Special Studies

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Victory Over Death 2021

Feb 24. 21

Victory Over Death 2020

Oct 18, 20

Victory Over Death 4

Apr 17, 11

Victory Over Death 3

Apr 17, 11

Victory Over Death 2

Apr 10, 11

Victory Over Death 1

Apr 10, 11

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Ecc 3:1-8; History of the Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima

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James 1:2-4; Phil 4:6-9. Our adversity and tribulations are designed to bring glory to God and to bring us to maturity. God the Father is the source of compassion and mercy, of relief and encouragement, and is an ever ready help (2 Cor 2:3-4). With the comfort and love that God supplies us through our trials, we are to comfort and love others in theirs.

Rom 5:1-5. Turning Adversity Into Blessing. As believers we rejoice in the confident expectation of our future glorification. Not only that, Paul tells us, but we rejoice in adversity because of the endurance it produces. Through prayer we have access to God's limitless grace, and when we are obedient to the Scripture in praying (1 Thess 5:17), our love for God grows, which benefits all areas in life. As parents bond with their baby, so God wants us to bond with Him in prayer.

Communion. Jude Maxwell Foti, born with a missing heart chamber. But it is this very defect that has spurned a spiritual reaction and opened the opportunity for God to be glorified—as He was glorified with the man born blind and Lazarus who was sick unto death (Jn 9:3; 11:4). We can be heartbroken when the life we had envisioned doesn't go as planned, but God knows better than we do (Isa 55:8-9), and His grace is sufficient (2 Cor 12:9). Instead of being bitter toward God, blind and deaf Helen Keller thanked Him for her handicaps and occupied herself with helping others.

All of us are born, to one extent or another, with physical defects. Yet even prior to our conception, we were in the mind of God (Ps 139:13-16). This lesson explores the remarkable design of the fetus's circulatory system—a system which depends on the mother's placenta, not the baby's lungs, to receive oxygenated blood. How do the heart and lungs of the baby make the rapid change from depending on the mother, to functioning alone? What surgical procedures can help a baby born with a missing heart chamber?   slide presentation

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Jn 12:31; 2 Cor 4:4. As ruler of this world, Satan implements strategies to deceive, distract, and mislead—believer and unbeliever alike. If we are not careful to transform our thinking, we will be passively influenced and conformed to the world. As believers what is our protection against assault from the cosmic system? The application of God's Word and G/HS is our sole defense.

History of the Angelic Conflict. Isaiah 14:12ff and Ezekiel 28:11ff—are these descriptions of a man or Lucifer? Created as the most powerful angel and beautiful in appearance, Lucifer became narcissistic and challenged divine authority. Joining his rebellion was a third of the angels, who consequently were condemned to the lake of fire. Masterful in deception, Satan's plan is to oppose God by deceiving the human race.

Dan 10:10-13. Book critique of Christian author, Frank Peretti. In addressing the angelic conflict, Peretti misrepresents Biblical teaching and utilizes anecdotal theology. Angels are humanized, demons confused with works of the flesh, and angels act independently of God. The NT epistles do not instruct believers to take a direct approach to demonic warfare, rather we are to hold our ground.

Mt 10:1-8; Acts 19:11-16. Demon Possession & Influence. What about exorcism today; can we cast out demons? The NT epistles address demons extensively but nowhere are we told to cast them out. Should we be praying for the elect angels to prevail over the fallen demonic forces, as in Dan 10:12? God can answer our prayers through the angelic conflict and the use of angels.

Rom 8:31-39. Demon Possession & Influence. Although we don't know what activities demons might use in the Church Age, we do know much can go wrong simply because we live in a fallen world. Distinguishing between Greek prepositions used for "into" and "cast out". What about demon influence today? Casting out demons was a temporary apostolic gift given to establish the Church Age.

NT passages referencing the fallen angels of Gen 6 which attacked the purity of the human race. We learn that these demons are being held in Tartarus until the day of judgment and that the Lord gave His victorious proclamation to them (Jude 6; 2 Pet 2:4). Questions answered: Do angels have the freedom to act on their own volition? What about appearances of angels today?

When did God create the angels? Was it during creation week or before? According to Job 38:4-7 the angels ("morning stars" & "sons of God") sang for joy in response to the earth's creation. If angels do not have sexuality what about Gen 6 and the sons of God having sex? Though angels do not possess sexuality, they can take on human form.

