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The Most Powerful Friend

You can have a friendship with the God of the universe. He will teach, guide and protect you, if you stay close to Him.
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Basic Doctrines of Christ

Are we well established in Christ’s basic doctrines? Are we growing to PERFECTION? Or are we taking a position that says: "I am in the Church, I have been baptized and I am doing my part"?
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Doctrines of God

The truth is what differentiates the true Church of God and its false counterparts. Much of that truth comes in the form of the Church's doctrines, which are based on the Bible. These often set us apart from other churches…
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Making the Jump to Spirit Speed

The resurrections are so incredible that neither science nor science fiction can truly imagine them. They are so fantastic, so full of freedom and justice for all that it's hard to believe most churches don't embrace them.
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Why We Are Not Trinitarians

This message examines a basic theological question from the perspective of our Church’s history: Why isn’t the United Church of God a Trinitarian church? This sermon identifies three main reasons why we in the United Church of God are not…
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Hope and Help for Children of Divorce

Every year millions of children experience the trauma of their parents' divorce. Millions more have already gone through that pain and been affected in ways large and small. What can help children of divorce? One who has been there shares...
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Keeping Secrets: A Biblical Perspective on Privacy, Trustworthiness and Transparency with God

Are secrets necessary? Do they harm others? What does the Bible say about them?
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Life is Fragile

It was one of those moments when I felt overwhelmed by the vastness of the universe. Why are we here? What is the purpose of life?
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Did God Intend A Difference?

Opinions abound, but let's see what the Bible has to say about the roles of men and women.
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In Search of Superman

Generations have thrilled to the exploits of Superman, the comic book hero who rescues people from evil. Couldn't our world use a real Superman about now?
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Should a Christian Fight?

Is enlisting in the military the right course of action for Christians? What if the military is combating terrorism? And what about the wars mentioned in the Bible?
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What Shape Is Your Future?

Some people give no thought to what they will do or be in the future. Will your life just happen, or will you guide its direction?
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Was Jesus Stressed?

Life can be stressful. Yet Christ never buckled under the enormous pressures He experienced.
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What’s So Special About Families?

Some modern visionaries are now suggesting that the definition of family is any group of people living together in the same household regardless of blood connection or sex. But before we throw away the traditional view, shouldn't we consider what...
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Life on Campus: Creating Spiritual Routines

With all the demands and expectations placed on a college student today, how is it possible to fit in time for God?
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Baptism: A Greater Adventure Than Skydiving

It takes faith to leap out of an airplane with only a parachute on your back. The same process used to prepare for one's first jump can be used to prepare for baptism.
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What Will the Kingdom of God Mean for You?

We often talk about the Kingdom of God—the government Jesus will establish after He returns to earth. But what will the Kingdom of God do for you? Why should you look forward to that period of time? You need to...
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Do You Know Your Dad?

A physical father is a type of our spiritual Father. How can we come to understand our spiritual Father better?
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Who Will Go to Hell?

What is hell? An in-depth look at the true, biblical meaning of hell.
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The Battle for Your Mind

There is a very real battle going on inside your head. You have the power to determine who will win. Don't lose this crucial confrontation.
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