Classic Sermons

...Bishop Shines uses Genesis 1:28 to discuss the role of a woman. God has called women to dominate their culture. Women should have a good rapport with people around them, and they should trust them. They should be known to give Godly advice. If women have children, they should respect and celebrate them. Women, do you see yourself in the image of Christ? Additional scriptures: 1 Samuel 25:14-17,...

......Bishop Shines uses Esther 4:4-16 to discuss women. Women are honorable, intercessors, unselfish, and are made to help others. You are called for something greater than anything that has ever happened to you. Are you using what God put in you to change your environment, or are you complaining? Additional scriptures: Matthew 15:18, Matthew 10:39, Ephesians 3:20, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 This 23-...

...Bishop Shines uses Mark 4:16-17 to discuss the role of a man. The role of the man is to be in a position of authority and a spiritual leader. The role of the father is to show some work, according to James. As a believer, we should understand how God designed us to produce. Additional scriptures: Proverbs 31:23, Romans 14:12, Proverbs 18:21, Genesis 1:27, James 2:18 This 23-week series will giv...

...Bishop Shines uses Malachi 4:1-6 to discuss fathers and husbands. God declares that when the husband/father is not in the home, it is not protected by Him, and the house is susceptible to attack from the enemy. Statistically, children raised with a father/husband in the home have a better chance of success and a lower percentage of delinquency. Next week, Bishop will continue the role of a man....

...Disclaimer: Before we dive in, we just wanted to let you know that we experienced some technical difficulties during recording so you might notice some slight variations in audio quality. Bishop Shines addresses the Black Muslims. Louis Farrakhan teaches that the Bible is corrupted by the white man and that black people are angelic gods. Bishop discusses prayer and food restrictions. He discuss...

...Bishop Shines discusses why Muslims attack the Bible with references from the Quran this week. Muslims claim the Bible is corrupt, but the Quran says that the Bible is not. The Quran uses the Bible to validate itself. As a believer, studying to divide the word of truth is essential. Additional scriptures: 2 Corinthians 13:1, Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:7, Genesis 1:28, Matthew 24:44, Luke 19:1...

...Islam Pt 5 Bishop Shines discusses the doctrines of Islam with references from the Quran this week. The Quran borrows stories from the Bible to make its own. God doesn’t have to allow the incorrect to correct it. Why isn’t their god original? Additional scriptures: 1 Corinthians 14:33, Genesis 1:27-28, Revelation 12:4, Ephesians 6:12, 2 Corinthians 13:1, Deuteronomy 19:15 This 25-week series wi...

...Bishop Shines discusses the doctrines of Islam with references from the Quran this week. He discusses Islam’s good works, Allah’s love, and how it compares to God’s grace and His love. If getting into heaven is based on good works, how many good deeds do you need to do to get into heaven? Additional scriptures: Surah 5:9, 1 Timothy 3:16, Quran 41:9-12 This 25-week series will review nine organi...

...Bishop Shines discusses the doctrines of Islam with references from the Quran this week. They believe that there is only one god and his name is Allah. They believe that if your good deeds exceed your bad deeds, and you believe in Allah and repent of sins, you may go to heaven. Christ came, shed His blood, died and resurrected to save us. Jesus paid it all and there are not enough good deeds th...

.. .Before we dive in, we just wanted to let you know that we experienced some technical difficulties during recording, so you might notice some slight variations in the audio quality. Bishop Shines discusses Islam with references from the Quran this week. Islam traces its roots back to Abraham. They deny the Christian doctrine that states we need atoning/sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins. The...

...Bishop Shines discusses the Church of Christ this week. One of their doctrines is that they believe they are the only true church and that baptism is required for salvation. Salvation comes if you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. Additional scriptures: Matthew 27:38-44, Revelation 12:11, Proverbs 18:21, Ephes...

... Bishop Shines discusses Scientology this week using Matthew 9:2-7 KJV. Mary Baker Eddy discovered Christian Science, published their book, “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.” Christian Scientists teach that Jesus was not the Christ, and his sacrifice did not cleanse us from sin. They believe that sickness and evil are illusions and that the Bible could only be understood through t...

... Bishop Shines discusses Hinduism this week using Luke 1:80 KJV. Hindus believe that Jesus was taken out to the deserts of India, where Hindu gurus trained him on how to work miracles. Scriptures discuss that it was common for Jesus to be where he was raised. Was Jesus in the desert or Nazareth? Hindus believe that all roads lead to god. In today’s culture, many have a pantheistic ideology that...

