Sermons

The early Christian church demonstrated a simplicity of heart. Their needs were simple, allowing them to focus their efforts on spiritual development. We would do well to follow their example and the instructions of the Bible by working to remove the things in our lives that distract us from our spiritual growth.

As we attend the Feast we are memorializing the time that God has commanded for us to keep! As we observe these days, we look back at the past and evaluate it, based on the framework of God’s Word. Then we make the effort to set our sights on the future and apply what we learn, as we progress in our calling.

Just as we have a plan in our daily lives, God has a plan for us.  Through many trials and tests we go through, we must keep in mind that this is all part of God’s plan for us to succeed.

This message discusses several points as to why we are attending the Feast and what is expected of us by God.

We are all used to our comfort zones. But this is not where we grow – physically or spiritually.  God wants us to be uncomfortable so that we can learn to rely on Him in our lives. It is when we are uncomfortable that we can grow so that we can accomplish what it is that God wants from us.

The worldly understanding of leadership intimately involves power and the act of wielding such power. The examples that we have in the Bible of leadership have a much different focus. Our crown of leadership promised by God is a result of dedicated servant leadership following the example of Christ.

 A number of examples given show that there is always an effect to the actions that are taken.   So many people seem to think that they can do whatever they want to and never think that there may be pay-back time – a time of consequences.   We have to make sure that the actions we take produce good effects.

Being the few chosen group of people that God has called out of this world is no easy road to travel as we are faced with challenges that only very few people can endure and overcome, something that can only be achieved with God’s help.

We often make claims that the Bible prophesies a coming nuclear war. What are the scriptures that support those claims? What hope is there in bringing an end to the utter destruction that will engulf the face of the earth?

Jesus Christ tells us that where we place our treasure proves what we set our hearts’ desires upon. When considering the offering we make to God on this day of Atonement, we have an opportunity to exercise our heart in a spiritual sense, by giving back to Him.

As Christians, we observe the Day of Atonement understanding the ultimate meaning, and that is the plan God has established to reconcile mankind to Himself through Jesus Christ.

How we live our lives is the most important part of our lives. We all take on as much as we can, so that we feel productive and useful. In our pursuit, though, we can lose sight of the important things. If we try and do simple better, our lives will be better for it. Let us not lose the proper focus we need.

To help us better become perfect and to succeed, we must apply hope, faith and love in our lives.

Just as the Children of Israel were commanded to appear before God, so on this day, the Feast of Trumpets, we are assembled before God at His command to memorialize and mark the sounding of trumpets. It is important to consider the tremendous meaning of this Day according to what God has revealed to us.

The Bible instructs about what is required for true worship, and it warns about false worship. What about your worship—is it true or is it false?

Being convicted by the Holy Spirit can often put us in an uncomfortable position. Knowing what the right course of action is in our lives doesn’t make it easy! However, the strength and faith of Christ provide us with what we need to follow through.