s the Continuing Church of God (CCOG) simply a small COG group or something more? This sermon explains some of what the Continuing Church of God has accomplished in its first 12 months of existence, which truly first began at the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2. What type of literature has been produced? How effective are its YouTube videos? Is it really one of the most effective COGs on the internet?
Christians and the Ten Commandments
Are Christians supposed to keep the Ten Commandments? Were they 'nailed to the cross'? What did Jesus teach about the Ten Commandments? What did the Apostle Paul teach about the Ten Commandments? What did Polycarp teach about the Ten Commandments? How are the Ten Commandments supposed to be numbered?
Should you keep the Fall Holy Days?
Day of Atonement: How Jesus fulfilled His part for the Atonement
The Jews call it Yom Kippur, Christians "The Day of Atonement." Does it have any relevance for Christians today? Was it observed in the New Testament? What did some of the ancient Hebrew ceremonies surrounding it mean? How does any of this represent Jesus Christ? Does one goat in Leviticus represent Jesus and the other Satan? How does the New Testament help answer this?
Race and Grace; Do you view race as God does?
Some have suggested that God grants more grace to the descendants of Israel than to Gentiles. Is that true? Is there Anglo-Israelite superiority with God? What is God's plan for those Gentiles that are not Israelites? Have antisemitic views affected those in the Church of God? How have Catholic and Protestant leaders viewed Jews? Who have been declared 'secret Jews"?
Is Russia the King of the North?
Is The United States Mentioned In Bible Prophecy?
The Ten Commandments: Loving God
The Bible has Ten Commandments. Which is the first and greatest commandment? Which commandment is violated the most? Tips on how to keep the first commandment. What is really the second commandment? How do many inadvertently disobey the third commandment. Some tips on keeping the fourth commandment.
United Nations and Vatican Are Planning the New World Order
Is the United Nations the last best hope for peace as John F. Kennedy once stated? Do both the UN and Vatican share the goals and have same ecumenical, inter-faith agenda? What have Pope Francis and the UN's Ban Ki-moon agreed to? Where is all of this prophesied to lead to? Does the Bible warn against the that 'New World Order'?
World Council of Churches Peace Plan
The World Council of Churches (WCC) announced that it launched an Ecumenical Peace Advocacy Network to build a just and sustainable peace, engaging churches, ecumenical organizations and civil society. The WCC claims to have over 300 member churches representing 500 million people. The Church of Rome is an official observer, but not a member. The WCC also has ties with the United Nations. Will the WCC plan bring real peace?
Does the 'Cenacle' deal have prophetic ramifications?
After a 20 year negotiation, the Church of Rome has negotiated the right to have Catholic mass in the building known as the Cenacle. It is in the area where the Church of God on Jerusalem's Western Hill once stood. This is believed to be the location of the earliest Christian church building. How does the Bible define the 'temple of God' in the New Testament? Could this be the area where the 'man of sin' will sit in the "temple of God' that Bible prophecy discusses in 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4?
The Temple, Prophecy, and the Work
Various Protestant scholars believe that the Bible requires that a third temple in Jerusalem will be built near the start of the tribulation. What did Jesus, Daniel, Paul, and John really write about this? Are there different Greek words translated as 'temple' in English? If so, do they always mean a physical building? What did Haggai and Ezra write about the temple and the work? Can sacrifices resume without a Jewish temple in Jerusalem?
The Unpardonable Sin and the Prodigal Son
Do all sin? Do all Christians sin? Is there a sin that will not be forgiven? What is the unpardonable sin? How does one receive forgiveness? What about those that backslide or fall away? Does mercy triumph over judgment? What does the parable of the prodigal son teach us? What are the two ways Christians can commit the unpardonable sin?
Parable of the Talents: Are there Prophetic Ramifications?
In Matthew 25 Jesus tells the parable of the servants given talents. What are/were talents? How valuable were they? What do Christians have that are of great value? Do many who are Christians hide their talents? Was the one who buried his talent cowardly? Does any of this have to do with the Kingdom of God? Is the Parable of the Minas in Luke 19 related?
What does the Bible Teach About Prayer (& Healing)?
What does the BIBLE teach about prayer? What should you pray for? What if what you want is difficult? What if what you want seems impossible? Should Jesus be part of your prayers? Does fasting play any role? What about healing. Dr. Thiel goes over 14 tips for more effective prayer and reviews his list of 28 tips. This is the second part of a two-part sermon.
Why Learn About Fatima?
Fatima was the name of Muhammed's favorite daughter as well as the location of a town in Portugual that had six monthly visits from a 'Lady' in 1917. What was really seen at Fatima? Why is Fatima important? What really appeared in Fatima, Portugal. Are their ecumenical plans and concerns related to this? How does any of this tie in with biblical and other prophecy? What type of sign or wonder was Fatima? Why do Christians need to know about this?
Jesus: Son of God and Saviour
Who was Jesus? Why did He come to earth? What message did He bring? Did Jesus teach and keep the Ten Commandments? Why is the kingdom of God mystery? Why did Jesus speak in parables? Is there evidence outside the Bible that He existed? What did Josephus, Tactitus, and Suetonius write? How will Jesus return? Could the Beast be a 'false christ'?
The Final Phase of the Work
What is the work of God in these end times? The gospel of the kingdom will be preached to the world as a witness. Who will lead the final phase of the work? How do biblical and non-biblical prophecies play a role? How does Satan and his plans fit into this? Public proclamation by a church, persecution of its members, the work of the two witnesses, and the three angels' messages are part of the final phase of the work. ...
The Coming Persecution of the Church
Jesus foretold persecution. Many are aware of some of the early persecutions, but few understand what teachings true Christians were persecuted for in the fourth century and beyond--some may seem shocking. At least two major persecutions are prophesied to come. Which doctrines are expected to be causes for the coming persecutions? ...
Marian Apparitions May Fulfill Prophecy
May is considered Mary's month by various Catholics. On May 13, 1917, a Lady appeared in Fatima, Portugal. Pope Francis has asked for his pontificate to be consecrated to Mary. Prophecies in Isaiah 47 and Revelation 18 tell of a woman involved with signs and enchantments. Could you be affected by Marian apparitions?