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Forgiveness From the Heart

Dave Harris | September 5, 2003

Forgiveness is something we must all exercise. The Bible tells the story of many brothers which includes Christians who are spoken of as brethren. How we are to forgive is illustrated by the examples of the father of the prodigal son; by Joseph with his brothers; by the Church at Corinth; and, by the example of the forgiveness of God. When we forgive another that forgiveness promotes love; it is something we do that another may not even be aware of; and, it is a responsibility for Christians to forgive. The Biblical teaching shows that forgiveness from the heart is a great power we have to mend and to build relationships.

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True Friendship

Norbert Link | August 23, 2003

One of the rare commodities in this world is true and lasting friendship. Even in the Church of God, real friendship seems to be the exception, rather than the rule. Could it be that we have overlooked some important principles regulating friendship? True friendship does not just happen. And, if we have true friends, we need to apply certain laws to guarantee that our friendship lasts. The most important friendship that anyone could acquire, is our friendship with God. What an awesome privilege it is to be called a friend of God. Christ said that we are His friends, if we do whatever He commands us.

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The Church is Important

Dave Harris | August 16, 2003

Our view and our involvement in the Church of God are important. But the Church of God is not just important to us individually. The Church is important to others among whom are: God; Jesus Christ; the members; you; our families; the world; and the Kingdom of God.

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Be Strong and of Good Courage

Edwin Pope | August 2, 2003

After the death of Moses, as the people prepared to enter into the land of promise, God encouraged Joshua against the emotion of discouragement, realizing how easy we human beings can lose confidence and begin to doubt our own resolve. There are steps we can take to ensure we keep a positive eye on the calling which we each have received of the Father.

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Church Persecution

Norbert Link | July 26, 2003

True Christians have been persecuted at all times. Many have suffered for God and His Way of Life. In fact, persecution for righteousness sake is a sign that we are pleasing God, and that we are counted worthy for the kingdom of God. More persecution and a future martyrdom are prophesied, culminating in the “Great Tribulation.” If we are counted worthy, we can be spared from that future persecution of the Laodicea era of the Church. We are warned to watch, so that the hour of trial does not come upon us unexpectedly.

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A Contentious Spirit

Dave Harris | July 19, 2003

As has happened throughout Biblical history, periods of harmony and cooperativeness have been supplanted with argumentative and quarrelsome changes. In light of today’s society and the recent circumstances in the Church of God, it is important for Christians to understand and to avoid this contentious spirit. This sermon examines the origin of the self-willed approach through Satan. In addition, other examples of the influence of a contentious spirit are given along with the stark consequences of this rebellious attitude.

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Will You Be Counted Worthy

Edwin Pope | July 12, 2003

This world is fast approaching the time when Christ will return to this earth to establish His Kingdom. The question for you and me is – when He comes, will we be counted “worthy” to be considered one of the “elect” who will have qualified to rule with Him in His Kingdom?

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Don't Forsake the Truth

Norbert Link | July 5, 2003

Does God show us how we can prevent falling away from Him and the truth? Are there, on the other hand, certain steps one has to make before one actually does fall away? We can draw seven principles from the first chapter of the book of Romans, describing the steps one needs to make to fall away from God. In that chapter, Paul addresses people who once knew God and His truth, but who neglected to glorify Him as God and to give Him thanks. As a consequence, they became futile in their thoughts, until their foolish hearts were darkened. They exchanged the truth into a lie and did not like to retain God in their knowledge. Finally, they became haters of God, despising God and everything He stands for. It is impossible to renew a person to repentance who had been converted, but who has become once again a hater of God.

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The Second Time

Dave Harris | June 28, 2003

Beyond the historical references of the House of Israel and the House of Judah, Biblical prophecy shows that both modern Israel and modern Judah are destined to once again undergo national captivity. At the return of Jesus Christ, the people of these nations will be gathered together to return to the land of Israel the second time. Particular emphasis is drawn on the reason why God will once again punish the rebellion of His people.

