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The centurion came to Jesus in humility and faith. He did not have the background knowledge of Scripture that might have helped him understand Jesus as the Messiah, but many others did have that background who never accepted Him as Lord. So too, many in our Christian churches have had great opportunity to understand the Gospel, yet they never bear the fruit of a changed heart and life. Knowledge of and exposure to the truth of one's sin must be followed by repentence and conversion, or an eternity in Hell awaits. (Matthew 8:5-13)

Speaker: Pastor Keith Betry

Is the world really as out-of-control as it seems? Scripturally it's right on track. Despite the excesses of the past, the preaching and teaching of prophetic revelation still has a place in the modern pulpit. (Revelation 19:7-9)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Zechariah 4:6

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Upon returning to their home of Ziklag and finding it to have been razed by the Amalekites, David and his men were sorely distressed. (It is interesting to note that had Saul obeyed God's command to destroy the Amalekites in 1 Samuel chapter 15, the Amalekites would not have continued to plague God's people.) Under these dire circumstances David did what we all must remember (or learn?) to do -- "...David encouraged himself in the LORD his God." (1 Samuel 30:1-20)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

The philisophy of pragmatism says, "It's not important how you get there, as long as you arrive." God is not a pragmatist, and nor should we be. Incomplete obedience is really nothing more than subtle, careful rebellion. 1 Samuel 15:22-23 says, "...Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry..." (1 Samuel 15:1-35)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

God's prophecy for Israel -- Possession of Caanan (Genesis 15:12-21)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

The God of the Bible is a God of love, but He is also a God of judgment. Do we truly believe that? Does it affect our lives, and our witness to our unsaved coworkers, neighbors, friends, and family? (Rev. 19:11-16)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

God pronounced a sentence on Eli and his house because, "his sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not." (1 Sa 13:3) Because of their sin, God's glory departed from Israel. Will we, as a nation and as individuals, learn this lesson and avoid a similar judgment? (From 1 Samuel chapter 2-4)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Genesis 15:5-11

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

(Joshua 4:1-24) Joshua built memorials to remind the people of how God had worked and of what they had done in His strength. One memorial remained visible (v20), but one was in the middle of the river Jordan (v9), visible only in the mind's eye. The actions we take for God are the memorials we will leave behind, "That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the LORD, that it is mighty: that ye might fear the LORD your God for ever." (v24)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

"In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes." (Judges 17:6) With these words, the Bible often begins or concludes a story of willful disregard of God's commands. A good church consists of a good man bringing the light of God's Word to a people who desire to see by that light.

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

In this message we see Abram call upon God for His promise of an heir and, in a single profound verse, we see God's eternal plan for salvation made plain: "And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness." (Genesis 15:1-6)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Teaching puts information in a child's head, but training reaches the heart. (Deuteronomy 6:1-15)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Teaching puts information in a child's head, but training reaches the heart. (Deuteronomy 6:1-15)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Worldliness, immorality, spritual poverty. These things come not suddenly, but subtly, stealthily, when we fail to appreciate God's blessings of guidance and wisdom. A message of warning to teens and parents of teens, but useful and necessary for all. (Proverbs 24:30-34)

Speaker: Dr. Ronald E. Williams, Director, Hephzibah House

Exodus 21:1-6, Deuteronomy 15:12-18

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Numbers, chapter 33

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Exodus 24:13

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

In this message's text we read of Phinehas' bold action in the face of sin. His zeal and militancy are little represented, and much needed, in today's world. Pray for men of God who will stand for truth, irrespective of the world's opinion. (Numbers 25:1-15)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

All's well that ends well? That's a nice saying, but it's not God's way. Moses was denied entrance to the Canaan over his one transgression described to us in Numbers 20:10. We are saved by God's grace through faith, and no sin is too great to be covered by Jesus' attoning sacrifice, but we do not have license to live as we please. Even born-again believers will stand before the throne of judgement, and give account for ourselves. We must strive for personal holiness, and give God the glory. (Numbers 20:1-13, 27:12-14)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Evolutionists say that as long as you have enough time, "...the impossible becomes possible, the possible becomes probable, and the probable becomes virtually certain." Unimaginably long periods of time would be required for evolution to have taken place, even if one ignores the theory's lack of fossil support and its contradictions of fundamental biological laws. In this session we learn about the unreliability of Carbon 14 and Radioisotope Dating, the assumptions that underly these dating methods, and the scientific evidence supporting the Bible's assertions of a young (approximately 6000 year old) Earth.

Speaker: Dr. Orlando Buria, Ph.D.

