When we are initially called into the family of God, we only understand a small amount of God’s plan. Over time, this understanding grows if we are faithful to work at it. The plans that we make for how we will achieve the goal of eternal life must be designed to apply understanding that we will only have in the future. A Christian life is truly a journey by faith!
Sermons
God’s Government
The Kingdom of God will replace the ways of man with the perfect rule of God. Who will be involved? How will authority be organized? How will the perfect government of God be different than the governments of man? The truth revealed in the Bible is awesome.
The City of God
Jerusalem will be restored and become the center of God’s government for the entire earth. Much is revealed about this future time in the Word of God, and we have been given enough details to envision this remarkable future.
Why Are We Here?
As we begin another festival season it’s imperative not to waste the opportunity for personal spiritual growth. We are commanded to appear before God because He knows the importance these holy days have for our future roles in His Kingdom. We are here to prepare for a job and we must be willing to submit to God’s Will and be used by Him.
Seekers
We have come to the place where God has placed His name. In doing so, we join those who anticipated greater things, and we—like they—seek the Kingdom of God.
The Helmet of Salvation
Paul tells us in Ephesians 6:17 to “take the helmet of salvation.” What else are we to “take” from God, and what is the connection with the helmet of salvation? Why are we reading about the cup of salvation; the shield of salvation; and the garments of salvation? The Bible speaks also about the helmet of the hope of salvation. What exactly is this hope? What exactly is salvation? And what is the only way to obtain salvation?
War and Our Christian Duties
America’s new war in Iraq and Syria does not seem to have any chance of success. Statements in numerous papers allege that “Obama leaves behind a world of chaos”; that America “will be at war for generations to come”; that the “military campaign against ISIS will fail, possibly with disastrous consequences”; and that “the West is irrevocably set on another bloody adventure in the Middle East.” How should a true Christian view this situation? Is there ever justification for us to fight in war? We are quoting extensively from Herbert W. Armstrong’s writings on military service and war and from our free booklet, “Should You Fight in War?” We point out that historically, true Christians have steadfastly refused to fight in war—but that many nominal Christians compromised in the face of political propaganda and persecution.
Feast of Trumpets 2014—Christ’s Return
The Feast of Trumpets symbolizes the return of Jesus Christ and the resurrection of the righteous to eternal life. The book of Revelation contains seven messages to seven congregations of the Church of God. What relationship exists between the last four of those seven messages and Christ’s return? What does the Bible say about the time of Christ’s return? Is that time already fixed? Why does Christ say that even He does not know the exact time? Is the time of His coming conditioned upon certain events which have to take place first? What does it mean that the time of Christ’s return is solely within the authority of the Father?
Gift of Giving
Proof!
God has established Holy Days which lay out in great detail the plan of salvation which He is offering to mankind. There is tremendous, unquestionable PROOF of God’s role in human history, and the Holy Days give witness to this fact!
