Why Holy Day Offerings?

How does God finance His church? Why are there Holy Day offerings? Which Holy Days? Are Holy Day offerings mentioned in scripture? Why offerings on Holy Days? Are offerings required of everyone or are they voluntary? How large should they be? Can women contribute? Do we reap what we sow? What …

Really Examine Yourself Before Passover

In 1 Corinthians 11, the Apostle Paul admonishes Christians to examine themselves before they take the bread and wine of Passover. The Book of Lamentations says to examine ourselves and not complain. Do Christians sin? What should be done about it? Should Christians remove physical leaven? Is looking for spiritual leaven a weightier matter? What is leaven anyway? Are you a complainer or worrier? Are…

Romans 11-12: Gentiles, Jews, and the Fulness

This is the fifth sermon in a six part series covering the Apostle Paul's epistle to the Romans. In this sermon, Dr. Thiel covers chapters 11 and 12 of that letter. He also has various comments about it from the late Herbert W. Armstrong. The full number of the Gentiles is discussed as well as the fulness of Israel coming in. Dr. Thiel goes over parts related to governance, individuality, …

... and then the end will come - Matthew 24:14

In the book of Matthew, chapter 24, Jesus answers some questions from his disciples asking the timing of certain events and His return. In verse 14 Jesus says "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come." What "end" was Jesus talking about? Is there more than one "end"? Who is it that preaches the gospel till the "end"? Are there …

Romans 7-8: God’s Spirit and Guarantee

This is the third message in a multi-part series on the Apostle Paul's epistle to the Romans. In this sermon, Dr. Thiel covers each and every verse of the 7th and 8th chapters of the Book of Romans. He also brings in comments from the late Pastor General of the old Radio/Worldwide Church of God, Herbert W. Armstrong. Aspects of God's Spirit, His calling, how human brains differ from animal brains, …

Romans 3-6: Sin, Law, Grace, Salvation

This is the second part of a multi-part series of sermons, by Dr. Thiel, intended to cover each and every verse of the Book of Romans. This sermon covers chapters 3-6 of the Apostle Paul's epistle. The sermon discusses law, grace, love, prayer, faith, God's law, and salvation. Sins, including covetousness and smoking are discussed. Comments about God's plan of salvation that are often not understood …

Romans 1-2: Believe the Truth of God

In this sermon, Dr. Thiel goes over each verse of the first two chapters of the Apostle Paul's Epistle to the Romans. He also quotes some comments that the late Pastor General of the old Worldwide Church of God gave in a Bible study on these chapters in 1980. Dr. Thiel ties in passages related to intellectuals and suppressing the truth with censorship and the promotion of falsehoods in the 21st century. …