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Tuesday 23 October 2012

Unity In The Body - Jay Rosario

In His last sermons, Jesus Christ emphasized the theme of unity. He told His disciples that people will know that they are His disciples through their love to one another. It is this love for one another that leads to unity in the body of Christ, the church. Divisions in the Church will weaken the Church and tarnish  the credibility of the church.

In the video below Jay Rosario preaches on this topic of Unity in the body.


The Remnant and Its Mission - C A Murray

In Revelation 12:17 states "And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus."  Can we specifically identify this remant of God? How about the mission of the remnant. In the video below CA Murray of 3ABN presents the topic of "The Remnant and Its Mission. It was delivered at the 2011 3ABN Pillars of Our Faith Campmeeting.



Experience of Salvation - Shelley Quinn

There is nothing as exciting as experiencing the joy of salvation; to know for sure that you are saved. How can we experience salvation and what are the steps that we need to take to experience the salvation that Jesus Christ our Saviour gives. Do we have to do anything to earn this salvation? Can sinful human being earn this salvation?

In the video below Shelley Quinn of the 3ABN preaches on the topic of, Experience of Salvation. This was delivered at the 2011 3ABN Pillars of Our Faith Campmeeting in the US.

Saturday 20 October 2012

Is Baptism Really Necessary? - Geoff Youlden

Have you ever wondered as to whether baptism is really necessary? Is it always necessary to get baptized or is it something of no consequence in the christian life? The English word baptism is originally from the Greek word baptizo which means, "to immerse" etc. Most if not all scholars point out that the baptism in the Bible involved immersing the disciple in water usually in rivers. An example of this practice of immersion baptism would be the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ who was baptized in the Jordan river, for the Bible clearly states that after the baptism Christ came out of the water.

In the video below the presenter, Geoff Youlden, answers this question on whether baptism is really necessary in our christian experience.


Sunday 14 October 2012

Our Greatest Need - Also Our Greatest Neglect

 In venturing to state in one word our greatest need and also our greatest neglect to be prayer, one is assured of the unanimous testimony of all sincere Christian believers both within our own church, and in many other such organizations. "Keep thy heart with all diligence," is the counsel of the Wise man, "for out of it are the issues of life." For, "as a man thinketh in his heart, so is he." The only way the heart can be kept pure is by constantly lifting it in prayer to God. As one able writer has said, "We must be aided by the abiding influence of the Holy Spirit, which will attract the mind upward, and habituate it to dwell on pure and holy things."—"Patriarchs and Prophets," page 460. 

Commenting on the godly life of Enoch,the same writer says: "In the midst of a life of active labor, Enoch steadfastly maintained his communion with God. The greater and more pressing his labors, the more constant and earnest were his prayers. He continued to exclude himself,at certain periods, from all society. After remaining for a time among the people, laboring to benefit them by instruction and example, he would withdraw, to spend a season in solitude, hungering and thirsting for that divine knowledge which God alone can impart. Communing thus with God, Enoch came more and more to reflect the Divine image. His face was radiant with a holy light, even the light that shineth in the face of Jesus. As he came forth from these divine communings, even the ungodly beheld with awe the impress of heaven upon his countenance."—Ibid., pages 86, 87. 

Not alone as individuals, but also as a church entrusted with a world-wide message, do we need to realize our great need of constant and earnest prayer. 

"Jesus Christ by precept, by command, by example, has shown with great clearness and force that He recognizes the greatest need of the enterprise of worldwide evangelisation to be prayer. 

"Before 'give' and before 'go' comes prayer. This is the divine order. Anything that reverses or alters it inevitably leads to loss or disaster. This is strikingly illustrated in the wonderful achievements of the early Christians, which were made possible by their constant employment of the irresistible hidden forces of the prayer kingdom. 

"They ushered in Pentecost by prayer. When they wanted laborers, they prayed. When the time came to send forth laborers the church was called together to pray.....When persecutions came the Christians nerved and braced themselves by prayer. Every undertaking was begun, continued, and ended in prayer. In this we find the secret of the marvelous triumphs of the early Christian church."—"The Pastor and Modern Missions," pages 192, 193. 