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Trials

Rene Messier (Canada) | June 21, 2003

In spite of the fact we are told that we will face trials test and even tribulation we must not get discouraged by all this. God and Christ have promised in the Bible not to try us more than what we can endure. There will be a way of escape in a trial and that we would never be forsaken in trials. Our hope is in the resurrection and God is interested in the final outcome of us being in His family so trials is the lost of this Christian walk.

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Time and Chance

Norbert Link | June 14, 2003

Are converted Christians the helpless victims of time and chance? Do true Christians die prematurely, because they were just in the wrong place at the wrong time? Did Solomon teach, in Ecclesiastes 9:11, that true Christians are subject to and dependent on time and chance? Some have taught this wrong concept over the years. In doing so, they have undermined the faith of Christians in the mighty and powerful hand of God. The Bible teaches very clearly that Christians do not die because of time and chance. Rather, when a Christian dies, it is because God decided that it was time for him or her to die. God is in total control. Many Scriptures prove this without a doubt.

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The Trinity and the Holy Spirit

Edwin Pope | June 8, 2003

The doctrine of the “Trinity” and the Holy Spirit as it is encompassed within the “Trinity concept” is not a minor issue, as it relates to the Christian world. In fact, it reflects the extent to which mankind will go in his effort to walk contrary to the Ways of God.

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Part of the Plan

Dave Harris | June 8, 2003

This sermon is about the Day of Pentecost. It covers a review of the commands from God to observe this Feast Day, and it presents a very specific examination of the great meaning in the particular part of God’s great master plan that is revealed in this Holy Day. The meaning of the “two wave loaves” as mentioned in Leviticus 23 is discussed in detail in light of New Testament fulfillments.

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How Will It Be As God

Norbert Link | June 7, 2003

Those called by God strive to receive or use God’s Spirit to meet our ultimate goal and destiny — to become a Spirit being — a God being in the Family of God. But what then? What does it mean? Do we have any idea what it will be like to be God? Do we really know what God has in store for us? Do we understand why we need to strive — with the help of God’s Spirit — to become God? Or, are our action motivated by the fear what will happen to us if we don’t make it into the Kingdom?

We will notice in this sermon marvelous Scriptures revealing to us the life of God — the very life that we will share. How does God live? What does He do? Once we know, we will also know what really awaits us — and why all of our sufferings today, and the forsaking of things that are bad for us, are indeed worthwhile.

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Membership

Dave Harris | May 31, 2003

Christians need to understand what it means to have membership in the Church of God. Along with this we also need to understand that this unique membership requires something on our part. This sermon develops this topic by further examining specific aspects and duties of membership.

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How Does God View His People, Today

Edwin Pope | May 24, 2003

As a result of the error that has been injected into the Church by Satan, the devil, and by certain men over the past 15-20 years, God’s people have been scattered to the four winds as to what they have come to believe relative to the Truth of God! How does God view His people in light of these events?

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How Free Are We

Norbert Link | May 17, 2003

In the eighth chapter of the book of John, Jesus Christ made several profound statements, when discussing spiritual matters with certain Jews who believed in Him. He told them that believing in Christ not enough. Rather, we must abide in His words, that is, we must obey Him. If we do, we shall know the truth, and the truth will make us free. Other Scriptures show that Jesus Christ must give us true freedom, but He will only do so, if we accept and live God’s truth. We must continuously repent of wrong habits and conduct, and we must grow in the faith of God. True repentance and true belief motivate us to action. Christ said that we, who know the truth, are blessed when we do it.

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Not Without Chastening

Dave Harris | May 10, 2003

This sermon addresses the dimension of God’s anger. Seven points are given: (1.) We should fear god’s anger; (2.) God’s anger is fair; (3.) God is slow to anger; (4.) God will turn from His anger; (5.) God’s anger can save us; (6.) God’s anger can destroy us; and, (7.) We need to understand what invokes God’s anger.

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Where Are We Going

Edwin Pope | May 3, 2003

When the Children of Israel left Egypt, they thought they understood where they were going. Yet forty years later, they still had not entered the “promised land.” Of those adults who departed from Egypt on that “night to be much observed,” only two actually entered into the land. This should provide food for thought for God’s people today, as Satan continues to attack the Church of God.

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