Sermons

Although salt is a common mineral, it has played an enormous role in history. Salt also plays an important part in our christian lives. Salt is the opposite of leaven.  It helps to keep us pure from corruption.  It’s important to remember that true christians are to be the salt of the earth.

There are two important decisions that one makes in their lives which show commitment: baptism and marriage.  Both correlate with each other since, to be married, we have to be baptized and receive God’s holy spirit.  If we want to be in God’s kingdom, we need to receive His holy spirit and be married to Him so we can receive everlasting life.

Why did Christ’s “Parable of the Good or Merciful Samaritan,” as recorded in Luke, chapter 10, have such a tremendous impact on the society of His time? What was so revolutionary and provocative about this parable, which teaches us how to love our neighbor? Why is it still so relevant and meaningful for us today? Who were the Samaritans? Do they still exist? Why did many of the Jews hate them so much? And how did Jesus show that He refused to be a part of that kind of antagonism and prejudice?

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Josiah’s evil father Amon–was assasinated.  Josiah’s grandfather Manasseh–ws one of the most evil men in the Bible.  Yet, Josiah feared God and under his reign Judah had peace, prosperity and reform–among the happiest years experienced by Judah!  We look at Josiah in 3 points:  1)background,  2)reign  3)death–by meddling.

All around the world, people believe in extraterrestrials. When Jesus Christ returns, the Bible reveals that much of a deceived mankind will war against Him believing that He is an invading alien. However, Jesus will enter the earth’s realm with great majesty and irresistible power, and He will descend to the Mount of Olives. This location plays a prominent role in both biblical history and prophecy. Because it is an important focus point, understanding what the Bible reveals about the Mount of Olives is crucial for Christians.

We recently celebrated the very special day of Pentecost when we should have reflected on the fact that we have been given the power of the Holy Spirit which enables us to know and understand truths that are hidden from the world at large.  God has not given His people at this time important positions in the world where they can exercise power and authority, and make far reaching decisions.   But in the Kingdom of God we will have real power – power and authority used for the right reason and used in the right way for the good of all humanity and that’s the power we should be looking forward to.

How does a temporary physical marriage between a converted couple symbolize the eternal spiritual marriage between Christ and his Church? Why does Paul say that this is a mystery–which is only understood today by very few  people? Why is Christ called our bridegroom? Why and how are we betrothed to Him today? Why are we called virgins and the bride? What are the grounds for physical and spiritual divorce? How will Christ marry us upon His return? What about the marriage supper? And what does the Heavenly Jerusalem have to do with all of this?
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Giving is an essential part to who we are Christians. If we do not ever give, then we are not developing the character of God. And if we are not developing the character of God, we will not be called “blessed”.

The Nazirite vow, still used during the early church, is no longer applicable to us because a temple no longer exists.  But do the tenets required of that vow still have meaning for us today? 

More manuscript copies of the book of Esther exist than any other book of the Old Testament.  God, in the book of Esther, in lieu of impending genocide of the Jews, using Esther and Mordecai, gives the Jews one of their rare triumphs over their enemies.   In 7-points we’ll look at:  1)Background  2)Haman  3)Mordecai  4)Ahasuerus  5)Esther  6)Esther–later years  7)12-Lessons

A brief overview of the use of musical forms of worship found in the Bible.

The story of the role of the Gentiles in God’s plan of salvation is depicted in the Holy Days. Specifically, in the Feast of Pentecost, we see the unfolding of steps that are leading to the time when all will be taught God’s Way of living.

Self control is a virtue that is critical in our goal of overcoming this world. Without it, many of the more weighty attributes of our character simply cannot be mastered. In order to achieve self-control, the best method is to analyze the stumbling blocks we may have, and work to remove them. By doing so, we judge ourselves first, so that we may not be judged when the time of the end comes, and inherit the promise of eternal life. 

Things that we have been taking for granted in this life have been depleting and soaring in price, whether it’s food prices, gasoline, and cost of living.   During these difficult times, we need to stay strong and look to God for intervention, thank Him for what we do have and the blessings He does give us.  We should never take Him for granted on what He promises us when we do these things.

What are we doing to prepare for Christ’s Return?  He will come back as a thief in the night to many in this world.  Christians should already be planning for that soon coming day.  Getting ready for it doesn’t begin sometime in our future, but today!

When Saul was in desperate trouble he sought a medium – the witch at En Dor – to raise Samuel from the dead (1 Samuel 28).   So desperate did he see his own situation that he wanted to consult a medium – those who practiced this art he had banished from the land.   Was this Samuel or a demon, an evil spirit, impersonating Samuel?   The answer is clear when the Scriptures are put together.

Why is envy so bad in the eyes of God? Why does God command us never to be envious of anyone or anything? What, exactly, is envy? How is it different from jealousy? Learn how many Biblical personalities suffered, at times, from the poison of envy. Find out why envy is called a “demonic wisdom.” And learn how you can conquer envy in your life.
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Christianity is a job for you and me! We have been given work to accomplish, and we are promised payment. God clearly and emphatically demands that we produce. Understanding our job and the kind of work we need to complete is a vital part of our calling and of our future reward.

Throughout the Bible, we find a clear separation between light and darkness. As children of light, we must not have any fellowship or communion with the works of darkness. But many today do not know the difference between right and wrong, good and evil, light and darkness. The world rejected the true Light, Jesus Christ, at the time of His first Coming. Not much has changed. Very few today are willing to come to the God of Light, Life and Truth–while most continue to follow Satan, the prince of darkness, who transforms himself into an “angel of light.” And so do his ministers. But God pronounces a curse on those who put darkness for light. He wants His people to be lights to the world. Are you such a light? Are you letting your light shine brightly in the midst of a perverse and crooked generation?
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