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"Light" After Death?
Pastor James Ritch    Resurrection Hope Church of God of the Abrahamic
Faith   Lenoir, North Carolina
It's not a pleasant thought to think of the day our life will end.  Often we look
for the "light" at the end of the tunnel - but is there one?  What really happens
when we die?  What about the "after-life" and "out-of-body experiences?"  Is
it really that complicated?  The word of God gives us the simple answer, and
it's the only word that matters.  We can't twist what it says to make it fit what
man says.  Why does man still believe the same lie that was told from the
very beginning?  Find real comfort in knowing the truth today.
1 Corinthians 15; Job 10:9; Ecclesiastes 3:19,20; Psalms 6:5
Preparing the Ground
Pastor Sean Finnegan    E-mail Sean
Living Hope Community Church   Latham, New York
Preaching the Gospel of the kingdom and the cross effectively is our
mission as followers of the Messiah, Jesus.  In today's message, Sean
takes the message to the streets literally as he follows some basic steps to
talking about sharing the gospel message.  People are dying! What are
you
going to do about it?
The Voice of Truth Broadcast:  Watch, and Be Ready!
Pastor Jeff Fletcher  Email Jeff
When you're driving, you have to always be watching and aware of what's
happening around you and paying attention to the signs.  Following these
two steps can save your life.  It's no different with Bible prophecy.   These
days, we're overloaded with information, but are we overlooking what's most
important?  How do we know the kingdom is near?  Are you preparing?  Or
are you squandering your time?  We have to watch, and be ready, and learn
to read the signs.
Matthew 16; Luke 21; Revelation 5:10; 2 Thessalonians 2:13
The Real Jesus
Pastor Michael Cisler    E-mail Mike
North Kent Bible Church   Rockford, Michigan
Jesus said the most important commandment was to know who God is
and worship Him with all that we are.  God said that Jesus was his son.  
Jesus even asked his disciples how they identified Christ.  So why the
confusion?  What's the final authority?  Who is God?  Who is Jesus? And
what will you do with the truth?
Deuteronomy 6:4,5; Mark 12:28,29; Matthew 3:13; 16:13-17; John 20:30,31;
3:16; Romans 8:34; 1 Tim. 2:5
Paradise Lost, Paradise Gained
Kenneth Milne
What is "paradise?"  Is it synonymous with "heaven?"  When man sinned
and was driven out of the Garden, was paradise lost forever?  What was the
central theme of the ministry of Jesus?  Did Jesus enter paradise the day
he died?  And what exactly is the "third heaven?"  Find out the truth from
God's word today.
Luke 23:39-43; Genesis 2:8; Acts 3:19-21; 2 Corinthians 12:2; Isaiah 66:1;
2 Peter 3:3-13; Revelation 2:7
His Name was Useless
Austin Railton   8-8-1976
The book of Philemon is a short, personal letter written by Paul under
house arrest.  Even in chains and living as a prisoner, he continued to
minister.  In the letter, he compels Philemon in love to forgive Onesimus,
his slave, and receive him not as a slave, but as a son.  And in the letter, we
see ourselves.  We were all slaves to sin and useless to God.  But now
Jesus speaks to his Father in love and reminds Him of what he has done.  
Jesus asks his Father to accept us as His sons - and become useful
laborers for God.    Philemon 1:1-21
Baptism and the Thief on the Cross
Z.B. Duncan   11-28-1984
Water baptism is an outward confession of faith for the remission of sins
that was commanded by Jesus.  But is the thief on the cross proof that
immersion is not necessary, or is there evidence that indicates otherwise?  
Did the thief even die that day?  Is there enough to base our doctrine off of
this one verse?
Luke 23:39-43; Mark 16:15,16; Matt. 28:19; 27:43,44; John 4:1; 19:18;
1 Cor. 1:3,14; Acts 19:12; Psa. 6:5; 143
The Open Bible Pulpit: The Church at Pergamos
Pastor Chuck Jones  E-mail Chuck    Visit Chuck's blog
Church of the Open Bible Pomona, California
Pergamos was a center for pagan worship.  Jesus knew the
temptations of the church in the city.  He saw where they were and
commended their faith despite the pressures.  But there were still
some things they needed to fix.  In our lives today, we need to heed the
same warnings.  In our world, we need to avoid drifting from the word
and falling into the immorality that surrounds us.
Revelation 2:12-17 ; Ephesians 6:17; Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 3:16,17
The Voice of Tomorrow Broadcast with Pastor Dale Swartz           E-mail Dale
A broadcast ministry of Kingdom Ministries, Inc (Litchfield, Minnesota).  
