2004-03-20

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Sermonette
by Arlen Berkey
Think About it
given California USA 20th March 2004
This sermonette shows the profound link between our thoughts and our actions. We can only raise the way we live by raising our thinking. Is 55:9 "For [as] the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts." illustrates that we are today in school - a school for higher education. (1.9 Mb)
 

2004-03-13

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Sermon
by Jon Bowles
Our Attitude Toward Government
given Bristol UK 13th March 2004
This sermon draws a parallel between a spacecraft approaching a re-entry window in the atmosphere, and ourselves being drawn toward the coming Kingdom (Government) of God. Both have to have a particular "attitude" or approach to their entry. Too steep - and they burn, too shallow and they bounce. That window is even narrower for us - yet for a space craft it is just the thickness of a piece of paper on the size of a basketball! Is our own individual "attitude" - our approach - towards God's Kingdom and Government yet as it should be? (10.2 Mb)
 
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Sermonette
by Ian Henderson
Daniel 9
given Bristol UK 13th March 2004
This sermonette shows the way that Daniel was reacting when the appropriate time to build the physical temple of God came. By going through Daniel 9, his repentance and then boldness in asking God is noted. The implication is that we should be doing the same. (1.7 Mb)
 

2004-03-06

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Sermon
by Mr Armstrong
Passover Examination
given 4th March 1982 - Played Wales UK 6th March 2004
Mr Armstrong gave this sermon during the time he was putting the Church back on Track, and it encourages us all to correctly examine ourselves prior to Passover. He talks about the bread for our healing, and the wine for forgiveness of spiritual sin, and then goes on to show how the area we all need to examine prior to taking the Passover, is our level of true repentance. He points out that even some evangelists had not at that time truly repented -- but merely accepted the truth as part of their own righteousness. View transcript (10.9 Mb)
 
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News Analysis
by Jon Bowles

given Wales UK 6th March 2004
This News Analysis deals with Islam. Earlier in the week there were appalling murders of innocent people during Shia religions festivals in several places. This was due to conflict between the Shia and Sunni branches of the religion. Some background of the religion is given, along with the current trends - and what lies behind the trends. (4.2 Mb)
 

2004-02-28

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Bible Study
by Jon Bowles
God Our Rear Guard
given Wales UK 28 Feb 2004
This bible study points out how there is no armour of God mentioned within Eph 6 for the back, and shows how many scriptures talk of God being our rear-guard - allowing us to concentrate on moving forward to the Kingdom of God, without looking back all the time. It examines: Examples in OT Israel; Prophecies for the Church; and Instructions given to us all as individuals within this subject. (8.5 Mb)
 
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World Tomorrow
by Mr Armstrong
The Spirit of the Law
broadcast 11 May 1979 - played Wales UK 28 Feb 2004
This World Tomorrow broadcast (along with many others) was found at www.getbackontrack.org. This particular broadcast begins: "... known as the Greatest Sermon ever preached, and yet they actually don't believe a word of it, they don't believe it was practical. They don't think that it was a good standard to live by at all. They believe just the opposite of what Jesus said in that sermon -- why?" (3.3 Mb)
 

2004-02-21

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Bible Study
by Jon Bowles
Jehoshaphat
given Oswestry UK 21 Feb 2004
This bible study examines the account within 2 Chronicles 20 about the miraculous deliverance during the time of Jehoshaphat, and shows the background that lies behind the account. Five points are covered: His childhood; His relations with Israel in the north; Why he was able to get all Judah to fast; The key example within 2Chron 20; A final lesson learned in later life. (10.0 Mb)
 
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News Analysis
by Jon Bowles

given Oswestry UK 21 Feb 2004
This News Analysis deals with how the world is cut off from God and included: Controversy between the Food Standards Agency and shellfish industry; The teaching of atheism in schools; The destruction of Christian values in relation to "ethnic" tolerance; Lying within the news account of a claimed "explosion" of a goods train in Iran; A scenario from fortune magazine on the nuclear destruction of the American Government; The possible rapid instability within the world's climate. (4.2 Mb)
 

2004-02-14

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Bible Study
by Jon Bowles
Think on THESE Things
given Wales UK 14 Feb 2004
This bible study examines what our attitude should be towards films such as the "The Passion of Christ" and other violent or distasteful subjects. The bible study deals with: The true context of the Old Testament curses; The true context of the suffering of Christ; The true context of "whatsoever is true..honest..just...pure..lovely..think on these things" (Phil 4:8); The true context of the coming tribulation; Our attitude and focus today. (10.7 Mb)
 
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News Analysis
by Jon Bowles

given Wales UK 14 Feb 2004
This News Analysis deals with: Global warming; Homosexuality and the anglican conference; Human cloning; Russia, China and eastern expansion; Islam and nuclear secrets from Pakistan; Libya and its apparent new openness. (4.4 Mb)
 

2004-02-07

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Sermon
by Arlen Berkey
Peacemakers, Teachers of Peace
given Bristol UK 7 Feb 2004
This sermon shows that, just like war, peace must be made. Three areas of peacemaking within our lives are highlighted: Peace with God; Peace with fellow man; Peace of mind. Four key areas are examined: We must love God's Law; Be the first to extend the hand of peace; Develop proper reactions; Control and use a positive mental attitude. (7.8 Mb)
 
