2011-10-01

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Split Sermon
by Jon Bowles
Evolution
given Wales UK 1 Oct 2011
In the sermon: "Staying Spiritually Aware" on the Day of Trumpets, a number of newspaper articles on evolution were briefly read. This split sermon takes a number of the articles and goes into more detail - explaining how though there is indeed natural selection via survival of the fittest, trying to make the process explain the origin of species is statistically impossible. (8.0 Mb)
 
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Sermon
by Mr Armstrong
1983 FOT Opening Message
given 1983 played Wales 1 Oct 2011
Begins: "We are here brethren to gather a foretaste of a new and a totally different world. A world that will be at peace. A foretaste of happiness, of joy, and of universal salvation ..." Mr Armstrong then goes into the very bedrock of human life - to be led by God's Spirit to develop God's Holy Righteous Character; fit for His Kingdom as a Son of God. Our time together at the Feast is a vital part of the process. (6.0 Mb)
 

2011-09-29 (Trumpets AM)

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Sermonette
by Andrew Munro
Endure to the End
given Bristol UK Trump 29 Sep 2011
In 1869, John Powell and 9 other men set off to explore the Grand Canyon. Their ordeal has much to teach us within God's Church - particularly of our need to endure to the end. (2.0 Mb)
 
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Sermon
by Jon Bowles
Staying Spiritually Aware
given Bristol UK Trump 29 Sep 2011
The world appears to be going crazy as we near the time of the end. But whatever may come, we must keep in mind the spiritual dimension behind all we witness. This sermon examines: The contrast; An oblivious world; Being too aware of the physical; Being more aware of the spiritual. (12.0 Mb)
 

2011-09-29 (Trumpets PM)

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Sermonette
by Chris Hancock
Offering
given Bristol UK Trump 29 Sep 2011
We are commanded to give an offering on God's Holy Days, but must individually determine the amount. The blessings of God - via his grace - is what we should consider. (1.0 Mb)
 
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Special Music
by Paula Henderson
Psalm 24 - The Earth Is Full And All Is The Eternal's
sung Bristol UK Trump 29 Sep 2011
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Sermon
by Ian Henderson
Meaning of Trumpets
given Bristol UK Trump 29 Sep 2011
The events in the world should themselves be focusing our minds at this time. But when we also consider the scriptures relating to this momentous day, the events become even more meaningful. (13.0 Mb)
 

2011-09-24

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Sermonette
by Jon Bowles
The Word of Trumpets in 2Peter
given Wales UK 24 Sep 2011
2Peter 3:3-4 warns that "there shall come in the last days scoffers... saying, Where is the promise of his coming?" To understand the passage properly, we must consider the context. When we do, then a very clear Word of God comes to the fore. (2.0 Mb)
 
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Sermon
by Mr Armstrong
How You and I Came to be Here
given Melbourne Australia 16 May 1981 played Wales 24 Sep 2011
Begins: "Well, greetings everybody. I'd better wait until I get this microphone on, so you can hear me. So once again I'll say, Greetings, everybody. It's been just about eleven years since I've been here, and I'm glad to be back in Melbourne..." He then deals with the way God has always placed His Truth within His Church through apostles. This Truth flows down from God - through Christ - through the apostle sent - to a people specifically selected at this time. (View Transcript) (11.7 Mb)
 

2011-09-17

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World Tomorrow
by Mr Armstrong
Rules of Success 2
made 1980s - played Wales UK 17 Sep 2011
"Why is it that so many people make a failure out of life? And yet some make a success of it. This is the second in a series bringing you the seven rules of success, for there are certain definite laws in motion that regulate success or failure ..." (3.0 Mb)
 
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Sermon
by Jon Bowles
Being Spiritual Israel at the Feast - part 3
given Wales UK 17 Sep 2011
This sermon is a continuation of two given before and stresses how when we attend the Feast we do so representing the very family of God, as God's very sons and daughters in embryo. In this context it examines: Our person and surroundings; and various aspects of our behaviour when there. (18.0 Mb)
 

2011-09-10

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World Tomorrow
by Mr Armstrong
Rules of Success 1
made 1980s - played Wales UK 10 Sep 2011
"Well, although the news is going to be good in the World Tomorrow, do you know why today's news is nearly all bad? Now this is shocking, but it's true: there's something criminally wrong with today's prevalent system of education..." (3.0 Mb)
 
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Sermon
by Mr Armstrong
Getting Back on Track
given Dec 1981 played Wales 10 Sep 2011
Begins: "It has been almost a year since I have been here, around 11 months; and since then this Church has really been getting back on the track..." Mr Armstrong then explains how so many want their own way - instead of God's revealed Way; He covers the fact we live in a unique time in world history; how he is the apostle sent by God; why makeup takes women away from God's Way; and how so many want to be like the world; (View Transcript) (10.0 Mb)
 

