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The House of God

Dave Harris | March 12, 2005

The Biblical account of the House of God is a story of building and dedication as well as one of destruction and then rebuilding–all culminating at center stage in the ultimate purpose of God. Along with the record of literal physical structures serving as dwelling places for God, the Word of God reveals the spiritual aspect in which Christians are called the temple of God. As we approach the time of the end, prophecy indicates that we may well see yet another attempt to establish a temple in Jerusalem.

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Responsibilities in Judgment

Edwin Pope | March 5, 2005

Who is responsible for judgment? Where does judgment lie in the overall panorama of God’s Great Purpose? Are we to make judgments today as the people of God?

The process of judgment is ongoing, as we work toward the calling we have received, according to God’s Plan! We know we are not to make judgments based on appearance. We know that when we do judge, that judgment must be based on God’s Will, and that judgment cannot be made without knowledge. We know that we cannot live according to God’s Way without judgment.

The Father has placed all Authority for judgment in Jesus Christ. The process for judgment has been established by God. Christ has prepared His Throne for judgment. And judgment is on the House of God, today!

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Predestination and the Heavenly Books

Norbert Link | February 26, 2005

In a recent sermon, we discussed the Book of Life and its relevance for predestination. There are additional heavenly books which, too, have meaning for the concept of predestination. These books reveal God’s limitless powers, wisdom and foreknowledge. They show us that we have to accept, in faith, God’s clear revelations in His Word, even though we may not fully understand how, exactly, God works out His plan and purpose. We must never limit God by saying it can’t be so, because we are unable to grasp HOW it can be so.

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Restoration

Rene Messier (Canada) | February 19, 2005

A look at what has been restored to the church under the leadership of Mr. Armstrong over the years and how truth and understanding was added to the church by God through him.

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Thy Kingdom Come

Brian Gale (United Kingdom) | February 19, 2005

The world has nothing to offer in comparison to the Kingdom of God and an integral part of a Christian’s life is to pray for the Kingdom to come. We should yearn for this momentous event which will usher in a time that true believers have longed for down through the ages – a time when death has been vanquished, every tear has been wiped away, there is no night, and that the sum total of human misery will have been eradicated

This sermon looks at five different points which should focus our minds on what should be of utmost important to us.

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Haters of God

Dave Harris | February 12, 2005

The Biblical account of the House of God is a story of building and dedication as well as one of destruction and then rebuilding–all culminating at center stage in the ultimate purpose of God. Along with the record of literal physical structures serving as dwelling places for God, the Word of God reveals the spiritual aspect in which Christians are called the temple of God. As we approach the time of the end, prophecy indicates that we may well see yet another attempt to establish a temple in Jerusalem.

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What Does God Require?

Edwin Pope | February 5, 2005

A Christian is presented in Scripture as one who is a true follower of Jesus Christ. But what does that entail? What does that require?

The Scripture tells us such a one is to “fulfill all Righteousness”! It further shows that Righteousness includes all of God’s Commandments; including God’s Law, His Statutes, His Judgments, His Testimonies, and His Precepts. These are all to be incorporated into our everyday lives, thus helping to form our very character – our being!

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Predestination and the Book of Life

Norbert Link | January 29, 2005

The Bible clearly teaches the concept of “predestination”; that is, that God predetermined or preordained something about us. What is it? And how long ago did this “pre-determination” occur?

The Bible also teaches the existence of the Book of Life, in which our names are written down. When does God list our names in that Book? And what, if anything, is the relationship between the existence of the Book of Life and predestination?

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Who You Are!

Dave Harris | January 22, 2005

Who a person is goes beyond superficial descriptions or evaluations. Even our own view of who we are may be incomplete or wrong! God, alone, knows each one of us in ways that far surpass our own understanding. Who we are is ultimately determined by whether we obey and serve God or whether we are disobedient and rebellious to God. The final test of who we are is embodied in our practice of Christianity.

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Life of David, Part 4

Norbert Link | January 20, 2005

In the last installment of this sermon series, we will discover more undisputable proofs in the life of David, showing that human fighting and killing in war is wrong in God’s eyes. Some have tried to argue that David did not sin when he fought in war, as he only allegedly sinned in the “matter of Uriah.” This interpretation is blatantly wrong. David admitted on numerous occasions that he had sinned in many different ways. He was not permitted to build the temple, as he had been a man of war who had shed blood. He also sinned when he numbered the army, in preparation of war. David learned, at the end of his life, that human warfare is wrong. He will be teaching man, in the Millennium, the way to peace — and man will not learn, under his rule, to fight in war anymore. We must learn the same today.

