Sermon Archives
Put On The Lord Jesus Christ
Edwin Pope | April 16, 2005
We are instructed in the Holy Scriptures to examine ourselves just prior to the Passover to determine if we are going or have gone astray from the calling we have received and to get our lives square with God.
We must remove ourselves from the old way of life, which we have followed prior to baptism, and put on the new way – the way our Lord Jesus Christ lived as a physical human being.
Looking to God
Norbert Link | April 9, 2005
How committed are we to God? How much trust do we really place in Him? Is there anything that could cause us to lose sight of God and fall into error? What would it take for you to begin to waiver? You may think, this could never happen, but we are warned that those who think they stand must be careful lest they fall.
Is our trust in God based on conditions? On circumstances perhaps, or on the trust that other people have? The true faithful heroes of the Bible had unconditional faith — regardless of what others might have done — and we must grow into that kind of trust as well.
Woe to Them!
Dave Harris | April 2, 2005
There is something that happens far too often in the Church of God, and that is that people reject God’s calling! God’s Word records examples of those who have disobeyed as a warning to us. The early Church of God also experienced false teachers who brought in deceptive doctrines and overthrew the faith of some. The unfortunate consequences of such rebellion to God are maters of life and death–and that for all of eternity!
Wisdom Has Built Her House
Edwin Pope | March 26, 2005
Do we look upon ourselves as wise? God inspires Paul to reveal that “…the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God” (1 Corinthians 3:19). Having had our eyes opened to God and to His Wisdom, how can we ever look at our lives and come to the determination that we are wise?
In fact, Christ said of Himself (in the flesh) He was able do nothing! And without the sacrifice of Christ, the grace of God, and the revealed knowledge which we receive as the Called of God, we would never attain to the wisdom, which God desires that we achieve.
Our Reward and God's Heavenly Books
Norbert Link | March 19, 2005
In recent sermons, we discussed God’s “book of life” and other heavenly books, including the “book of remembrance.” What do these books have to do with people who have not yet been called? What do they have to do with the forgiveness of our sins and our reward? And finally, what does the Bible mean when it says that we all will have to appear, after our death, before the judgment seat of Christ? What kind of judgment will take place for us, and what kind of judgment will those experience who will be called during the Millennium and the Great White Throne Judgment period?
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.