Mr. Michael Radtke discusses the spiritual concept of sifting and how faith plays a role in this process.
Fake News, Jesus, and His Birth
Each year we hear fake news about Jesus. Do you know what is true and what is false? What does the Bible teach about His birth? Where did the date December 25th come from? Is there any connection to the sun-god Mithras? Was Christmas observed by the early Christians? Where did the idea that Jesus was born in a grotto come from? What about trees?
Living as a Christian: Pure Milk of the Word
What is a real Christian? What are the elementary doctrines of Hebrews 6? How should a Christian live? What about the 'Sermon on the Mount'? Do Christians live differently than others? How so? What are Christians to seek first? Should Christians expect difficulties from friends and even family? What about persecutions?
Real Christian Repentance
Trinity: Fundamental to Christianity or Something Else?
Did early Christians believe that God was a trinity? Is the trinity explained in the Bible? Does Matthew 28:19-20 and 1 John 5:7-8 prove a trinity? What was decided at the Council of Constantinople in 381 A.D.? What did early Christians believe?
CCOG, a corporation sole, not a 501(c)(3)
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.
