Church of God Sabbatarian

*** FEATURED SERMON - This is a special sermon that was given on February 18, 2012.
In the beginning God created and ordained the most amazing and miraculous aspect of his creation. It was the family, with a husband, wife and children to be on this earth. It was a beautiful and mysterious thing filled with supernatual meaning. Shortly after this creation something went very wrong. A jealous and violent enemy of God, and his plan, set out to pervert and destroy this special creation of God. Learn more about this ongoing conflict and God's viewpoint of these issues. This is a message extremely relevant today, to the United States and our contemporary world.

How Does God View Abortion? 2/18/2012

*** NEW - From May 12, 2012 a sermon from Mike Phillips - "OCCUPY TILL I COME"
From Luke 19

"OCCUPY TILL I COME" 5/12/2012

*** NEW - From May 5, 2012 a sermon from Pastor Lyonel Bradley on The JUDGMENTS of EXODUS 22.
God not only gave to Moses the Ten Commandments but He also gave the many Judgments based upon the Ten Commandments. This is a study of the Judgments given in Exodus 22. Many modern and progressive people of today put no value or relevance on these ancient writings. But it will be these exact laws and judgments which will govern this earth in the very near future when Jesus Christ is sitting on his throne in Jerusalem.

The JUDGMENTS of EXODUS 5/5/2012

*** NEW - From April 28, 2012 Pastor Lyonel Bradley gives a sermon on The COMMANDMENTS And JUDGMENTS.
In Isaiah 42:21 God says he will magnify his law, and make it honourable. Jesus Christ said he came to fulfill the law, not destroy it. A look at the role of the commandments and judgments in both the Old and the New Covenants.

The COMMANDMENTS And JUDGMENTS 4/28/2012

*** NEW - From April 21, 2012 Pastor Lyonel Bradley gives a sermon on The COVENANTS.
A look at and comparison of the various covenants God has made throughout human history. Starting with the Noachian covenant from the time of the flood to the New Covenant which began with the death and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Commentary on the Priesthood, the temple and God's ultimate destiny for mankind.

The COVENANTS 4/21/2012

*** NEW - This weeks message from April 14, 2012 is an open Bible Study by Pastor Lyonel Bradley.
This is an open question and answer Bible study. Some of the questions addressed are; why do we have to go through TRIALS and suffering?; the sin of ENVY; laws of CLEANLINESS; what is PRESUMPTUOUS SIN and questions about the SABBATH.

Open Bible Study 4/14/2012

*** NEW - This weeks message is from the First Day Of Unleavened Bread, April 7, 2012 by Lyonel Bradley: - Unleavened Bread - Christ In You
During the seven day Feast of Unleavened Bread God's people are instructed to put all leavening out of their homes. At the same time they are to be eating of and taking in unleavened bread. This is highly symbolic of taking in Jesus Christ the "Bread of Life." Lyonel shows the supreme importance of regularly taking in and studying the Word of God. The Apostle Paul refers to this process as being renewed and transformed in your mind and spirit - a metamorphosis into a new man.

Unleavened Bread - Christ In You 4/7/2012

*** NEW - This weeks Sabbath message for March 24, 2012, given by Mike Phillips is - Jesus Christ And The Mount Of Olives
An examination of Biblical, historical and archaeological evidence showing that Jesus Christ was very likely crucified and buried on the Mount of Olives and that the traditional sites are false.

Jesus Christ And The Mount Of Olives 3/24/2012

*** NEW - This weeks Sabbath message for March 17, 2012, given by Walt Boryczka is - The Plagues on Egypt And Passover
Back in the ancient days of Egypt, when the nation of Israel was in slavery to the Egyptians, God executed plagues and judgments upon the Egyptians. Are there things we need to understand about these events relevant for today? You can listen as Walt recounts and comments on the plagues leading up to the Passover.

The Plagues on Egypt And Passover 3/17/2012

*** This weeks Sabbath message for March 3, 2012 is - The 14th Passover
This is a continuation of the message given last week. Every year at this time the controversy over the timing of the day of Passover continues. The Bible explanations are simple - but men cause confusion. Lyonel gives support and commentary demonstrating a 14th day Passover.

The 14th Passover 3/3/2012

*** This weeks Sabbath message for February 25, 2012 is - The 14th Passover
In ancient Egypt, at a time when the nation of Israel was in slavery and hard labor, GOD set his hand to free Israel. It was through many miraculous events that GOD ultimately liberated his people. It was through these miraculous plaques and judgments that GOD accomplished his plan and purpose at that time. These events have great meaning, not only for that time, back then, but also for our time today - and on into eternity.

The 14th Passover 2/25/2012

*** This weeks Sabbath message for February 11, 2012 is - Wisdom
The bible states that we will have trials and suffering in this life. Many of the trials people go through are because of choices that are made. Many trials come because of having pride and not seeking God's will, or guidance. In other words trials can come upon people because of being a fool. Proverbs 1:7 states; The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Learn wisdom and choose right so that your trials and suffering will be to the glory of God and not because of foolishness.

Wisdom 2/11/2012

*** This weeks Sabbath message for February 4, 2012 is - What Is Faith?
Christ asked the question - would He find faith on earth when He returned. What is faith? How do we get faith? This is a timely message for the church, especially as perilous days are fast coming upon this earth. Our prayer is - "That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; 17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; 19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God." (Ephesians 3:16-19)

What Is Faith? 2/4/2012

*** This weeks Sabbath message for January 28, 2012 is - The Doctrine of Being Born Again
In John chapter 3 Christ informed Nicodemus that "you must be born again" to see the Kingdom of God. Nicodemus was truly baffled at the prospect of returning to his mothers womb. But Christ was not talking about another human physical birth - He was talking about a complete metamorphosis into a new creature. He was talking about a change from being flesh into an eternal spirit being born into the eternal family of God. Hear the truth of God's word in this MP3 message "Being Born Again."

