Sermons
The Power of Truth
Truth finds little more place in our day than it did when Jesus
first appeared. When it comes to understanding who Jesus Christ is and His role
over mankind, deceptive teachings blind this world from the truth. Still, truth
is the unquenchable power of God, and we who have been called must keep the true
knowledge revealed to us.
Josiah-A Righteous King of Judah
Following David and Solomon, most kings of Israel and Judah were evil in the sight of God. Not one king from the house of Israel lived up to God’s standards, and only very few kings from the house of Judah did. One shining example was righteous King Josiah, and it is worthwhile to study his life for encouragement and inspiration. Josiah abandoned pagan worship and restored the true worship of God. He was willing to obey God, but his life ended prematurely due to a wrong decision.
Self
What is the single thing that you have more control over than anyone else? What do you need to do to wield that power with strength, integrity, virtue, righteousness, and responsibility? To become truly fulfilled, we must all master control over our own identity and behavior in ways that serve God first.
This Generation
Jesus condemned His generation, especially the religious leaders, for their lack of understanding–for things they should have paid attention to instead of seeking miraculous signs! Will we be watching and ready for the appearance of the Kingdom of God–in this, our generation?
Constant vs. Change
When we look at our lives we see the flux of things that change vs. things that stay the same. God is a God of constants. He does not change from one day to the next. We can have confidence if we search out how God wants us to live in this world of change.
The Fate of Our Children
How does the life style of parents affect their children? When Adam and Eve sinned, God cut off the world from access to Him and His Way of Life, until Christ returns, but God determined to call some in this day and age to have a special relationship with Him. This includes the children of called-out parents. Whether they may realize it or not, parents have a tremendous influence on their children and grandchildren—in good and bad ways.
Phylacteries Today
In several Old Testament passages, the command is given to bind the law on one’s hand and between one’s eyes. At the time of Christ, Jews had taken these passages literally and had begun to wear boxes with portions of the law, called tephillin or phylacteries. Some Jews still do this today. But did God ever require this of His followers, and if not, what exactly is the intended meaning?
Rebellion
Choosing a path or choice that is not of God’s Will is simply rebellion. We must be careful to not let our own desires and will overshadow the plan God has for each one of us. A willingness to give up our own worldly pursuits in order to serve God will reward us with eternal life.
Something To Pray About
4>Dave Harris | December 7, 2013
Prayer is a rather common thing. All kinds of people in all kinds of religions pray—many do so often and with a zeal that is nothing short of fanatical. However, the Bible reveals that there are conditions regarding God’s willingness to hear our prayers. The fact is that prayer for most people is done in vain futility! Our prayers help define our true relationship with God—how do we measure up?
