What does the BIBLE teach about prayer? What should you pray for? What if what you want is difficult? What if what you want seems impossible? Should Jesus be part of your prayers? Does fasting play any role? What about healing. Dr. Thiel goes over 14 tips for more effective prayer and reviews his list of 28 tips. This is the second part of a two-part sermon.

Fatima was the name of Muhammed's favorite daughter as well as the location of a town in Portugual that had six monthly visits from a 'Lady' in 1917. What was really seen at Fatima? Why is Fatima important? What really appeared in Fatima, Portugal. Are their ecumenical plans and concerns related to this? How does any of this tie in with biblical and other prophecy? What type of sign or wonder was Fatima? Why do Christians need to know about this?

Who was Jesus? Why did He come to earth? What message did He bring? Did Jesus teach and keep the Ten Commandments? Why is the kingdom of God mystery? Why did Jesus speak in parables? Is there evidence outside the Bible that He existed? What did Josephus, Tactitus, and Suetonius write? How will Jesus return? Could the Beast be a 'false christ'?

What is the work of God in these end times? The gospel of the kingdom will be preached to the world as a witness. Who will lead the final phase of the work? How do biblical and non-biblical prophecies play a role? How does Satan and his plans fit into this? Public proclamation by a church, persecution of its members, the work of the two witnesses, and the three angels' messages are part of the final phase of the work. ...

Jesus foretold persecution. Many are aware of some of the early persecutions, but few understand what teachings true Christians were persecuted for in the fourth century and beyond--some may seem shocking. At least two major persecutions are prophesied to come. Which doctrines are expected to be causes for the coming persecutions? ...

May is considered Mary's month by various Catholics. On May 13, 1917, a Lady appeared in Fatima, Portugal. Pope Francis has asked for his pontificate to be consecrated to Mary. Prophecies in Isaiah 47 and Revelation 18 tell of a woman involved with signs and enchantments. Could you be affected by Marian apparitions?

Is there an agenda to turn your children and/or grandchildren away from biblical morality and towards practices promoted by homosexuals? What does the Bible teach about cross-dressing? What does the Bible call homosexual acts? Are lesbian acts condemned in the Bible? What should you do? What should parents do? 

Pope Francis has spoken about unity and his ecumenical agenda. He has also claimed the devil is "the father of division. He is the one who always divides." Is that true? Pope Francis prayed for 'Mary' to unite Christians--is that something that the Bible teaches? Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople has called those opposed to his ecumenical efforts "unacceptably fanatical." Does the Bible teach that true Christian unity comes before or after Jesus returns? ...

Are you aware of the ecumenical movement? Do you understand the biblical dangers of it? Do you know what the World Council of Churches is supposed to be all about? Are you aware what has been happening recently with the Eastern Orthodox? Did you know that in December 2013, Pope Francis' representative essentially eliminated a 'conservative order' and said that they needed to abide by Vatican II? Will there be signs and wonders that will help bring about ecumenical unity? ...

Some cardinals and other members of the Roman Catholic clergy are concerned that Pope Francis has deviated from its traditional positions on matters such as homosexuality, salvation, fornication, remarriage, and other doctrines. Australian Cardinal George Pell even mentioned 'antipopes' when discussing Pope Francis. North American Cardinal Raymond Burke has raised many concerns about Francis' pontificate. Did Catholic saints teach that popes could become heretics? Will the final pope not be Catholic? ...

Where is Iraq mentioned in mentioned in the Bible? Will the end time Babylon be based in Iraq? Do Sunni forces in Iraq want an Islamic caliphate? Will Iraq be involved in terrorism against the USA and UK? Will Iraq end up supporting the King of the South of Bible prophecy in Daniel 11:40? What about the Kurds? What is ahead for Iraq?

There are many proposals for peace in the Middle East. Many peace deals have been proposed and several agreed to. Yet, the area is full of war and conflict. Will bombing Islamic extremists bring peace? Will temporary cease-fire agreements bring peace? Will a caliphate that certain Muslims advocate bring peace?  ...

How is the final Babylon forming? An interfaith prayer service was held in Vatican City for the first time involving Jews, Catholics, Lutherans, Eastern Orthodox, and Muslims. Readings from texts, including the Bible and Qu'ran took place. Does the Bible encourage or warn against this type of Babylonian unity? Are Protestants such as Joel Osteen and Kenneth Copeland are endorsing something dangerous? Could Pope Francis be the 'False Prophet' that the Bible warns against?

Although Bishops of Rome have long venerated Mary the mother of Jesus, starting with Pope Francis we have seen a shift in emphasis towards Marianism. Where was the first place he visited outside Vatican City after being named pontiff? Is Pope Francis a Marian pope? Should he have had his pontificate entrusted to the 'Lady of Fatima'? Does he look like a lamb?

What is sin? What is godly repentance? Christians are to overcome sin. This video extensively quotes the Bible to learn how Christians are to overcome sin.

Dr. Thiel goes through some of the history of what occurred in the fourth through sixteenth centuries. This includes the influence of a sun-god worshiping emperor whose beliefs have been partially accepted by most who profess Christianity. Which church held to the faith once for all delivered to the saints? ...

Some predicted doom from Comet ISON. Others said that it was a biblical sign that Jesus would return or destruction would hit. Is it possible that Comet ISON was a sign that Jesus would be returning on December 25, 2013 or perhaps in 2014 or 2015? Could instead it be Planet X, also called Planet Nibiru, bringing massive devastation ...

Satan's plan is both more dramatic and more subtle than many realize. Jesus and the Apostle Paul warned that nearly all would be deceived by it in the end. Could healings, stigmatas, incorruptibles, apparitions, and visions be part of the plan? In addition to false Christians, Laodicean ones are also being deceived. What about Fatima? What about church history? Does Satan's plan have many parts?

Do true prophets ever refer to or cite false prophecies? If so, why? What did Jeremiah, Jesus, Paul, and Micaiah do? Did the Apostle Paul refer to pagan understandings to reach Gentiles and others? ...