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Your Personal Relationship with God – Part 5

Edwin Pope | January 8, 2005

This Part 5 of the series of sermons covering the Book of Genesis will complete our present review of this most important book of the Old Testament. In this sermon we observe Jacob’s shock and joy when he comes to the realization that his son, Joseph, whom he thought dead for so many years, was in fact alive and prospering as the ruler over the nation of Egypt, directly under Pharaoh.

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Not of This World

Dave Harris | January 1, 2005

What we can see and what we can touch seem the most real to us. Warnings and promises may seem less tangible, and only the few have believed God or His prophets in these matters. Setting an example for us, Jesus Christ looked forward in faith to the future Kingdom of God.

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Life of David, Part 3

Norbert Link | December 25, 2004

Due to God’s intervention, by sending Abigail, David had spared Nabal’s life and refused to avenge himself. Subsequently, David was tested to show whether he would spare King Saul, without God’s direct intervention, although circumstances seemed to be compelling, humanly speaking, to kill his enemy. When David acted peacefully, Saul ceased to pursue David any further. However, David had not learned yet that fighting in war is wrong. Through his deceitful conduct, while staying with Achish, king of Gath, he was almost forced to fight King Saul, and his own household was captured by the enemy. In addition, David engaged in polygamy, which was not according to God’s will and intent.

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Your Relationship with God – Part 4

Edwin Pope | December 18, 2004

In this fourth part in the series of sermons covering the Book of Genesis, Joseph, the eleventh son of Jacob becomes the central figure in the story of God’s blessings promised to Abraham which were determined by the Almighty. This story is filled with intrigue and with hope!

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This Life

Dave Harris | December 11, 2004

This life is a gift from God, and we are accountable to God for it. This life–this physical existence will end, but we have been given the promise of eternal life. Many servants of God struggled with discouragement in their own lifetimes. Their record and the unbreakable promises of God can help us to successfully face our own trials.

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Life of David, Part 2

Norbert Link | December 4, 2004

David grew up in a society, which was used to fighting in war. He never questioned whether war, in general, was right or wrong, until much later in his life. God showed him, through experience, why war is wrong. He showed him that the wars of men only produce suffering and pain, without bringing lasting solutions. Whenever David practiced the way of peace, God delivered him and even influenced his enemies to become friendly toward him. When David refused to kill Saul, God helped David. When David was about to kill Nabal, God prevented that by sending Nabal’s wife, Abigail, to him. David relented, and God took care of the situation. We, too, have to learn to become peacemakers and to live peaceably with all men, as much as depends on us. If we do, the God of peace will be with us.

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Your Relationship With God – Part 3

Edwin Pope | November 27, 2004

In this sermon we continue to examine the lives of men and women God first began dealing with on an intimate basis. It picks up with God’s dealings with Isaac and continues as God chooses Jacob through whom He would pass the blessings of Abraham and as He reveals even more of Himself and His Way to Jacob.

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To Obey Is Better

Dave Harris | November 20, 2004

Jesus Christ was utterly unique in that He never sinned! Though He never disobeyed, He did learn obedience.

We, as Christians, are to grow through learning to choose to obey God and Jesus Christ and to resist the temptation to disobey in times of testing.

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Life of David, Part 1

Norbert Link | November 13, 2004

David was a human being, like you and me. David made mistakes. He sinned — not only in the matter of Bathsheba and Uriah. But David was a man after God’s own heart — he repented, once he came to the realization of his sins. Sometimes, though, it took him a while to understand. When studying David’s life, which was written down for our admonition, learning, and example, we will see a cause and effect relationship. When David did right, he reaped blessings, but when he did wrong, bad consequences were the result.

We are to read the life of David with New Testament eyes and in light of other Old Testament Scripture, explaining how God looked at David’s actions. David is not to be followed in every respect — the only human who has never sinned, and who is to be followed by all of us, is Jesus Christ.

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Shepherd Psalm 23

Bill Grams | November 6, 2004

Psalm 23 is one of the most beautiful, encouraging, and inspiring in all the Bible, especially during trials, and often in history at imminent death. This message covers: overview, background, and each of the 6-verses: amplified, expounded, and interpreted, with emphasis on real shepherds perspectives–“A shepherd looks at Psalm 23.” Includes fascinating sheep’s perspective. Scripturally shows Jesus as our shepherd and we being sheep. The Conclusion: “23rd Psalm Made Simple!” includes what may be one of the greatest interpretations of Psalm 23 ever heard.

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