Sermons

Is it ok to lie at any time for any reason, whether considered “innocent” or serious?  Are we strong enough to stand up for the truth in any given situation where many would take the “easy way” out by lying about it?  What does the Bible have to say about lying and how serious is it?

In the Old Testament, several poetic devices were used for teaching, prophesying or worship. Although constituting sophisticated art in the truest sense of the word, they were a delight to read and recite, and they are an important means for better understanding. Take a journey with us to learn more about the Hebrew poetry of acrostic and parallel writing.

Length:  67 Min

The Bible records examples of those who were without God in their lifetimes and those whom God was with. The sacrifice of Jesus Christ has made it possible for Christians to be with the Father and Christ both now and, ultimately, as members of the everlasting Family of God.

Are we supposed to try to change or convert others so that they will accept and live by the truth? Does God try at all times to lead every human being to salvation? Why do Christians have to be drawn by the Father? Why are they described as firstfruits, predestined, called, elect, or chosen? Why is God’s true Church identified as the “little flock”? Why does God blind the eyes of people?

Likely someone will ask us to co-sign for a loan sometime.  In 7-points, we’ll look at:  1)God’s-Teaching  2)Emotions–We want to help  3)Liability–3-car loan examples  4)Friendships-Ruined  5)Rentals–Apt/House/Etc  6)Default examples  7)19-Other examples.

Systems provide us with a structure for making decisions and acting in order to achieve a desired outcome. Feedback loops within a system act to stabilize or destabilize a system. A negative feedback loop in a system stabilizes an environment so the desired outcome can be reached more reliably. The Bible provides us with a system by which we can live our lives. By applying the negative feedback loop of repentance in the system of living a Christian life, we can overcome sin, and reach the desired outcome of eternal life.

How well do we know God?  More importantly, how well does God know us?  We must emulate the attitude of children, as Christ commanded, after our baptism.  What characteristics of a child should we try to copy and which should we try to avoid? 

When we are offended or when we offend someone, what are we to do to be reconciled and to establish a peaceful relationship? The Bible tells us very clearly, but its injunctions are perhaps violated more often by Christians than any other commandment.

As followers of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, we are to do everything we can to live in peace with our fellowman. God commands us to seek and pursue peace and to be peacemakers; and He does not command us to do something which would be impossible for us to accomplish. The Bible gives us principles which show us what to do–and what NOT to do–to maintain peaceful relationships.

Being forgotten by His people Israel was–and
is–something God solemnly warns about. The consequences for the nation have in
the past and will in the future lead to national punishment.
Forgetting God also holds grave warnings for
Christians.

Can we expect protection from God during these difficult economic times?  What is required on our part to expect His Protection?

Genesis 6:1-4 has been misunderstood by many people, including Jewish and Christian commentators, Bible translators and scholars. Based on a terribly wrong interpretation of that passage, horrendous false concepts developed, teaching blasphemous doctrines. We must make totally sure that we do not fall for or embrace any of those wrong teachings, and that we know and uphold the truth.

In the Bible, stubbornness is generally described in a negative way. It is sometimes difficult to detect, because it is often related to self-righteousness. If we are in that frame of mind, we may not see a need for us to repent. We may see all kinds of faults in others, but not in ourselves. We may stubbornly reject counsel–and this attitude may lead to our complete downfall. If we refuse to allow God to change us, we are predestined to fail.

 The Bible reveals that in heaven where God dwells, His
will is carried out. By contrast, people on the earth are pictured as not doing
the will of God–with the exception of those who follow Jesus Christ. An
important question for us to consider is whether or not we are among those
precious few who both understand and then do the will of God.

In these times of economic uncertainty, we must be ever more dilegent in our efforts to store up for ourselves treasure which is eternal.

The important significance of this day for mankind in that they will all have an opportunity to become full fledged sons of God in the Kingdom of God.

The Bible very clearly reveals that mankind is being offered a place in the Family of God in the new heavens and the new earth. Along with this opportunity comes great accountability, and what we are doing now will have a decisive impact on our role in that future time!

A further seven areas are given on this matter of Better Ways of Doing Things which will happen in the World Tomorrow.   These are respect for God’s Name, true religion will be worldwide, the family, health, behaviour, one pure language and the use of technology.   All of these will greatly benefit all of mankind.