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Sermons On "Holding Fast"(Rev 3:11):

• Bible Study by Mr Armstrong - "Zerubbabel's Temple" (given 21 July 1978 - played Wales UK 30th Aug 2003) (9.8Mb)
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  This Bible Study begins by Mr Armstrong recording a video clip to be used in the Feast Opening Night film. A little of this is missing on this particular recording. He then goes over the scriptures that deal with Zerubbabel's temple and shows how much of this material was actually talking directly to us in 1978 as Mr Armstrong was led to put the Church "back on Track". Such scriptures also talk of the same tasks that we today - in the 21st century - should be concerned with as we are - once again - led individually "back on Track."

• Sermon by Jon Bowles -- What is an Apostle. (given Modesto California 13th April 2002) (7.9Mb)
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  The sermon points out that "one sent" (the meaning of the Greek word "apostle") carries with it many vital things: Such a person was sent by God, not man (Gal 1:1), and sent for a specific reason -- to lay foundations within the Church of God (Eph 2:20). Such foundations imply illumination to the Truth for the first time (Rom 15:20) and must remain after an apostle's death (2Pet 1:15), as they were actually laid by Christ through him -- not by the man himself (1Cor 3:10-11, 4:16).

• Introduction by Jon Bowles - "Introduction to bible-study - The End Time Apostle" (given Wales UK 14th June 2003) (3.3Mb)
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  This introduction reviews the first 8 chapters of a booklet currently in preparation, the last chapter (chapter 9) being "The End Time Apostle" and dealt with in detail within the main bible-study. The preceding 8 chapters reviewed are: An Apostle is one Sent; Apostles of the Early Church; Laying Foundations; Removing Blindness - for the first time; Unity - Through Grace; The Apostle to Corinth; When an apostle dies; Our Spiritual Heritage.

• Bible Study by Jon Bowles -- "The End Time Apostle" (given Wales UK 14th June 2003) (11Mb)
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  This bible study examines evidence that Mr Armstrong was the prophesied end-time apostle. It covers: The end-time prophecies that one would come; Is this the end-time; The end-time Church in prophecy; Two alternative conclusions and their implications; Why the evidence points clearly to Mr Armstrong.

• Bible Study by Jon Bowles -- "Our Spiritual Heritage" (given Oswestry UK 19th July 2003) (11.5Mb)
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  This Bible Study examines the spiritual heritage left to us from Mr Armstrong. Six points are covered: Why we are called now; What the spiritual heritage is, and what it is for; The two trees; An administration of the spirit and not the letter; How the letter relates to the heritage; How the administration details relate to the heritage.

• Split Sermon by Jon Bowles - "Growing - While Holding Fast" (given Bristol UK 21 Jan 2006) (8.1Mb)
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  So many organisations - formerly part of WCG - try to justify their departure from the faith once delivered by quoting that we must "grow in grace and knowledge" (2Pet 3:18). But they fail to answer the real questions: Who does God indicate has the right to place Truth in His Church? What area must we grow in? What area must we hold fast, as commanded in Rev 3:11.

Recent Sermons/Bible-Studies:

• Sermonette by Ian Munro - "Honour Your Father and Mother" (given Wales UK 28 Aug 2010) (1.6Mb)
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  A key commandment - bridging those that apply to God and those that apply to men - is the command to honour our Father and Mother. Yet this is a crucial quality God requires both in our families with the Church, and for the World Tomorrow.

• Sermon by Jon Bowles - "The Mind of God" (given Wales UK 28 Aug 2010) (12.2Mb)
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  Though God's thinking is far, far above ours - there are aspects of it that are brought out in scripture. This sermon examines some of them, including: How we also need that Mind; The Mind of The Creator; As seen in His Law; In Christ; And in the future.

• Sermonette by Jon Bowles - "Listening in 2010" (given Wales UK 21 Aug 2010) (2.0Mb)
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  This sermonette is designed as a prelude to the sermon from Mr Armstrong being played today: "Warning To The Church" Although recorded in July 78 it is equally applicable today - provided we listen using ears of 2010. Two areas are covered: How we present ourselves before God and The smorgasbord of Churches of God today.

• Sermon by Mr Armstrong - "Warning To The Church" (given 1 July 1978 - Played Wales UK 21 Aug 2010) (14.6Mb)
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  Also called "Day of Fasting and Prayer", the sermon begins: "Well, greetings everybody. I have called a special day of prayer and fasting today because God's church is IN FATAL DANGER!..." Mr Armstrong then explains how the Church is in danger of falling into a Laodicean attitude and speaks directly to many ministers sitting in the audience at Pasadena who he said disagreed with him and were instead promoting their own false ideas -- particularly intellectualism. The parallels with the state of the Church today is spine-chilling.

