How are each one of us doing spiritually? Trials are provided to us in order that we can build our characters to be like God's. We need to be renewed from this point on to build the mind of Jesus within us so the Father can say "Well done you good and faithful servant".

We should be "hot" for God by 1) regaining our "first love" for God's truth and work, 2) keep ourselves from developing the attitudes of this world, 3) obey God in order to be delivered out of trials, 4) do not let love and compassion grow cold.

Presented is an overview of four different religious sects within Judiasm. None were keeping the true law of Moses. All had their origins in religious anarchy. There was no cohesive and collective religious authority in existence in Israel at the time of Jesus.

Three separate scriptures indicate that keeping the Beginning of Months is an ordinance forever for Israel: 2 Chron 2:4, Gal 6:16 and Col 2:16-17. The Sabbath represents the Father, the Creator, the Holy Days describe the plan of God, and the Beginning of Months represents Christ, His sustaining work, and Who is the image and brightness of the Father.

How did the Jews justify their traditions, as scripture must interpret scripture? There was an acceptance of customs inherited from Hellenism along with a new method of teaching laws not supported by scriptural proof. The Talamud is comprised of independant teachings of the Pharisees, and represents what Judaism is based upon today.

Preparing for the future is what God's work is all about. Each Sabbath is a continuing reminder for us to deal with overcoming. Joseph's trials are an example to us of forgiveness, and the great power it can work in our life and in the life of others.

Is the image we have created for ourselves and for others, a true representation of who we really are? We must overcome three aspects of our human nature. that can affect our image. These are self justification, our evil nature, and comparing ourself with others. God sees our true self. We need to reflect a true image to ourself and others with our example being Jesus Christ.

We truly are living in perilous times! Mankind has the ability to destroy itself with its numerous weapons and the unknown results of experiments being conducted in the world e.g. the "particle collider". We can look forward to the World Tomorrow and the peace and safety it will offer mankind.

Through the holy scriptures, we explore the symbolism and spiritual significance of the sun, moon and stars, and the beginnings of the months.

In preparation for Passover and the Days of Unleavened Bread, using examples from Holy Scripture, we are given: (1) reminders of God's blessings and purpose for us; (2) ways to work toward perfection; and (3) a warning to beware of Satan's methods.

Are there any traces of the world's character within me? Are pleasures getting in the way of my prayer life? If God is happy, we are happy, and God is happy within us. We need to continue to seek God's will.

Creation is the proof of God's existence. The Sabbath is a weekly memorial of creation. The Sabbath is designed to keep us in memory and worship of the true God. The seven Holy Days consistently remind us of God's plan of redemption. The meanings of each Holy Day and how to observe them is discussed.

The first Passover was a matter of life or death. The new covenant Passover is a unique ceremony that needs to be taken with great care and understanding of the meaning behind it. It needs to be taken worthily, at the correct time and in the correct manner. It's a big deal. We must keep it according to God's instructions in the bible, and not by man's traditions and deceptions.

The first day of Nisan is not only the Beginning of Months but the beginning of the New Year in God's calendar. The heavens proclaim the power of God. Jesus is the sustainer of creation. This is a continual process over the 12 months of the year and is a reminder to us through observing the Beginning of Months as ordained by God.

If we examine ourselves by God's law and our knowledge of it, we should not be judged. The CGF commission is to measure ourselves and to "think like God". Do I have the vision or does it get put on the back burner? Do I look at trials properly and the end results of what I can become? God wants us to ask for forgiveness and sin no more.

The Passover is a memorial of the death of Christ. As a human Christ could not sin. We need to desire to keep the Passover in a worthy manner and renew our contract with God. Only then can He make His abode within us, and for us to see His plan of salvation fulfilled.

There is much confusion in the world over the Passover, a memorial of the death of Christ. This sermon reviews thirteen deeds of Christ. Using this information we can set goals for ourselves, for the Days of Unleavened Bread, and for the future. We need to live our lives without sinning.

Sinning shows a monumental disrespect to God! We must learn to hate sin as God does. Sin waits to destroy us, but we can put away sin if we desire to do so. Do we have Godly sorrow or worldly sorrow for our sins? Conversion is not just agreeing with church doctrine but turning our life over to God and making changes in what we are. The only way to be righteous is to hate sin as God does.

