Tithing: Second Tithe
Bible Study (Article); Posted 1/1/2002
God commands us to keep His feasts and holy days, and He also makes funds available for us to do so—by saving second tithe.
Testing Spiritual Character
Sermon; Given 12/29/2001
An outward trial can be a catalyst for character development. By testing ourselves, we can take the edge off the pressure of God testing us.
Tithing: First Tithe
Bible Study (Article); Posted 12/1/2001
Many churches understand tithing but do not believe that God commands them for today. However, tithing has always been God's way of financing His work on earth.
Moral Sympathy and Spiritual Confusion
Sermon; Given 12/1/2001
Music preference is a self-conscious declaration of the community with which people identify. The media has shamelessly pandered to the basest of cravings.
Anticipating the Enemy
Sermon; Given 11/3/2001
We become vulnerable to Satan when we allow pride to consume us, cozy up to false doctrine, toy with the paranormal, or let down in prayer and Bible study
Tithing
Bible Study (Article); Posted 11/1/2001
The biblical system of tithing has been a point of controversy among Christians for centuries. Was the law of tithing changed for Christ's church?
The Process of Righteous Judgment
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/9/2001
We share with Christ the prospect of preparing the earth for billions of people awaiting their opportunity for eternal life, assisting in the harvest.
Spirituality and True Conversion
Sermon; Given 9/15/2001
We must guard against the fuzzy, emotional spirituality without a Deity, based upon a worldly syncretism of Eastern and Western philosophical thought.
Basic Doctrines: The Third Resurrection
Bible Study (Article); Posted 9/1/2001
Most of Christianity ignores the third resurrection, but it shows God's ultimate justice and how He will deal with incorrigibly evil people in godly love.
Developing Discernment
Sermon; Given 8/4/2001
Human discernment can be developed and exercised, triggering early warning systems with the reactions of revulsion and confusion when confronted by evil.
Basic Doctrines: The Second Resurrection
Bible Study (Article); Posted 8/1/2001
For the billions of people who have never known the truth, the second resurrection offers them an opportunity for future salvation.
To Whom Honor Is Due
Sermon; Given 7/14/2001
Dishonoring one's parents is a serious abomination, considered a capital offense by God. Fathers must be worthy of honor, teaching their children to honor God.
Basic Doctrines: The First Resurrection
Bible Study (Article); Posted 7/1/2001
The doctrine of resurrection is a chief teachings of Christianity. For those called and chosen in this age, the first resurrection is especially vital.
Fatherhood and Modern Temptations
Sermon; Given 6/16/2001
Many fathers abdicate their leadership responsibilities, becoming addicted to workaholism, television, or even pornography. The culture teeters on destruction
Overcoming (Part 10): Self-Pity
Bible Study (Article); Posted 6/1/2001
We all have low days, but when our despondency turns to self-pity, we have a problem. 'Woe is me' can hamper our growth because it is self-centeredness.
How Emotions Affect Spiritual Maturity
Sermon; Given 5/19/2001
God displays emotions, but they are always under control, unlike mankind. Using God's Spirit, we can grow into emotional (not emotionless) spiritual maturity.
Overcoming (Part 9): Self-Exaltation
Bible Study (Article); Posted 5/1/2001
Self-exaltation was one of the sins that got Satan in trouble. Conversely, we are to humble ourselves so God can exalt us in due time.
Whose Morality Are We Following?
Sermon; Given 4/21/2001
Moral legislation over the years has steadily eroded because liberal leaders have rejected biblical standards of morality in favor of personal choice.
Liberty or Independence?
Sermon; Given 4/8/2001
The approach of 'I want it my way' begins with license but then leads to chaos, and eventually the loss of liberty.
Entanglement with the Yoke of Bondage
Sermon; Given 3/17/2001
No civilization has escaped the scourge of slavery, although Gentile administration has always been more cruel and severe than Israelite administration.