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HWA & RCM
Jan 1979 Takeover of the Church
1979
Steven Collins
Lost Ten Tribes 1
Steven Collins
Lost Ten Tribes 2
Ted Armstrong
God Will Not Take Care of It
Ted Armstrong
New Covenant Sabbath
01-14-1995
David Antion
Harden Not Your Heart
02-29-1996
Vance Stinson
Book of Galatians
05-20-1996
Wayne Cole
The Power of Love
Dec 2004
Dave Pack
Clarion Call - The Time is Now
Nov 2007
Jerold Aust
Alan Colmes interviews Jerry Aust
Dec 2007
Jon Garnant
Four Hearts
08-09-2008
Jon Garnant
Ingathering the Family FOT Escondido
10-17-2008
Mark Mickelson
The Next Best Time
2008
Jon Garnant
Stronger Than Prison Bars
4-18-2009
Greg Sargent
The Calendar Controversy
4-18-2009
Jon Garnant
Do You Feel Like a Grape?
7-11-2009
Jon Garnant
Access - Face to Face (Atonement)
9-28-2009
Jon Garnant
The Blessing
Garnant discusses Isaac’s blessing upon Jacob, especially in the context of parent-to-child, while not diminishing the prophetic significance of the blessing. Five elements of a blessing, one of which is touch, which is especially important in a blessing, church rites, Jesus’ healings/blessings, and our relationships with our loved ones. That the blessing is spoken is also significant, as we see in God blessing Abram.
1-23-2010
Larry Watkins
Return To The Shepherd
How can we live for God in the midst of a society perverted and ignorant of God? This sermon was given in the aftermath of the WCG breakup and is very encouraging for distressed brethren. God promises to see us through tough times. He won’t abandon us. We must, however, persevere and keep our eyes on the future glory. Holy conduct is required. We have been called to act. We must have a real, daily, practical, active love for the brethren. In lieu of the Levitical system of sacrifices not in place, we are to give spiritual sacrifices. What are those? Why has God called us?
Feb 1996
Jon Garnant
Preeminence of the Firstborn
Pentecost sermon. The wave sheaf offering, the first fruit, the resurrection, and how everything points to Jesus. Christ as the first fruit and how it relates to us. He will dwell in us; we are first fruits when we use His spirit.
May 31, 2009
Jon Garnant
Nehushtan
Story of Moses’ bronze serpent. Why it was necessary; what it symbolized; what its purpose was. How does it relate to Christianity? How tall was it? Where does it show up in our society today? Isn’t it a graven image? How does it relate to Nicodemus? Parallels between Numbers 21 and John 3. We are blessed with a great perspective, which should give us much comfort and gratitude that comes from knowing our sins have been cleansed.
Dec 5, 2009
Gary Petty
Passover Theology
An overview of the permanence of Passover and its different administrations under 3 different covenants (Abrahamic, Sinaitic, New). Also, a look at types and anti-types.
2002
Rod Meredith
What is the Kingdom of God?
From 1953. A 23-year-old Rod Meredith talks of the food laws, the cross, church music, Christian growth, the true gospel of the kingdom of God, the relationship between the kingdom of God and God’s law. Recollection of the just-completed baptismal tour with Herman Hoeh. He also discusses 3 doctrines that have subsequently changed: 1) Divorce and remarriage, 2) “The millennium is not the kingdom of God”, and, 3) another church of God (with another radio program) that is recognized as a legitimate church of God by the then Radio Church of God.
Jul 25, 1953
Jon Garnant
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Many ancient (Greek, Roman) philosophies believed death could not be reversed. Yet, both the Old Testament and the New Testament teach a resurrection. While examples of resurrections in the Bible are a return to physical life only to die again, Jesus’ resurrection was to eternal life – never to die again. This better resurrection parallels leavened bread to unleavened bread; sinfulness to righteousness. Baptism as a type of resurrection -- the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the conquering of sin and death. The Days of Unleavened Bread are not just about Passover and putting sin out, but also about the resurrection. We need to look at what was done for us and react appropriately.
