Human Nature

"The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it?" (Jeremiah 17:9)

Human nature is tough. We're filled with flaws and shortcomings and stumbling blocks that keep us from achieving our true potential—but it doesn't have to stay that way. Learn about what holds us back and how it can be overcome.

Growing to Spiritual Maturity

Many people believe God will accept them just as they are. But Scripture nowhere suports this idea. God expects His true followers to grow, mature and bear fruit. What kind of fruit does God expect? And how do we produce it?

Posted April 20, 2012 | 0 comments

What's So Bad About Sin?

One of the fundamental principles of the Bible helps us understand why God wants us to quit sinning and turn to Him. That basic principle is we reap what we sow!

Posted April 20, 2012 | 0 comments

Must We Obey God's Commandments?

Jesus explicitly shows that our obedience to God must include obeying the Ten Commandments.

Posted April 20, 2012 | 0 comments

What's Wrong With Our Human Nature?

When God formed our first human parents Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, they were part of a created order that was "very good" (Genesis 1:31). Clearly they were not bent on evil.

Posted April 20, 2012 | 0 comments

We Must Change Our Way of Thinking

A change in the way you think is the most important aspect of real repentance and being a true Christian.

Posted April 20, 2012 | 0 comments

What Is Your Lot in Life?

Exploring the example of Lot and Abraham in the Bible helps to draw a significant lesson for our own lives. Have we responded to God's calling to come out of the sin of this world?

Posted March 19, 2012 | 0 comments

Two Trees, Two Children, Two Choices

Adam and Eve faced two choices. God wants us to make the right decisions in our daily lives. Find out what God's plan is for you.

Posted March 14, 2012 | 0 comments

The Holy Spirit: The Key To Eternal Life

Only with God's Holy Spirit can we obtain eternal life. Mr. Cafourek discusses God's plan and how the Holy Spirit is involved.

Posted February 27, 2012 | 0 comments

Nature of Man

The topic of the nature of man is something that we have not covered in a while and yet it's a topic that I would dare say that many do not fully understand or comprehend.

Posted February 10, 2012 | 2 comments

Do Good Not Evil

Katherine Rowland

Do Good Not Evil

It’s not always possible to like everyone we know, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t love people.

Posted November 8, 2011 | 0 comments

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You Have a Destiny

You were created for a magnificent future. Discover the profound purpose for your life and what you should be doing about it.

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Why Governments Fail

Human governments just don't work. Learn about a divine government coming to earth that will never disappoint or fail.

Human Nature Sermons

The Spiritual Samaritan

Presented by United Church of God

Beware of the spiritual Samaritan who has been, who is, and will continue to be until Christ returns. What is a spiritual Samaritan?

Posted June 2, 2001 | 0 comments | Transcript Included

What's So Bad About a Little White Lie?

Presented by Peter Eddington

What does God say about lying? If you are a habitual liar, where will that get you? Stop and think for a moment about the nineth commandment. If mankind was able to eradicate even this one sin, do you know what a better place this world would be?

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Posted September 1, 2001 | 0 comments | Transcript Included

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The Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments

Can you find a proven source for lasting standards and values? God revealed the heart of His standards--the Ten Commandments--long ago at Mount Sinai. But what sets them apart from man-made rules and guidelines? What do they reveal about nature of God Himself. In this booklet you'll discover the answers to these questions and more.

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