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Why Not Heaven — Part 1

Norbert Link | March 4, 2006

Will we go to heaven when we die? Most professing Christians hope that they do, because they don’t like what they think might be the “alternative”–that is, going to an “ever-burning hell.” But does the Bible tell us that we will go to heaven? What happens when we die? Why does the Bible speak of a resurrection from the dead? And what happens after the resurrection? Most know that the Bible teaches a “Millennium” or a thousand-year rule. But when and where is this going to take place? Will we be ruling in heaven, as some teach? If you know the answers to these questions, would you be able to prove the truth from Scripture? Where in the Bible do we find the answers?
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Perfect Love

Dave Harris | February 25, 2006

The Bible speaks of love in many ways–it even mentions “perfect love” and of us being “made perfect in love.”
However, Jesus warned that the love of many will grow cold among those living at the close of this age. This sermon considers the perfect love we should have toward our Father and Jesus Christ; toward our brethren; toward our neighbors in this world; and, the love we are to have for ourselves.

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The Key to Faithfulness

Edwin Pope | February 18, 2006

Those who will enter the Kingdom of God will have been “Called, Chosen, and Faithful.” Yet many people who are Called of God fail in their Calling because they overlook one of the most critical “Keys” to remaining faithful to God’s Way! This vital “Key” is found in numerous scriptures throughout the Bible. The Bible reveals examples of many faithful who utilized this vital “Key” in their lives, as well as others who failed because they ignored this vital “Key.” This Sermon examines a number of these very significant examples.
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Attitude

Norbert Link | February 11, 2006

A negative reaction to correction is indicative of a wrong attitude. With wrong attitudes, serious problems are guaranteed to occur in our lives. We must avoid to develop an attitude of anger, resentment and hostility. Otherwise, we will begin to hate those who are righteous, and numerous grievous sins will follow. When people leave God and His Church, it is always because of attitude problems–and in most cases, because of a rejection of godly authority. The choice is ours–but the prize which God offers us is too valuable to loose just because of a bad attitude.

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The Bride

Dave Harris | February 4, 2006

We are among the first of those who have been called into the Church of God–to be the bride of Jesus Christ–to become helpers “comparable to[H]im”–to become united in a permanent relationship within the Family of God! The extraordinary future that we are to have with Jesus Christ involves marriage on the spiritual plane, transcending the physical parallel, because this union will last forever!

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Why the Church – Part 2

Edwin Pope | January 28, 2006

Jesus Christ established the Church of God while He was on the earth. He was very specific as to the name by which the Church would be identified. A specific message was given to the Church which it was commissioned to carry to the world; a specific gospel it was to preach. Specific laws were established whereby those called to have a part in God’s Church were to live. There is a specific reward those who are faithful in their calling are to receive. Are you faithful in your calling to this Way?

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Abraham Part 2

Norbert Link | January 21, 2006

Abraham will be in God’s Kingdom. He was not without fault, but he grew in faithful obedience, and he became the father of the faithful. We are to be, and we can be, followers of his example. We must never give up. God knows that we can make it; otherwise, He would not have called us for salvation at this time. God is on our side, and He is mightier than anyone and anything else. If we don’t shrink back, but stand up, when we fall, we will be in God’s Kingdom–together with Abraham.
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The Glorious Gospel

Dave Harris | January 14, 2006

The Gospel is absolutely central to the calling we have received from God. However, many people simply don’t understand what the Gospel really is. We who do understand have been entrusted with a job–a great commission–to boldly proclaim what Jesus Christ taught and what all His faithful servants have and will continue to make known.

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There at the Finish

Brian Gale (United Kingdom) | January 14, 2006

There can be problems, serious problems when a leader dies or is absent,
apostasy can then follow but we always have to hold on to the truth, and to
remain steadfast to the end.  
Our trust must be in God – not in man.   Scripture clearly reveals that our
arch enemy, Satan the Devil, managed to pull one third of the angels away from
God and he will try and do the same to us.   We have to seriously be on our
guard!   We have to be there at
the finish! 

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Abraham Part 1

Norbert Link | January 7, 2006

When studying the life of Abraham, some assume that everything Abraham did in his life was right and pleasing to God. After all, is he not called the father of the faithful? He certainly is, but that does not mean that he never sinned, or that he had perfect faith throughout his life. Rather, as we will see in this study, Abraham did sin, and his faith was at times lacking and needed to grow.
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The Word of God

Dave Harris | December 31, 2005

The Bible, synonymously called the Word of God, powerfully and unmistakably challenges mankind to hear, to believe and to keep what God says. Furthermore, the unique relationship of Jesus Christ being the Living Word of God is destined to also describe our relationship with the Father.