Kingdom Ministries is a completely faith-based ministry created to simply
and clearly proclaim the message of the Kingdom of God and to share
God's love in a practical way.  In today's message, we look at the ministry of
Jesus.  He spoke of a literal kingdom of God on the earth.  He is to be a real
king over real territory.  There is more to the gospel than simply the death,
burial, and resurrection of Jesus.  Jesus preached:  
The Literal Gospel
2 Samuel 7:12-16; Matthew 16:13-16,21,22; 2 Timothy 2:15; Mark 1:14,15
After the Order of Melchizedek - Part Two
Pastor Gordon Landry     E-mail Gordon
Flagg Center Church of God   Rochelle, Illinois
Who was Melchizedek?  Why is he important?  Where is he mentioned in the
Bible?  In the second part of this message, Pastor Landry details the
importance of this high priest as a forerunner of our Messiah.  And through
our Messiah, we now have a greater high priest who gave himself and
intercedes for us forever.
Psalm 110; Hebrews 4:14-16; 5-7
Psalms Series #5 - Justification by Faith
Pastor Terry M. Ferrell   E-mail Terry
Greenville Church of God, 217 White Oak Road, Greenville, SC 29605
We all will sin.  We're all condemned.  But we have been acquitted from
guilt when we repent and are baptized.  God has chosen to justify us
through Christ's blood.  And as we look at David's example, we see a
man who made many mistakes, but always returned to the Lord.
Psalms 32:1-5; Romans 4:1-8; 5:6-9,12; 6:1,2; 3:23,28;
2 Samuel 24:10; John 3:16-18;  James 2:14-17
Where is the U.S. in Bible Prophecy?
Pastor Hollis Partlowe
Dixon Church of God, Dixon, Illinois
Where is the U.S. going?  Where does it fit?  Will America continue to
dominate the world?  Will the United States even be around at the end?
 Will this country even be involved?  Does the Bible tell us? Find out
some answers today as we focus on the Middle East and what the
Bible reveals about the coming of the Lord and the judgement of the
nations as we prepare for the world's final conflict.
Genesis 2:10; Ezekiel 38:13; Zechariah 14:14; Joel 3:1,2;
Matthew 25:31-34; Revelation 16:12-16; 9:13-18; Proverbs 14:34;
Psalms 33:12; 91:1,2; Genesis 12:3; Matthew 16:18; John 1:11;
Galatians 3:29; Daniel 7:23
Entering the Promised Land: "The Walls Come Tumbling Down"
Wally Winner     E-mail Wally
Joy Fellowship Church of God of the Abrahamic Faith  Piedmont, SC
Some are content to stay in the "desert."  It's low-risk.  You get the
manna - but you never get the milk and honey.  As the Israelites began
their first battle in the Promised Land, they had no weapons and no
resources.  Yet, they conquered an impenetrable city when they did it
God's way.  What fortress is in your way?  Are you ready for the battles
ahead?  Will you let God give you the victory He has promised?  
Joshua 6; Genesis 17:13; John 10:10
Invitation to the Ultimate Party
Steve Taylor   E-mail Steve
Lakeshore Bible Church  Tempe, Arizona   Check out Steve's blog
Would you accept the invitation to go on a very luxurious cruise with all
of the finest food - at no cost?  Countless numbers of people turn down
a similar offer from God.  We've been invited to the biggest celebration
ever!  God's getting his guest list ready.  It's party time!  Have you
reserved your place?
Matthew 22:2-14; 1 Corinthians 15:24-26; Romans 12:1,2;
Isaiah 55:1,2; 25:6-9; Acts 2:42-47
The End of the Age
Mike Dart  E-mail Mike
Church of God, Faith of Abraham   Cashmere, Washington
Are we nearing the end of the age?  What are the signs we are waiting
for?  What will the coming kingdom be like?  Where will it be?  Do you
find yourself asking any of these questions?  What on
earth is Brother
Mike talking about?  The kingdom, of course...
2 Pet 3:1-13; Rev. 20:1-15; 2:26,27; 5:8-10; 21:1-5; 10-27; Acts 17:30, 31
The Gospel of John:  Born Again:  Cliche' or Reality?
Pastor Gary Burnham  E-mail Gary     Cornerstone Bible Church
Being a "born again" Christian is a popular phrase these days, but
what did Jesus really mean when he told Nicodemus he had to be
"born again" to be a part of the kingdom of God?  How did he use the
term? How does it happen?  What do we know about Nicodemus?  
What did he learn?  What did he do?  What will we?  Is it a reality in our
lives?
John 3:1-21; 2:23; 7:50; 19:38-40
Salvation is No Accident
Pastor Larry Mayberry   Larry's Music Page  E-mail Larry    Pennellwood
Church of God   Wyoming, Michigan
Sometimes hearing the same message over and over again can seem
monotonous.  But the Apostle Peter never got tired of telling the same
old story.  In his first letter, he reiterates what he has already preached
and what his listeners have already heard.  Salvation was not an
afterthought.  God has negotiated our release and purchased our
freedom through Christ!  That's a message worth repeating.  

refusing their own rescue?
1 Peter 1:17-21; 1 Corinthians 5:7