Through understanding the depth of love that Abraham had for his son Isaac, we can begin to understand what it took for the Heavenly Father to sacrifice His Son. This presentation contains the amazing and heart wrenching film, “The Bridge.” Read the rest of this entry »
As we continue to look at the life and reign of Herod the Great, it feels like we are reading today’s headline news.
It confirms Sir Lord Acton’s quotation about whether religious leaders are as accountable for their bad deeds as political leaders are.
He wrote, “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men, even when they exercise influence and not authority…”
We must continually remember, first and foremost, ALL the GLORY BELONGS to the LORD!!! Read the rest of this entry »
The true cost of embarking on a walk of faith and following Jesus is examined in this lesson. What did it cost Abram and the disciples? What will it cost us? Faith is about what we cling to. We cannot cling to God, unless we let go of everything else. Read the rest of this entry »
Like Father Abraham, believers start ventures they could never complete, fight enemies too powerful to defeat, and rely on blessings they cannot see. Men might call this “bonkers,” but God just calls it faith! Read the rest of this entry »
Imagine you had a beautiful only son who would one day give his life to save the whole world. You would be so proud of him, you would brag about him and likely keep a well-documented scrapbook about his life!
That is what the Old Testament is. It consists of prophecies, pictures, and early manifestations of the coming One - Messiah - Jesus! God's family scrapbook starring His favored SON! Read the rest of this entry »
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord is dawning upon you. Look, darkness covers the earth, and deep darkness covers the peoples, but the Lord will dawn upon you, and his glory will be seen over you. Nations will walk to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn." Isaiah 60:1-3GW Read the rest of this entry »
Video Lesson #11 – God’s Timetable, pt. 5
Wise Men Still Fear Him!
Because God’s timetable is so exact, it can lead to a fearful realization that we are drawing closer and closer to some very powerful prophetic events, such as the second coming of Christ.
Indeed, those who lived in the centuries before Christ’s first coming also had reason to fear the truths in those prophecies. In this lesson, we learn that, while Jesus is to be feared, He is, at the same time-LOVE ITSELF! Read the rest of this entry »
In this lesson we learn about the exactness of God’s timetable. Every event leading up to the birth of Christ (and after) is perfectly timed to precise dates that only God and certain O.T. prophets know.
The same is true for our lives. God’s timing is in His hands.
Lessons #8, #9 & #10 are perfect for the Christmas season. Read the rest of this entry »
In this sermon, we examine how human pride can gradually seep into our work for Christ and morph us into Nimrods rather than Abrahams. We are called to emulate the Abrahamic walk. With Jesus as our example and keeping Him in our sights, we can remind ourselves as often as needed, "Don't Be a Nimrod!"
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Love is Patient!!!
In this lesson we look at the 7th reason why God waited till near the end of His Master Plan (His Timetable) to reveal the main event–The Birth of Jesus. It was love, and love is patient.
Lessons #8 & #9 are perfect for the Christmas season. Read the rest of this entry »
Timing is Everything!!! In this lesson (and the next), we explore the 7 reasons why God waited till the end of His Master Plan–His Timetable to finally reveal the main event–The Birth of Jesus. Lessons #8 & #9 are perfect for the Christmas season.
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In several scriptures, the Lord urges believers to be merciful as He is merciful. He reminds us that is is not our job to pronounce judgement on mankind--it's His. Most of us try to live this way, but sometimes, although we refrain from bringing out a guillotine, we can't resist a little snip with our scissors. The biblical story of David's experience with Saul brings this truth to life.
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Sermons & Teachings from Our Home to Yours
Article: About a Garden
& a Wilderness
Therese Greenberg
We look at two instances when Satan targeted an individual with the full array of temptation as defined in 1st John 2:16.
Article: Beware When
Believers Increase
Therese Greenberg
Sign-seeking and self-advancement forms of erroneous Christianity have seduced church-goers throughout history.
Rather than cite these movements, we will attempt to target some of the core values which attract us to them. Let us look squarely into what is really in our self-honoring, self-serving hearts.
Video & Free PPT:
Jesus Lives in an
Upside-Down House
Therese Greenberg
The Kingdom of God and the kingdom of this world are two kingdoms that employ completely different laws.
The teachings of this world lead to death and destruction, the kingdom of God offers truth and life. When we begin a new life in Christ, we must learn to walk in the laws and principles of our new citizenship.
We are children of God living by the principles of our Father’s Kingdom even while we are still here on Earth. To the world around us, it may seem odd. It may seem strange–it’s an upside-Down Kingdom.
Video & Free PPT:
Godliness Without
Contentment
Harold Greenberg
Scripture says, “Godliness with contentment is great gain.” Do Christians hinder their own growth, their spiritual gain, by harboring chronic discontent?
