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A Topic of Mystery

A Topic of Mystery

October 22nd, 2022

Romans 11:25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. The book of Romans, written by the Apostle Paul, both references and contai[...]
What Will We Be Doing When We Get to Heaven? (Part I)

What Will We Be Doing When We Get to Heaven? (Part I)

September 26th, 2022

It’s pretty safe to assume that most every Christian looks forward to being in heaven with Jesus if they are faithful to their call of discipleship. While this can be an exciting and positively overwhelming prospect, it can also be a future that is filled with questions. What exactly will the faithf[...]
Thou Standest By Faith

Thou Standest By Faith

August 30th, 2022

Romans 11:19 Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be graffed in. Romans 11:20 Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear: The period of time in God's plan for mankind known as “the Gospel Age” spans rough[...]
PODCAST: Where Do the Human Soul and Spirit Go When We Die? (Part II)

PODCAST: Where Do the Human Soul and Spirit Go When We Die? (Part II)

May 12th, 2022

In our last episode we deeply explored the human soul. We saw that both the Old and New Testaments clearly teach that humans ARE souls and don’t HAVE souls. We further confirmed that the Bible is explicit about the destiny of the human soul being death, as that was the irrevocable penalty for sin gi[...]
PODCAST: Where Do the Human Soul and Spirit Go When We Die? (Part I)

PODCAST: Where Do the Human Soul and Spirit Go When We Die? (Part I)

May 8th, 2022

Do human beings HAVE souls or ARE they souls? Do human beings have a spirit? If so, what does that mean? Or, are we really spirit beings temporarily confined in a terrestrial body? What happens when we die? Do our soul and spirit die? Do they go someplace, or do they stay together? Religions, cultur[...]
For This Cause 4K - The Purpose of Jesus' Death on the Cross

For This Cause 4K - The Purpose of Jesus' Death on the Cross

February 20th, 2022

There are many causes that man has pursued through the ages - many selfish, some noble - but none can compare with the cause for which our Lord came...a cause that, as the angel said, will bring joy to all people. A cause that will result in blessing every man, woman and child who has ever lived. Fo[...]
PODCAST: How Do We Keep Christmas About Jesus?

PODCAST: How Do We Keep Christmas About Jesus?

December 29th, 2021

So, what is Christmas about? Well, that depends on who you are. For some, Christmas is traditionally a time for family and friends. It’s a time when we are more likely to put aside the stresses of our daily grind and give a little more, smile a little more and notice what is around us […] The pos[...]
PODCAST: Whose Voices Are You Listening To?

PODCAST: Whose Voices Are You Listening To?

December 29th, 2021

Technology brings the world to the palm of your hand. This means we are bombarded with voices. Worldly voices of opinion, anger, politics, perspective, ego, trends and personal interpretations of morality. If you have technology in your life, it is virtually impossible to completely shut these voice[...]
The Gospel of Your Salvation

The Gospel of Your Salvation

November 3rd, 2021

The Bible's explanation of God's glorious plan of salvation for mankind. Do you understand the Bible promises of salvation?[...]
"Spirits, Mediums And Fortune Tellers" - Public Sermon Sunday, June 27 at 9 am Central

"Spirits, Mediums And Fortune Tellers" - Public Sermon Sunday, June 27 at 9 am Central

June 21st, 2021

Sermon Broadcast On Sunday, June 27 at 9:00 am US Central time, we would like to invite you to a special service featuring an ever relevant topic, "What the Bible Teaches about ... Spirits, Mediums and Fortunte Tellers”. Many people seek insights from astrologers, tarot card readers, psychics, med[...]
A God Who Hides Himself

A God Who Hides Himself

May 4th, 2021

The world is in turmoil. From the Covid pandemic to rampant crime and the unjust killing of so many Americans, the world seems to be falling part. The same old questions rise to the surface when the world experiences such troubling events. Where is God when the world needs Him? Even Isaiah, God’s [...]
“Passover to Easter - What's the Connection?” - Public Sermon on Sunday April 4, 2021 at 9:00 am CDT

“Passover to Easter - What's the Connection?” - Public Sermon on Sunday April 4, 2021 at 9:00 am CDT