2011-09-03

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Sermonette
by Andrew Spellman
Perspective
given Peterborough Canada 3 Sep 2011
Some news reporters in the world try and get to the real story behind each item of news. But they will always miss the key perspective - as that is something reserved only for those God is dealing with on a very personal level. (2.0 Mb)
 
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Sermon
by Jonathan Pippy
Righteous Judgement
given Peterborough Canada 3 Sep 2011
Are we becoming ready for the return of Jesus Christ to this earth? Ready to rule? To be a King and a Priest? If that is our goal, then we also need to be learning righteous judgement. It is a key requirement - both at that time, and today. (11.0 Mb)
 

2011-08-27

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World Tomorrow
by Mr Armstrong
The Purpose Here Below
made 1980s - played Wales UK 27 Aug 2011
"My friends, one of the most shocking things that can possibly happen, is to wake up to find out that the gospel of Jesus Christ is not what we have believed at all. And that we have not heard it. And that what we have believed is exactly the opposite of what the Bible says and what Jesus actually taught..." (3.0 Mb)
 
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Sermon
by Jon Bowles
Being Spiritual Israel at the Feast - part 2
given Wales UK 27 Aug 2011
The Feast is just over 6 weeks away and at that time God's people - as Spiritual Israel - become more visible as a physical group of people. This sermon is a continuation of the one begun two weeks before and examines: What others see; The stranger in Israel; Our person and surroundings. (11.0 Mb)
 

2011-08-20

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Sermonette
by Jon Bowles
The Place of God's Name
given Bristol UK 20 Aug 2011
The Bible makes very clear that the location of the Feast must be where God Himself places His name. When the tabernacle and temple were here, determining this was straightforward. But what of today? This sermonette explains how the place today is determined - and explains a process through which we determine God's will. (1.0 Mb)
 
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Sermon
by Ian Henderson
Being The Elect
given Bristol UK 20 Aug 2011
The elect of God are a select group of people: personally selected by the Father; vital for all mankind; destined to be like Christ; with a staggering future as Kings and Priests in the Kingdom of God - as this sermon explains. (13.0 Mb)
 

2011-08-13

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World Tomorrow
by Mr Armstrong
Salvation Part 3
made 1980s - played Wales UK 13 Aug 2011
"Despite all of the churches, despite all of the preaching, not one in hundreds of thousands actually knows what salvation is. I've been speaking on it the last two programmes and I'm a long ways from being through ..." (3.0 Mb)
 
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Sermon
by Jon Bowles
Being Spiritual Israel at the Feast - part 1
given Wales UK 13 Aug 2011
The Feast is just over 8 weeks away and at that time God's people - as Spiritual Israel - become more visible as a physical group of people. During the Exodus, physical Israel also became visible and recognised as a nation. This sermon examines: The parallels; The main difference; What others see. (11.0 Mb)
 

2011-08-06

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Sermon
by Mr Armstrong
Why Only a Few Chosen Now?
given 5 June 1982 played Wales 6 Aug 2011
Begins: "I have already passed my 50th anniversary in the ministry, and I missed just 3 ½ months of my 50th anniversary in my marriage. And I wonder if you realize that last Monday, last Sunday rather, we all passed the 1951st anniversary of this Church..." Mr Armstrong then goes on to speak for longer than normal (1hr 52mins). He deals specifically with the purpose of the Church and our calling - that we are to be the teachers of tomorrow - and places the whole subject into its rightful context of the entire Plan and Purpose of God. (View Transcript) (13.0 Mb)
 

2011-07-30

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World Tomorrow
by Mr Armstrong
Salvation Part 2
made 1980s - played Wales UK 30 Jul 2011
"Greetings! A very nice young man said to me one time, 'Mr Armstrong, I got saved last night. I gave my heart to the Lord.' Well I said, 'Isn't that wonderful, what do you mean, you gave your heart to the Lord? Just how did you do that? Was the Lord there?'..." (3.0 Mb)
 
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Sermon
by Jon Bowles
Staying Salt in Today's Church
given Wales UK 30 Jul 2011
We are told in Matt 5:13 that we are to be the salt of the earth. But how can we be sure we do stay salt, with the flavour required, in today's fractured Church? This sermon examines: Problems in the early New Testament Church; Using modern communications; Using the Sabbath; Using the Feast; Using the ministry. (12.0 Mb)
 

2011-07-23

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Sermonette
by Jon Bowles
Using Bible Translations
given Bristol UK 23 Jul 2011
The Word of God is described in scripture as the sword of the Spirit (Eph 6:17) but the versions we have are English translations, not the originals. This sermonette encourages us to use the translations - but with caution! The right tool for the job is vital. (2.0 Mb)
 
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Listen to Me, You who know righteousness, You people in whose heart is My Law: …I have put My words in your mouth, I have covered you with the shadow of My hand, That I may plant the heavens, Lay the foundations of the earth, and say to Zion, “you are My people” (Isaiah 51:7,16)