Why is the Continuing Church of God organized as a "corporation sole"? What is a corporation sole? Has this form of organization been used by a Church of God in the past? What is a 501(c)(3) registered church? What are the advantages and disadvantages of being 501(c)(3) registered? Why are contributions to the CCOG tax-deductible in the USA? Should churches be engaged in 'political speech'?
Revelation: Jesus' Final Words
In this sermon, Dr. Thiel covers all the words that the New Testament records from Jesus that are in the books of Revelation, 1 Corinthians, and 2 Corinthians. Dr. Thiel explains the historical and prophetic significance of many of Jesus' statements. He discusses church eras, characteristics of those eras, and some prophetic ramifications.
Jehovah's Witnesses: Right and Wrong Teachings?
When did the Jehovah's Witnesses start? What do they teach? Are they correct that the Greco-Roman churches were affected by apostasy early on? Are any of their doctrines right? Are any of their doctrines wrong? What about their position on 1914? How should you deal with any who might come to your door?
Do these 7 prophesies point to the end of the USA?
Is the United States of America mentioned in Bible prophecy? In this sermon, Dr. Thiel highlights seven prophecies in the Bible that he believes points to the end of the USA. He also points to other prophecies predicting the rise of the USA as well as some prophesies related to the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Russia, China, and the Islamic nations. Is Daniel 11:39 a reference to Islam or Europe? Does Isaiah 10 tell of the prophesied destruction of the USA? Will the USA be betrayed by 'friends' that Lamentations 1:1-2 refer to?
Halloween: Are there 7 reasons for Christians to celebrate it? What about the Bible?
First Baptist Pastor Alan Rudnik has posted seven reasons he feel that a Christian should celebrate Halloween, which he ties to 'All Saints' Day' as well as the Druids. In this sermon, Dr. Thiel challenges each of those seven reasons and gives biblical and historical rationale for Christians NOT celebrating Halloween, All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day, and the Day of the Dead.
What is the Fate of Christians in Europe and Elsewhere?
Last Great Day shows God's loving plan
The eighth day after the start of the Feast of Tabernacles is normally called the 'Last Great Day' in the Continuing Church of God. Does God only plan to save a few or many? Did Jesus come to die for a few or many? Will most people who ever lived be saved? What does the Bible really teach about this? Dr. Thiel goes over scriptures that the bulk of those who profess Christianity often do not understand about God's loving plan of salvation.
Do Not Fear
The First Love
Onward Christian Soldiers
Steve Dupuie discusses the similarities between the US Army and the Church of God. The Army "calls" its members through the draft, God "calls" His members into the Church of God. The Army's "basic training" consists of teaching combat techniques, "basic training" for members of God's Church consists of prayer.