don't like to serve on a jury and look at it as an inconvenience. But jury duty is mandatory, unless you have valid reasons for an excuse. Courts have become more and more reluctant to grant excuses. They look especially with disfavor at requests to be excused for sincere religious convictions. Should Christians compromise and take the "easy way" out and just get it over with and serve? What do you need to know and to do in this conflict situation?
God is a family. The reason mankind exists is to fulfill the purpose of God and become part of His Family. We can achieve this goal with the help of the family structure.
A conundrum has existed in the minds of people as long as there have been people. If God is a good God, why do bad things happen? God has made promises to His people, that they will be blessed in numerous ways, in this life, but also blessed with eternal life. However, He also provides us with the guarantee that His people will be persecuted. Is this a contradiction? Since God cannot lie, this is not a contradiction. The affliction, persecution and bad things that happen to people are for the greater cause of glorifying God, building character, and blessing His people with eternal life.
"You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden."
-Matthew 5:14