• World Tomorrow Broadcast by Mr. Armstrong - "Hebrews part 3 - Salvation" (broadcast 1980s - played Wales UK 14 Aug 2010) (3.3Mb)
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  "A few years back a man who was 82 years of age came to me and said, "I've never heard the real plain whys and wherefores of this thing they call salvation" ..."

• Sermon by Jon Bowles - "Overcoming Slander" (given Wales UK 14 Aug 2010) (11.3Mb)
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  This sermon continues the message given last week on: "Are We Qualifying?". It examines the scripture in Rev 12:11 how the devil is overcome by the blood of the Lamb; the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives to the death.

• World Tomorrow Broadcast by Mr. Armstrong - "Hebrews part 2 - Solomon's Wisdom" (broadcast 1980s - played Wales UK 7 Aug 2010) (3.3Mb)
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  "My friends, very few of us know anything about the World Tomorrow. We don't know too much about the world today; and the why of it; and what's causing all of the eruption in this world today. You know its amazing when you come to understand why this world could be in such darkness ..."

• Sermon by Jon Bowles - "Are We Qualifying?" (given Wales UK 7 Aug 2010) (11.4Mb)
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  Mr Armstrong mentioned many times how Jesus Christ qualified to replace Satan as the ruler on this earth. Christ did this partly as an example of what we too must do. But the question is, are we qualifying? This sermon examines: Grace and works; Qualifying for what? Overcoming Satan; Submitting to God; Being a doer of the word.

• Sermonette by Chris Hancock - "The Way" (given Bristol UK 31 Jul 2010) (1.0Mb)
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  What has been entrusted to our care is not simply a religion - but a way of life that influences every aspect of our existence. It is vital that we recognise this, as "That Way" is not easy.

• Sermon by Jon Bowles - "God's Timing" (given Bristol UK 31 July 2010) (12.2Mb)
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  Again and again in scripture there are warnings that God's people will begin to feel "my Lord delays His coming!" It is vital that we keep God's view in mind by examining: Jehu; The Congregation; Gibeonites; Ammon and Moab; Monarchy; Christ.

• World Tomorrow Broadcast by Mr. Armstrong - "Hebrews part 1 - Christ Our High Priest" (broadcast 1980s - played Wales UK 24 Jul 2010) (3.3Mb)
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  "How many people ever really prove one way or the other whether the Holy Bible is the very word of a Creator who brought into existence everything that is, and who sustains by His power every force ..."

• Sermon by Ian Henderson - "The Old and the New" (given Wales UK 24 Jul 2010) (10.9Mb)
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  Continually within the New Testament, Old Testament scriptures are quoted. However, the people they were originally written to knew their Old Testament -- much of it quotable from memory. Only when you go back to the original passage can we get the full meaning. This sermon examines several such examples.

• Forum by Mr Armstrong - "History of AC" (given AC 1980s - Played Wales UK 17 Jul 2010) (8.5Mb)
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  Begins: "Well, hello everybody. I shouldn't be here but I came anyway. I still have one degree of temperature, sore throat, head cold, and I guess I'll blame it on the Russians -- they call it an asian 'flu ..." Mr Armstrong then gives a little of the history of Ambassador College -- explaining some of the struggles he went through to begin it as an institution that would indeed be God's College -- and how God forced him to explicitly rely on Him in faith every step of the way.

• Sermon by Mr Armstrong - "Christ Will Rule" (given FOT 11 Oct 1984 - Played Wales UK 17 Jul 2010) (8.5Mb)
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  Begins: "Well, greetings brethren, not only to you here in Pasadena, but to all you brethren who just telephoned in from New Zealand, that you are getting the program down there; and right now its very close to 9 o'clock tomorrow morning!..." Mr Armstrong then gives the meaning of the Feast of Tabernacles -- including why we don't have a utopia today, because of our life style: the way we live. But he shows how even this situation fits within the incredible purpose of the Great Creator God.

• World Tomorrow Broadcast by Mr. Armstrong - "John 10 Ministers Condemned & Healing" (broadcast 15 Aug 1979 - played Wales UK 10 Jul 2010) (3.3Mb)
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  "...the Gospel that Jesus preached. They recognize it. The world doesn't recognize it because the carnal mind is enmity against God, and Jesus is the Word of God ..."

• Sermon by Jon Bowles - "Godly Leadership" (given Wales UK 10 Jul 2010) (12.7Mb)
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  In the world today there is a dearth of Godly leadership on all quarters, yet in the World Tomorrow God expects His True Church to be ready to lead as kings and priests. This sermon examines the subject showing how Godly Leadership: Must flow from God; Must be for others good; Must recognise the potential of those led; Our true needs; Delegation.