We need to leave spiritual Egypt. God is calling out His Firstfruits. The year 2015 parallels the year of the Exodus. We need to renew our contract at Passover and depart from spiritual Egypt immediately after Passover. This sermon addresses how we can re-enlist by following three steps for spiritual deleavening. God is judging the church and each one of us now.

We often experience many trials at this time of year. The worst trial is the one that robs us of our salvation by a falling away from truth. Has the CGF deviated from truth? Five truths of the CGF are reviewed.

God and Christ have a timetable for the fulfillment of Their plan for salvation. Christ was human but overcame His human nature and succeeded. We must do the same. There are numerous examples of miracles in the bible of how God saved Israel. Our calling was a miracle. We are possessors of God's spirit and we can use God's spirit by getting and keeping closer to God.

Six scriptures are reviewed about why we need to keep the Beginning of Months as commanded by God. Numerous miracles were perfomed by God for the Israelites that passed through the Red Sea, and also those that were associated with God's Holy Days and Sabbaths.

We need to leave spiritual Egypt. God is calling out His Firstfruits. The year 2015 parallels the year of the Exodus. We need to renew our contract at Passover and depart from spiritual Egypt immediately after Passover. This sermon addresses how we can re-enlist by following three steps for spiritual deleavening. God is judging the church and each one of us now.

At this time there are over 300 splits and splinters from the World Wide Church of God - quantity. However God has always worked through one man leading the work of His church. God wants no divisions in His church. Many of the churches have quantity but do they have quality? God is currently building quality in His true church at this time and quality is never by accident. It is a product of God's mind in ours. Aim for quality over quantity!

There are different beliefs about what happens when one dies. However the bible is very clear in Rom 6:23 that the wages of sin is death. However God is building the God familly. What it means to be like God is discussed. Eternity will not be boring!

Physical things are rubbish. The knowledge of God is what is most important. We have been predestined in the future to be in the image of Christ. We must entirely focus on becoming like Christ by making our calling and election sure with true diligence. Eight characteristics of God are discussed in 2 Pet 1:4-10 that if implemented in our lives will help us focus on becoming like Christ.

Joshua was given specific instructions by God on how to take the cities on the Caanan side of the Jordan. These instructions were to be observed in order that Israel would not set their heart on worldy goods, or hoard or trade with other cultures. All was to be devoted to God or it would be a curse to Israel. These instructions magnified Joshua within Israel, and provided evidence to the cities around of evidence of God's presence with Joshua and Israel.

This weekend we have 48 hours of holy time. This sermon discusses our reward/invitation from the Father into the Kingdom of God, members of His family, and the Firstfruits. What will be the general rewards and our own specific rewards? We have the greatest potential ever in God's creation. What a vision the Pentecost vision is!

How many more Pentecosts will we observe and be a part of? We must be diligent not to let the wiles of the devil or others in the world to deceive us. Only those that do ALL His commandments will have Godly wisdom. God will show us step by step how things are going to work out.

God does nothing in vain. His Holy Spirit witnesses unto us of His power. We need God's Holy Spirit to enable us to do what is expected of us and to grow spiritually. A person without the Holy Spirit cannot do spiritual works or understand spiritual things. In order to keep growing spiritually we need a continuous supply of God's Holy Spirit. We cannot be resurrected without God's Holy Spirit existing within us.

We all want to have a good report before God. What are the positive aspects of a good report? Seven set rules are provided in order for us to have a good report and be able to stand before Christ.

Numerous scriptures are discussed showing God's mercy towards mankind, His readiness to forgive, His healings and answered prayers to those who keep His commandments.

We all encounter spiritual setbacks in our lives, some small and some large. Small setbacks can keep us from overcoming bigger issues. We must continually be aware of our spiritual progress. Obstacles, setbacks and accomplishments are phases of conversion.

The blessings and curses outlined in Leviticus 26 are discussed in relation to today's news headlines. God is providing announcements to the CGF on His Beginning of Months to get our attention.

