This week we discuss law! What were the laws of Christ's day and age? Were they all the same or different? Why did they exist? How many were there? Does God want people to obey the laws of the land? In this lesson we not only discuss God's law, but the other laws that effected people' lives in Christ's day.
2014 Broadcasts
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What is the harvest? Who are the harvesters? What did Jesus mean by fruit? How much does God care about saving souls here on Earth? What does He expect us to do? This week we explore the harvest and God's plan to save humanity. We also explore why God uses humanity for this special task of beggars telling other beggars where to find bread. What role does the Holy Spirit play in soul winning? How does this apply to Christians today?
God chose spiritual leaders from the, seemingly, most unqualified followers. Why? What made them the best choice? How did Jesus go about choosing the apostles who would lead His church? How should we choose spiritual leaders today? How did Jesus prepare His apostles for the challenges ahead, and what might that say about how our spiritual leaders should be prepared? We explore these themes in this week's lesson.
What did it mean to make disciples of all nations? Are there any ethnic groups that God doesn't care for? How do our prejudices and biases help or hinder the work of the gospel? What approach did Jesus use to reach the nations? How did Jesus answer the question of whom we should consider our neighbor? How should Christians answer this same question today? This week we take a look at discipling the nations with the gospel.
John Spellman preaches at the Babylon SDA Church discussing faith. Jesus taught that if we would only believe, we would see the glory of God! What does active faith look like in today's world? How can we hold on to God's promises? What about when God doesn't answer our prayers right away? This sermon explores the story of Jacob and his wrestling match with God. Today, it's still possible to wrestle with God. However, in wrestling with omnipotence, how does one prevail? Here's the secret! (Please excuse the background noise, due to emergency situation at the Church.)
How does one reach powerful and influential people? Are they beyond help? What did Jesus do when He witnessed to powerful people? How did the disciples witness to them during the 1st century. This lesson explores what God teaches about witnessing to people in authority. What should be the Christian's approach to authority in general?
This week we talk about the rich and famous! Are they impossible to reach? Are rich and famous people outside the possibility of salvation? How can the rich and famous be discipled? How does a Christian witness to them? Is it even possible? Throughout the Bible there have been examples of rich and famous people. Wealth and status, of themselves, are not evil things. Often, it's the misuse that leads to spiritual problems which hinder salvation. What the Bible teaches on this subject may surprise you.
What kinds of people did Jesus reach out to? How do we define "social outcasts". Does God expect us to reach out to the poor, the imprisoned, the mentally ill, and those with diseases? What does the example of Jesus show us in scripture, and what does this example mean for Christians today? How should the church relate to sinners? These questions are explored in this week's lesson.
How did Jesus go about making a difference in the lives of ordinary people? What does scripture tell us about how Jesus, Himself, grew up? What message might this hold for Christians today? How can we disciple everyday, ordinary people? We explore these questions in this week's broadcast. Jesus taught that every human being has value in the eyes of God. Do we recognize that as we come in contact with people whom Jesus died for?
In this week's lesson we explore Jesus' ministry of miracle healing and the impact of His ministry. We will also look at the healing done by His disciples. What message does this have for the church today? What was Jesus trying to convey about salvation? Jesus healed mental illnesses, diseases, blood issues, leprosy, and all forms of health issues. He even had power to heal the greatest cancer of all--Death! What does scripture mean by its statement that Jesus is "Resurrection and Life"? What does all this have to do with our lives today?
In this week's lesson we explore the importance of young people. Does God care about children? What was the fundamental difference between the ancient cultures surrounding the Hebrews and the way the Israelites viewed children? How did Jesus feel about young people? What does God say about how we should treat them? Rasheen Stephenson and John Spellman tackle some sensitive subject matter.
John Spellman preaches at the Babylon SDA Church in New York on the three potential disciples of Jesus in Luke 9:57-62. Jesus taught that the road to preaching the Kingdom of God is not an easy road. But, what might His responses to the three men be saying to people of the world today? How might these messages apply to our generation? Is it possible to be dead, while you're living and walking around? Does God have an answer for spiritual death?