• Sermonette by Ian Munro - "Worshipping the Beast" (given Wales UK 3 Jul 2010) (1.8Mb)
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  In Rev 13:4 it says, "...and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?"; but how is it possible for someone to worship the clearly symbolic beast found in Revelation? This sermonette explains.

• Sermon by Jon Bowles - "The Twitter Mindset" (given Wales UK 3 Jul 2010) (13.0Mb)
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  The world today is a very different place from 20, 40, 60 years ago. Modern inventions have not only changed how we live - but also how we think as well. This sermon examines: The Twitter mindset; This age will pass; Representing a different age; Be still and think; The FOT 2010.

• Sermonette by Chris Hancock - "Lies and Deceit" (given Bristol UK 26 Jun 2010) (1.1Mb)
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  God hates lies - but do we? The book of Daniel talks of "many sticking to them with flatteries" (Dan 11:34). Could this be happening to us?

• Special Music by Paula Henderson - "Habakkuk's Song" (sung Bristol 26 Jun 2010) (0.5Mb)
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• Sermon by Ian Henderson - "Habakkuk" (given Bristol UK 26 Jun 2010) (12.0Mb)
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  The book of Habakkuk is not often read -- and yet it has much to say, both to the time in which it was written, but more importantly -- to the end time in which we live today.

• World Tomorrow Broadcast by Mr. Armstrong - "John 9 & 10; Healing" (broadcast 14 Aug 1979 - played Wales UK 19 Jun 2010) (3.3Mb)
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  "Suppose that Jesus Christ were to walk into your church just like He walked into the Temple or the synagogues more than 1900 years ago, looking just like any other common man. Suppose that you heard Him teaching doctrines that were directly contrary to and antagonistic to those believed by your church. Would you believe your church today? ..."

• Sermon by Jon Bowles - "Iron and Clay" (given Wales UK 19 Jun 2010) (12.1Mb)
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  In Daniel 2, the end-time Beast power is described as being "iron and clay" because, although they will mix themselves with the seed of men, there will be no real unity. However, the Kingdom of God that replaces them is utterly unified and to last for eternity. So what is the difference? This sermon examines: Satan vs God's way; Not yellow pencils; Take the loss; Go alone; The future unity.

• World Tomorrow Broadcast by Mr. Armstrong - "Repentance & John 9:8" (broadcast 13 Aug 1979 - played Wales UK 12 Jun 2010) (3.3Mb)
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  "Why is it my Friends that today we believe exactly the opposite of that which Jesus Christ taught and that which the Church, as it was inspired by the Holy Spirit in Apostolic days did believe -- even the churches of gentile-born converts raised up under the Apostle Paul. Why is it that today we practice customs exactly opposite to those they practice? We do not follow the customs that they followed -- that Paul taught the gentiles -- that those that he had abhorred -- that he warned them against -- that had been practiced by the pagans for many centuries before Christ. Why? ....."

• Sermon by Jon Bowles - "Faith and the Works of God" (given Wales UK 12 Jun 2010) (12.7Mb)
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  Christ asked the question in Luke 18:8 whether he would find faith on the earth at his return. He also commands us to consider His works - particularly when our faith is low. The sermon examines: Avenge me of my adversary; The lesson of Job; Consider the Lilly; Creative grandeur; Creative quality.

• World Tomorrow Broadcast by Mr. Armstrong - "True Spirituality" (broadcast 10 Aug 1979 - played Wales UK 5 Jun 2010) (3.3Mb)
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  "My Friends, if someone would ask you, "What is a Christian?", how would you answer? Do you know just what a Christian is? We hear the general definition that a Christian is one who follows Christ ....."

• Sermon by Jon Bowles - "Our Father" (given Wales UK 5 Jun 2010) (11.6Mb)
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  The sample prayer, given by Jesus Christ in Matt 6:9, begins with the words, "our Father". At first sight this seems a simple statement. In reality, it is something profound, that affects the way every statement made thereafter should be understood.

• World Tomorrow Broadcast by Mr. Armstrong - "Idolatry" (broadcast 9 Aug 1979 - played Wales UK 29 May 2010) (3.3Mb)
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  "And as I said before, when men have guns, they begin to use them. And when nations have hydrogen bombs, sooner or later some madman and some tyrant is going to let go and use it. It's just a case of how many months or years do we have, and it isn't going to be very many ....."

