The simple things that we need in our lives, like electricity for example, can be taken for granted, but on the contrary, it's only when we lack electricity that it's importance is recognized. There can be an interesting correlation between electricity and the manifestation of God's power, the Holy Spirit.
God told ancient Israel to get rid of the groves and high places. They failed to do that as we have today. In the book of Hosea, chapter 7, it states that "Ephraim has mixed herself among the peoples". The Church of God has long understood that that this refers to Britain and its commonwealth of nations and this sermon looks at how this prophecy is being fulfilled today.
Jesus knew before He became a Man that He would have to suffer. But why? What did His sufferings accomplish? And how thankful are we for what Christ did for us?
The importance of being subject to one another in marriage and helpful steps for maintaining a happy and balanced marriage.
One of the greatest desires that men and women have is the desire for power, position and influence. This message looks at good and bad examples and asks each time what the motivation is - is it to serve or be served and what the fruits are.
On March 28, 2010, after sunset, truly converted, baptized and Spirit-begotten members of the Church of God will partake of the Passover. The Apostle Paul admonishes us to examine ourselves so that we can and will eat of the bread and drink of the wine in a worthy manner. How are we to examine our lives, and how are we to recognize whether we live worthy or unworthy of God, our calling or the gospel?
The gift of the Holy Spirit is a seed planted within the lives of God’s called people. To foster the growth of that seed to fulfill its’ potential, we need to be diligent to have the proper attitude, work with it diligently, and acknowledge the responsibility to profit with it. By proving that we can live our lives, growing spiritually with the gift within us, we can rest assured to bear fruit worthy of righteousness.
Some do not think it is possible that God could hate any thing, but He does! But, if we consider ourselves Christians, then we are to hate what God finds abominable.
Germany's Catholic sexual abuse scandal is widening. Close to 100 priests and members of the laity have been suspected of abuse in recent years. However, the Catholic church has tried to ignore or downplay the abuse. At the same time, the euro is coming under attack, and its very survival is questioned. What does this all mean in the light of biblical prophecy?
By obeying God and keeping His commandments, we honor Him and in return He will honor us. At the same time, we are shown in the Bible how we are to honor others, and in return, how we will be honored.
What type of fear should we have of God? Should we even fear Him? The knowledge of how to properly obey God with the right type of fear can be found here.
Why is the commandment to honor our parents so important in God's eyes? What are the consequences for us and others when we don't keep this commandment? Would God really utterly destroy this earth if family relationships were not restored at least to some degree?
Baptized members of God's Church are commanded to partake annually of the Passover, but they are cautioned not to do so in an unworthy manner. They must first examine themselves very carefully and in a brutally honest way. This message gives several areas for individual evaluation.
Paul uses the example of running a race to explain how we, as Christians, should diligently seek the goal set before us. The question is, are we just going along for the ride, or are we willing to seek the prize--doing whatever it takes to win?
Is our calling by God just a random chance or does God have something more in store for us? Do we take advantage of the opportunities we have been given? We must seek God's Will on a daily basis in order to achieve the great chance at redemption given to His followers.
Applying 8 examples of Old Testament Laws and Teachings Today: 1) death penalty, 2) land sabbaths makeup? 3) 7th year land sabbath, 4) making a vow, 5) water witching divining, 6) astrology, 7) eating grasshoppers, 8) listening to work place gossip.
What is mercy? Why is it important to God? How are we to show mercy? Did Jesus, as a Man, have to learn how to show mercy? Why is He today our merciful High Priest? How can we become merciful or full of mercy, as our Father in Heaven is merciful? Why does God say that some will be judged without mercy?
When the mantle was passed from Elijah to Elisha, what exactly did this entail? What significance could this possibly have for us today?
Prophecy is commonly understood to be a prediction of the future that has been divinely inspired. However, both true and false prophecies exist, and, for us, what is important is to discern the difference.
How can we come to have good fruit? The Bible mentions bearing good fruit in many places. So just how can we come to have the right fruits?
"You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden."
-Matthew 5:14