Jesus confirms the existence of angels. The parable of the wheat and tares (Mt 13:36-43), shows that angels can distinguish between believers and unbelievers; the latter whom the angels will remove from the earth at the end of the Tribulation. What does it mean to "take up our cross" (Mt 16:24-27)? Living life on our terms will never bring more than temporary security and stability.

Study of Angels continued.  Can angels reproduce? Do they ever die? Angels have powers and authority from God to carry out their responsibilities. They are sent to protect believers and assist at the moment of death as they enter eternity. Prayer, Bible reading and renewing your spiritual life challenge.

Points & Passages on Angels continued. God does not provide salvation for angels. They live in heaven, have regular access to earth, and interact with humans. Serving as intercessors between God and mankind, angels teach, administer justice, and minister to both nations and individuals.

What does the Bible teach us about angels? These spirit beings, often represented by fire, may be invisible to us but are always there. Not only do these highly intelligent creatures continually observe us, they also serve as our attendants—protecting and guarding us. Highly intelligent and innumerable, their main purpose is to serve God.

Intro into the Angelic Realm. The human race is engulfed in a great unseen war—a universal conflict comprised of elect angels following God's plan, and fallen angels carrying out the bidding of Satan. G/HS helps us in our battle and restrains the activity of Satan.

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2 Thes 1:1-12: believers are required to endure persecution. Those who have separated themselves from Islam describe it as "a religion of hate" with "a god who hates." The percentage of Muslims in the U.S. who believe that violence is appropriate for the advancement of Islam may surprise you. What is meant by Islamic reform? Equipped with the knowledge that Islam is a satanic ideology that openly advocates violence, how are we as believers to respond? Excerpts from author Zudhi Jasser.

Doctrine of Islamic Immigration (Hijra), continued. True or false? Not all Muslims are Jihadists, but all Jihadists are Muslims. Whether by peace or by force, the goal of Islam is expansion, establishing Sharia law over the world. If military conquest is unsuccessful, strategy shifts to "civilization Jihad," with the intent to destroy Western civilization—not from without—but from within. Terms defined: Sunnah, Sharia law, and the five pillars and five directives of Islam.

Islam—a religion of peace or a political ideology shrouded in a religious veneer? Through the eyes of the Islamist, any given country is either in the Dar al Islam ("house of Islam") or in the Dar al Harb ("house of war")—war because its people have not yet submitted to the teachings, culture, and worship of Islamic doctrine. Immigrating Islamists seek ethnic separatism with the eventual goal of establishing an Islamic state. Islamization has had great success in the U.S., many of its leaders blind to the danger. Wherever Islamic immigration proceeds, violent Jihad follows.

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The Body of Christ, the Church Family, and the purpose it can serve

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The Infallible Word of God and the Range of Inerrancy of Scripture

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Made in His Image: Baby's First Breath  (slide presentation).

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NCBC 10th Anniversary Special; The Church is one body united in Christ; each member has a spiritual gift

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Rom 5:1-5. Are you happy in life? Basing your happiness on people, circumstances, or events enslaves you to those things and produces emotional instability. The basis for happiness in marriage is each spouse's relationship with the Lord. Both the husband and wife needs to prioritize and encourage the other's spiritual life, which assists them in accomplishing their divinely designed purpose. The results will have an eternal impact.

What is the "great mystery" that Paul spoke of in Eph 5:32? Unknown in previous dispensations is the intimate relationship between Christ and the church, and its example for marriage. The man's role of Christ-like love for his wife is decisive for marital success. He is to honor her (1 Pet 3:7), incorporate her into his life, and esteem her highest in his priorities. As love is what the soul of a woman needs, so respect is what the soul of a man needs. He is designed as the initiator in the relationship; she as the responder.

Communion. Who in government has the right to change laws? According to the US Constitution does the Supreme Court have authority to write, overturn, or amend law? The business of defining marriage belongs exclusively to the States (see 10th Amendment). Eph 5:22-33. When the man and woman become one in marriage, they take up new loyalties, plans, and objectives as a new family unit. They are to work as one with common goals and purposes to accomplish the new destiny for them.

Update on CEF Good News Clubs. Paul's Guidance to Husbands: Eph 5:28-33. In the same way that a husband is concerned about his own body, he is obligated to virtuously love his wife, which is something that is as natural to him as loving himself. Because woman was made from man (Gen 2:21f), he has an affinity for her and she is integral to him. The union of marriage is the woman retuning to the man where once again they are one. As Christ loves believers because we are members of His body, so the husband should love his wife because she is a component of his body.