• Sermon by Jon Bowles - "Spiritual Food In Season" (given Wales UK 29 May 2010) (12.0Mb)
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  Through history God has given those He is working with spiritual food suitable for the time they are in. Today - if we are to be of the same mind - must be no different. The sermon examines: Ancient Israel; The Original Apostles; The Church in the Middle Ages; The Time of Mr Armstrong; Our Time Today.

Pentecost:

• Sermonette by Chris Hancock - "Why are WE Here?" (given Bristol UK Pcost 23 May 2010) (1.3Mb)
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  So often a Holy Day message begins with "Why are we here?" But this sermonette asks "Why are WE here?". Why did God select us to be at this day of Pentecost?

• Sermon by Ian Henderson - "The 3 groups of John 14" (given Bristol UK Pcost 23 May 2010) (13.6Mb)
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  John 14 describes two groups very clearly: "if a man love me he will keep my words" and "he that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings". But there is a third group also -- not so clearly mentioned, but very, very real today.

• Sermonette by Andrew Munro - "Offering" (given Bristol UK Pcost 23 May 2010) (1.9Mb)
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  When foundations are left for any length of time without the construction being finished, it is vital that they are first clearly seen -- by going back to the original plans. Only then can the building be made secure -- correctly placed on its support -- and this includes the very Spiritual Temple and Church of God today.

• Offering Music by Paula Henderson - "Ps 38 - Let Your Chastening Be In Measure" (sung Bristol Pcost 23 May 2010) (0.4Mb)
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• Sermon by Jon Bowles - "Pentecost - Meaning of the Day" (given Bristol UK Pcost 23 May 2010) (12.7Mb)
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  Anyone who tries to define what "the Internet" is, would often do so by describing what it does. It is similar for God's Spirit and the Firstfruits. The sermon examines: The early and latter rain; Our calling; Our fruit; Our Life; Revelation; The Creative Power.

• World Tomorrow Broadcast by Mr. Armstrong - "John 8" (broadcast 8 Aug 1979 - played Wales UK 22 May 2010) (3.3Mb)
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  "Now we've just been seeing that there are millions of people today just like those of a little over 1900 years ago, who believe on Jesus Christ and yet they don't believe Christ at all. They don't believe Jesus Christ -- but they do believe on Christ. They've heard the scripture quoted "believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved," so they think that is all there is to it. ....."

• Sermon by Ian Henderson - "The Preparation Day" (given Wales UK 22 May 2010) (10.5Mb)
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  Whatever God does invariably involves preparation and planning. In developing His character within us, He expects us to do the same and gives us a preparation day before each Sabbath. However, this training is for much more than the weekly Sabbath. It teaches us vital lessons about the end-time in which we currently find ourselves, preparing for the Millennium and our place within the Kingdom of God.

• Sermonette by Jon Bowles - "The Websites and Thessalonians" (given Wales UK 15 May 2010) (3.25Mb)
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  A good deal of effort goes into our various websites -- including the preservation of material from God via Mr Armstrong. But are we using the material? Are we reading it? Do we value it? There is much in this area that the Church of God in Thessalonica has to teach us today.

• Sermon by Mr Armstrong - "Pentecost" (given Pentecost 22 May 1983 - Played Wales UK 15 May 2010) (12.2Mb)
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  Begins: "Greetings brethren, all of you. Today is the 50th anniversary of the observance of Pentecost by this Church, since the Philadelphia era was founded. But since the Church was founded, it is about the 1952nd anniversary..." Mr Armstrong then gives the meaning of the day, being the Day of Firstfruits, showing how though the Sabbath was made for man, God's Annual Holy Days -- and the Plan they picture -- are very much designed for The Church. This is particularly true of Pentecost.

• World Tomorrow Broadcast by Mr. Armstrong - "What is the True Church Like? - part 4" (broadcast 6 Aug 1979 - played Wales UK 8 May 2010) (3.3Mb)
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  "Well, its about time that we began to learn which is the right church of all these churches, of all these church denominations. You know we go along taking them for granted -- and very few, except to be a little bewildered once in awhile, stop to ask which is the right church and how can we find it? Can all of them be right, and all of them disagree?....."

• Sermon by Jon Bowles - "The True Gospel" (given Wales UK 8 May 2010) (11.2Mb)
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  When Mr Armstrong was alive, one of his criticisms of the world's churches, was that they preached a gospel about the person of Christ, but ignored His message. The tragedy today is, many of those formerly of WCG are similarly confused. But what do the scriptures clearly show? This sermon examines: Christ the messenger; Paul's message; Born again; Entering the Kingdom; The purpose of the Gospel.

