Sermons

Meekness is used in the Bible to describe Christians. But what exactly does it mean to be meek? How does the attribute affect us? What are the implications of using meekness in our lives?

There are many ideas as to who the two witnesses are who are mentioned in the Book of Revelation. There are those today who claim these offices already for themselves.  Does the Bible give us hints as to what to look for, and how to separate truth from error?

Where in our lives do we just settle for what ever is easiest? Where do we need to look for change? Does the Bible say anything about just doing the least to get by?

The book of Lamentations describes in vivid and shocking detail the fall of ancient and modern Jerusalem and shows why it did and will happen. Further, Jeremiah’s prophecy and his alarming warnings are by no means limited to the city of Jerusalem.

We receive God’s Holy Spirit at baptism. But this Spirit is supposed to grow within us as we become stronger in God’s Faith. How is this accomplished? Is it really that important to do so? What happens when we grow in the use of the Holy Spirit within our lives?

On the Last Great Day, we learn about what will happen in the Great White Throne Judgment.   After 1,000 years of living without Satan’s ugly and evil influence, conditions will have increased way beyond anything that mankind could have expected. Although Satan will be released, it will only be for a short time before he and his demons are removed forever, and this message shows that there will be billions, maybe trillions, of reunions in the Kingdom of God, as everyone will have multiple reunions with so many different people.

We have learned a lot from the past and we know what the future holds.  But what do we need to do right now so we can be prepared for what is coming?

The concept of eternal judgment is a fundamental biblical doctrine. It is so important because it applies to all men. Everyone, including true Christians, will be judged after they die. But when exactly will that judgment take place; who will judge; and what is meant with “eternal” judgment or the “day of judgment”?

Most of us believe or hope that if confronted with the choice of good and evil, we will choose to be on God’s side. There are times in life, and especially during times of stress, threat, and crisis, that the choice may not be about us—but about those we care about or have responsibility for. There might also be the temptation to compromise. The Bible shows us how to have courage to do what is required to follow God.

Why is the book of Jonah placed in the middle of the minor prophets? Does it have any prophetic relevance for us today? Why did Jonah try to get away from the “presence of the Lord”? Was Jonah really swallowed up by a big fish? In what way did this incident mirror Christ’s death and burial? Why did Jonah hope that Nineveh would still be destroyed? Does the Church of God have a commission today regarding modern Assyria?

What does it mean to have fear of God? How does this work in our lives? How do fear and love work in a Christian context?

Governments in the world today all govern with varying degrees of success.   But none of them have the answer to all of the economic problems that beset every nation on the face of the earth.   But we have a bright future – let us all make sure that we make it into God’s Kingdom, and then, we will be part of the government that will have all of the answers, as we help and serve in a world where there will be abundance for everyone.

God has created races and nations for a purpose. He has not turned His back on His creation; rather, He is actively guiding events even now, so that His plan will be completed.

What are the destructive results of allowing compromise, and why is it important to recognize and deal with it?

God sees His children as begotten members of the God Family in the present tense. In His eyes, we already have a relationship that will have a glorified  fulfillment at a future time. Do we have the same frame of mind in seeing our future selves in the present tense?

Who is the author of war? Will there be war in the Millennium? Why are we called to be peacemakers today? Is there ever a need to fight in war? Why did Jesus ask His disciples to buy swords? Why did Israel fight in war? Why was David not allowed to build a temple? And why was God angry with him when he numbered his army?

We are living in a time where good is evil and evil is good! Is there hope that things will get better?  Is there a time in the future where the Great Reversal will occur? The Word of God reveals the answer!

Civil courage or the courage of one’s conviction can be described as the courage to speak up and act for one’s position. Even though the term “civil courage” is not used in the Holy Scriptures, there are many biblical examples of people who boldly and strongly stood up for their convictions and for others in need, even if that included the possibility of suffering and persecution.