Article: Let Me be
Better Next Time
Harold Greenberg
Over the years, we make thousands of choices; some good, some evil. It takes a lifetime and a heart for Jesus to learn the difference and choose the good.
Article: Let There Be LIGHT Harold Greenberg Exploring the value of facing our shame and openly confessing our sin .
Video & Free PPT: A Strange Land Harold Greenberg Just a whisper of an ungodly suggestion, and the first woman in history was ready to challenge her God’s loving direction and fight for her rights. The relationship between God and man changed forever and paradise became a very strange land. Is the church today listening to similar, gospel altering, suggestions? Is the church itself becoming a strange land? Article: “Verily verily, I say unto you…” Examining the Importance of Sound Doctrine & Not “Pulling Punches.” Therese Greenberg “Verily, verily” means that the speaker is sure of both the truth and value of his words. “Pulling-punches” refers to one who strikes with less force than they are able. They want to avoid hurting their opponent. This may have it’s place in the boxing world, but not in ministry. Video & Free PPT: On the Side of the Angels pt. 5 of 5 Therese Greenberg This is part five (Dangerous Duplicity) of a five sermon series intended for Christian adults and ministers. It covers five dangers and pitfalls of grouping and side-taking, including: Pt. 1) Worldly War GamesPt. 2) Emboldening RebellionPt. 3) GroupthinkPt. 4) Caustic Kings (Their Motive & Methods)Pt. 5) Dangerous Duplicity In this lesson we bring it all together and discuss what it really means to be on the side of the angels.God Bless! Video & Free PPT: On the Side of the Angels pt. 4 of 5 Therese Greenberg This is part four (Caustic Kings) of a five sermon series intended for Christian adults and ministers. It covers five dangers and pitfalls of grouping and side-taking, including: Pt. 1) Worldly War GamesPt. 2) Emboldening RebellionPt. 3) GroupthinkPt. 4) Caustic Kings (Their Motive & Methods)Pt. 5) Dangerous Duplicity In lesson five we bring it all together and discuss what it really means to be on the side of the angels.God Bless! Video & Free PPT: On the Side of the Angels pt. 3 of 5 Therese Greenberg
This is part three (Groupthink) of a five sermon series intended for Christian adults and ministers. It covers five dangers and pitfalls of grouping and side-taking, including: Pt. 1) Worldly War GamesPt. 2) Emboldening RebellionPt. 3) GroupthinkPt. 4) Caustic Kings (Their Motive & Methods)Pt. 5) Dangerous Duplicity In lesson five we bring it all together and discuss what it really means to be on the side of the angels.God Bless! Video & Free PPT: On the Side of the Angels pt. 2 of 5 Therese Greenberg
This is part two (Emboldening Rebellion) of a five sermon series intended for Christian adults and ministers. It covers five dangers and pitfalls of grouping and side-taking, including: Pt. 1) Worldly War GamesPt. 2) Emboldening RebellionPt. 3) GroupthinkPt. 4) Caustic Kings (Their Motive & Methods)Pt. 5) Dangerous Duplicity In lesson five we bring it all together and discuss what it really means to be on the side of the angels.God Bless! Video & Free PPT: On the Side of the Angels pt. 1 of 5 Therese Greenberg
This is part one (Worldly War Games) of a five sermon series intended for Christian adults and ministers. It covers five dangers and pitfalls of grouping and side-taking, including: 1) Worldly War Games2) Emboldening Rebellion3) Groupthink4) Caustic Kings (Their Motive & Methods)5) Dangerous Duplicity In lesson five we bring it all together and discuss what it really means to be on the side of the angels.God Bless! Article: Dig We Must! Therese Greenberg As followers of Christ, we have embraced a great infrastructure plan. It is God’s plan for a better, stronger, more powerful church to represent Him in these last days. “Dig we must to be brighter lights for Christ.” Video & Free PPT: Don’t be an Esau! Harold Greenberg This sermon answers seven questions: #1 Are the tears of a Christian always Godly? #2 Can there be tears without repentance? #3 Can there be repentance without tears? #4 When we seek a place of repentance, do we always find it? #5 Can I live the Christian life without repentance? #6 What is the result of my living an unrepentant Christian life… and will I care? #7 What does all this mean for you, me and for the church in general? Article: When Children & Adults Study the Bible Together Therese Greenberg This article reminds us of the importance of children in the mind of God. To Him, they are open hearted souls He can draw closer to Himself and even call into ministry, often at a very young age. Video Sermon: Don’t Be a Nimrod! Therese Greenberg In this sermon, we examine how human pride can gradually seep into our work for Christ and morph us into Nimrods rather than Abrahams. We are called to emulate the Abrahamic walk. With Jesus as our example and keeping Him in our sights, we can remind ourselves as often as needed, “Don’t Be a Nimrod!” Video Sermon: What Do You Really Feel? Therese Greenberg This video was a 2011 New Year’s