• World Tomorrow Broadcast by Mr. Armstrong - "What is the True Church Like? - part 3" (broadcast 3 Aug 1979 - played Wales UK 1 May 2010) (3.3Mb)
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  "Where is the True Church today? Which is the True Church -- there are so many, many different denominations. Is any one of these that you see, the Church that Jesus said He would build? Jesus Christ said "I will build My Church"....."

• Sermon by Jon Bowles - "Romans 1 and Deviant Judgement" (given Wales UK 1 May 2010) (11.8Mb)
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  A recent UK court ruling labeled the refusal to offer sex-therapy to homosexuals on religious grounds as "irrational, divisive, capricious and arbitrary". But Romans 1 is clear. Deviant activity arises precisely because deviant judgment denies God's eternal power and Godhead. This sermon reviews such judgement in the light of Romans 1 and shows much that God's people should learn.

• Sermonette by Frank Antonio - "The Work and the Lay Member" (given Delaware USA 24 Apr 2010) (2.1Mb)
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  Last week Mr Forson mentioned the 3 "P"s: Pay; Pray; and Participate. This sermonette deals with the 3rd "P" - "Participate", and asks what each of us as lay members can do in this area today.

• Sermon by Jon Bowles - "Where do we go From Here?" (given Delaware USA 24 Apr 2010) (14.2Mb)
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  The True Church today finds itself in a position the members never expected. But we need to understand where God expects us to go from here. This sermon examines: What we face is not unique; Where we were; Where we aim; The Ezekiel warning; Our spiritual heritage; Preaching the Gospel.

• Sermonette by Ron Meisner - "When is Evening and Morning?" (given Delaware USA 17 Apr 2010) (1.9Mb)
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  The Passover is kept by a number of groups in both Christianity and Judaism today. However, they do not all all agree as to when the ordinance should be celebrated. The key -- that this sermonette examines -- is a correct understanding of when it is evening, and when it is morning.

• Sermon by Joseph Forson - "What and Why the Church?" (given Delaware USA 17 Apr 2010) (11.2Mb)
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  Jesus Christ said, "I will build my Church" (Mat 16:18) - but what IS "The Church", and WHY was it created? This sermon explains by expounding on many of the facts and principles God revealed through Mr Armstrong about the subject when he was alive.

• World Tomorrow Broadcast by Mr. Armstrong - "What is the True Church Like? - part 2" (broadcast 2 Aug 1979 - played Hailsham UK 10 Apr 2010) (3.3Mb)
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  "My friends, once again, let me ask, where is the True Church that Jesus Christ did build? We look about us and we see churches on a great many street corners today, our land is literally dotted with churches -- many, many different denominations. Now there must be a right and a true church -- which one is the right one?....."

• Sermon by Ian Henderson - "Petra" (given Hailsham UK 10 Apr 2010) (9.6Mb)
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  The subject of Petra seems to have been endlessly speculated on within God's Church. Mr Armstrong's position was, if the Bible gives the location of the place of safety, Petra is the place, but he is not sure it does. This sermon examines the scriptures that deal with the area of Petra -- including those that also indicate it as a place of protection.

Unleavened Bread - Last Day:

• Sermonette by Andrew Munro - "The Spirit of Caleb" (given Bristol UK UB2 5 Apr 2010) (2.1Mb)
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  When the spies went into the Promised Land, they brought back a bad report -- unlike Caleb who not only "had a different Spirit", but who lived up to the true meaning of his name.

• Sermon by Jon Bowles - "Making Spiritual Headway" (given Bristol UK UB2 5 Apr 2010) (13.0Mb)
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  The only way of sailing away from a lee-shore, is by constantly tacking into the wind. When we set out on life after baptism, it is very similar with the need to continually turn around and go the other way. Fortunately, we have also been given the examples of: Abraham; Jacob; David and Paul.

• Sermonette by Chris Hancock - "Offering" (given Bristol UK UB2 5 Apr 2010) (1.1Mb)
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  The first two offerings recorded in scripture were those of Cain and Abel. The vital difference between them, was that Abel gave according to the clear will of God. This key aspect still speaks down the millennia to us today.

• Offering Music by Paula Henderson - "Ps 5 - Give Ear Unto My Words" (sung Bristol UK UB2 5 Apr 2010) (0.3Mb)
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• Sermon by Ian Henderson - "Meaning" (given Bristol UK UB2 5 Apr 2010) (13.4Mb)
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  The Holy Days have been given to teach us God's Plan for mankind. And the Exodus -- to which these days of UB are inexorably linked -- also contains vital lessons for those who witnessed the events themselves. This even includes the Egyptians who died -- something only grasped, when the Plan of God is understood.