Apr 3, 2010
Jon Garnant
The Truth
People search for it, sometimes their whole life. Garnant answers the question, “With all the church out there, why are we at church today an why here?” from the 2nd and 3rd epistles of John. Truth vs belief. Love for the truth. Walking in the truth. Loving those in the truth.
Oct 31, 2009
Mark Mickelson
Stir Up Love and Good Works
Compares prophecy of Matthew 24 vs commission of Matthew 28. Stirring up good works vs stirring up self-serving gossip. Where there is humility, there is no strife or bitterness. Do not take on things that aren’t ours and have the peace that comes from leaving things to God.
Apr 17, 2010
Jon Garnant
The True Context of Matthew 18
Intro – how to respond to “Merry Christmas”. Garnant looks at Matthew 18:15-17 but in the context of the entire chapter of Matthew 18. – be childlike, - avoiding sin, - avoiding offending, - reconciliation as the goal, - humble, innocent, forgiving, - person to person meeting, - forgiveness. “Binding and loosing” and “the church” are not specifically addressed because of the bigger point of the Matthew 18. Bottom line – forgive.
Dec 19, 2009
Joe Kovacs
Jerry Aust interviews Joe Kovacs
United Church of God’s Jerry Aust interviews WorldNetDaily’s Joe Kovacs concerning Kovacs’ book “Shocked By The Bible”. Joe discusses basic Biblical doctrines, several of which are diametrically opposite of mainstream Christianity yet are straight from the Bible. These doctrines match with generally recognized Church of God doctrines. This audio was posted on both UCG.ORG and WND.COM.
Dec 2009
Jon Garnant
Biblical Stewardship
God has given us resources and we need to learn to utilize them. It all belongs to God; how will we take care of what He has entrusted us with? Four principles of stewardship:
1) God owns all
2) We are being trained
3) Exercise faith in God, not in possessions
4) One day, God will give us everything
God will not give us more if we mis-use what we have. More is said on in the Bible about managing resources than perhaps on anything else. Debt has spiritual implications. It is not wrong to borrow, but it is wrong to borrow and borrow and borrow. We need to get rid of this debt, at least partially. Multiple Biblical examples: value your time, 1st & 2nd tithe.
Mar 29, 2008
Jon Garnant
Koinonia Fellowship
The high importance of enthusiasm. A review of the Pentecost event and subsequent fading of enthusiasm. What did the first Christians do? What should we do? The meaning of “one accord” and depth of that one-ness. The fellowship of the early church was unique. As it was diverse and had a close fellowship, so with us, also, too. As they shared, so can we. Garnant continues with a very inspiring discussion on fellowship.
Jun 12, 2010
Jon Garnant
Three Prayers Plus One
Given at the United Church of God, Los Angeles, Garnant provides an excellent narrative of David’s prayer about the temple, Solomon’s prayer at its dedication, and Jesus’ model prayer. How the focus of each is on God. Garnant encourages us to apply these principles to our own prayers.
Aug 7, 2010
Bill Jacobs
Body Unity, Part 1
Bill Jacobs, affiliated with Life Resource Ministries, looks at how horses are both fiercely independent yet social creatures. So are humans. Yet, we can’t surrender our freedom to the group. Neither should we reject the group to maintain our freedom. The solution: connection without control. Freedom is necessary to develop character. A controlling church leads to arrested spiritual development. It’s the struggle that leads to growth, as illustrated by the parable of Lazarus and the rich man.
Mar 7, 2005
Bill Jacobs
Body Unity, Part 2
Bill Jacobs, affiliated with Life Resource Ministries, looks at how to achieve unity when we disagree. Subjects: Connection without control. Law of Moses vs Law of God. Importance of respect. Handling disputes. Sometimes those in the minority of belief need to keep those things to themselves in respect for the group – Romans 14. Do we need to look down our noses at those that differ? Who are you to judge another’s servant?
