Even From My Youth
Sermon; Given 5/20/2000
Solomon teaches that childhood and youth are vanity, and that having fun while forgetting God may create flawed character and permanent sorrow.
Sermon; Given 5/20/2000
Solomon teaches that childhood and youth are vanity, and that having fun while forgetting God may create flawed character and permanent sorrow.
The Seven Churches (Part Nine): LaodiceaBible Study (Article); Posted 5/1/2000
Laodiceanism, the prevalent attitude in God's church today, can be overcome if we submit to Christ's judgment rather than our flawed self-evaluation.
Anti-Americanism Abroad
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 5/1/2000
God prophesies that Israel will be conquered in the end time. Could anti-American sentiment, especially in Europe, be the beginning of the end?
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 5/1/2000
God prophesies that Israel will be conquered in the end time. Could anti-American sentiment, especially in Europe, be the beginning of the end?
Escape From Box Canyon
Sermon; Given 4/29/2000
God forced Israel either to trust Him completely for deliverance or to return to their slavery. One of the greatest miracles in history has a lesson for us.
Sermon; Given 4/29/2000
God forced Israel either to trust Him completely for deliverance or to return to their slavery. One of the greatest miracles in history has a lesson for us.
Acting the Fool
Sermon; Given 4/22/2000
The Hebrew words for 'fool' describe a person living his life without considering the consequences of his deeds—a moral deficiency, grounded in insolence.
Sermon; Given 4/22/2000
The Hebrew words for 'fool' describe a person living his life without considering the consequences of his deeds—a moral deficiency, grounded in insolence.
Be Still!
Sermon; Given 4/15/2000
The end-time proclivity of 'running to and fro' like so many ants is not something of God. He did not intend for us to live in such a fast-paced world.
Sermon; Given 4/15/2000
The end-time proclivity of 'running to and fro' like so many ants is not something of God. He did not intend for us to live in such a fast-paced world.
Eroding Religious Freedom
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 4/1/2000
Freedom of religion in America is being slowly eroded rather than removed en masse. However, the Bible encourages us in such times.
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 4/1/2000
Freedom of religion in America is being slowly eroded rather than removed en masse. However, the Bible encourages us in such times.
The Seven Churches (Part Eight): PhiladelphiaBible Study (Article); Posted 4/1/2000
The Philadelphia church is often considered the best of the seven churches of Revelation 2 and 3. Is it? Does it have faults? Is our judgment biased?
Countering Presumptuousness
Sermon; Given 3/18/2000
Korah, Dathan, and Abiram were not content with where God had placed them, but, in a spirit of pride, wanted to arrogate to themselves the office of Moses.
Sermon; Given 3/18/2000
Korah, Dathan, and Abiram were not content with where God had placed them, but, in a spirit of pride, wanted to arrogate to themselves the office of Moses.
Outlook 2000 (Part Two)
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 3/1/2000
What is in store for the world in the next decade? Here are the trends concerning Asia, Europe, and the Middle East in light of biblical prophecy.
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 3/1/2000
What is in store for the world in the next decade? Here are the trends concerning Asia, Europe, and the Middle East in light of biblical prophecy.
The Seven Churches (Part Seven): SardisBible Study (Article); Posted 3/1/2000
Christ's fifth letter in Revelation 2-3, written to Sardis, calls its recipients 'dead.' Do they have any hope? Are our works lively, our faith living?
Presumptuousness
Sermon; Given 2/19/2000
Individuals arrogating to themselves the authority to change doctrine are on extremely dangerous ground, presumptuously setting up idols in place of God.
Sermon; Given 2/19/2000
Individuals arrogating to themselves the authority to change doctrine are on extremely dangerous ground, presumptuously setting up idols in place of God.
The Seven Churches (Part Six): ThyatiraBible Study (Article); Posted 2/1/2000
Thyatira receives a litany of praise and rebuke from our Savior. He particularly focuses on idolatry, which is spiritual fornication.
Outlook 2000 (Part One)
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 2/1/2000
What will the first decade of the new millennium bring? The outlook for 2000 and beyond hinges on how America handles its role as sole superpower.
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 2/1/2000
What will the first decade of the new millennium bring? The outlook for 2000 and beyond hinges on how America handles its role as sole superpower.
The Need for Forgiveness
Sermon; Given 1/15/2000
Because it is more blessed to give than to receive, the things we desire for ourselves we should be willing to give to others, including forgiveness.
Sermon; Given 1/15/2000
Because it is more blessed to give than to receive, the things we desire for ourselves we should be willing to give to others, including forgiveness.
The Seven Churches (Part Five): PergamosBible Study (Article); Posted 1/1/2000
Christ severely criticizes the church in Pergamos for idolatry and following the doctrine of Baalam. To those who overcome, He will grant eternal life.
Was Herbert Armstrong a False Prophet?
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 1/1/2000
Herbert Armstrong made scores of predictions, and many of them never came to pass. Does this make him a false prophet? Is he thus not worthy of following?
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 1/1/2000
Herbert Armstrong made scores of predictions, and many of them never came to pass. Does this make him a false prophet? Is he thus not worthy of following?
Announcing . . . Christ's Birth!
Sermon; Given 12/18/1999
The blending of paganism with inspired Scripture has degraded and obscured the meaning and glory of what happened in the announcement of Jesus Christ's birth.
Sermon; Given 12/18/1999
The blending of paganism with inspired Scripture has degraded and obscured the meaning and glory of what happened in the announcement of Jesus Christ's birth.
Debate
Sermon; Given 11/20/1999
The Bible takes a very dim view of argument, debate, discord, and strife. In all matters of contention, we must strive to put ourselves above the fray.
Sermon; Given 11/20/1999
The Bible takes a very dim view of argument, debate, discord, and strife. In all matters of contention, we must strive to put ourselves above the fray.
Dating Outside the Church
Sermon; Given 10/9/1999
Dating outside the church is fraught with dangers, yoking a believer with an unbeliever and complicating the spiritual overcoming and growth process.
Sermon; Given 10/9/1999
Dating outside the church is fraught with dangers, yoking a believer with an unbeliever and complicating the spiritual overcoming and growth process.