Principles on Marriage Reviewed & Expanded: Eph 5:22-33. If we do not understand how children fit into God's plan, marriage loses its significance. The man, as leader of the marriage, is responsible for the spiritual condition of the relationship. The wife's model for submitting to her husband is her submission to the Lord; it is not based on the man's character. Likewise, the man's love for his wife is not based on her submission or character, but how Christ loved the church. The husband is to seek the highest and best for his wife, placing her welfare ahead of his own.

Summary Principles from Genesis 1 & 2. God designed the man to be incomplete without the woman; their differences are meant to be complimentary and corresponding, not divisive. The Godly Approach to Marriage (Eph 5:22-33). God has established the husband as the head of the wife; she is to voluntarily submit to him in everything, just as she submits to the Lord. The husband is to love his wife sacrificially and unconditionally, emulating Christ's love for the church. This, in turn, facilitates her ability to be his complement, which benefits him.

Does the Bible say anything about Same-Sex Marriage? Do you know all of the divine ramifications of the original creative design of marriage? Do you have a solid working definition of marriage and the purposes of marriage? This message is a continuation of a study of Genesis 1 and 2 which teaches God's creative design for marriage.

To be of value the Bible must be understood literally; so too, the Constitution and founding documents are to be taken literally. Acceptance of the homosexual agenda is a spiritual challenge that will destroy the believer's norms and standards. The divine design and blessing is procreation through a man and woman. Woman alone was made out of man and was created to be his helpmate (Gen 2:18-24).  Shortened lesson due to guest speaker.

What happens when Supreme Court judges overlook the written law and legal precedence? Quotes from presidents and the legislative branch affirm America as a Christian nation. Today, however, a segment of society wants to justify their sins through legislation. What caused this change? We traded the Judeo-Christian worldview, with its understanding of human depravity, for psychotherapy and humanism touting the belief that man is inherently good. Truth shifted from absolute to relevant, and with the change in values came the change of norms.

On June 26th, 2015, the US Supreme Court ruled that same sex couples have a right to marry nationwide. Is the Left asking us to tolerate this, or to support it as acceptable? Scientific studies conclude that homosexuality is not determined by genes and transgenderism is considered a mental disorder. Statements from former Supreme Court justices and the 13 colonies' state constitutions, affirming the US was founded as a Christian nation.

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Chafer Conference report and the importance of biblical fatherhood

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Tour Overview

Tour Overview

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Turning Trials into Triumphs

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Israel Rebuilding of the Walls and Spiritual Revival

Jews Return to Jerusalem

Exhilic Prophecies from Babylon

Prophecies from Judah and Egypt During the Exile

The Exiles of Israel and Judah

Prophecies Before the Exiles of Israel and Judah

Elijah and Elisha, The LORD’s Prophets

The Kingdom of Israel Divided

David’s Messianic Psalms; King Solomon, David’s Son

King David, a Special King for Israel

Saul, Israel’s First King

Some Bright Lights in an Era of Darkness

The Judges, an Era of Spiritual Darkness

Conquest of the Promised Land

Preparation for Canaan

Unbelief at Kadesh; The Bronze Serpent

The Day of Atonement

God’s Provision for Forgiveness

Tabernacle in the Wilderness

The Golden Calf Rebellion

The Mosaic Covenant

The Exodus from Egypt

The Passover

Plagues of Egypt

Moses' Call to Leadership

Israelites in Egypt

Israel's Family to Egypt

Isaac’s son Jacob

Abraham’s Son Isaac

Abram’s Son Ishmael

Destruction of Sodom cont'd

Destruction of Sodom

Promises to Abraham

The Tower of Babel

The Great Flood cont.

The Great Flood

Descendants of Seth

Cain and Abel

Provision of Coverings and Banishment from the Garden

Communion; Sin’s Extensive Effects cont.

Sin’s Extensive Effects

Promise of a Satan Conqueror

The Origin of Death

The Beginning of Human Sin cont'd

The Beginning of Human Sin

Fall of a Powerful Angel

Life in Paradise

Creation of Mankind cont'd

Creation of Mankind

Creation of the Universe

Creation of Angels

The Eternal God

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Qualifications of Deacons

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Israel Tour 2014 Report cont.

Israel Tour 2014 Report cont.