Apr 25, 2005
Bill Jacobs
Democratization of the Holy Spirit
Bill Jacobs, affiliated with Life Resource Ministries, speaks on elitism, and how it is not uncommon in human history, including the early Jewish leaders in New Testament times. However, it was God’s intent that the holy spirit be given to many. Jacobs talks of elitism in the church today. How men want to control others and retain power that rightfully belongs to the holy spirit. The holy spirit is like water – most powerful when it is flowing freely, not dammed up and controlled. Yet, there are those today who want to control the spirit-led people. When this control by man is rejected, the result is not anarchy, but a people submitted to God and to each other. “Out of his heart will flow living waters.”
Aug 18, 2005
Jon Garnant
Gratitude
Given at the United Church of God, Los Angeles. The conflict between the Jews and the Samaritans is background as Garnant studies gratitude in the context of the 10 cleansed lepers. We are the recipients of many gifts we don’t deserve. Gratitude is very personal and must be expressed. Gratefulness is the annihilation of self – for our good, not God’s. Garnant inspires: “Every day in every way reflect and remember your blessings.”
Dec 4, 2010
Jon Garnant
Concepts of Passover
Given at the United Church of God, Los Angeles. Pre-Passover. An analysis of concepts, thoughts and possible different meanings of the Passover. 1 Corinthians 10 is a pivotal chapter to this end. (Garnant recommends Alexander Scourby’s audio reading of the Bible.) Things that happened to them are a type for us, both warnings and common circumstances. Passover is about a community covenant. It is a singular night of sharing. Explanation of why the bread and wine.
Mar 29, 2008
Jon Garnant
The Chemistry of Unity
Given at the United Church of God, Los Angeles. In a look at Ephesians 4, Garnant likens the instructions and components to chemistry, in that the importance of every “ingredient” and “instruction” is essential in achieving the desired result, specifically, the “bond” of unity. The recipe, the formula, the instructions. Any imperfections will ruin the result. The titles “evangelist”, “teacher” and others are not positions, but verbs, working to serve and achieve the end result that is the point of all these instructions and directions.
Dec 11, 2010
Mario Seigle
The Esprit de Corps of Pentecost
Given at the 2010 combined Pentecost service for UCG-Los Angeles and UCG-Garden Grove. Seigle uses church history in the book of Acts to look at church leadership. “One accord” is used 11 times in Acts. There was a common spirit of the whole group in early Acts. There was no discrimination; all shared and taught. Seigle repeatedly emphasizes true servant ministry, as exampled in Acts. There was no smugness, but rather, there was service. They didn’t strut around, although they were ambitious. Leadership is about exalting and building others, not the self. Jesus’ regular deflation of, and admonishments to, his disciples was not to lord it over them, but to teach and propagate humility in their leadership. The Christian fellowship does not exist for the apostles' sake, but the apostles for them. Humble leadership led the “Esprit de Corps of Pentecost.”
May 23, 2011
Jon Garnant
The Role of a Shepherd
A look at shepherds in the Bible; how the Old Testament and the New Testament emphasize their role and function rather than their position or title. Jesus’ multiple shepherd-like roles. He loves the sheep like no one can and the sheep know his voice. Also addressed: scattered sheep, condemnation of the shepherds.
Feb 5, 2011
Garnant discusses Isaac’s blessing upon Jacob, especially in the context of parent-to-child, while not diminishing the prophetic significance of the blessing. Five elements of a blessing, one of which is touch, which is especially important in a blessing, church rites, Jesus’ healings/blessings, and our relationships with our loved ones. That the blessing is spoken is also significant, as we see in God blessing Abram.
How can we live for God in the midst of a society perverted and ignorant of God? This sermon was given in the aftermath of the WCG breakup and is very encouraging for distressed brethren. God promises to see us through tough times. He won’t abandon us. We must, however, persevere and keep our eyes on the future glory. Holy conduct is required. We have been called to act. We must have a real, daily, practical, active love for the brethren. In lieu of the Levitical system of sacrifices not in place, we are to give spiritual sacrifices. What are those? Why has God called us?