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Sermonette
by Andy Munro
Pray for Others
given Bristol UK 7 Feb 2004
This sermonette encourages us all to pray for one another. Such prayers will include: Day-to-day trials; Comfort and encouragement; Praying for the ministry; Praying for the speakers and others involved in services. (1.9 Mb)
 

2004-01-31

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Bible Study
by Jon Bowles
The vital tools of Prayer and Fasting
given Wales UK 31 Jan 2004
This bible-study continues the study from last week (24 Jan 04) on Understanding our Spiritual Battleground. Five areas are examined within the context of prayer and fasting: The recap of a key point from last week; God's power over the spirit world; God's power in our life; The power of prayer; How fasting fits. (9.7 Mb)
 
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News Analysis
by Jon Bowles

given Wales UK 31 Jan 2004
This news analysis deals with the following topics: Mistrust of government and the Hutton report; anti-semitism in France; a woman giving birth to her own grandchildren; bird flu; and enviromental damage in the seas. (3.5 Mb)
 

2004-01-24

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News Analysis
by Jon Bowles

given Wales UK 24 Jan 2004
This news analysis deals with the following topics: active homosexuality leading to prosecutions for those who criticise it; IVF for single women and the social chaos of single parenthood; America's runaway debt and the global implications - including a possible conspiracy between Germany and the Arabs - just before the end - seen within Psalm 83. (4.1 Mb)
 
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Bible Study
by Jon Bowles
Understanding Our Spiritual Battleground
given Wales UK 24 Jan 2004
This bible-study explains the spiritual battle we are currently in. 4 points are covered: Satan and the end-time Church; Understanding "body, soul and spirit"; How Satan attacks spiritually; Our spiritual armour and weaponry. A fith point: "The vital tools of prayer and fasting" was not covered (because of time), but is dealt with in a separate bible-study - given the following week (31 Jan 04). (10.0 Mb)
 

2004-01-17

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Bible Study
by Mr Armstrong
Romans Overview
given Dec 1979 - played Wales UK 17 Jan 2004
This bible-study by Mr Armstrong is not very audible for the first half - our apologies. It covers background information behind the first 5 chapters of Romans, and shows how both Gentile and Jew became off-track in regard to God's spiritual law. (9.0 Mb)
 
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Sermonette
by Jon Bowles
Why the News Analysis?
given Wales UK 17 Jan 2004
This extended "sermonette" was given in place of the normal news-analysis, to show the purpose of having a news analysis before the bible study. Three areas are covered: We are commanded to "watch"; It is part of "The Way" implemented by Mr Armstrong; We are specifically warned to be alert to "birth pains" on the world scene. (3.9 Mb)
 

2004-01-10

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Sermon
by Jon Bowles
The NEED for Urgency!
given Bristol UK 10th January 2004
This sermon explains WHY urgency is so important. It is a follow-on sermon from the previous week: "Are you REALLY part of THE Church?": It clarifies certain prophetic points not covered in the previous sermon; Talks of those who belittle prophecy; Shows the dangers of having our own too rigid prophetic time-frames; Who is Matt 24/25 talking to? A specific warning to us within Matthew 24. (10.7 Mb)
 
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Sermonette
by Chris Hancock
Hospitality
given Bristol UK 10th January 2004
This sermonette contrasts the correct versus the incorrect view of hospitality: An elaborate meal is not neccessary. Even a glass of cold water (Matt 10:42) can be all that is required. (10.7 Mb)
 

2004-01-03

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Sermon
by Jon Bowles
Are you REALLY part of THE Church?
given Modesto USA 3rd January 2004
This sermon stresses the urgency we must have today: The world is becoming ready; The True Church is becoming ready; But are we individually becoming ready? (this sermon is best listened to in conjunction with the sermon of 10th Jan 2004: "the NEED for Urgency") (10.0 Mb)
 

2003-12-27

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Sermon
by Mr. Armstrong
Mission of the Philadelphia Church Era
given 1983, played in Wales UK 27th December 2003
In this sermon Mr. Armstrong spoke about the mission of the the Church in 1983, and stresses how the Bible has been primarily written for the Philadelphia era today. He also shows how a number of vital truths have been restored to the Church during our time. In this context he examines how one was prophesied to come in the power and spirit of Elijah during the end-time in which we currently find ourselves, and makes very clear that such scriptures were being fulfilled by what God accomplished through him. (10.7 Mb)
 
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Bible Study
by Jon Bowles
God's Message in The Story of Joseph
given Florida USA 27th December 2003
This bible study examines Joseph, and shows how his life is a type of our own: How it pictures us now; Trials for righteousness; How things change overnight; Pictures us in the Kingdom of God; Teaches us about forgiveness. (12.2 Mb)
 

2003-12-20

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Bible Study
by Jon Bowles
The Conversion of Jacob
given Oswestry UK 20th December 2003
This bible study examines the life of Jacob, and shows: How the entire bible is about Jacob/Israel; How his life began in carnality; How he was converted; The trials he went through after conversion; Yet how God's hand was constantly there - though often unseen. (10.7 Mb)
 
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Today we find the Church of God in a “wilderness of religious confusion!”

The confusion is not merely around the Church – within the religions of the world outside – but WITHIN the very heart of The True Church itself!

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Listen to Me, You who know righteousness, You people in whose heart is My Law: …I have put My words in your mouth, I have covered you with the shadow of My hand, That I may plant the heavens, Lay the foundations of the earth, and say to Zion, “you are My people” (Isaiah 51:7,16)