March 21st, 2021

On Sunday, April 4, 2020 at 9:00 am CDT, we would like to invite you to a special service featuring a holiday-oriented lecture, "Passover to Easter - What's the Connection?” Most Christians know that Easter is meant to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. They may also know why our Jewish friends c[...]
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Robert Seklemian - After God's Own Heart (Audio Sermon)

January 7th, 2021

Begin the new year with a determination to be a person after God’s own heart as was David [...]
Good Tidings & Peace

Good Tidings & Peace

December 23rd, 2020

Peace and good will toward all men.[...]
Handel's Messiah:The Biblical Message Behind The Musical Masterpiece

Handel's Messiah:The Biblical Message Behind The Musical Masterpiece

December 21st, 2020

George Frideric Handel's musical masterpiece MESSIAH, illustrated with beautiful motion pictures and short narrative between the songs to tell the Biblical story behind the music.*** For a DVD of this film go to http://biblestudents.com/freevid.html $6 incl. ship.***This presentation emphasizes the [...]
Tithing

Tithing

November 26th, 2020

What is a Christian's Responsibility? In today's world of multimedia Christian ministries, it seems that we are flooded with requests for financial aid. Every way we turn there seems to be an almost desperate need for "faith-pledges." As we listen to the pleas, our minds may wonder just what God w[...]
Lessons from the Life of Jacob

Lessons from the Life of Jacob

November 25th, 2020

The Apostle Paul says the experiences of Israel are meant to instruct us (1 Corinthians 10:11). When we look at the life of Jacob, we see there are many lessons associated with the one whose name was also "Israel," whose sons became heads of the twelve tribes of the nation of Israel. Here are some[...]
What's The TRUTH About HELL?

What's The TRUTH About HELL?

October 30th, 2020

Discover the true meaning of the original Bible words and why "Hell" is not a place of eternal torment or literal fire. This makes sense about God's love and justice.[...]
God’s Meeting Place With Man

God’s Meeting Place With Man

September 19th, 2020

The Tabernacle In the Sinai desert 3500 years ago stood a two-room tent set in a large courtyard. The surrounding fence was made of white linen cloth. The gold, silver and copper items used in its construction made the structure worth over FORTY-TWO MILLION DOLLARS by present day valuation! Erec[...]
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Do I Treat You as My Neighbor?

August 6th, 2020

We live in volatile times.  Justifiable demonstrations about justifiable concerns are overshadowed and even hijacked by those who simply seek anarchy and overthrow. We are descending into a tribal approach to our issues. If you do not agree with my perspective and my group, then you are considered a[...]
Peter’s Last letter

Peter’s Last letter

July 31st, 2020

In This Article: Peter Chooses His Final Words in the Book of Second Peter Chapter 1: Encouragement Chapter 2: Beware of False Teachers Chapter 3: Hold On to Your Faith Peter Chooses His Final Words in the Book of Second Peter When Peter writes his second letter, he seems to kno[...]
The Rich Man and Lazarus

The Rich Man and Lazarus

July 6th, 2020

The Story A simple beggar sits at a rich man's gate, begging for crumbs. After their death, they go to different places. The poor beggar is taken to "Abraham's bosom" but he sees the rich man "tormented in flames" in "hades." It is now the rich man's turn to beg—for a "cup of water to cool his to[...]
Spiritual Weariness - J. Trzyna

Spiritual Weariness - J. Trzyna

July 6th, 2020

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Welcome!

Welcome!

June 21st, 2020

Welcome to our site! We are glad you are here and hope you can spend a little time visiting and researching the inspiring and encouraging message of the Bible's "Good Tidings" for the whole world. Please check out the Videos, most recent Articles and Topics and our very special Bookstore. If you ar[...]
Why Does God Hide Himself When We Need Him Most?

Why Does God Hide Himself When We Need Him Most?