• Sermonette by Matthew Blackwood - "Why 7 Days of Unleavened Bread?" (given Peterborough Canada UB2 5 Apr 2010) (1.4Mb)
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  The lesson of Unleavened Bread is not merely getting rid of sin -- but replacing it with God's Law and Way. This is why scripture tells us to actually eat Unleavened Bread for the full 7 days.

• World Tomorrow Broadcast by Mr. Armstrong - "What is the True Church Like? - part 1" (broadcast 1 Aug 1979 - played Wales UK 3 Apr 2010) (3.3Mb)
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  "Then, once again I say, what's wrong with this world today? The thing that's wrong is that the churches have not had the true medicine to save this world. They haven't provided the stabilizing influence, they haven't had the knowledge, they haven't set the example to change this world into what it should be, and to lead this world into the way of peace and into the way of happiness and all that we ought to have....."

• Sermon by Jon Bowles - "Being Content" (given Wales UK 3 Apr 2010) (11.3Mb)
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  The world today seems deliberately designed to encourage dissatisfaction -- to promote consumerism, and so profit for the advertisers. But such an environment does not promote godliness and contentment, quite the reverse! This sermon examines: Satan's misery; God's peace; gaining closure; being physically content; being content in trials.

Unleavened Bread - First Day:

• Sermonette by Jon Bowles - "Why We Don't Keep New Moons" (given Wales UK UB1 30 Mar 2010) (2.5Mb)
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  Although we keep God's Sabbath and Holy Days, we don't keep new moons. Why? This sermonette examines the subject using 3 scriptures: Col 2; Lev 23; and Ps 81.

• Sermon by Mr Armstrong - "Challenged" (given UB1 19 April 1981 - Played Wales UK UB1 30 Mar 2010) (13.5Mb)
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  Begins: "Now this is the day that the world calls Easter. I presume many of you saw the telecast this morning. And I don't know how many people were made angry by it. ..." Mr Armstrong then gives the meaning of the day, the first Day of Unleavened Bread, not by giving a dissertation about UB, but by showing why God gave us all 7 of the annual holy days.

• Offering Sermonette by Andrew Munro - "Offering and Stewardship" (given Wales UK UB1 30 Mar 2010) (1.7Mb)
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  God says that "it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful" (1Cor 4:2) But how does this principle apply to us giving an offering on the annual Holy Days? This sermonette explains.

• Offering Music by Paula Henderson - "Ps 138 I Will Praise You With My Being" (sung Wales UK UB1 30 Mar 2010) (0.3Mb)
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• Sermon by Jon Bowles - "Meaning of UB Within 1Cor 5" (given Wales UK UB1 30 Mar 2010) (11.9Mb)
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  In the morning sermon, Mr Armstrong said he was leaving the details of Unleavened Bread to be explained by the other ministers -- while he gave an overview. This sermon therefore goes into some of these details, by examining a single scripture in detail -- one of the main scriptures dealing with Unleavened Bread in the New Testament -- 1Cor 5.

• Sermonette by Andrew Spellman - "Am I Doing Enough?" (given Peterborough Canada UB1 30 Mar 2010) (3.0Mb)
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  When we look at the Church through the ages, with very limited means God's people in both scripture and history accomplished great things. When we look at the technology available to each of us today, the inevitable question is, "am I doing enough?"

• Sermon by Jon Pippy - "Unleavened Bread - To Teach Help and Correct" (given Peterborough Canada UB1 30 Mar 2010) (10.3Mb)
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  Conversion is a lifelong process, giving us sufficient time to change and grow. God also gives us annual reminders of the stages -- including the Days of Unleavened Bread. Their vital meaning is the putting out of sin -- trusting God to work with us individually for this to be accomplished.

• World Tomorrow Broadcast by Mr. Armstrong - "What Did Christ Teach?" (broadcast 31 July 1979 - played Wales UK 27 Mar 2010) (3.3Mb)
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  "But my Friends, what's wrong with the world today? It seems that everything's wrong with it -- but do you know why? Why is it in this world in which we live, this upset, chaotic, war-fearing world, why is it that the churches are not proving to be the stabilizing influence that could save this world? ...."

• Sermon by Mr Armstrong - "Coming Out of Sin" (given UB2 12 Apr 1985 - Played Wales UK 27 Mar 2010) (12.7Mb)
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  Begins: "I wonder if we always realize just how beautiful this music is that my brother had composed for this Church. I think perhaps a lot of the things in the early part of the Church many of you don't realize..." Mr Armstrong then deals with how within the modern world there is more opportunity to sin than ever before - because of the inventions of the TV, movies, printing press and the like. This sermon is the last Unleavened Bread message he gave, as he died the following year. (full transcript)

• World Tomorrow Broadcast by Mr. Armstrong - "The Majority Don't Know Christ's Message" (broadcast 30 July 1979 - played Wales UK 20 Mar 2010) (3.3Mb)
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  "My Friends, you wouldn't believe, would you, (I know most of you wouldn't from the teaching we have just absorbed and come to believe), that it is possible for millions of people to really seek Jesus Christ? To really seek Him and to believe on Him and still be lost? I'm going to show you by the very teaching of Jesus that that's exactly what is happening and that's what the majority are actually doing -- that is who do seek Him at all...."