message for my daughter and her family. It encourages believers to be honest with themselves and others about what we are really feeling. We need to let God search our hearts and show us who we really are. Video Sermon: When Christians Get Snippy Harold Greenberg In several scriptures, the Lord urges believers to be merciful as He is merciful. He reminds us that is is not our job to pronounce judgement on mankind–it’s His. Most of us try to live this way, but sometimes, although we refrain from bringing out a guillotine, we can’t resist a little snip with our scissors. The biblical story of David’s experience with Saul brings this truth to life. Video & Free PPT: Wheat & Chairs Therese Greenberg Living things grow and mature. When a believer is born-again, he starts his Christian experience as a baby feeding on milk. Then he grows into a toddler learning to walk, then an adult having babies himself, etc. To illustrate this, Jesus preached a message on the four stages of wheat growth. Video Sermon: You Owe Me Harold Greenberg When Moses brought Pharaoh God’s message requiring him to set the children of Israel free, his immediate response was arrogant and defiant. He felt strongly that God had no authority over the affairs of his life. He jeered: “Who is the Lord?” “Why should I obey Him?” “Why should I let Israel go?” Pharaoh was no different than any of us. We are all slow to give the Lord His proper place in our lives. In this message, we learn what that place is: We owe Him; we need Him and we belong to Him! Video Sermon: Quarantine – Endure or Engage Harold Greenberg This sermon was preached during “shelter in place” 2020. Times of change and difficulty are often God’s opportunity to work in our lives. Let us not waste this season of atypical confinement with our loved ones. Potentially uncomfortable circumstances (such as these), if we choose to gratefully embrace them, have the power to spiritually strengthen us individually as well as our families. Article: Hidden Things Harold Greenberg A sermon based on the story of Achan (in Joshua) and his attempt to retain and conceal the booty he had taken from the Lord’s battle. Although we have been delivered from the world and its values, have we reserved a bit of this bounty and hidden it in our own tent (and at what cost)?
Article: My Journey Harold Greenberg Harold’s Personal Testimony.
His name is Jesus.
He is not "Xmas."
He is not merely, "The Spirit of Christmas."
Nor is He, "my thoughts & prayers" or, "my faith."
He is the Lord of Lords & King of Kings...and His name is JESUS!
Let us glorify & magnify His name this Christmas & every day! Read the rest of this entry »
Historically, humans have often confused religious zeal with oppression and forced conversions. In this lesson we learn about the “Love Slaves.” Men and women whose “cords of love” are stronger than ropes or chains could ever be. They are willing to die for love of their Master. Read the rest of this entry »
A short biography of seven different mothers of the bible. Read the rest of this entry »
The concept of a sacrificial lamb is universal and timeless. It is especially prominent in Abrahamic religions such as Christianity, Judaism and Islam. This lamb is at the heart of the Gospel. In this lesson we learn how God has placed the promise of the “Lamb of God” throughout the scriptures. Read the rest of this entry »
This review uses bible questions and bible video segments. This lesson covers the time period from Isaac to Moses. Read the rest of this entry »
Representing the blood of Jesus, the ram’s skin dyed red was the one covering given without a measurement. Truly, there is ‘no measure’ to His abundant grace and forgiveness. In this lesson we learn the meaning of ‘redemption’ and tell the wonderful story about the little boy who lost his toy boat and bought it back again saying, “Now your twice mine, for I have made you and I have bought you.” Read the rest of this entry »
These brothers, born the same day, grew to desire different things from life. One brother had a heart for the things of God, while the other was content to fill his belly. What would you trade for Jesus? You name it—Jesus is better. He’s even better than football! Read the rest of this entry »
Many of us have suffered from broken promises. We have also been guilty of breaking promises ourselves. We may even have come to regard promises as more of a ‘maybe’ than a ‘verily.’ But, take heart, there is a big difference between the promises of men and the promises of God! Read the rest of this entry »
This sermon explores several misconceptions about God and explains what it means to have a relationship with Him. We look at “relationship” as a position (in Christ); legal status (sons); and heart-felt feeling (friend). Read the rest of this entry »
The concept of a sacrificial lamb is universal and timeless. It is especially prominent in Abrahamic religions such as Christianity, Judaism and Islam. This lamb is at the heart of the Gospel. In this lesson we learn how God has placed the promise of the “Lamb of God” throughout the scriptures. Read the rest of this entry »