Getting Real
There is a phenomenon that is getting media attention lately. It’s called the Scam Culture. Many believe it is born out of social media. People build a persona for themselves that is a lie. It’s only a step from there to creating a false front designed to play on the insecurity and greed of others. God is not that way, and won’t tolerate any lies in his Kingdom. This series explores the need for Christians to live in sincerity and truth.
A New Christian Holiday – Atonement
This presentation, the Days of Awe, explains the meaning, not only of the Day of Atonement in God’s salvation plan, but also the 10 day gap between the Feast of Trumpets and the Day of Atonement. These days have traditionally been called by the Jews, “The Days of Awe.”
Managing Trials
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT Managing Trials The Bible includes numerous trials people have endured. God tells us trials are necessary for our spiritual development. This presentation, Managing Trials, offers some
Bare Minimums
As everyone knows, people are busier than ever, on a whole. This puts pressure on us to do the bare minimum on tasks, trying to get more things done. There is one area of life where we can’t afford to do that.
Fear or Fear Not
God tells us over 360 times in the Bible, "Fear not." This command is usually related to fearing what others might do to us. God, however, tells us there is never any reason for this kind of fear. Explore the issue further in Fear or Fear Not.
Up With the Times
In the Bible, we are told that the Church is to follow the original faith presented to it by Jesus Christ. It never needs updating. The original doctrines are eternal. But does that mean that the Church is never to adapt to societal shifts? Explore this topic with us in Up with the Times. Think ahead rather than behind.
Elements of a Biblically-Based Congregation – Part 1
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT Elements of a Biblically-Based Congregation Part 1 How does the Bible say a congregation of God's Church should be organized? How would you know one if
Elements of a Biblically Based Congregation – Part 2
In this second installment of our series, *Elements of a Biblically-Based Congregation*, we take a look at some of the characteristics of that kind of congregation.
Elements of a Biblically-Based Congregation – Part 3
Jesus said trees that don't bear fruit get cut down. A congregation that lasts over time knows it's purpose and bears fruit. What is the purpose of a Christian congregation? Are there more than one?
New Wine, Old Skins
Jesus presented his disciples with an enigmatic parable about putting new wine into old wineskins. What was He talking about? What’s the lesson for today?
The Day of Visitation
Looking up the term "Day of Visitation," most of the links go to the narrower prophetic meaning. We took a different approach. If "God comes" is the literal meaning of the term, then it also applies to God's work in our individual lives.
Acting Like a Child
Jesus said all Christians need to have the attitude of a child. Why did he say that? In our world, when we tell an adult they are acting like a child, it’s not meant to be a good thing. So this dichotomy runs us smack into one of the great spiritual paradoxes. Understand more about it in Acting Like a Child.
Human Nature – How We Got It
Modern Christianity teaches that we were born with the bad part of our nature. How can that be, as God made the creation, including Adam and Eve, and said, "This is good?" If we are not born with it, how did we come by it?
Mind Over Matter
Mind over matter. It's a common expression. And it applies to Christian life in a most important way. Do you know how to put mind over matter the way God tells us? Consider the issue in this presentation.
Small is Good
Small is Good because God always starts small when he uses us to accomplish his will. Why is that? What else do we need to know about “Small” being “Good”?
Checkpoint Charlie – Passover Examination
Checkpoint Charlie was a famous checkpoint in Berlin during the Cold War. Did you know that God has a checkpoint for Christians too? Are your ID and other papers in order? Can you pass the checkpoint successfully? Learn more in Checkpoint Charlie - Passover Examination.
Living Unleavened – A Festival Presentation
Thirty years after Christ died, we see in the Bible the Apostle Paul telling the Church to live “unleavened.” It’s clearly a reference to the Festival of Unleavened Bread. He explains that leavening, in the Bible, is a symbol for sin. The only way to live sin free is by the Grace of Jesus Christ, which is the subject of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, a New Testament Christian Festival.
Living Up
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT Living Up Jordan Peterson recently delivered the keynote address at the ARC conference he sponsored. It was about our Identity as Christians—what we believe about ourselves.
Lean Not On Your Own Understanding
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT Lean Not On Your Own Understanding God tells us to trust in him, and lean not on your understanding. But how do we do that? It’s
Can the Devil Be Grateful?
The real topic of this presentation is hidden in the title. Discussing the Devil’s nature leads to understanding about our own. “Come and see” what hidden gem lies within the presentation, Can the Devil be Grateful?
Washing Jesus’ Feet
Traditionally, people wash each other’s feet at the Passover Service. Most Christians consider this to be following Jesus example of humility as he washed His disciples feet. There is another account of a woman who was washing Jesus’ feet and what Jesus said about it. Let’s think more about what that meant to Jesus as we study the account of Washing Jesus’ Feet.
Carrying our Cross – Pentecost
Jesus tells us to “carry your cross.” He also said in the same verse, we should carry it daily. What did he mean by that? Something we do every day must be important. Do you know what “carrying your cross” means? Do you do it every day? This Presentation, Carrying Our Cross, can help with that.
Under God’s Blanket
Have you ever gone to bed on an icy cold night and been thankful for that warm quilt, or thick wool blanket, or down comforter? God has a blanket for us. It’s not a blanket of wool or down, but a spiritual blanket that covers us when we need it most. Learn more about this remarkable blanket in Under God’s Blanket.
Increasing Faith
The disciples asked Jesus to “Increase our faith.” When he answers them, what He said didn’t seem to connect to the request. This presentation, Increasing Faith, not only explains the issue but shows how God increases our faith.
God-Proofed
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT God-Proofed Jesus marveled when a Roman Centurion demonstrated greater faith than the Jews, including His disciples. How is it that the children of the Abrahamic Covenant
Living Stones
“Living stones” is a term used in the Bible to represent the various members in the Church of God, represented by a stone Temple. This presentation discusses a widely accepted mis-understanding about the use of the term. And then goes further into what it is to be a living stone and how to go about it.