June 20th, 2020

We would like to invite you to a special service featuring the topic, Why Does God Hide Himself When We Need Him Most?   The world today seems to be falling apart. From the corona pandemic, where over 430,000 have died worldwide, to the unjust death of George Floyd and the ensuing pro[...]
Matthew 13 – Daniel Morehouse

Matthew 13 – Daniel Morehouse

June 13th, 2020

This video compares the parable of the Sower with the parable of the Wheat and Tares. The Parable of the Sower illustrates the type of ground into which the truth would be received. Jesus used this to describe the heart condition of those who hear his message. Only the good ground produced spiritual[...]
COVID-19 From the Viewpoint of God's Plan

COVID-19 From the Viewpoint of God's Plan

April 28th, 2020

COVID-19 has turned our world upside down. It has disrupted our society, the financial markets, government and even religion. How does COVID-19 fit into end time Bible Prophecy?[...]
Where Was God – Why does God Permit Evil

Where Was God – Why does God Permit Evil

April 28th, 2020

A compelling video, examining the age-old question: If there is a God, why did He permit evil? Why did the September 11th tragedy, and countless others have to happen? Couldn't God have stopped these tragedies? Why do bad things happen to good people? Will only members of a certain religion be saved[...]
The Inspired Word of God

The Inspired Word of God

April 4th, 2020

Bold Claims of the Bible   The Bible is not timid in boldly claiming its own inspiration. Note the following texts: Inspiration Challenged In the past 150 years, critics have been increasingly bold to challenge this concept of inspiration on four main grounds: The challenges[...]
Write the Vision and Make It Plain

Write the Vision and Make It Plain

March 12th, 2020

In the book of Habakkuk, there is a directive to "write the vision and make it plain upon tables." Do you understand God's plan for you and your family?[...]
Does Money Unlock God’s Ear?

Does Money Unlock God’s Ear?

February 22nd, 2020

“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also…” Matthew 6:21 Does Bible history show that God promises He will reward the faithful with material riches? No — in fact, the Scriptures teach that there are not many rich, not many great, not many noble, but chiefly “the poor of this worl[...]
“Where Are They? Where are Thy  Wise Men?” - Public Sermon on Sunday Feb 2, 2020 at 9:00 am CST

“Where Are They? Where are Thy Wise Men?” - Public Sermon on Sunday Feb 2, 2020 at 9:00 am CST

January 31st, 2020

This Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 9:00 am CST, we would like to invite you to a special service featuring a prophecy-oriented lecture, "Where are they? Where are thy wise men? And let them tell thee now, and let them know what the LORD of hosts hath purposed upon Egypt.” Isaiah 19:12 Egypt, the su[...]
Close your eyes for a moment

Close your eyes for a moment

December 31st, 2019

Close your eyes for a moment to the scenes of misery and woe, degradation and sorrow that yet prevail on account of sin, and picture before your mental vision the glory of the perfect earth. Not a stain of sin mars the harmony and peace of a perfect society; not a bitter thought, not an unkind look [...]
His Voice

His Voice

December 24th, 2019

We invite you to watch an outstanding video presentation that might change your perspective of how much God has done for us. Jesus was born as a man, grew up to be teacher, leader, miracle worker, healer and Savior of mankind.[...]
"In Jesus Name" - Public Sermon on Sunday Dec. 1, 2019 at 9:00 am CT

"In Jesus Name" - Public Sermon on Sunday Dec. 1, 2019 at 9:00 am CT

November 30th, 2019

  This Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 9:00am CST, we would like to invite you to a special service entitled, “In Jesus’ Name”. Together we will examine some of the names and titles of Jesus found in the scriptures such as Emmanuel, Christ, Messiah, The Lamb of God, The Son of Man, The Prince of[...]
Pilgrims and Strangers

Pilgrims and Strangers

November 25th, 2019

Jesus traveled without having any permanent dwelling. “The foxes have dens, the birds have nests, but the Son of man knows not where to lay his head.” (Matt. 8:20) Followers of Jesus are described as Pilgrims and strangers, seeking the heavenly city. The Apostle Paul traveled to various cities to en[...]
The Time to Favor Zion Has Come