...Bishop Shines discusses Mormonism this week using Genesis 14:18 KJV. Mormons believe that they are the order of Melchizedek. Melchizedek is a typology of Christ. Christ is our High Priest on the Father's right-hand interceding for believers. Do you believe that Jesus is the only way to be saved? Additional scriptures: Hebrews 7:1-24, Amos 3:7, Malachi 4:1-6, Matthew 17:11, Matthew 17:1-12, Ezek...

...Bishop Shines discusses Catholicism and salvation and works this week using Luke 18:18-23 KJV. Catholic doctrine teaches that salvation comes by meritorious works. The Word of God says that if you believe in Jesus Christ, you will have eternal life, not the works you do. When you believe it has action, you will work. Are you doing the work of God, believing in Him whom He hath sent? Additional...

...Bishop Shines discusses Catholicism and papal infallibility this week using Mathew 16:13-18 KJV. Infallibility means that the pope can’t mislead. If Peter was the first pope, then something in scripture should have been declared in scripture that he was infallible. Jesus was the only person given unique infallibility. Christ is the High Priest; asking a priest for forgiveness is unnecessary. If...

...This week, Bishop Shines discusses Catholicism and purgatory using Hebrews 10:14-15 KJV. Purgatory is where sinners go after death to have their sins cleansed before going to heaven. As a believer, we don’t have to pay for what He has already paid for; we go through a state of purgatory all the time. If we must pay for our sins when we die, then Christ didn’t pay it all. Did Christ do it? If He...

...." This episode may have minor audio inconsistencies or technical glitches due to unforeseen circumstances during recording/production." Bishop Shines continues the discussion of Jehovah’s Witnesses using Acts 5:1-4 KJV. Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that the Holy Spirit is an “it”. The Holy Spirit is a person with a function. As a believer, you must be grounded in the Word of God. If you know th...

....Bishop Shines uses John 1:1 KJV and APMC to continue discussing Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Trinity. Jehovah’s Witness claim that Christ isn’t co-eternal with the Father. They believe that Christ is not equal to the Father and view Him as a separate subordinate being. How can the Jehovah’s Witness speak on what they say and the scripture never declares it? As a believer you must know your Word...

...Bishop Shines uses Matthew 28:18-20 KJV to continue discussing Jehovah’s Witnesses. They believe that Jesus was not equal to His Father and that he was only His son. They also believe the trinity finds its concept in a pagan pantheon of gods. Are you able to articulate the trinity? Additional scriptures: John 1:18, John 6:57, Philippians 2:1-11, Deuteronomy 19:15, 2 Corinthians 13:1, James 3:11...

...Bishop Shines continues discussing Jehovah’s Witnesses using Isaiah 55:8 KJV. They proclaim that reason is beyond scripture, and people can think like God. Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that if you cannot reason the Trinity, it isn’t true. Your reasoning is not sufficient. There is no logic in faith. Do you trust God or reason? Additional scriptures: Isaiah 1:18, Romans 11:34, 1 Kings 17:2-16 Thi...

...Bishop Shines introduces some of the doctrines using Isaiah 43:10 KJV and Genesis 11:1-7 KJV. To engage a Jehovah’s Witness about one of the following doctrines be prepared to ask questions. Are you able to defend the faith in different areas? Issues concerning the trinity The deity of Christ Issues regarding the Holy Spirit Issues regarding the virgin birth Issues regarding salvation by grace...

...Bishop Shines continues Jehovah’s Witnesses using Acts 10:34 KJV. This week, Bishop continues to discuss leadership and the history of the Jehovah’s Witnesses - Judge Rutherford took over the organization after Charles Russell died. The Jehovah’s Witnesses during this time began to distance themselves from their founder, Mr. Russell, because Judge Rutherford began to denounce him, as they began...

.....Bishop Shines uses Jude 1:3 KJV and AMPC to discuss the foundation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Cult systems tend to emphasize eschatology and prophecy. Charles Russell was the founder, and he rejected the Bible teachings concerning eternal damnation and started his own Bible class. The Bible class elected him as pastor. As believers, we should know facts and witness to people associated with this...

...Bishop Shines provides a standard for dealing with false religions with several foundational scriptures. He provides us with an arsenal of what the Word of God says about: Personality of the Godhead – John 4:24, 1 Timothy 2:5, Genesis 1:1, Deuteronomy 4:35 Jesus Christ - John 1:14, John 1:18, John 1:1, 1 Timothy 3:16, Isaiah 7:14, Colossians 2:3, Romans 1:4, 1 Corinthians 15:17, Hebrews 7:25 Ho...