Israel Tour 2014 Report

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Blood Moons - a sign of the end time?   - video

Blood Moons – a sign of the end times?

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Communion Service; 1 Pet 1:13-19

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The New Heavens & New Earth

The Destruction of the Heavens and Earth

The Great White Throne Judgment; diagram-Dispensations; End Times

Satan’s Final Doom

The Future Earthly Kingdom of Jesus Christ

Jesus’ Return to Earth

A Future Period of Tribulation

Future Judgment of Believer’s Works

Jesus Will Return for Believers

Two Thousand Years of Church History

Final Years of the 1st Century AD

Paul Before Roman Judges

Paul’s Third Missionary Journey

Paul’s Second Missionary Journey

The Jerusalem Council

Paul’s First Missionary Journey

The Church in Syrian Antioch

Conversion of Cornelius

Conversion of Saul of Tarsus

The Gospel to the Fringe of Judaism

Life & Ministry in the Early Church

The Gospel & Jews in Jerusalem

The Ascension of Jesus

The Great Commission

Appearances and Impact of the Resurrected Jesus

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Jesus’ Death and Provision for Mankind

The Crucifixion of Jesus: His Humiliation & Suffering

Jesus’ Appearance before Unjust Judges

Betrayal of Jesus

Jesus' Last Supper with His Disciples

A Prophetic Discourse on the Mount of Olives

Jesus’ Triumphal Entry

Jesus’ teaching about Death

Jesus’ teaching about Hell

Stories of God's Love and Forgiveness; Luk 15:11-32; 18:9-12

Jesus’ Power over Blindness

Jesus’ Claims of Oneness with God

Jesus’ Power over a Legion of Demons

Jesus’ Power over a Stormy Sea

Encounter with a Samaritan Woman Spread of Jesus’ Fame

Encounter with a Samaritan Woman

Encounter with Religious Leaders

The Selection of Jesus' Disciples

John the Baptist’s Testimony

Temptations by Satan

Early Events in Jesus’ Life

Family History of Jesus

Four Hundred Years of Anticipation; Birth of Jesus, the Christ

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Blood Moons – a sign of the end times?

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CEF Mission Report 2014

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Communion Service; Acts 2:44; giving in the early church

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Stages of sanctification (cont'd);  Rom 10:1-13

Stages of sanctification (cont'd)

Missionary Report; stages of sanctification

Communion; 2 Cor 1:23- godly sorrow for believers only

The Kingdom of God; Matt 23:37-39; Rom 10:9-10;national not individual deliverance; stags of sanctification; diagram of the Stages of Sanctification

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The Kingdom of God - What does it mean to the Church Age believer? cont'd

The Kingdom of God - What does it mean to the Church Age believer?

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The Way Forward for NCBC

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Principles of Prayer

Principles of Prayer

Matt 6:1-14; the Lord’s/Disciples prayer (cont'd)

Matt 6:1-14; the Lord’s/Disciples prayer (cont'd)

Matt 6:1-14; the Lord’s/Disciples prayer

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Biblical principals related to the election and the candidates; God is in control

Cornwall Alliance; Role of the Constitution; Freedom of Religion; Same Sex Marriage; Powers Granted to Government; Law Enforcement; Ownership of Property; Poverty; Israel and the Land

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Israel Tour 2012 Report cont.; modern Israel; http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=iPQI6Yupt48;   12 Israel Tour PPT 2

Israel Tour 2012 Report cont.; historical Israel; http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=iPQI6Yupt48;   12 Israel Tour PPT 2

Israel Tour 2012 Report; 12 Israel Tour PPT

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Courtship & Marriage: Genesis

Witnessing 11: Catholicism

Witnessing 10: Catholicism

Witnessing 9: Mormons; Speaker-Capt. Jordan Walker

Witnessing 8: Mormons; Speaker-Capt. Jordan Walker

Bible Interpretation

Witnessing 7: Jews; Speaker-Jim Melnick

Witnessing 6: Be prepared to give and answer; Speaker-Capt. Jordan Walker

Witnessing 5: Guest Speaker, John Marion

Witnessing 4: Guest Speakers, John and Michelle Marion, former missionaries to Afghanistan and current ministry to Muslims in the USA (incomplete recording, introductory remarks not captured)

Witnessing 3

Witnessing 2

Witnessing 1

The Canon; OT Comparison Handout

The Bible 2 YABC 4 - Why Trust the Bible PPT

The Bible

Why we believe what we believe

Forgiveness