• Sermon by Jon Bowles - "God's Spiritual Sabbath" (given Wales UK 20 Mar 2010) (11.8Mb)
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  As we approach Passover and Unleavened Bread, we deleaven our homes and examine ourselves. God's Law that defines sin is spiritual (Rom 7:14). But what is the main spiritual aspect behind the Sabbath? This sermon examines: God's Sabbath; Made for man; As a sign; From the Mind of Christ.

• Sermonette by Jon Bowles - "The Spirit of Physical Deleavening" (given Wales UK 13 Mar 2010) (2.5Mb)
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  We are clearly told in 2Cor 3:6 that God made Paul and Timothy "able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit". But how should this apply today in physically keeping God's days of Unleavened Bread? This sermonette explains.

• Sermon by Mr Armstrong - "Passover Examination" (given 4 Mar 1982 - Played Wales UK 13 Mar 2010) (10.9Mb)
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  Begins: "In just two weeks and three days will come the Passover once again. What, after all, is the real meaning of the Passover?..." Mr Armstrong then shows how the key area we all need to examine prior to taking the Passover, is our level of true repentance. He points out some -- even some evangelists -- had not truly repented, but merely accepted the truth as part of their own righteousness. (full transcript)

• World Tomorrow Broadcast by Mr. Armstrong - "John 8; Hebrews 1:6; Isaiah 8" (broadcast 27 July 1979 - played Wales UK 6 Mar 2010) (3.3Mb)
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  "And now, once again, what about this world today? Its not a very happy world and there is a reason. The World Tomorrow is going to be a world of peace. ...."

• Sermon by Jon Bowles - "A Privileged Position" (given Wales UK 6 Mar 2010) (11.3Mb)
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  There are so many aspects that proclaim the glory of God -- particularly when we look at the heavens. But this is also true spiritually for those with the eyes to see. This sermon examines: A speaking heavens; A listening earth; A blinded world; A spiritual revealing; and a privileged people.

• World Tomorrow Broadcast by Mr. Armstrong - "John 8:1-16" (broadcast 26 July 1979 - played Wales UK 27 Feb 2010) (3.3Mb)
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  "And today's news could be good if we knew the way. If we knew the way to Peace, to happiness, to prosperity, to everything good. There is a way and we just reap what we sow. ...."

• Sermon by Jon Bowles - "Go Sin No More" (given Wales UK 27 Feb 2010) (11.5Mb)
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  A vital part of Passover examination is not just recognising the need for forgiveness of sin, but that we must then "sin no more". This sermon examines: God hates sin; Despising Christ's sacrifice; The works of repentance; Baptism pictures a death and new life; The context of 1John 3:4; "sin no more" in healing.

• World Tomorrow Broadcast by Mr. Armstrong - "FOT Continued - Part 2" (broadcast 25 July 1979 - played Wales UK 20 Feb 2010) (3.3Mb)
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  "And now, once again, my Friends, there is no greater surprise than to open your Bibles and see what it does say because it doesn't say what most people think in this time, this day and age -- it says just the opposite. No wonder people don't understand it. People try to interpret it. ...."

• Sermon by Jon Bowles - "Tongue Control" (given Wales UK 20 Feb 2010) (11.2Mb)
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  God tells us in James, "If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body."(James 3:2) But we cannot control the tongue by merely controling the physical organ, as it is "out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh" (Mt 12:34) This sermon examines many scriptures including: John 1; James 3; Eph 4 and Math 18.

• Sermonette by Ian Henderson - "God's Perfect Timing" (given Bristol UK 13 Feb 2010) (2.6Mb)
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  Through the ages God has been working out His Purpose. This is also true in the area of human creativity. Specific things seem to have been developed for His Work to be accomplished. And this is also true today.

• Special Music by Paula/Sheila Henderson - "Ps 50 Zion Perfection of Beauty" (sung Bristol UK 13 Feb 2010) (0.3Mb)
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• Sermon by Jon Bowles - "Penance Purgatory and Passover" (given Bristol UK 13 Feb 2010) (11.8Mb)
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  Many christians believe that -- though important -- Christ's sacrifice does not cover all sin -- requiring Purgatory and Penance to supply the difference. This sermon shows how this is in error by looking at: the Catholic concept; Sin Offering; Who IS our Passover; A total payment for sin; The incredible purpose.