How will God make our scattered brethern know that He has loved us? The CGF has been given His secrets: 1) The Day of the Lord, how He has already returned in spirit to discern, and how this day is different from the Day of the Lord's wrath, 2) the knowledge that spirits can die, and 3) the knowledge of God's 144,000 Firstfruits and His plan for mankind.

God names things what they are. God also places His name where His people obey Him. There is a clear difference between the Philadelphian and Laodicean churches. God only uses one church to do His work, and there is only one church headed by Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the Faithful Witness and the CGF is the Church of God's Faithful.

A way to prove God's one true church is needed again. What if dissident information is new truth from God? Are we prepared to welcome new doctrine in obedience with God? God's true church will always be set apart by truth. New knowledge in the bible is new truth revealed by God's spirit.

God is seeking true worshippers, a solid core of loyal believers. Do we know what we worship? Human nature is inconsistent, cunning and desperately wicked. False worship is a thoughtless attempt to make God in our image.

This sermon provides a history of the destruction of Solomon's and Herod's temples. The temple now is a spiritual one. Satan will try to destroy us but we know that God promises an "open door". The "gates of hell" will not prevail against us.

Are we being arrogant by saying the CGF is the true church of God? We are a small and afflicted church with little strength, but we have new truth from the Word of God. We need to remain zealous to do God's work to show our appreciation for our calling.

This time may be a prelude to designed trials for us. All of the building blocks of the spiritual temple have been called, the 144,000 firstfruits. How many of the called and chosen through the ages have remained faithful? We must hold fast and endure to the end.

This sermon talks about God's promises and rewards. We must keep these promises in mind and the rewards God has said He would provide. We must not lose sight of who we are. God has called us and God will do it.

How much does God care? Jesus had sympathy for mankind during His life. God is interested in every circumstance and how it will shape us as building blocks in His temple. It is better to trust in God than in any man, including ourselves.

There is a general feeling of uncertainty and we know something is coming in the world. This causes stress for many. We need to ask ourselves if we are prepared. Does spiritual preparation equal mental preparation?

We continue to wait for the time of God's healings. An introduction to the possibility of 2016 to 2020 and the 1335 days of Daniel 12:12-13 being an important time to watch is discussed.

There is a parallel today as it was at the time of Christ and Judiasm of His day. Religious customs were more important than the law of God and therefore why many sought the opinion of Christ. Judiasm at the time of Christ no longer represented the religion of Moses. The Sabbath was modified in many ways making it a heavy burden to practice.

The world needs the return of Jesus. This sermon looks at the life of Jesus from His last Feast of Trumpets to Passover. Christ had a time for everything that He did in His ministry. The scriptures promise healings in the near future. It appears that all systems in the world are closer for our time to soon arrive.

Mankind is not doomed but has a mediator who is Christ. John 16:33. Our reward is based on how we use the Holy Spirit. Conversion is the measure of our using the Holy Spirit in overcoming. We need to gain knowledge of God's law and then obey, understand the connection between cause and effect, and exercise wisdom in applying understanding.

Christ came to a people who had rejected the laws of God and He came to remind them of this. Christ commanded obedience to those who sat in Moses' seat (the Beit Din). Moses had both religious and civil responsibility. At the time of Christ the Beit Din had only religious responsibility while the Romans had civil responsibility. God's true church today has binding authority for the perfecting of the saints Eph 4:12-16.

This sermon discusses our need to understand the Pentecost resurrection in light of the 1335 day prophesy and Daniel 12:12-13. There are 1335 days completed between Trumpets October 3, 2016 and May 19, 2020. Pentecost on May 20, 2020 would be the 1336 day. Could this be a timeline to watch?

Atonement reveals a vital part of God's plan. Atonement means being in total unity with God and Christ. We need to think and act like God. Satan is bound for 1000 years.

This sermon helps us to understand the warning message of Trumpets and to escape the day of the Lord's wrath. Trumpets pictures the Day of the Lord continuing for eternity and the end of the present wicked world.

Everything rises or falls on Godly leadership. Currently we live in a world with a severe lack of Godly leadership. The characteristics of Godly leadership is discussed.

