New Zion Assembly - a digital, online home church for True Israelites

This week we'll be preaching on the radical topic of how the church, the body of Christ, is the fulfillment of the promises given to Abraham in the Old Testament. We'll also see how the church is the new Israel. New Zion Assembly is a digital online New Covenant congregation for true Israelites - the Body of Christ! Teaching Presbyter - Rick Wiles; Preaching Presbyter - Dr. Raymond Burkhart. Airda...

This week, we will be preaching on the topic that is rarely preached to many churches today. The radical idea that humanity is totally lost, is in a wretched state, and needs the salvation of Jesus Christ. Now our goal is to give instruction through biblical preaching the particulars of humanity's lostness through the simple understanding that mankind is condemned to an eternal state of everlastin...

The title of our message this week is 'To Be Or Not To Be'. Borrowing from that famous phrase from Shakespeare's Hamlet, what does it mean to be a follower and disciple of Jesus Christ? We will look at the scriptures at some of the things that God wants us to be and the consequences of not to be. I want to share with you what I have found in the Word of God. New Zion Assembly is a digital online N...

Today, we gather together to explore a powerful truth revealed in the Scriptures, focusing on 'the remnant'—a group of people chosen by God's amazing grace. Our key verse for today is Romans 11:5, which states, 'Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.' Let us dive into this verse and discover the significance of the remnant in our lives. New Zi...

Today we share the timeless truth and great value of the Old Testament in the life of a Christian. In Romans 15:4, we are reminded that the Old Testament was written for our learning, offering us a great source of hope. “For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.” Additionally, in 1 Corinthians...

Today we gather to reflect on a passage from the book of Exodus that reveals a profound truth about the nature of God's dealings with humanity. As we examine the narrative of the hardening of Pharaoh's heart, we will seek to unravel the mystery surrounding this divine act and gain insights into how and why God may still harden hearts in our present day. Let us open our hearts and minds to the wisd...

This week our message focuses on a key element of Bible prophecy, the 70th week of Daniel 9, a prophecy that not only foretold the commencement of Messiah's ministry but also heralded His sacrificial death for our sins. It is crucial to comprehend the context surrounding Daniel 9, for it centers on the Jews nearing the end of their 70-year captivity. Inquisitive about their destiny, Daniel sought...

I want to talk to you about a man who faced numerous trials and tribulations in his life yet emerged as a shining example of faith and resilience. His name is King David. The passage we will focus on is found in 1 Samuel 30:6, where it says, "But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God." These words hold great wisdom and guidance for us, especially when we find ourselves in the midst of tro...

Today’s message will expound on a profound topic that resonates with the very essence of our Christian faith: "A New Creation." This transformative concept, rooted in the Scriptures, invites us to delve into the depths of its meaning and explore the divine implications it holds within the eyes of our Heavenly Father. As the apostle Paul eloquently stated in his second letter to the Corinthians, ch...

Excuses, excuses, you hear them every day. It seems that human beings are masters at finding reasons to avoid responsibility, delay action, or evade accountability. From the smallest tasks to the weightiest commitments, excuses can be easily conjured up to justify inaction or negligence. But as prevalent as excuses are, they ultimately hinder progress, hinder growth, and hinder the fulfillment of...

The past several weeks we have been teaching no the relationship between water baptism and discipleship. We concluded that one cannot claim to be a disciple of Jesus Christ, without being baptized in water. We also established that water baptism Is only the beginning of the journey of discipleship. This week, we will further explore that journey, and consider the possibility that some disciples ma...

This week, we will speak regarding what blessings should take place in a believer’s life following baptism. Wonderful blessings come to those who respond to the gospel of Christ in baptism. They receive remission of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit, as stated in Acts 2:38-39: "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall rece...

Our main text for this week is found in Matthew 28:18-20: "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." New Zion Assembly is a digital online New Covenant congregation for true Israelites - t...

When making a decision, we form opinions and choose actions via mental processes which are influenced by biases, reason, emotions, and memories. The simple act of deciding supports the notion that we have free will. We weigh the benefits and costs of our choice, and then we cope with the consequences. Factors that limit the ability to make good decisions include missing or incomplete information,...

I miss singing the old hymns in church. Many of those hymns may seem outdated today, but the lyrics have withstood the test of time. One of those hymns is by Julie Johnston, called ‘God’s Grace’. I want to share with you the first verse and chorus: Marvelous grace of our loving Lord, Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt! Yonder on Calvary’s mount outpoured, There where the blood of the Lamb wa...

There was a term we used when I was growing up: “my brother’s keeper.” It’s been a while since I was a little boy, yet I remember what we meant by that term back in the “old” days. Thinking about this term now makes me wonder...what does being “my brother’s keeper” look like today in our 21st-century society? Has this Bible verse's meaning changed? Or have how we apply the meaning changed? Let’s c...

New Zion Assembly is a digital online New Covenant congregation for true Israelites - the Body of Christ! Teaching Presbyter - Rick Wiles; Preaching Presbyter - Dr. Raymond Burkhart. Airdate: 4/23/23

This is Resurrection Sunday! He is Risen; He is Risen indeed!! This week I want to share a special message related to Resurrection Sunday called Three Days and Three Nights. Jesus said he would be dead three days and three nights, and I take him literally: do you? Before we get into the message, Let’s pray. Most people believe that Jesus died on Passover and arose on Sunday. What does the Bible sa...

This week, we're going to zero in with a laser focus on a topic that many of you may have had questions about - Christian Zionism. Christian Zionism is a political philosophy with nineteenth-century roots. It took on its full structure following the introduction of the current state of Israel in 1948. It is a political philosophy since current Israel, in this view, isn't similar to different natio...

This week, we continue our sermon series, “A Journey Through Romans.” Throughout this series, we have been examining the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Jesus-believing disciples in the ancient city of Rome and applying those principles that we learn to our lives here in the modern world. Our message for this week looks at Romans chapters 14 & 15, where the Apostle Paul has admonitions for both t...

We continue our sermon series entitled “A Journey Through Romans.” Throughout this series, we have been examining the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Jesus believing disciples in the ancient city of Rome and applying those principles that we learn to our lives here in the modern world. Our message for this week looks at Romans chapter 13, verses 11-14, where Paul warns that now is the time for the ch...

This week, we continue our sermon series, “A Journey Through Romans.” Throughout this series, we have been examining the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Jesus-believing disciples in the ancient city of Rome and applying those principles that we learn to our lives here in the modern world. Our message for this week looks at Romans chapter 13, verses 8-10, where Paul transitions from the Believer’s rol...

This week, we continue our sermon series, “A Journey Through Romans.” Throughout this series, we have been examining the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Jesus-believing disciples in the ancient city of Rome and applying those principles that we learn to our lives here in the modern world. Our message for this week looks at Romans chapter 12, verses 17-2, where Paul provides instruction for how the be...

This week, we continue our sermon series, "A Journey Through Romans.” Throughout this series, we have been examining the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Jesus-believing disciples in the ancient city of Rome and applying those principles that we learn to our lives here in the modern world. Our message for this week looks at Romans chapter 12, verses 17-2, where Paul provides instruction for how the be...

This week, we continue our sermon series entitled “A Journey Through Romans.” Throughout this series, we have been examining the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Jesus-believing disciples in the ancient city of Rome and applying those principles that we learn to our lives here in the modern world. Our message for this week looks at Romans chapter 12, verses 17-2, where Paul provides instruction for ho...