Sermons

In this sermon given on the First Holy Day of Unleavened Bread Bill Bradford discusses how to develop the mind of Christ.

Mr Huthnance speaks of the relationship between Ruth and Boaz and the parallels and lessons we can learn.

Holy Days - Such days must surely be just for the Jews is a common conclusion. But - is it a correct one? These are My feasts proclaims God, in Leviticus 23:2 - You shall observe them. Why did God institute these Holy Days? What is their relevance to a Christian community whose major festivals are Christmas and Easter?

There is a spirit world, which can be contacted. But are they the spirits of the dead, or is there another explanation? The answers are found in the the Bible, which reveals that there is indeed a world of spirits. This spirit world does exist, it is real. It is the world where God dwells, but it is also the world where fallen angels dwell and who have become evil spirits or demons.

In just a few weeks time, millions of people the world over will be celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. December 25th will be one of the busiest celebrations in the Christian world. It is traditional to go to church on Christmas day, or perhaps the evening before. For the Christian world in general Christmas is one the most important events in its religious calendar. For members of the Church of God it is exactly the opposite. Why is this so?

The moving story of a young boy born with celebral palsy - nicknamed Goliath - and the determination of his parents (and their son David) in successfully dealing with this affliction. All of humanity has been born into trauma - spiritual trauma - because of sin; this trauma has a cause but can and needs to be dealt with.

Why do some people watch soap operas? There's a payoff. It's easier to sit on the couch and let this become the real world than to face reality: that you're going nowhere, and in twenty years you'll be exactly where you are today. People know this, and still choose to sabotage their lives because the payoff is too big, too good, right now. Don't take this cheap payoff now. Go for what God has in store for you.

Does the Devil really exist or, is he a figure of myth and superstition? You need to know what God says about the existence of evil! The Bible does address this issue. It reveals much about an unseen power that works behind the scenes, shaping our world to its will and agenda. Are you being taken in? Find out the answers to the following questions: -Why does so much conflict, violence and down right evil permeate our societies? -Did God create a Devil and why does He allow such evil in the world? -Is the whole world deceived by Satan or, are there exceptions? -What is Satan's primary goal and how can you resist his influence?