In support of the above very definite claims, let us notice briefly the Scriptural records of some of these outstanding examples of the efficacy of prayer. 

First, "They ushered in pentecost by prayer." In Christ's parting message of comfort and consolation to His disciples, He said: "And, behold, I send the promise of My Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. And He led them out as far as to Bethany, and He lifted up His hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, while He blessed them, He was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. And they worshiped Him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: and were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God." Luke 24:49-53. 

Then in a subsequent record in the Book of Acts, we read: "These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brethren." Acts 1: 14. 

Moffatt's translation renders this verse as follows: "All these men resorted with one mind to prayer, together with their wives, with Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers." "And when the day of pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting." Acts 2: 1, 2. 

Thus it is very evident that much sincere prayer preceded and prepared the way for this remarkable outpouring of the Spirit of God. "The disciples prayed with intense earnestness for a fitness to meet men, and in their daily intercourse to speak words that would lead sinners to Christ. Putting away all differences, all desire for the supremacy, they came close together in Christian fellowship. They drew nearer and nearer to God, and as they did this they realized what a privilege had been theirs in being permitted to associate so closely with Christ."—"Acts of the Apostles," page 37.

 "The source of the spiritual vitality and power of any Christian movement is prayer. Our hope and confidence in this enterprise of world-wide missions are chiefly placed, not in the extent and strength of the missionary organization; not in the number and power of the missionary force; not in the fullness of the treasury and in well appointed missionary equipment; not in the achievements of the past, even those of a spiritual character; not in the experience acquired by centuries of Christian missions; not in the methods and agencies which have been devised; not in the brilliancy and popularity of the leaders of the missionary movement at home and abroad; not in the farsighted policies and plans, not in enthusiastic forward movements and inspiring watchwords—upon none of these considerations do we rely principally, for it is 'not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.' "—"The Pastor and Modern Missions," page 193.

 A G Stewart, 1930.

Saturday 13 October 2012

Christ's Ministry in The Sanctuary - Pastor Stephen Bohr

One of the fundamental beliefs of the Bible is the teaching that Christ is now in the heavenly sanctuary interceding for our sins. This clearly explained in the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. He is there as the High Priest and we can boldly approach the throne of God through Him. He deserves it because of the sacrifice on the Cross of calvary. In the video below, Pastor Stephen Bohr presents a sermon on Christ's in the Sanctuary at the 3ABN 2011 Pillars of Our Faith Campmeeting

Dr Ben Carson : Speech

Dr Ben Carson, Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at John Hopkins University Medical Center in US speaks on how to succeed in life, level of science knowledge among US students and debate on evolution and creation. It is such a powerful and very motivating speech that you really need to listen to more especially for the youth who are still making up their mind about their future careers. God is indeed able to make something out of nothing if only we let Him control our destinies.


Walter Pearson - Standing Still In A Storm

Walter Pearson, former Speaker/Director of Breath o Life Ministries preaches on the topic, Standing Still In A Storm. It is based on the story of Jesus who calms a storm that had threatened to sink their boat while He was calmly sleeping without any concern until the disciples woke him up.

Jesus stood up in the midst of them and ordered it to stop forcing the disciples to ask, “Who is this man?” they asked each other. “When he gives a command, even the wind and waves obey him!”

I don't know the storms of life that you are facing right now but I know someone who can calm any storm for He is the creator of the world. Walter Pearson is perhaps one of the most eloquent preachers in the United States.




Thursday 11 October 2012

Ellen G White : What Was She Really Like? - Dr Dwight Nelson

In the following video, Dr Dwight Nelson gives the personal side of Ellen White one of the pioneers of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The personal testimonies of those who lived during the time of Ellen White are presented. She comes out as a woman who loved the Lord Christ very much and who made Christ the center of her life.