Pentecost sermon. The wave sheaf offering, the first fruit, the resurrection, and how everything points to Jesus. Christ as the first fruit and how it relates to us. He will dwell in us; we are first fruits when we use His spirit.
Story of Moses’ bronze serpent. Why it was necessary; what it symbolized; what its purpose was. How does it relate to Christianity? How tall was it? Where does it show up in our society today? Isn’t it a graven image? How does it relate to Nicodemus? Parallels between Numbers 21 and John 3. We are blessed with a great perspective, which should give us much comfort and gratitude that comes from knowing our sins have been cleansed.
An overview of the permanence of Passover and its different administrations under 3 different covenants (Abrahamic, Sinaitic, New). Also, a look at types and anti-types.
From 1953. A 23-year-old Rod Meredith talks of the food laws, the cross, church music, Christian growth, the true gospel of the kingdom of God, the relationship between the kingdom of God and God’s law. Recollection of the just-completed baptismal tour with Herman Hoeh. He also discusses 3 doctrines that have subsequently changed: 1) Divorce and remarriage, 2) “The millennium is not the kingdom of God”, and, 3) another church of God (with another radio program) that is recognized as a legitimate church of God by the then Radio Church of God.
Many ancient (Greek, Roman) philosophies believed death could not be reversed. Yet, both the Old Testament and the New Testament teach a resurrection. While examples of resurrections in the Bible are a return to physical life only to die again, Jesus’ resurrection was to eternal life – never to die again. This better resurrection parallels leavened bread to unleavened bread; sinfulness to righteousness. Baptism as a type of resurrection -- the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the conquering of sin and death. The Days of Unleavened Bread are not just about Passover and putting sin out, but also about the resurrection. We need to look at what was done for us and react appropriately.
People search for it, sometimes their whole life. Garnant answers the question, “With all the church out there, why are we at church today an why here?” from the 2nd and 3rd epistles of John. Truth vs belief. Love for the truth. Walking in the truth. Loving those in the truth.
Compares prophecy of Matthew 24 vs commission of Matthew 28. Stirring up good works vs stirring up self-serving gossip. Where there is humility, there is no strife or bitterness. Do not take on things that aren’t ours and have the peace that comes from leaving things to God.
Intro – how to respond to “Merry Christmas”. Garnant looks at Matthew 18:15-17 but in the context of the entire chapter of Matthew 18. – be childlike, - avoiding sin, - avoiding offending, - reconciliation as the goal, - humble, innocent, forgiving, - person to person meeting, - forgiveness. “Binding and loosing” and “the church” are not specifically addressed because of the bigger point of the Matthew 18. Bottom line – forgive.
United Church of God’s Jerry Aust interviews WorldNetDaily’s Joe Kovacs concerning Kovacs’ book “Shocked By The Bible”. Joe discusses basic Biblical doctrines, several of which are diametrically opposite of mainstream Christianity yet are straight from the Bible. These doctrines match with generally recognized Church of God doctrines. This audio was posted on both UCG.ORG and WND.COM.
God has given us resources and we need to learn to utilize them. It all belongs to God; how will we take care of what He has entrusted us with? Four principles of stewardship:
1) God owns all
2) We are being trained
3) Exercise faith in God, not in possessions
4) One day, God will give us everything
God will not give us more if we mis-use what we have. More is said on in the Bible about managing resources than perhaps on anything else. Debt has spiritual implications. It is not wrong to borrow, but it is wrong to borrow and borrow and borrow. We need to get rid of this debt, at least partially. Multiple Biblical examples: value your time, 1st & 2nd tithe.
The high importance of enthusiasm. A review of the Pentecost event and subsequent fading of enthusiasm. What did the first Christians do? What should we do? The meaning of “one accord” and depth of that one-ness. The fellowship of the early church was unique. As it was diverse and had a close fellowship, so with us, also, too. As they shared, so can we. Garnant continues with a very inspiring discussion on fellowship.
