Jeremiah has a very human response to his pain and suffering resulting from being rejected as he spoke the Word of the Lord. What lessons can we learn about suffering and going through hardship resulting from standing for our faith? Will God's people today have a similar experience? What did Jeremiah learn about his weaknesses and what God does in spite of human weakness? How did Pashur respond to Jeremiah? What was God trying to say to the people of Judah? Is prophecy conditional or always fulfilled once a prophet utters the words?
Topic: Revival
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Who were the last five kings of Judah? How did God reach out to them? What was there response to the message of Jeremiah the prophet and God's Word? What lessons can we draw from this for our time today? What made many of the kings of Judah so stubborn? How was Josiah's reign different? What did Josiah do during his reign that contrasted the other kings and what message does that hold politicians in today's time? In this lesson we cover Josiah, Jehoahaz, Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin, and Zedekiah. We explore the events that led to the Babylonian captivity and the parallels with today.
John Spellman preaches on Revelation 2:18-29. Based on the 4th message of Jesus, in the series of 7. This one written to the church of Thyatira which was commended for love and service but rebuked for allowing Jezebel to teach. Is the church of today still allowing Jezebel to teach? Are many of the ministers and church leaders compromising their faith to embrace a more worldly philosophy? Has God's message for this time been watered down and replaced with something counterfeit? Jesus introduces Himself to the church in a personal way. Find out how this message may be relevant for us today.
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.)
John Spellman preaches at the Babylon SDA Church in Babylon, NY. Sermon is based on Haggai 1:1-7. In ancient Judaea, after the 70 promised years of captivity, the people began to return to their homes. They built up their own houses while leaving God's House in ruins. The New Testament describes the body of every Christian believer as the "Temple of God". In many Christian lives today, God's altar is still in ruins because we focus on the temporal to the neglect of the Spiritual.
In this week's study we discuss how reformation brings about a change in thinking. God changes our mindsets and turns evil thoughts to pure thoughts. Are you a person who struggles with evil thoughts? How can your mind be renewed? Is there anyway to safeguard our minds? How does one learn to think pure thoughts? Also, the relationship between the body, the mind, and spirituality is discussed. How does treatment of the body impact our relationship with God? How does treatment of the mind impact this relationship?
What is the difference between revival and reformation? Which comes first? Is reformation really necessary at all? Does Jesus do all the work or is there an element of human participation in the process of reform? Does God really want to see change in our actions? How do we cooperate with God? This study will explore the theme of reformation and examine Jesus' disciples before and after reform. What if these men were allowed to stay the same and never went through reform? What kind of leaders would they be? How does reform or lack of reform influence the advancement of God's Kingdom?
What is reformation? What is the difference between reformation and revival? What can we learn from examples of reformation in the Bible? Is it possible to do all the right actions and works, but still need reformation? This study explores God's compassion and forgiveness regardless of our short comings and mistakes. It also explores the essence of the true gospel and the need of reformation in human hearts in contrast to false gospels with prosperity messages often preached today. Jesus reminds us through the Ephesus church message to remember our first love.
What are the major things that cause division in the Church? Did the early Church experience this? How did they preserve unity amid differences and other things that cause division? What is the recipe for unity and why is unity necessary? Should we strive for unity at all costs? The answers to these questions in this week's study may surprise you.
Season 02 Episode 13 of Gems of Truth. Have you ever wondered how you can be motivated to serve God? Do you want to keep the fire of your Christianity burning? Do you sometimes get discouraged by the things going on around you in the Church? The visions of Zechariah reveal a surprising secret about how God keeps the lamp of every believer burning brightly. You too can be on fire for Jesus! This message is for everyone who has ever felt like giving up.
Season 02 Episode 11 of Gems of Truth. Have you ever felt like your church wasn't what you expected it to be? Do you sometimes get caught up in the drama and the politics? Do you ever find yourself wishing that you could just tune everything else out, and focus your attention on Jesus and your relationship with God? This episode focuses on exposing Satan's attempt to sift you right out of God's church. It explores the parable of the wheat and the tares and emphasizes a practical approach to staying focused in God's church.
What role does confession and repentance play in our walk with God? Should we confess our faults to each other when we wrong someone? Does God always accept repentance, or are there stipulations to forgiveness? What does true repentance look like? What does God's willingness to forgive teach us about how we should forgive one another? These questions and more are explored in this week's study.