What is our mindset going into this Feast of Tabernacles? What does God want to teach me during this feast? We need to think like God if we are to be the firstfruits for eternity. Various scriptures are reviewed about the King of Kings who is our example to follow now.

This sermon speaks to what the wonderful world tomorrow will be like. The four horsemen are riding now. This world will pass away. The world tomorrow will be based on Godly principles and it will be wonderful!

Our destiny is to be righteous men and women living larger than life! We can live today and emulate to others what it would be like living large in the World Tomorrow. God will be selective of who He will have in selected positions in His kingdom.

God's righteous judgement is the standard of measurement that we must learn. Judgement and righteousness are inseparable. God always judges in love, truth and righteousness. There are times when we should and should not judge. Four steps to take in judgement is discussed.

We must look to God as to when and when not to enter into judgement with our brethern. We must learn righteous judgement as we will be judging the tribes of Israel in the Millenium. We need to have the mind of Christ and develop His qualities for righteous judgement.

How was our year? Was it tough? Will we have a good report and be in God's Hall of Fame? This is our opportunity to have a high position or a lesser position. Our reward will be according to our works just as it was for the men and women of the bible. There will be various positions in the 144,000 firstfruits.

A pillar position is an exhalted position. We can expect to have trials and persecutions. This sermon discusses the role angels have in helping us to maintain our pillar positions.

We need to remain poor in spirit and tremble at God's word. Hearing the word of God is mentioned 30 times in the bible. We have a responsibility to listen. Are we listening so that God can get us back on the narrow path if we are going off track?

The Last Great Day will be the greatest feast of all for the majority of mankind. Pentecost is our day, the feast of Firstfruits. In the Last Great Day there will be total annihilation for rebellion.

If the spirit of God is not in us then we will not be able to keep God's laws. Christianity is only a small part of the world's population, so what is the fate of the unsaved? The second resurrection will be the opportunity for all mankind to receive God's spirit. Satan will be made flesh and destroyed.

Everything is worthless compared to knowing God. We get to know Him by frequent contact with Him and with our brethren. Through prayer, bible study, meditation and fasting, we acquire and are able to use the mind of God in all we do

The Beginning of Months celebrates Jesus is the sustainer of creation through each of the twelve months of the year. Jesus is the head of the Church and the Firstfruit of the dead. The beginning of months provides us with the opportunity to know Jesus and the Father more, as Jesus is the image of the Father.

The truth of God and His plan are hidden from most of the world. We can find it only if and when God reveals it to us through His Word by His Holy Spirit. The scriptures prophesy that much new truth is to be revealed to God's true Church at the end of this age.

God's feasts are not holidays for us but solemn assemblies. God had a feast plan in mind before the creation of man. God covers all humanity in His feast days. No nation or church will survive without this plan.

Are you really ready to flee to a place of safety? We must be prepared now, living in Christ, the true place of safety. We are in training to be pillars with the attitude of "Yes, Sir, I'm ready to go!"

The current world economic system encourages enslavement, poverty and injustice. In contrast, with Christ ruling, obedience to God's laws of economics will bring freedom, justice and security for everyone.

This serious sermon addresses how disfellowshipment can be a protective tool for the Church. Disfellowshipment utilizes judgement. When this judgement is neglected, a loss of justice, mercy and faith can occur. This can cause disunity in the Church. Four categories of disfellowshipment are discussed.

Before honour is humility. The bible provides examples for us in the way God dealt with Israel. Joseph's story provided an example of how he was humbled and used by God. God will raise us up in due time as He did for Joseph.

It is a difficult thing for us as human beings to trust others. We must however be able to trust in God during trials. Four points are covered on how we can do this.

We must give praise for what the Father and Son have done for us. This sermon covers a number of scriptures dedicated to Their praise.

The world is passing away but he who does the will of God abides forever 1 John 2: 15-17. Do what God commands and do not add or diminish from it!

What does it mean to be spiritually minded? Seven steps are provided to show us how we can grow spiritually in grace and knowledge.

This sermon discusses a number of God's wonders for our encouragement today. Being baptised and knowing the plan of God for mankind is a blessing! We know the horsemen are riding and want to be worthy to escape by seeking our God diligently through prayer, bible study, fasting and meditation.