Halloween
Sermon; Given 10/31/1998
True Christians do not celebrate Halloween. It is pagan in origin and practice and will destroy one's relationship with God. Light and darkness cannot mix.
Sermon; Given 10/31/1998
True Christians do not celebrate Halloween. It is pagan in origin and practice and will destroy one's relationship with God. Light and darkness cannot mix.
Death: The End of the Beginning
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/12/1998
Looking at death as 'gain,' Jesus Christ and Paul calmly looked upon death as a natural part of life, as a transition to a better life in the resurrection.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/12/1998
Looking at death as 'gain,' Jesus Christ and Paul calmly looked upon death as a natural part of life, as a transition to a better life in the resurrection.
The Future's So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/6/1998
The Millennium will come about because Jesus Christ is faithful to rescue mankind from its own stupidity, putting an end to sin and rebellion.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/6/1998
The Millennium will come about because Jesus Christ is faithful to rescue mankind from its own stupidity, putting an end to sin and rebellion.
Our Closest Neighbors
Sermon; Given 9/19/1998
We cannot have peace on a grand scale until we make peace with those closest to us. Without loving our brother, it is impossible to take on God's image.
Sermon; Given 9/19/1998
We cannot have peace on a grand scale until we make peace with those closest to us. Without loving our brother, it is impossible to take on God's image.
The First Prophecy (Part One)
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 9/1/1998
Genesis is a book of beginnings, and in that theme, it also contains the first prophecy. Part of it is God's curse on the serpent in Genesis 3:14-15.
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 9/1/1998
Genesis is a book of beginnings, and in that theme, it also contains the first prophecy. Part of it is God's curse on the serpent in Genesis 3:14-15.
It Takes a Church
Sermon; Given 8/15/1998
As Christians, we need to form warm, productive, quality relationships with our brethren, actively ministering to the needs of one another.
Sermon; Given 8/15/1998
As Christians, we need to form warm, productive, quality relationships with our brethren, actively ministering to the needs of one another.
Liberty vs. Independence
Sermon; Given 7/18/1998
We have been liberated from the degeneration of sin, the fear of death, corruption, and the elements of this world. If we live righteously, we remain free.
Sermon; Given 7/18/1998
We have been liberated from the degeneration of sin, the fear of death, corruption, and the elements of this world. If we live righteously, we remain free.
Legacy
Article; Posted 7/1/1998
God tells us that a good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children. What kind of legacy will we leave our descendants?
Article; Posted 7/1/1998
God tells us that a good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children. What kind of legacy will we leave our descendants?
Jude
Sermon; Given 6/20/1998
The book of Jude, a scathing indictment against false teachers, may be the most neglected book in the New Testament. False teachers twist grace into license.
Sermon; Given 6/20/1998
The book of Jude, a scathing indictment against false teachers, may be the most neglected book in the New Testament. False teachers twist grace into license.
Post-Resurrection Lessons
Sermon; Given 5/30/1998
On the Road to Emmaus, some of Christ's followers were agitated, confused, and in turmoil, being unable to put the scriptures and the physical facts together.
Sermon; Given 5/30/1998
On the Road to Emmaus, some of Christ's followers were agitated, confused, and in turmoil, being unable to put the scriptures and the physical facts together.
Psalm 133 (1998)
Sermon; Given 5/16/1998
Unity comes only through the initiation of God. If we would follow the suggestions in Romans 12, we could do our part in promoting unity in God's church.
Sermon; Given 5/16/1998
Unity comes only through the initiation of God. If we would follow the suggestions in Romans 12, we could do our part in promoting unity in God's church.
It's All Relative
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 5/1/1998
We frequently hear our culture labeled as postmodern. What is postmodernism? How is it related to relativism? Most importantly, what does God think?
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 5/1/1998
We frequently hear our culture labeled as postmodern. What is postmodernism? How is it related to relativism? Most importantly, what does God think?
James and Unleavened Bread (Part Three)
Sermon; Given 4/11/1998
James had to be written as a counterbalance to antinomian elements that twisted Paul's writings to proclaim that that grace nullifies the need for works.
Sermon; Given 4/11/1998
James had to be written as a counterbalance to antinomian elements that twisted Paul's writings to proclaim that that grace nullifies the need for works.
Trends in Global Religion
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 4/1/1998
The world is not very unified religiously, is it? What does this mean for the fulfillment of Bible prophecy? Could this mean we still have a long time to wait?
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 4/1/1998
The world is not very unified religiously, is it? What does this mean for the fulfillment of Bible prophecy? Could this mean we still have a long time to wait?
Accountability
Sermon; Given 3/21/1998
The prophecies reveal that if young people try to find answers in the world or other religions, they will meet with disaster.
Sermon; Given 3/21/1998
The prophecies reveal that if young people try to find answers in the world or other religions, they will meet with disaster.
The Branch
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 3/1/1998
The Branch is a well-known Old Testament prophetic figure, identified as the Messiah by most people. Yet, is there more to it than that? What does it mean to us?
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 3/1/1998
The Branch is a well-known Old Testament prophetic figure, identified as the Messiah by most people. Yet, is there more to it than that? What does it mean to us?
Character Matters
Sermon; Given 2/21/1998
Unlike America's presidents, in God's kingdom only those who have God's approval, those who have developed iron-clad character, will be qualified to rule.
Sermon; Given 2/21/1998
Unlike America's presidents, in God's kingdom only those who have God's approval, those who have developed iron-clad character, will be qualified to rule.
Why the Transfiguration?
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 2/1/1998
Why was Jesus transfigured on the mount? What did it mean? What was it designed to teach the apostles?
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 2/1/1998
Why was Jesus transfigured on the mount? What did it mean? What was it designed to teach the apostles?
Forbearance
Sermon; Given 1/17/1998
God put up with the foibles of Abraham, Samson, David, Job, and others, allowing them time to repent and build character. We need to develop this godly trait.
Sermon; Given 1/17/1998
God put up with the foibles of Abraham, Samson, David, Job, and others, allowing them time to repent and build character. We need to develop this godly trait.
'As It Was In the Days of Noah'
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 1/1/1998
When Jesus said the end time would be like the days of Noah, did He mean that the last days would be violent and corrupt, or that they would come suddenly?
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 1/1/1998
When Jesus said the end time would be like the days of Noah, did He mean that the last days would be violent and corrupt, or that they would come suddenly?