• News Analysis by Jon Bowles (given Wales UK 6 Feb 2010) (3.0Mb)
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  The pope has been in the news this past week for his opposition to Britain's proposed "equality" laws. He appears to be taking the moral high ground in doing so. But those who truly understand bible prophecy should not be too surprised.

• Bible Study by Mr Armstrong - "Ephesians 2" (given 13 June 1981 - Played Wales UK 6 Feb 2010) (12.3Mb)
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  Begins: "we've covered the book of Romans, we've covered 1st and 2nd Corinthians, we've covered Galatians, and now we have come to the book of Ephesians and we've covered the 1st chapter..." He then briefly recaps chapter 1 before going into chapter 2 -- spending considerable time on how God "made us alive who were once dead in trespasses and sins" (verse 1)

• World Tomorrow Broadcast by Mr. Armstrong - "FOT Continued" (broadcast 24 July 1979 - played Wales UK 30 Jan 2010) (3.3Mb)
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  "And now, once again, here comes some surprises. My Friends, its time to blow the dust off your Bibles and see what they say, and I ask you see it with your own eyes. Will you get a Bible now?...."

• Sermon by Jon Bowles - "Those that Sigh and Cry" (given Wales UK 30 Jan 2010) (11.3Mb)
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  God tells the angel of Ezekiel 9:4, to "set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done". But how should God's people sigh and cry? What do they sigh and cry about? This sermon examines: The context; God's major goal; When and why God allows destruction; Other scriptures that relate to the subject.

• Sermonette by Ian Munro - "Guarding Against God's Name in Vain" (given Wales UK 23 Jan 2010) (2.1Mb)
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  Many seemingly innocent euphemisms -- used in general conversation -- have their basis in words that a Christian should not use. This sermonette examines a number that if we are not careful, break God's command to not take His name in vain.

• Sermon by Jon Bowles - "Relaxed Faith" (given Wales UK 23 Jan 2010) (12.6Mb)
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  What is needed to face the period of time prophesied to be just ahead of us -- is faith, relaxed faith, in God. This sermon examines the subject, encouraging us: to know Who we have faith in; the faith of a child; as we need relaxed faith at the end-time.

• Sermonette by Bob Evans - "What Is Your Frame of Mind?" (given Peterborough Canada 16 Jan 2010) (1.4Mb)
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  The goals of people in this world are incredibly transitory. Our goals should be very different. And key to it all is a love of the Truth, and the right frame of mind.

• Sermon by Jon Pippy - "The US of Europe equals Germany and the Vatican" (given Peterborough Canada 16 Jan 2010) (12.6Mb)
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  A recent article highlighted the similarities between the rise of the USA and what is now rising in Europe. But the things we see unfolding today were seen decades before by Mr Herbert Armstrong within the pages of scripture. If we are honest, we have to admit that the only way this was possible, was by divine revelation. .

• News Analysis by Jon Bowles (given Wales UK 9 Jan 2010) (2.5Mb)
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  In an interview to mark his retirement, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Prague warned that the religious void left by secularism in Europe is being rapidly filled by Islam. The editor of the Catholic Herald has a very different view. The question is, which is closer to what is revealed in scripture?

• Sermon by Mr Armstrong - "Revelation 12" (given NTBO 18 April 1981 - Played Wales UK 9 Jan 2010) (10.7Mb)
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  Begins: "Well, greetings to all of you. This is the third time I've spoken here since I've come back to Pasadena, but the first time to the Church. The other two times were at college forums. I've had a little attack of the Asian Flu again. I seem to get that about once every seven or eight years..." He then shows the condition of the True Church through the ages in relation to Satan as found within Revelation 12 and other prophecies. (full transcript)

• World Tomorrow Broadcast by Mr. Armstrong - "The Ten Tribes of Israel" (broadcast 23 July 1979 - played Wales UK 2 Jan 2010) (3.4Mb)
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  "Why is it, my friends, that so many people today, especially those of higher education, look upon Christianity as a superstition? Why is it they feel we have outgrown this superstition now? Why is it that they can't see anything practical about it? ...."

• Sermon by Jon Bowles - "Dying to Live" (given Wales UK 2 Jan 2010) (12.5Mb)
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  A phrase is used repeatedly by Jesus Christ in a number of different passages of scripture such as: "Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it" (Luke 17:33). This sermon examines each in the context of: Our end-time attitude; The empirical self; How Christ personally applied the phrase; A living sacrifice; An overall frame of mind.