Ellen White : How Did It Really Work? - Dr Dwight Nelson

Have you ever wondered how the gift of prophecy operated in the life of Ellen G White, one of the pioneers of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. How did God use her as her mouth piece and what can that help us to trust the messages that God gave her to present to the world. Dr Dwight Nelson, Senior Pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church deals with these questions in the following video




Ellen White : What About The Critics. - Dr Dwight Nelson

Ellen White was one of the pioneers of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Most Adventists also believe that she possessed the gift of prophecy. There are however a number of critics of her work, especially former Adventists, who try to point out certain things that they say show her to be a false prophet. In the video, Dr Dwight Nelson, Senior Pastor of Pioneer Memorial Church at Andrews University tackles some of things that the critics point out about her work. It is a clear and well researched response to the critics claims.



Digging Up The Past - Interview With Dr Randy Younker

In the following video Dr Randy Younker, an archaeologist gives some evidence that has been uncovered by archaeology to confirm facts found in the Bible. For instance some scholars disputed the domestication of camels during the time of the patriarchs but recent archaeology have confirmed the existence of domesticated camels. These and many discoveries continue to prove that the basic facts of the Bible are indeed true.

The discussion is hosted by  Pastor Carter of the Carter Report.


Is Tithing Still Relevant?

Most churches among the evangelicals nowadays encourage their members to return a tenth of their income or increase to God through the church. Is there any biblical evidence for this practice now and what are the benefits of returning a tithe to the Lord? In the videos below Elder Walter Pearson of Breath of Life Ministries presents a sermon entitled, The Floodgates of Heaven. It answers the questions you might have on tithing.


 



Papal Rome - Kenneth Cox

When pagan Rome passed away it was merely replaced by papal Rome and it it height controlled a huge chunk of Italy and controlled the political affairs of Western Europe. The presenter presents the characteristics of this power and abuses of the power that it accumulated for itself. This religio-political power was responsible for the massacre of Christians who dared to believe contrary to the official beliefs of that church then. Papal Rome lost most of its power when General Berthier, a general of Emperor Napoleon went to Rome and arrested the reigning pope and took him to France in 1798. Most Christians have forgotten this history of the church and the blood of the martyrs who perished in their thousands. You only need to pick any history book for that period to appreciate papal power then.

The question that lingers in our minds is whether this can happen again in our days when democracy and freedom of speech are the tenets of our democracies. Let the Bible answer these questions as you listen and watch Pastor Kenneth Cox

Mark of The Beast - Kenneth Cox

The book of Revelation talks about the mark of the beast and the punishment that will befall those who receive it i.e. being thrown into the lake of fire at the end of the world. Considering the severity of the punishment it makes perfect sense to seriously study the meaning of this passage. Otherwise if you don't understand its meaning you could end up on the wrong side and miss out on heaven. Unfortunately there are myriads of teachings on this topic that most are confused. I however believe that if we prayerfully read the scriptures with an open mind and with the assistance of the Holy Spirit we will come to a correct understanding of this passage and what we must do to avoid receiving the mark of the beast.

In the video below Pastor Kenneth Cox presents his understanding of the meaning of the mark of the beast. Let us therefore prayerfully watch and listen as the Spirit speaks to us. I hope that your hearts will be warmed by the sweet presence of the Spirit and the love of God.

What Happens When You Die? - Lonnie Melashenko

The majority of Christians believe that when you die there is a part of the body called the soul that still survives. In a sense you don't really die. This is the position of the majority of the Christian world and is also the positions of almost all religions. There are however a minority who believe that when you die you really cease to exist and that there is nothing like a separate entity within us called a soul. They contend that when the Bible talks of the soul, it talks of the whole being and that a human being consists of the dust from which he was made and breath of life that God breathed into the first human being Adam. They therefore point out that when you die the body goes back to dust from where it came from and the breath of life to God.

In the video below Pastor Lonnie Melashenko of the Voice of Prophecy presents the biblical position on what happens when you die.



Which Bible Translation Is The Best? - Kenneth Cox

With hundreds of Bible translations, it is understandable wonder as to which Bible Translation is the best. There are some who believe that among the English translations only the King James Version is the one that is closer to the original. On the other hand some argue that modern translations are now based on better understanding of the original languages and better research and therefore are the best translations available. They point out some archaeological discoveries have shed more light on certain aspects of biblical events that may have been obsecure in the past. 