Given at the United Church of God, Los Angeles, Garnant provides an excellent narrative of David’s prayer about the temple, Solomon’s prayer at its dedication, and Jesus’ model prayer. How the focus of each is on God. Garnant encourages us to apply these principles to our own prayers.
Bill Jacobs, affiliated with Life Resource Ministries, looks at how horses are both fiercely independent yet social creatures. So are humans. Yet, we can’t surrender our freedom to the group. Neither should we reject the group to maintain our freedom. The solution: connection without control. Freedom is necessary to develop character. A controlling church leads to arrested spiritual development. It’s the struggle that leads to growth, as illustrated by the parable of Lazarus and the rich man.
Bill Jacobs, affiliated with Life Resource Ministries, looks at how to achieve unity when we disagree. Subjects: Connection without control. Law of Moses vs Law of God. Importance of respect. Handling disputes. Sometimes those in the minority of belief need to keep those things to themselves in respect for the group – Romans 14. Do we need to look down our noses at those that differ? Who are you to judge another’s servant?
Bill Jacobs, affiliated with Life Resource Ministries, speaks on elitism, and how it is not uncommon in human history, including the early Jewish leaders in New Testament times. However, it was God’s intent that the holy spirit be given to many. Jacobs talks of elitism in the church today. How men want to control others and retain power that rightfully belongs to the holy spirit. The holy spirit is like water – most powerful when it is flowing freely, not dammed up and controlled. Yet, there are those today who want to control the spirit-led people. When this control by man is rejected, the result is not anarchy, but a people submitted to God and to each other. “Out of his heart will flow living waters.”
Given at the United Church of God, Los Angeles. The conflict between the Jews and the Samaritans is background as Garnant studies gratitude in the context of the 10 cleansed lepers. We are the recipients of many gifts we don’t deserve. Gratitude is very personal and must be expressed. Gratefulness is the annihilation of self – for our good, not God’s. Garnant inspires: “Every day in every way reflect and remember your blessings.”
Given at the United Church of God, Los Angeles. Pre-Passover. An analysis of concepts, thoughts and possible different meanings of the Passover. 1 Corinthians 10 is a pivotal chapter to this end. (Garnant recommends Alexander Scourby’s audio reading of the Bible.) Things that happened to them are a type for us, both warnings and common circumstances. Passover is about a community covenant. It is a singular night of sharing. Explanation of why the bread and wine.
Given at the United Church of God, Los Angeles. In a look at Ephesians 4, Garnant likens the instructions and components to chemistry, in that the importance of every “ingredient” and “instruction” is essential in achieving the desired result, specifically, the “bond” of unity. The recipe, the formula, the instructions. Any imperfections will ruin the result. The titles “evangelist”, “teacher” and others are not positions, but verbs, working to serve and achieve the end result that is the point of all these instructions and directions.
Given at the 2010 combined Pentecost service for UCG-Los Angeles and UCG-Garden Grove. Seigle uses church history in the book of Acts to look at church leadership. “One accord” is used 11 times in Acts. There was a common spirit of the whole group in early Acts. There was no discrimination; all shared and taught. Seigle repeatedly emphasizes true servant ministry, as exampled in Acts. There was no smugness, but rather, there was service. They didn’t strut around, although they were ambitious. Leadership is about exalting and building others, not the self. Jesus’ regular deflation of, and admonishments to, his disciples was not to lord it over them, but to teach and propagate humility in their leadership. The Christian fellowship does not exist for the apostles' sake, but the apostles for them. Humble leadership led the “Esprit de Corps of Pentecost.”
A look at shepherds in the Bible; how the Old Testament and the New Testament emphasize their role and function rather than their position or title. Jesus’ multiple shepherd-like roles. He loves the sheep like no one can and the sheep know his voice. Also addressed: scattered sheep, condemnation of the shepherds.