Classic Sermons

...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...

...Bishop Shines discusses part 2 of The Seventh Day Adventist this week using Matthew 5:17-18 KJV. The law was still in Christ until the new covenant began; He was still under the law until the new will happened, until the shedding of blood. Seventh-day Adventists believe that the new order starts in the New Testament, but they have confusion concerning the timeline. Their confusion also comes wi...

.....Bishop Shines discusses part 1 of The Seventh Day Adventist this week using Exodus 20:8-11 KJV. Sabbatarianism is a study of the Sabbath. The purpose of the sabbath was to do two things: rest and worship. Seventh-day Adventists worship on Saturday based on the law. We are no longer under the law and worship on the Lord’s day. Additional scriptures: Mark 2:23-28, Colossians 2:8-17, Acts 20:5-7...

...Bishop Shines begins this 25-week series for comparative religion with The Apostolic Church. He will use Acts 2:38 KJV for this message. Oneness Pentecostals use the formula of repentance and being baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins. They believe Jesus is the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. The law of doctrine or interpretation should have two to thr...

...Bishop Shines uses Revelations 11:10-15 KJV in this message to discuss what happens when God calls us to do something great. You are called to things that are bigger than you are involved in. If you are going to walk in greatness, you must have the mindset that you will have setbacks and you will torment the enemy. Is your attitude set to stand and make the kingdoms of this world the kingdoms o...

...Bishop Shines uses Philippians 3:14-16 KJV in this message to discuss how going to new depths in God costs you. When you’re moving towards a mark, you are moving with vision. We are all fighting to get to the prize. What are you called to do? What is your high calling? Additional scriptures: Matthew 16:18, Philippians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 6:10-18, Jeremiah 31:3, Hebrews 11:1, Phi...

...In this message, Bishop Shines uses Luke13:6-9 KJV to discuss that you must be able to communicate to produce. If you’re going to produce, you must be able to dialog and hear in different ways. When you are producing fruit, persistence is required, even in opposition. What is your mindset when you invest in your spiritual discipline? Additional scriptures: Luke 18:1-8, Philippians 4:16, Luke 10...

....What Do You Do When You Hear From God? In this message, Bishop Shines uses Judges 20:18-33 to discuss what you do when you hear from God. When you hear from God, ask for counsel. When you hear from God, is your response praise and offering or bitterness? To learn more about G2G Ministries Tampa, visit: https://glorytoglory.org/ To support financially, visit: https://glorytoglory.org/donate You...

In this message, Bishop Shines uses Ecclesiastes 11:1 and 4 to discuss what you are doing with what God has given you. Whatever you’re trying to become, you should send it out because you can’t reap back what God has for you. When you send something out, how patiently can you wait? Additional scriptures: Romans 12:1, Matthew 14:22-33 To learn more about G2G Ministries Tampa, visit: https://gloryto...

...In this message, Bishop Shines uses John 13:1-20 KJV to discuss that the beginning of something eternal starts with humility. As a believer, stay focused on what you are called to do and walk humbly, even when people come against you. Do not allow the outside noise to overshadow your purpose. Will you continue to walk humbly even in adversity? Additional scriptures: Colossians 1:16-20, John 1:1...

...Bishop Shines uses 1 John 1:1-3 to discuss proper spiritual fellowship in this message. Proper fellowship requires something in common and familiarity. Fellowship requires prayer, mandates responsibility, and relationship with each other. Are you associating with other believers and provoking them to do better? Additional scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 5:5, 2 Corinthians 13:13-14, 1 John 4:20, Mat...

...In this message, Bishop Shines uses Joshua 23:13 NIV to discuss the spirit of offense. When God has called you to do something, you can’t be a man-pleaser because you think you may offend. The church and parents are responsible for truth, repentance, and reconciliation. Will you mimic the culture for peace or be obedient to Christ? Additional scriptures: Galatians 1:10-13, Leviticus 19:14, Luke...

...In this message, Bishop Shines completes the doctrine of eternal judgment using Hebrews 6:1-2 AMPC and Isaiah 54:17 KJV. The enemy will form a weapon against you. It is the believer’s heritage to condemn the weapon. Be determined to walk in the Spirit of the Lord, not hurt. Additional scriptures: Isaiah 55:11, John 6:63 This yearlong series will review the six fundamental teachings of a Christ...

...In this message, Bishop Shines uses Mathew 9:35-38 to discuss our individual responsibility to what God has called us to do. Many people are hurting and broken, but there aren’t many believers to work for Him. How do you respond to the people in your life? Are you investing time in what God called you to do? Additional scriptures: Matthew 6:33, Genesis 1:28 To learn more about G2G Ministries Ta...