"Irreducible Complexity" refers to the fact that biological characteristics, from large scale systems like eyes to microscopic systems inside cells, depend on dozens, hundreds, or thousands of interdependent mechanisms and chemicals for their proper operation. How could those mechanisms and chemicals have come together at the same time and place without a designer? In this session we learn about the incredible, irreducible complexity that defies explanation by evolutionists, and we also examine the Scriptural statements about God's Special Creation that no Christian has the right to ignore.

Speaker: Dr. Orlando Buria, Ph.D.

The lack of a mechanism by which evolution can be shown, or even reasonably imagined, to have taken place is a difficult problem for evolution theorists to answer. Likewise the law of biogenesis, which asserts that life only comes from pre-existing life, is supported by the creation model but contradicted by the evolution model. Can evolution, a theory which requires action for which no mechanism exists and which contradicts one of the most enduring laws of biology, really be called "science"?

Speaker: Dr. Orlando Buria, Ph.D.

Evolution, if it took place as the theory presents, would be supported by an abundance of physical evidence preserved in the fossil record. Yet no such evidence exists. On the contrary, the geological evidence correlates much better with the Genesis account than with evolutionary theory. Which one can more accurately be called "science"?

Speaker: Dr. Orlando Buria, Ph.D.

Rejection of "special creation" (that is, creation by God) has had an impact in nearly every facet of modern society -- Industry, Political Science, Medicine, Sociology, Ethics, Morality, Law -- and that impact has not been positive. We begin our Creation Seminar with a look at the untenable, unprovable theories of natural origins (the "Big Bang", the theory of evolution), their contradiction of fundamental scientific principles, and the inherently more reasonable idea of God as creator of the universe -- the Genesis Solution.

Speaker: Dr. Orlando Buria, Ph.D.

Genesis 25:29-34

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

In Genesis 32:10 Jacob acknowledges his unworthiness of God's many blessings. We too do well to consider our own unworthiness, and to rejoice in God's great mercy toward us.

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Genesis 14:13-24

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

"Is the LORD among us or not?" A time of difficulty is not an indication of God's absence, though it may be a time of testing, or a time of correction when we wander away. How can the believer know God is there? Simply by taking him at his Word as in Hebrews 13:5 "...for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." (Exodus 17:1-7)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

"Is the LORD among us or not?" A time of difficulty is not an indication of God's absence, though it may be a time of testing, or a time of correction when we wander away. How can the believer know God is there? Simply by taking him at his Word as in Hebrews 13:5 "...for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." (Exodus 17:1-7)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Studying Abram's rescue of Lot, and the priesthood of Melchizedek. (Genesis 14:13-24)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Spiritual success can come only when we deal with God -- and with each other -- from a position of complete honesty and integrity. Anything less will critically damage our relationships with all. (Psalm 26)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Spiritual success can come only when we deal with God -- and with each other -- from a position of complete honesty and integrity. Anything less will critically damage our relationships with all. (Psalm 26)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Genesis 14:1-12

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

A message on the necessity and practice of Scriptural Baptism, and the further necessity of church membership, and participation in the work of the church. (Titus 3:1-7, et al.)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Titus 3:1-7

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

In Old Testament times, under the law, people had access to God only through the priests. No man does, or can, stand as our priest today. The New Testament tells us that now, through Jesus Christ, every believer has direct access to the throne room of God. (1 Peter 2:1-10)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

In Old Testament times, under the law, people had access to God only through the priests. No man does, or can, stand as our priest today. The New Testament tells us that now, through Jesus Christ, every believer has direct access to the throne room of God. (1 Peter 2:1-10)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

In Old Testament times, under the law, people had access to God only through the priests. No man does, or can, stand as our priest today. The New Testament tells us that now, through Jesus Christ, every believer has direct access to the throne room of God. (1 Peter 2:1-10)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

How do we address a Prozac age? Believers have trouble just like unbelievers have trouble. The difference is that unbelievers have no recourse but to things of the world. Believers have direct recourse to God. Three critical, simultaneous responses can provide deliverance from the things that trouble the believer's heart and mind. (Philippians chapter 4)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

As believers we can live in the joy of our position in Christ. (1 Peter 1:19)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

As believers we can live in the joy of our position in Christ. (1 Peter 1:1-9)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Lot chose what he believed would bring prosperity, but in doing so drew near to Sodom and surrounded himself with the pride, self-satisfaction, idleness, and sin that characterized that place (Ezekiel 16:49) - to his own destruction. Abram's desires, choices, and actions were more noble and reflected his faith in God. (Genesis 13:11-18)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

The tribe of Dan became dissatisfied with the land God had given them, and sought instead their own way. By so doing they set themselves up for destruction. We must learn to trust God, and know that He will protect and provide when we are where He wants us to be. (Judges 18, et al.)