In the video below Evangelist Kenneth Cox uses his vast experience and knowledge to answer this question, which Bible Translation is the best.

Origins - Evolution or Creation?

Since Charles Darwin's theory of Evolution came on the scene, there has been fierce debate on whether God created the world or everything just evolved. It is such a hot topic that most people are confused as to what to believe any more since some clergymen have also jumped on the band wagon of those who believe in the theory of evolution. The presenter in the following video, Lonnie Melashenko presents the biblical position on origins.




The Battle of Armaggedon - Doug Batchelor

The battle of Armageddon is one of the most favorite topics among  evangelicals. Some say it will be a literal war in the middle east while a few take the position that it is a spiritual war. There are so many takes on the participants in this wars. Some have alleged that Russia will be involved in fighting against the Israelis. Doug Batchelor, Speaker/Director of Amazing Facts tackles this question in the following video. He gives his take on this important subject and what we can expect will happen during this time.


Wednesday 10 October 2012

Dr Calvin B Rock : The Millennium And The End Of Sin

The book of Revelation talks about a thousand years in which the devil is imprisoned. There are so many interpretations on these one thousand years. When does this period start and what does it entail to us as Christians or inhabitants of the world. In the following video, Dr Calvin B Rock, who is the former President of Oakwood College in Alabama US and also a former Vice President of the General Conference of Seventh day Adventists preaches on this topic in a sermon entitled, The Millennium and The End of Sin. It was preached during the 2011 3ABN Pillars of Our Faith Camp Meeting held in the US. The exciting news about the millennium is that it will mark the end of sin as at the end of this period the devil and all those who follow him will be destroyed and the earth and heaven will be recreated. I hope you will join me as we prepare for that day when death, sickness, poverty and all the world's problems will be destroyed never to trouble us again. We can only join John the apostle in saying, Come Lord Jesus! 


Tuesday 9 October 2012

Full of Faith and Full of The Holy Spirit

J H Schilling 

"IF there is anywhere a man under the sun who should observe the words 'pray without ceasing,' it is the Christian minister." 

"If you as a minister are not a real praying man, then you are to be pitied."

"We grow, we thrive strongly and mightily if we are much in the chamber of prayer."

"The prayer chamber is the best study." 

"Prayer is a crane whereby heavy truth can be lifted." 

"It is through prayer that the Gospel minister becomes full of faith and of the Holy Spirit. There is no other way to power and efficiency in the ministry. It was the way Christ took, and all the holy men of the past and of the present. '' 

 "The way to the pentecostal blessing in Jerusalem was a ten-days' season of prayer mingled with making wrong right, confessing sins to one another. Peter confessed to John, John to Peter, so that finally, when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place." The result of this we know. The Holy Spirit came upon them "as a rushing mighty wind".... "and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost,and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance." Peter began to explain the situation. Without doubt he spoke with a deep and powerful conviction. "Now when they [the people] heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said to Peter and to the rest of the apostles, 'Men and brethren, what shall we do?' " Peter answered them very decidedly, and the result was the conversion of 3,000 souls in one day—a most remarkable work of a Spirit-filled heart, also of a Spirit-filled sermon. This was the first wonderful result in the beginning of the Christian era of the fullness of faith and of the Holy Spirit in the soul. 

Peter (filled with the Holy Spirit) said unto them: "Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, if we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole; be it known.....that by the name of Jesus Christ....doth this man stand here before you whole." There was a wonderful definiteness in the words of Peter. It was the result of the fullness of power in his soul. His examiners were surprised to hear him speak. They wondered how it was possible for him to speak in such a way knowing that he was only a fisherman by trade. He was released. He had gained the victory. 

Another result of the fullness of faith and of the Spirit was a certain boldness in answering the judges when "both Peter and John said: "We cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard." There was no fear or compromise in these words. Shall we have this power, too, brethren? What would be the result? Would the result not be greater success in our ministry and in soul-winning and soul-saving work? 

