By Pastor Glenn Pease Doctor Martin von Butchell was a London dentist who lost his wife in 1775, and was reluctant to part with her. There was no law against it, so he had her embalmed, and kept her in a glass case in his home. He introduced visitors to her as my dear departed. Word spread of this spectacle,…

IN YOU THE FAMILIES ARE BLESSED 4-22-2007 Sunday 9:30 AM, San Diego, CA - I’m tired of trying to manage the curse and survive under it. - (SHABBAT BLESSING IS A MOMENT OUT FROM UNDER THE CURSE) - I want life, and I want abundant life. - Walk away from darkness; live under the light/blessing of God. -…

This morning we come to Haggai’s third sermon to the people of Judah. His main concern, as we’ve seen before, was the rebuilding of the temple. The Jews had begun to rebuild it many years earlier when they were permitted to return to the land under the leadership of Zerubbabel. However, when the people…

Farewell Sermon to the Saints at the Nursing Home

It is said that indifference condemns as it rejects God’s love and the needs of others. INTRO - Cain was the first child born to Adam and Eve. People everywhere can relate to the story of Cain. Cain showed no interest in where God was or in spending time with God. EST - Today’s text describes Cain’s…

A defector is someone who transfers their allegiance from one entity to another. During the Cold War Era there were many Soviets who defected to Canada or the U.S. Of course we tend to see that in a positive light. Over recent years there have been many American citizens who defected to Islam — many…

1 For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. 2 Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. 3 I testify again to every man who accepts circumcision that he is obligated to keep the whole…

What's the most you've ever paid for something? Did it mean something to you? You see, this morning, we're going to start to see the price Jesus paid for us and the great cost of it- his suffering, shame, pain, and death. And he paid a high price. Why? What was it for? Allow me a moment to list some…

11.10.05 A vow of poverty Did you know that Islam does not have a vow of poverty? Neither does Hinduism or Buddhism, and the Jews certainly don’t embrace the idea. Do you know that a vow of poverty is not mentioned in the Bible or the teachings of Christ? In fact in the New Testament there are 215 scriptures…

I. The Commandment Expressed Using the name of God in vain was Punishable by death Leviticus 24:16 And he that blasphemeth the name of the Lord, he shall surely be put to death, and all the congregation shall certainly stone him: as well the stranger, as he that is born in the land, when he blasphemeth…

Text: Num 22:21-38 Theme: God blesses us in spite of our disobedience. Doctrine: Blessing Image: talking donkey Need: encouragement Message: be encouraged, God is blessing you Blessed, though Undeserving Num 22:21-38 Intro This may seem strange to our modern conception of warfare, but it is the custom…

It is against the law to insult the King of the Netherlands. A 44-year-old Dutchman, unidentified by police, posted a Facebook rant describing the King as a murderer, rapist, and thief. A court found the man guilty of cursing the Dutch king and sentenced him to 30 days in Jail. The second commandment…

God Uses the Cursing of Jonah to Bless Nineveh with Forgiveness

Many years ago my family took a vacation out to Colorado. And my favorite part about Colorado was the mountains! It was fun to just get in the car and drive. It was mesmerizing. My wife and I are sitting in the front seat of the car just awestruck by the beauty and the majesty and the shear enormity…

In this lesson Pastor Bogan warns believers that 'hiding' the Lord's gifts can ultimately bring judgment upon you and those around you.

Malachi 12. There is a verse that I reckon has got the human condition sussed! [P] [Isaiah 53:6 All of us like sheep have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way.] It says it all! Everyone! [P] We ALL have turned to our own way! [P] That is rebellion! If there is authority, we have to challenge…

Malachi - intro Could we all turn to the book of angels, please? What? It is not in your Bible?! Am I teaching some heresy from some extra canonical book? No, it is in your Bible – the Hebrew for angel is מַלְאָךְ - simply a “messenger”. Malachi means: “My messenger” – although I am sure that it was…

Date: 27th July 2008 (Sunday PM) Ref: A0396 Place: Kambah P.S. Title: There’s a Demon Under the Bed Text: & 1 Samuel 28:7-12 Illust: Received a flyer in the mailbox during the week, It was for a clairvoyant.- Living in a time when lots of people are “secular” don’t believe in God, yet at the same time,…

Those who truly believe in God will not doubt Him and trust Him to do His will in their lives.

Epiphany 6, February 11, 2007 Cursed and Blessed: Which is it for you? Text: Jeremiah 17:5–8 Other Lessons: Psalm 1; 1 Corinthians 15:(1–11) 12–20; Luke 6:17–26 5 Thus says the Lord: “ Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart turns away from the Lord. 6 He is like…

There will come a time when it is eternally too late for those who have hardened their hearts against God. We must reach them before that time comes.

Haggai 2. Last time we had a look at the historical background to the book of Haggai [P] – it is essential to do so because the message relates very much to the situation that was going on. You recall that because of their obdurate idolatry Judah had been exiled to Babylonia. Then יְהוָה, fulfilling…

INTRO - In state convention Monday morning, the pastor’s conference, Johny Hunt shared that every message should point to the cross. Pastor Hunt is a great preacher and I figure it’s always a good idea for me to listen to his preaching. He made an important observation, many people have lost confidence…