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Writing to Christians, the Apostle John said, “Beloved do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they're of God for many false prophets have gone out into the world,” 1 John 4:1. Welcome to our study of answering denominational doctrine. Today we're going to be considering the doctrines of the Catholic Church. We will be looking at the doctrines, and the teachings of the Cat...

In Jeremiah 37:17, a wonderful question is asked: ‘Is there any word from the Lord?’ We're so glad that you've joined us for our study of answering denominational doctrines. In this lesson we're going to be considering the doctrines of Calvinism and that of the Presbyterian religion as well. We want to encourage you to locate your Bible. Have it ready to look together with us in the Word of God to...

To his disciples, Jesus said, ‘If you continue in my word, you are my disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth will make you free,’ John 8:31-32. Welcome you today to our study of answering denominational doctrines. Today, we're going to be considering various doctrines and teachings of the Baptist Church to see whether they are true according to the Bible. (The full transcrip...

In the book of Revelation 2:10, our Lord and Savior said, “Be faithful until death and I will give you the crown of life.” Today, we think about in this series of lessons being faithful, and our "Being Faithful" series is designed to encourage each of us to strive to live faithfully to the Lord each and every day. If you're a child of God, you want to be faithful. You want to go to heaven. You wan...

Jesus Christ said, ‘If you love me, keep my commandments,’ John 14:15. Welcome to our study of answering denominational doctrine. Today we're going to consider the various doctrines and teachings of the Pentecostal or Assembly of God movement. As we look at the doctrines inside this movement and their teachings, we just simply want to open the Bible and see if the two are in harmony. As we look to...

The Scripture says in I John 5:13, “These things we write to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.” In today’s lesson, we are going to consider the question, “Are you sure?” We are not asking, “do you think?” or “what’s your best guess?” or “maybe?” But the Bible teaches we can be sure. Let’s look and make sure that we are right with God an...

Do ghosts exist today? What does the Bible teach on the subject of ghosts? We are in a world that is so crazed about ghosts at times, and people believe in them. You turn on TV today and you're likely to see some type of paranormal television show, but what does the Bible actually teach on the subject of ghosts? How many times have you heard a study, or a lesson from the Scripture on what it teach...

We live in a world that has a great deal of hysteria about demons and demon possession. What does the Bible say on the subject of demons? Does the Christian have to live in fear of demon possession? Are demons still running around today, and do they need to be exorcized out of people? Welcome to our study of the subject of demons. In this special lesson, we're going to be thinking about, what does...

Of angels it is said in the Bible, "Who makes His angels spirits and His ministers a flame of fire," Psalm 104:4. Welcome to our study of the special subject of angels. What do we know about angels? Are angels running around today? Are angels still active in God's plan today as they were in the New Testament? And more importantly, what does the New Testament teach about the work and nature of ange...

There are some words in the Bible that are just so unique and so outstanding, that when you hear that word it elicits some kind of natural response. One of those words is the word amen. How many times have you been in worship, in assembly gathered to worship God, and you heard somebody say, ‘amen’? That was the right thing that needed to be said, at the right time. What does the word amen mean? Wh...

"You will call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins," Matthew 1:19-21. Welcome to our study of ‘More About Jesus.’ In this lesson, we're considering, what was Jesus really like? This one that we hear about coming from God, who is God with us, how did He live his life? What are the things He did that were important? What was His character, His person, and His nature really li...

Jesus said, "Unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and the Pharisees, you will, by no means, enter the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:20. Welcome to our study of "More About Jesus." In this series of lessons, we've been thinking about the life of Christ, and trying to be more like him. In this lesson, we're thinking about the narrow-minded Jesus. Jesus was narrow-minded...

The apostle Paul said, "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus", Philippians 2:5. Welcome to our study of the selfless mind of Jesus. As we've been looking in this series of lessons on the topic of more about Jesus, in this lesson, we're thinking about how selfless Jesus was in His mind, thinking, life, and in His attitude. Christians need to also be selfless today. This is kind o...

Jesus said with conviction, "Unless you believe that I'm he, you will surely die in your sins." John 8:24. Welcome to our study of more about Jesus. Today we're thinking about the convictions of Jesus Christ. What are some things that Jesus felt passionate about, that He was absolutely convicted on? What type of things should Christians be convicted about today if we're going to follow in the foot...

In Matthew 11:19, it is said of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ, that He was a friend of tax collectors, and a friend of sinners. Welcome to our study of "More About Jesus"; in this lesson we're thinking about the beautiful idea of Jesus as a friend of sinners. There's no doubt the Jews meant that as a derogatory statement, but how true it is, nobody could be a greater friend of someone in sin th...

The cross of Christ is the single most important event in all of human history. But what Jesus said while He was up on the cross, those are some of the greatest statements that have ever been made. We're going to be thinking about those in the scripture today. We're going to be studying about the seven statements of Jesus on the cross. And so, I want to encourage you to find your Bible and have it...

It has been rightly stated that if you miss Jesus in the Old Testament, you've missed the ultimate purpose of the Old Testament. Welcome to our study of More About Jesus. In this lesson, we're going to be thinking about Christ in the Old Testament. In this lesson, we're thinking about one of the really powerful and unique studies in the life of Christ-that is Jesus in the Old Testament. Someone ha...

The Bible says ‘Contend earnestly for the faith, which was once for all delivered to the saints,’ Jude verse 3. Welcome you today to our study of Answering Denominational Doctrines. In this series of lessons, we're going to look at various doctrines promoted by men, and then simply compare them with the Word of God to see if they are true to the Bible. As we think today about the idea of answering...

This story is about a man and his family that were in a denominational setting. A post on Facebook began an almost 5 year journey in his effort to find truth. Join Joey Ferrell and Tommy Pomeroy as they unpack this story for you. Available for digital download and DVD A production of The Gospel of Christ

“Rejoice in the Lord always and again, I say rejoice,” Philippians 4:4. Welcome to our study of the wonderful book of Philippians. Today's message is such a positive, encouraging message about the joy of Christianity. Find your Bible if you don't already have it. We're going to look to the Word of God today as we study the book of Philippians together. The major message of Philippians is such a po...

"For the people had a mind to work," Nehemiah 4:6. Welcome to our study of the Book of Nehemiah. Nehemiah is all about the rebuilding and the restoration of Israel, their nation, and their worship back to where God wants it to be. Nehemiah is a fascinating book of the people of Israel after they have returned from captivity. A backdrop to understanding the book: due to their sin, their idolatry, a...

“My brethren let not many of you become teachers knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment,” James 3:1. Welcome to our study of the book of James. The book of James is all about faith in action. In this lesson we're thinking about a big part of pure undefiled religion-our ability to control the tongue. (Download the full transcript from the link below)

“Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead” James 2:17. Welcome to our study of the book of James. James is all about the practical nature of Christianity. It's about being doers of the word, not hearers only, James 1:22. In chapter 1 we noticed to be doers the word we have got have a Christianity that faces trials, that controls the tongue, and that tries to help others who ar...

To encourage his disciples on the daily nature of Christianity, Jesus said “If any man desires to come after me, let him deny himself take up his cross daily and follow me,” Luke 9:23. Welcome to our study of the book of James. James goes hand-in-hand with the words of Jesus encouraging us to live daily for God. James is all about practical Christianity. (Download the full transcript on the link b...

James 5:16 says, "The effective fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." Welcome to our study of the beautiful book of James, all about practical, real Christianity. In this lesson we're finalizing our study in the book of James with a look at the living messages of James 4 and James 5. Let's back up for just a moment and remind ourselves of the beautiful theme that runs through the book of...