Sermons

Slacklining is the art of walking on a rope that is suspended in the air.  It takes practice to become proficient in this sport. As Christians, our daily walk is similar to walking on a wire – small consistent steps forward, while keeping our eyes on the horizon in front.

Doubt prevents us from believing in the truth. If it goes unchecked, doubt prevents us from examining ourselves to see if we are in the faith. We will face challenges that put our faith to the test.

Why did God destroy Sodom and Gomorrah? Many do not know the real reasons. And how does God’s punishment relate to us today—and especially to those who do know the truth of the Bible?

God has designed His laws and commandments to help us be successful in the lives we live. We apply them by making them a regular practice and way of life. Yet, we need to be careful to obey them. That means that we have to be concerned with how we actually design our habits and make changes in our lives. Changing for the sake of becoming perfect and following Jesus Christ’s example is a vital aspect of our conversion.

The accomplishments of the Church of God of the Eternal God over the course of the year bear the fruit of the dedicated efforts of everyone involved in the Church. What have we done and what are our plans moving forward?

Do we have enough zeal for God and His Plan and Way of Life? Do we have godly zeal, or are we motivated by the wrong kind of zeal? Examples in the Old and New Testament show us what God requires of us in preparation for the Kingdom of God.

We will be teachers in the World Tomorrow and to accomplish that we will have our current aptitudes, abilities and powers increased by an enormous amount.  We will have the job of re-educating the world – the job that God has in store for us.

As children in the family of God, our works are being judged right now! Eternal life is a gift, but there is also a reward that is earned by our behavior as converted Christians. Do these works prove that we are faithful and will they stand the test of fire? If our works are perfectly motivated and executed with the help of the Holy Spirit that lives within us, the will earn a reward that is truly something to look forward to.

The creative impulse and instinct is inherent in the spirit of Man and the Spirit of God. God created the entire universe. God created life, for a purpose. Knowing the purpose of God, and how we are a part of it is very empowering. We need to keep the facts in mind to help us understand and maintain a perspective consistent with the mind of God.

We must never give up as tough times will come and go and everything happens for a purpose, but we can always rely on God.  Encouragement is essential to our Christian growth and can make all the difference in a person’s life.   Also we can, over time, help others to choose to believe and live God’s way – and it may be that our encouraging and positive way of looking to the fulfillment of the promises of God will help someone else to hold fast to the end.