Then we find these brethren relating a wonderful experience to the rest of the believers who at once instituted another prayer service. Part of the prayers that were sent up to God at this meeting were as follows: "And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto Thy servants that with all boldness they may speak Thy Word." "When they had prayed,the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the Word with boldness." 

This was the second filling. The results were marvelous: "Believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women." Do you think, brethren, that we too, could have such success if we were full of faith and the Holy Ghost? Is it not written that such experiences could have been the lot of God's people all through the centuries if the fullness of faith and of the Spirit in the church had been faithfully encouraged? Why do we have such little fruit? 

The apostles admonished : "Look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost.....and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost," also others who possessed the same fullness of power. Great wonders and miracles were done by these men; powerful sermons were delivered such as the learning of Judaism could not gainsay. It of course meant death for the men, but, on the other hand, a mighty progress and growth to the Christian church. May we not get this power? Shall we not see heaven open as Stephen did? God grant it. 

GOD reaches for the hand of faith in us to direct it to lay fast hold upon the divinity of Christ, that we may attain to perfection of character.—"Desire of Ages," page 123.

Pastor Walter Pearson : A Rare Quality of Mercy

In this sermon, Pastor Walter Pearson, former speaker and Director of the Breath of Life telecast Ministries preaches on the topic, A Rare Quality of Mercy. It is based on the story of Lot and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. He we see the Angel of the Lord going out of His way to save Lot and his family even the dilly dallied. Even reaching a point where the angels hold Lot, his wife and two daughters by hand to take them out of Gomorrah. The angels even allow them to proceed to a nearby town instead of going far away from Sodom and Gomorrah as they were initially told. This is really a picture of the God of heaven  going out of His way to save us . I pray that this love as depicted in this sermon will lead you to fall in love with this God.



C D Brooks - Sabbath

Dr C D Brooks preaching at the Three Angels Broadcasting Network, 2011 pillars of our faith camp meeting. Her CD Brooks preaches on the sabbath. The sabbath was instituted in the garden of Eden and is a commemoration of Gods creation. It is the seventh day of every week and has been observed all throughout the history of the world. Nowadays most Christians observe Sunday instead of Saturday because the mediaval church decided to change the day of worship even though there's no such  change in the holy scriptures. Christ observed it and His disciples followed His example and never changed this divine command.

The Sabbath is a celebration of God's creation and if we had kept the Sabbath, there would be few people believing the theory of evolution. It is also a day to rest from our human restlessness as no work is supposed to be done on this day. Just imagine if we all kept this day holy. There would be few cases of stress and depression due to this divine call to rest.



Barry Black : Running To Win

US Senate Chaplain Dr Barry C Black preaching to students at Bethel University in US. In the sermon Dr Barry Black challenges the young people to press on until they reach the prize. He tells them never to give up but to persist just like Jacob who worked seven years to marry Rachel only to discover that his father in law Laban had cheated him by giving him his eldest daughter Leah. Jacob however never gave up but worked yet another seven years to get Rachel. Life is never easy and to achieve some things we have to persevere and never give up whether in our spiritual lives or in day to day life.


Barry C Black Sermon

Dr Barry C Black, Chaplain of the United States Senate speaking to students at Norfolk State University in the United States. The speech was delivered as a commencement speech for the class of 2006. Dr Barry C Black is the first African American Chaplain of the US Senate in its over 100 years history. He was also the first African American to be the Head of Navy Chaplains. He is therefor more than qualified to challenge young people to aim higher in life. He challenged the class of 2006 to just do it regardless of challenges they may face in the world.


US Senate Chaplain Barry Black: Sealed With A Kiss

A powerful sermon from the US Senate Chaplain Dr Barry C Black entitled, Sealed With A Kiss. The sermon is about the betrayal by Judas Iscariot of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ in the garden of Gethsemane. To identify Jesus in the garden, Judas Ischariot kissed our Lord Jesus Christ. The betrayal was indeed sealed with a kiss. 

The sermon was presented at the Capitol Hill SDA Church in Washington, United States on 11th August 2012.