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Why the Church?

Edwin Pope | December 24, 2005

Jesus Christ established His church while living in the flesh on this earth. He established the church for a specific purpose. Jesus Christ is building a spiritual temple, far greater than the temple Solomon built. Christ will glorify His temple when He returns to the earth in glory. He will receive that spiritual body unto Himself at His second coming!

Those called of God, today, have a part in the building of that temple. They have their own individual responsibilities to fulfill in establishing God’s Holy Temple!

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The Son of Man and of God

Norbert Link | December 17, 2005

Do you fully understand who Jesus was, when He lived here on earth? If so, you belong to a very small percentage of people who do, even within Christianity. But it is extremely important that you DO understand, and that you do not lose this precious knowledge. Because without it, you cannot know God, and you cannot overcome the world. And if you understand, how thankful are you for this precious knowledge, and how much is your thankfulness reflected in the way you live?
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Prophet – True or False?

Dave Harris | December 10, 2005

There are prophets–the kind that are true and the kind that are false. We find in the example of Jesus Christ both the standard and the message of a true prophet of God. In the Bible, the most remarkable prophetic book ever written, false prophets are also
described. Their core message always involves lies. Jesus emphatically warns His followers that great deception will arise at the time of the end of this age and of His return to the earth!

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Sin- A Powerful Enemy

Edwin Pope | December 3, 2005

Sin is a living, dynamic, evil force which affects all human beings. Paul referred to this evil force as ‘the law of sin,’ which he states ‘reigns within our mortal bodies.’ If we are to overcome this ‘law of sin’ which reigns within us, we must utilize the Power of God’s Holy Spirit which one receives from God at the time of one’s baptism. It is only through this Power from God that one will be able to defeat and overcome the “law of sin” which reigns within us.
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Who is Your Lord

Norbert Link | November 26, 2005

As true Christians, we must properly understand the role and function of God the Father and Jesus Christ, the Son. When the New Testament speaks of “God,” it mostly refers to the Father, while the word “Lord” generally describes Jesus Christ. Christ identified Himself as the Lord; so did angels, and so did many of the New Testament writers. The word “Lord”–“kurios” in Greek–conveys the meaning of “controller, God, Lord, master, sir and owner”–one who is in authority, and to whom “service is due on any ground.” We must obey Jesus Christ, our Lord, recognizing that He is also God. This includes, consenting heartily to His commands, without being ashamed of His words, and walking worthy of Him. We are to love Him and His appearing, while eagerly waiting for His Coming without fear.
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Stir Up the Gift

Edwin Pope | November 19, 2005

Christians are admonished by the apostle Paul to Stir up the gift of God which is in you! This gift, which one receives at the time of his baptism, gives to a Christian the ability to truly follow in the Way of God. Many, however, who have received this precious gift, do not exercise it regularly, thus allowing God’s Spirit to slowly slip away. A true Christian must be diligent to see that he is utilizing this precious gift every day of his life.

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The Bible Family

Dave Harris | November 12, 2005

A telling barometer of our Christianity can be found in the way we conduct ourselves in relation to our family. We need to be able to recognize the warnings contained in God’s Word and take proper action to correct problems within our family. The Bible explains about Who instituted the family; about how to properly conduct family life; and–importantly–what our individual roles are as members in both our human families and that of the Church of God.

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Christian Marriage

Brian Gale (United Kingdom) | November 12, 2005

OT and NT
Scriptures clearly reveal that being unequally yoked is wrong, particularly in
marriage.   True Christians
must marry only in the faith to another baptized member as marriage is a holy
estate and the most supreme way of sharing in the life of another person.   Failure to comply with clear
Biblical admonition may well lead to matrimonial difficulties as well as the
possibility of being drawn away from God.
 

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In Christ's Name

Norbert Link | November 5, 2005

When we pray to the Father “in Christ’s name,” what exactly do we mean? This phrase must not be used without comprehension of its meaning, lest it becomes a vain repetition. The concept that “in Christ’s name” only means, “by His authority,” is incorrect, as much more is included. The fact that we are granted permission to approach God the Father directly, as we were reconciled to the Father through Christ’s Sacrifice, is also important–but it, too, does not give the full meaning of what is all involved. What, then, did Christ mean and what did He want to convey to us, when He told us to pray to the Father “in Christ’s name”?
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