Speaker: Pastor Keith Betry

Perhaps moreso today than at any time in the past, America is populated with people who are ignorant of God. In Acts 17 Paul gives us an example of how to bring the gospel to those who do not know even the basics of Biblical Christianity.

Speaker: Pastor Keith Betry

1 Peter 2:11-16

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Galatians 2:1-5

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Genesis 12:4-9

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Ephesians 6:18

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

A continuation of the morning message from April 13, 2008. (2 Corinthians 8:7)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Genesis 12:1-3

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

On the occasion of a new deacon ordination, a message pertaining to the role of deacons as servants in the ministry. (Acts chapter 6.)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Ephesians 4:26,27

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Ephesians, chapter 2

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Galatians 6:9-14

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

In this message we learn why Abraham, commonly considered the second most important character in the Old Testament, is called "the friend of God".

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Humanly, we think of death as loss. But as believers we need have no fear of death. Paul wrote of being "crucified with Christ" (Gal 2:20). This death represents freedom - freedom from the tyranny of sin (Col 3:1-3), from the tyranny of self (Rom 15:1-3), from the tyranny of possessions (Luke 12:16-21), and from the tyranny of public opinion (2 Cor 4:8-18).

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Humanly, we think of death as loss. But as believers we need have no fear of death. Paul wrote of being "crucified with Christ" (Gal 2:20). This death represents freedom - freedom from the tyranny of sin (Col 3:1-3), from the tyranny of self (Rom 15:1-3), from the tyranny of possessions (Luke 12:16-21), and from the tyranny of public opinion (2 Cor 4:8-18).

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Genesis 11:10-32

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Acts 1:3

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Acts 1:3

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

For the family to function in a godly manner it is imperative that each believer enjoy personal victory in his own walk with God. The spiritual energy to be a good husband, wife, child or grandparent must flow from this victory. How do we make this victory a continuous experience? (2 Cor 4:7-18)

Speaker: Dr. Allen Griffith

Instructions for the discipline of children with an emphasis upon the reasons for this discipline as well as the results. (Proverbs 22:15)

Speaker: Dr. Allen Griffith

A challenge for the Christian husband to exercise his role by the sacrifice of himself to meet every need of his wife. To do so he must strive to understand her "according to knowledge".

Speaker: Dr. Allen Griffith

A challenge for the Christian wife to submit to the leadership of her husband on the basis of faith and obedience to the Word of God.

Speaker: Dr. Allen Griffith

"One man, one woman, for life" is God's plan for marriage. God is witness to the covenant that is made between man and wife, every time and everywhere that covenant is made. (Malachi 2:10-15)

Speaker: Dr. Allen Griffith

Dishonesty, anger, criticism, bitterness... we communicate these things verbally and non-verbally, and in so doing we slowly destroy relationships. Kindness, tenderheartedness, and forgiveness are the raw materials with which destroyed relationships can be rebuilt. (Eph 4:25-27,29-31)

Speaker: Dr. Allen Griffith

Salvation comes by repenting of sin and accepting Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Following close behind that salvation decision should be... change! What should a newly saved believer be like? What about someone who's been saved a year? Five years? Twenty years? There should be progressive, positive change as we are conformed to the likeness of Christ. (1 Cor 3:1-3, Jam 1:21-25)

Speaker: Dr. Allen Griffith

Genesis 11:7-9

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

1 Corinthians 3:1-10

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Genesis 11:1-6

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Romans 11

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Romans 3

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

The book of Romans calls out at least 19 benefits of God's being "for us". (Romans 8:31, et al.)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Acts 22

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

John 14:12-14, 15:16, 16:23-26

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

John 2

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Luke 5:1-11

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Genesis 9:8-17

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Mark 1:37

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Mark 1:37

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

2 Kings 6:24-7:20

Speaker: Pastor Keith Betry

Acts, chapter 10

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Matthew 8:1-4

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. (Ezekiel 22:30)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia. And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go. For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit. But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost. For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. (1 Corinthians 16:5-9)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Obedience to pastoral authority is a command given to God's people. But as in the marriage relationship, faithful submission brings blessings worth far more than the autonomy one humbly yields. (Hebrews 13:17)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Hebrews 10 makes clear that Jesus' once-for-all sacrifice has done away with the sacrificial system of the Old Testament. We no longer offer the blood of bulls and goats to attone for our sins. Instead we offer our praise and good works, in thanksgiving for and recognition of our sure salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. (Hebrews 13:13-16)

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones

Continuing our study in symbols of God's Word found throughout Scripture.

Speaker: Dr. Milton E. Jones