This subject deals with why the ministry exist. It is to fulfill seven points of scripture from preaching the Gospel to the world to performing marriages and funerals to baptism to anointing both in baptism and raising one in the ministry.
Sermons
Blessed Are the Merciful
Our God is a merciful God. We must all come to understand just how merciful our God is and realize that this point of Character which is typical of His Mind is a quality He would have His people develop in their lives. Christ tells us in Luke 6:36 to “… be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.” And in Matthew 5:4 He taught that if we are merciful, God will be merciful with us.
Love covers all sin!
The Trial of Jesus
Throughout the pages of the Bible, we read that Jesus committed no sin; that no deceit was found in His mouth; that He did do no violence; that He came into sinful flesh, becoming sin for us; and that He was numbered with the transgressors for our sakes. It is clear that He did not transgress God’s law — He never sinned even once. But what about man’s law? Was He properly sentenced to death according to the Jewish and Roman law that was in effect at His time?
Some have erroneously concluded that He was, neither knowing the law of man nor the Scriptures. Others have rightly pointed out that Jesus’ execution was nothing more than premeditated murder. The Bible, as well as the relevant provisions of the applicable human law, make this fact very obvious.
The Spirit of Unity
In the face of the prevailing attitude of division that is so much a part of society whether in nations or families or even the Church of God, the people of God must be careful to not allow this approach in their own lives. As a test of Christian unity, we must examine and test where we stand. Do we possess and are we growing in the spirit of unity that God has established in His Church
Why Suffering?
All of us suffer of trials, tribulations, and persecutions. In fact, the Bible tells us that everyone who is a true Christian and who wants to live godly in Christ Jesus WILL have trials. Sometimes, it may appear that our difficulties are more than we can possibly endure — and we might be tempted to throw in the towel. Tragically, many have done so in times past. But, when we go through trials, we should understand why there are trials. That will help us to look at them, and especially the ultimate outcome, in a much more positive light. When God allows trials to come upon us, it is for a reason. And, it is for our ultimate good.
The Tribe of Judah
The Bible has much to say about the tribe of Judah – both their history and their future. It is important for Christians to understand Judah’s role in the plan of God. It is into the line of Judah that the Messiah, Jesus Christ, was born, and prophecy shows that Jerusalem will be the seat of government upon His return to this earth. The Old Testament reveals the emergence of Judah as a nation, and the selection of David as an enduring king over the house of Israel. Although chosen to rule, the house of Judah has been the target of violent persecution because of enemies, and the Bible shows that the Jews have failed to obey God and have rather allowed their religious practices to become polluted with human traditions. The Bible also shows a bright and enduring future for the tribe of Judah once the Kingdom of God is established.
Repentance and Forgiveness
What Does God Require?
God requires repentance of those who seek His Way of life. Sin is always against God, whether we sin against a neighbor or whether we break one of the first four commandments, which are direct obligations to Him. Sin is the transgression of God’s Law.
And, if a brother sins against us and repents for that sin, we are obligated to God and to our brother to forgive him.
This sermon examines the principles involved.
Who Was Jesus?
The question who was Jesus has been terribly misunderstood by orthodox Christianity. Even some Sabbath-keeping Church of God organizations don’t have a correct understanding of this topic. However, we must understand correctly, as otherwise, we might be in danger of rejecting the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
Some teach that Christ was truly God and truly man. Others say that He was fully God and fully man. Some teach that He was fully God, but not man. Some teach that He was fully man, but not God. Some say that He did not exist before He came to this earth. Some say that He existed as an angel. Others teach that He has always existed as God.
What is the Biblical truth?
Are You Deceived?
Being called our this world is a kind of awakening from God. It is being brought from deception into a knowledge of the freedom of truth. However, Satan still seeks to deceive and to enslave any who would believe his lies. Christians need to continually be on guard understanding that these lies are masquerading as truth. Believing and acting on this kind of deception can lead to death. On the other hand, following Jesus Christ, resisting Satan, overcoming the world, avoiding false doctrine and false teachers and not deceiving ourselves are some of the ways in which we can avoid being deceived.
I Was In Prison…
When we hear that someone is in prison, or that he or she had been in prison, we immediately think or assume that the person must have done something terribly wrong. At times, we may hear that somebody was sent to jail who was innocent, and that after years of having served the prison term, his or her innocence was proven. When that happens, we still pride ourselves with the illusion that the system works — and that the innocent person was just a necessary casualty of the system. We need to be careful not to loose sympathy and empathy for prisoners. The Bible has quite a bit to say about innocent righteous prisoners that ended up in the jails of this world. They were jailed because they stood up for God and His way of life. At other times, they were imprisoned because others envied them, wanting to take advantage of them, coveting what they had. God allowed that His servants be jailed. He allowed it for a reason. This is important to understand as the Bible prophesies that many of God’s servants will be imprisoned in the future — before Christ’s return.