The Time to Favor Zion Has Come

October 8th, 2019

Thou shalt arise and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favor her, yea, the set time is come." Psalm 102:13 [---TOC Header:h3---] Zion Hill As the most prominent hill in the city of Jerusalem, Zion has become synonymous with the entire nation of Israel. Therefore, when speaking of Zion, th[...]
Out of the Abundance of the Heart the Mouth Speaks

Out of the Abundance of the Heart the Mouth Speaks

October 1st, 2019

God values our heart intent and motives. Content [---ATOC---] [---TAG:h3---] Our Words are a Reflection of Our Heart Condition Jesus' statement reveals that our words will be considered in rendering judgment on us because they accurately reflect the condition of our hearts. The church [...]
Tithing

Tithing

October 1st, 2019

What is a Christian's Responsibility? In today's world of multi-media Christian ministries, it seems that we are flooded with requests for financial aid. Every way we turn, there seems to be an almost desperate need for our "faith-pledges." As we listen to the pleas, our minds may wonder just w[...]
God’s Perfect Preparation

God’s Perfect Preparation

September 10th, 2019

Introduction Picture in your mind Moses standing before Pharaoh, demanding that he, "let my people go!" Picture Joseph becoming the ruler of Egypt, or picture David, a young shepherd boy, boldly facing down a warrior giant that no soldier or king would dare challenge. How were these great men of [...]
Stephen

Stephen

September 4th, 2019

This is an inspiring story of a young Christian man named Stephen. He was was willing to give his life for the Gospel message. His faithfulness has inspireed countless believers to value their faith over their own lives.[...]
Where was God on 9/11?

Where was God on 9/11?

September 2nd, 2019

This moving presentation takes you through the terrible moments of the 9/11 attacks. It asks the hard question about how God could allow such tragedies. The answer to this perplexing question will amaze and inspire you. It answers the larger question about why God permits any evil to befall mankind.[...]
Cast Your Care Upon Him

Cast Your Care Upon Him

August 22nd, 2019

"Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you."  1 Peter 5:7 (King James Version) Cast Your Cares on Him The above scripture is probably a familiar text because it is such a comfort to the Lord's people, knowing they have an outlet in dealing with their burdens. The Heavenly Father has lo[...]
Headlines of the Future - The Real Good News!

Headlines of the Future - The Real Good News!

August 21st, 2019

Headlines of the Future Newsletter - Fall 2019 Today, the world is exposed to more negative news in one week than our ancient forefathers heard in a lifetime. Crimes of hatred and passion; senseless killings; natural disasters of epic proportions; the spread of previously unknown diseases; extrem[...]
Restitution to an Earthly Paradise

Restitution to an Earthly Paradise

May 10th, 2019

God's Original Design The LORD designed our planet to be an ideal home for His human creation. He entrusted the execution of this design to His beloved Son, for "all things were made by him, and without him was not anything made that was made" (John 1:3, Proverbs 8:22-31). This marvelous planet c[...]
The Ministry of Trials

The Ministry of Trials

May 2nd, 2019

No one enjoys trials. However, in a Christian context they take on a different perspective. When rightly understood, they can be helpful to spiritual growth. This video explains the many benefits of our trying experiences.[...]
God's Message at Calvary

God's Message at Calvary

May 2nd, 2019

Darkness for three hours... an earthquake upon his death... graves opened and the dead raised... angels at the Garden Tomb.... These little-noticed events connected with the death of Jesus were powerful messages from God Himself. This video offers an explanation for each of these meaningful events.[...]
"I Will Come Again"

"I Will Come Again"

April 23rd, 2019

Jesus promised that he would come again. Do you understand the timing, nature and significance of Jesus' second advent?[...]
The Greatest Life Ever Lived

The Greatest Life Ever Lived

April 13th, 2019

He was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in still another village where he worked in a carpenter shop until he was thirty. Then for three years he was an itinerant preacher. He never wrote a book. He never held an office. He never had a family or own[...]
THE POWER OF small THINGS

THE POWER OF small THINGS

April 13th, 2019

The prophet Zechariah made a profound declaration in Zechariah 4:10: This is a rather strange statement. What were the circumstances that caused Zechariah to ask this question? The Setting At the time, the Israelites were released from Babylon and permitted to return to Jerusalem [...]

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