The Apostle Paul wrote to the Church of God in Philippi. In this second-part of a two-part sermon, Dr. Thiel covers each and every verse of the last two chapters of Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians. He also includes a lot of commentary by the late Pastor General of the old Worldwide Church of God related to the third chapter. Topics covered include love, grace, mediation, church leadership, early knowledge of the Sabbath, the Ten Commandments, Protestant errors of salvation, gifts of the …
Unleavened Bread 2024
Steve Dupuie gives a message for the Seventh (and Last) Day of Unleavened Bread. He discusses leaven as a symbol for sin and the need for Christians to leave spiritual Egypt like the children of Israel left physical Egypt. He also discusses Jesus, Him spending time in Egypt, and His betrayal. The resurrection is also a topic he discusses.
Holy Day Offertory: Days of Unleavened Bread
Why would an offering be taken up on the first and last Day of Unleavened Bread? Does this come from the Bible? Does the Bible warn that not giving tithes and offerings is robbing God? Does God promise blessings to those who give? Should the church support ministerial travel according to the Apostle Paul? What about the church using funds to support the poor, widows, and the hungry? Is the Continuing Church of God also using funds to expand the number …
Philippians 1-2: God Will Not Give Up On You
The Apostle Paul wrote to the Church of God in Philippi. In this first-part of a two-part sermon, Dr. Thiel covers each and every verse of the first two chapters of Paul's Epistle to the Philippians. He also includes a lot of commentary by the late Pastor General of the old Worldwide Church of God about these chapters. Topics covered include love, grace, church governance, the fact that God will not give up on you if you do not give up, falling away, grumblers, Timothy, Protestant errors of salvation, the gospel of the kingdom of God, who owns tithes, building character, why people die when they do, …
Faithful Christians Keep the Days of Unleavened Bread
Are Christians supposed to keep the Days of Unleavened Bread? If so, why? Are there numerous analogies between leaven, hypocrisy, and sin? Did early Christians keep the Days of Unleavened Bread? Do Greco-Roman Catholic, as well as Protestant, scholars agree that early Christians kept these days for centuries? Do sin and leaven puff up? Is that like Satan and his pride? What about sin vs. righteousness? How can you overcome sin and other problems you face? Should you resist the devil and ask for Jesus to help and strengthen you? …
Days of Unleavened Bread Offertory
What is the most pleasing offering to God? At what age should someone be responsible for giving an offering to God? Having a giving attitude builds character development. This video from the Continuing Church of God goes over some of these things and more for the offertory during the Days of Unleavened Bread.
Night to Be Observed
What is it? When is it? The KJV refers to it as "THE NIGHT TO BE MUCH OBSERVED." This scripture-packed animation includes background and specific information related to the children of Israel. It also gives some of the Old and New Testament prophetic ramifications of this event. How the NTBO is typically observed is also covered. The animation also includes a chart of scriptures and biblical dates to determine when that NTBO actually is. Furthermore, the animation provides information from …
Continuing Church of God Passover Service
This is a Passover service by the Continuing Church of God. This is intended to be used by scattered baptized Church of God members around the world after sunset on the 14th day of the first month of the biblical calendar, or for those who biblically legitimately missed it per Numbers , after sunset on the 14th day of the second month of the biblical calendar.
Mercy: Loving your enemies
On the 'Sermon on the Mount,' Jesus taught His followers to love their enemies. Can you do that? Why should you? How can you do that? Should you pray for your enemies and do good to them? Can you forgive someone who is not sorry? How can you show mercy to those who hate you? Is God really fair? Why did God allow Adolf Hitler? Will all reap what we sow according to the Apostle Paul? Can your physical and spiritual health be affected by the root of bitterness? Can a little leaven of bitterness hurt you a lot? Are Christians really supposed to control their thoughts? What are some health problems associated with being unwilling to forgive others? …
Melito and the Passover
The late second century overseer, Melito of Sardis, is considered to be a saint by the Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and the Continuing Church of God. What were his views on the Godhead, millennium, the proper date for Passover (which Roman Catholics call Easter), and the proper books of the Old Testament? What did the late Pastor General of the old Worldwide Church of God, write about him? What did Melito teach about the Passover of the children of Israel and the fulfillment through Jesus? What about the need for animal sacrifices and a temple? Was Melito considered to be a prophet by Tertullian? Could Melito have known Polycarp of Smyrna? …