Justin Martyr: Saint or Apostate?

Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestants consider that the 2nd century Justin, who was martyred, a saint and an important early Christian writer. Yet, Justin wrote against some doctrines they hold too and for some doctrines they do not hold to. What did Justin teach on issues such as military service, the immortality of the soul, going to heaven upon death, idols, the millennium, …

Proverbs 26-28: Giving Answers, Making Right Decisions

This is the ninth part of a multi-part sermon series covering the Book of Proverbs. In this sermon,. Dr. Thiel covers all the verses in the 26th, 27th, and 28th chapters of the Book of Proverbs. He goes over cause and effect and why Christians are affected in ways they did not seem to directly cause. He goes over verse related to fools, gossip, persecutions, and nagging, and the use of wisdom in terms of response.

CCOG Q&A: Prayers for the Dead, 18 truths, Birthdays, Insurance, & More

In this sermon, Dr. Thiel answers questions that have been submitted to the Church of God on many topics, such as: Should Christians pray for or to the dead? What scriptures are involved related to this? What were the 18 truths that Herbert W. Armstrong claimed Jesus had him restore to the Philadelphia portion of the Church of God? Does the Bible have any guidance about buying insurance? What about Canaan being cursed?

No One to Date? Teen Q&A? Engagement? 2nd Marriage?

This is the second part of a two-part sermon on dating for Christians. In it, Dr. Thiel covers subjects such as what do you do if there is no one to date, if Christians can date or marry someone not part of the Continuing Church of God, dating for marriage, and pre-engagement counseling. He also provides answers to questions that teens have had about dating. He goes into the the use of 'social media, avoidance of trolling, not sexting, and some other matters somewhat unique to the 21st century.

The Art of Christian Dating

Dating is a key to success in marriage. Should Christians have different dating standards than those who are not real Christians? How are men and women different? Can people fall in love? What should people do on a date? What about getting physical? Who should pay for the date? What should a man expect from a date? What should a woman expect from a date?

Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles

Do you know much about Saul who became Paul--like even what those names mean? Saul was a tent-maker from Tarsus who persecuted Christians before Jesus had him struck with blindness on the road to Damascus. What did Paul teach about the Ten Commandments? Did he teach they were "nailed to the cross" as some claim? Did he keep the biblical Holy Days? Did he teach keeping the Holy Days and obedience to God to the Gentiles?

Does God have faith in humans?

Jesus said He wanted His followers to be perfect as His Father in heaven was perfect. But perfection is not something that humans attain in this life. Do converted Christians sin? Does God have faith in humans? Does God's Holy Day plan reflect any of this? This is a message intended to be for the Seventh Day of Unleavened Bread.

Leaven and Sin

What is leaven? What, according to the Bible, is sin? Did Jesus indicate that leaven was like sin? What are some of the similarities between leaven and sin? Are the Days of Unleavened Bread just some practice of the ancient Hebrews or were they also enjoined upon God's people in the New Testament? Did early Christians keep the Days of Unleavened Bread?

Exodus 13-15: Passover Protection and Armageddon

This is the fifth part of a multi-part sermon series on the Book of Exodus. In this sermon, Dr. Thiel begins with the thirteenth chapter and covers all of the verses through the end of the fifteenth chapter. He discusses the plagues of Holy Day issues, the four horsemen of the Apocalypse, the passing through the Red Sea, and the destruction of the armies of Egypt. He also ties that in with the coming time of Armageddon and when humanity will fight against Jesus. He further discusses what could be called World War III and World War IV