A review of the Night to Be Much Observed, how it is the night that begins the Days of Unleavened Bread. The sermon considers and examines connections and spiritual meanings between Abraham, the Israelites in Egypt, and the New Covenant Church today.
We are Christian Soldiers, called to a spiritual battle against spiritual forces. What does our spiritual armor look like and how are we to be dressed each day to fight this battle?
Instituted by Jesus Christ, the New Covenant is a covenant offered by God to those in which He calls to Christ. What makes this covenant new and how is it a better covenant?
Since Adam and Eve, and their first sin, mankind has followed in their path of sinning and becoming alienated from God. Sin separates you from God. The sermon reviews the meaning of the Day of Atonement and how God, through Christ, will reconcile the world to Himself.
The Feast of Trumpets is a shadow of the prophetic time to come, known of the Day of the Lord. A time of wrath and an execution of righteous judgement from God on all the earth. It is a time that leads up to the return of Christ to salvation for all those who are in Christ.
As we are preparing to keep the Fall Festivals, God expects us to prepare our hearts for this time. The sermon reviews how we can prepare our minds for keeping the Fall Festivals.
No matter the chaos and uncertainty in the world around us, we are to be a people of faith. But what is true faith? God's word is examined to answer the question of what true faith is and how we must always have faith in God. Trusting in, believing in, and moving forward with the Faith of Christ in God the Father.
Gossip is specifically noted within the Bible and something we are encouraged to avoid. This sermon reviews the dangers of gossip and why we are told to avoid engaging in gossip.
We in the church of God put emphasis on the kingdom of God to come in the future, but many have thought we live under the kingdom of God now. How can we refute this misconception, defend our position, and why is it important to avoid the perspective that works to build the kingdom “now” on the earth?
Throughout Hebrews, there are many connecting threads. Within one thread we see a connection God inspired warnings that help admonition the Church to be committed and to stay on the true and narrow path. Within this third account, we see that there is a type of rest given throughout Scripture pointing towards a yet to be fulfilled final rest from God. Because a rest remains for the people of God, we are warned to be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience.
Inspired by God, through the Apostle John, recorded in John 1:1, we have that in the beginning there existed two individuals within the Family of God - the Word and God. This sermon explorers the understanding of the Word (the One who became the Christ) being eternal, distinct, and a member of the family of God.
Continuing in a local covenant series, an overview of the Sinai (Old) Covenant is given. What is it, what are some key elements, and was it a failure?
The book of Ruth is traditionally tied to the Feast of Weeks. In this sermon, the life and character of Ruth is examined and compared to the proverbs 31 virtuous woman.
On the day of Pentecost, God poured out His Spirit on His Church after Christ's ascension. By this Spirit, God and Christ dwell within and produce a new creation, working and maturing this new creation until the resurrection into eternal life.
On Pentecost, or the Feast of Weeks, at the completion of the count to 50 from the wave sheaf offering, Israel was commanded to bring a leavened bread offering. Specifically, two loaves baked of fine flour, salt, oil, and leaven. The sermon examines these symbols and their possible meaning.
In the book of Hebrews, the writer gives several warnings concerning a Christian's spiritual state. In Hebrews 3:12, God, through the writer, warns of having a hardened heart. What does this mean and how does it look? If we find our selves with a heart starting to harden how should we soften it?
What is God like? What are some characteristics that He has revealed to Us? If we are admonished to be like God, we must know what God is from His Word.
Scripture reveals that while humans are created as physical mortal beings, this isn't all God has in mind for their future. God is working with those whom He calls, to overcome a life of sin, to develop righteous character, and to grow in grace and knowledge. God desires that each of whom He calls will one day be glorified with Him, being born members within His family.
As God led Israel out of Egypt, Israel was met with a series of situations where they had an opportunity to grow in faith in God, relying on His power for salvation. Reading through a few events after leaving Egypt, this sermon examines both the good and bad responses from Israel and the lessons we can learn from their behavior.
During the Days of Unleavened Bread, historically we see God delivering the Israelites out of bondage, bringing them out of Egypt with a strong hand. Within the spiritual fulfillment of these days, we see evidence of God calling us and leading us out of spiritual Egypt - a system known prophetically as Babylon. God desires and commands us to come out of this worldly system and remain unspotted from their sins. How do we do this and to what do we look for guidance in coming out of Spiritual Egypt?