Being Born Again, 1/28/2012

*** This weeks Sabbath message for January 21, 2012 is - Are Birthday Celebrations Pagan?
Where did birthday celebrations come from? What about round cakes lit up with candles, or cone shaped hats and noise makers? Did Christ or the apostles celebrate their birthdays? Where do these traditions fit in with the way of life God has outlined in the Bible? Here is a message that puts into perspective the tradition of "Birthday Celebrations."

Birthday Celebrations, 1/21/2012

*** This weeks Sabbath message for January 14, 2012 is - Epistle of Romans Chapter 8.
Carnal man is indeed condemned by the sin that exists in the physical body. The apostle Paul instructs believers to mortify or kill the deeds - the sinful acts - of the flesh. But that is only a part of the salvation process. Salvation comes by the hope that is in our spirit man - hope that is in the adoption to become literal sons of God and heirs of all things with Christ. Our hope is in the New Creature that is being created in us through the blood and sacrifie of Christ. You can listen as Lyonel expounds upon Romans chapter 8.

Epistle of Romans Chapter 8, 1/14/2012

*** This weeks Sabbath message for January 7, 2012 is - Epistle of Romans Chapter 4, 6 and 7.
By and large, the Protestant world presents the doctrine that keeping the law is in great conflict with the grace of God. Pastor Lyonel Bradley looks beyond this simplistic argument into the deeper, richer meanings of this subject. This sermon goes through the seldom referred to chapters 4, 6 and 7 of the epistle to the ROMANS.

Epistle of Romans Chapter 4, 6 and 7 1/7/2012

*** This is a Bible study from December 10, 2011.
Some of the topics discussed are; baptism in the name of Jesus Christ, a sin that is unto death (I John 5:16), remarriage (I Cor. 7), the change in the law (Heb. 7:12).

Bible Study 12/10/2011

*** This is an open and informal Bible study from December 3, 2011.
Topics discussed are; hospital or emergency workers on the Sabbath, the expression from Romans 1:17 "from faith to faith", symbols of the cross and the practice of ordination and laying on of hands.

Bible Study 12/3/2011

*** This weeks Sabbath message for October 29, 2011 is - What Is Holiness?
In Romans 8:7 it states that the carnal, physical mind is hostile or at enmity against the Spirit of God. The normal human, physical mind is repulsed by such words and concepts as holiness and sanctification. This is a great conflict. The Lord says that he is a Holy God and commands his people to be holy also. Examples and illustrations of holiness are given in this message.

What Is Holiness? 10/29/2011

*** This weeks Sabbath message for September 24, 2011 is Sabbaths, Signs And Appointed Times.
In this follow up message to last weeks "Sabbath Keeping" sermon, Lyonel goes into the scriptures proving that the Holy Days were instituted at creation at the same time as the Sabbath. He also goes into the types and prophetic meanings of the various sacrifices and observances, which reveal God's plan. Also, using the New Testament, he demonstrates the many instances where Christ and the Apostles kept, and commanded the keeping of the Lord's feast days.

Sabbaths, Signs And Appointed Times - 9/24/2011

*** This weeks Sabbath message for September 17, 2011 is Sabbath Keeping.
Why do we keep the Sabbath? How do we keep the Sabbath? Does Colosians 2:16 show that the Sabbath is done away? Also many christians today claim that there is no Sabbath command in the New Testament. Is this true? What about Hebrews chapter 4? Is Christ Lord of the first day of the week? Many proofs and reasons are gone into for keeping and observing the holy seventh day in this extended sermon about Sabbath keeping.

Sabbath Keeping - 9/17/2011

*** This weeks Sabbath message for August 13, 2011 is The Holy Spirit Part 2
The Bible reveals that although there is a spirit in man, man is still an incomplete creation. To have eternal life we must each receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Scriptures and analysis dealing with this process are examined.

The Holy Spirit Part 2 - 8/13/2011

*** This weeks Sabbath message for August 6, 2011 is The Holy Spirit
Is the Holy Spirit a person? Is the Holy Spirit a third person in the Godhead? What, or who is this force or power that God gives to those that believe on Him? Is the Holy Spirit different somehow in the New Testament from Old Testament times? These and other aspects of the role and workings of the Holy Spirit are revealed in this sermon from Pastor Lyonel Bradley.

The Holy Spirit - 8/6/2011

*** This weeks Sabbath message for July 23, 2011 is The Role Of Women In The Church
When the Lord poured out his Holy Spirit on the Church, many gifts and talents were given to all, men and women. How are these gifts - of prophecy, healing and charity - to be used, or understood, in the light of the Apostle Paul's instructions that women are to be silent in the Churches? A new look at the role of women in the Church.

The Role Of Women In The Church - 7/23/2011

*** This weeks Sabbath message for July 16, 2011 is Matthew 28:19.
In Matthew 28:19 Christ gives what appears to be a clear, simple command; ...baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. This scripture also appears to give strong proof of the belief in the Trinity. Does the Bible contradict itself? Can this scripture be harmonized with the rest of the plain instructions to baptize in the name of Jesus Christ only? Does this one scripture prove the Trinity belief? Lyonel uses scripture, scholarship and historical references to get to the truth of Matthew 28:19.

Matthew 28:19 - 7/16/2011

*** This weeks Sabbath message for July 9, 2011 is Baptized In The Name Of Jesus Christ.
On the day that the New Testament Church was born on Pentecost 30 A.D., clear instruction was given to all, Jew and Gentile, who were called. Acts 2:37... what shall we do? 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Scriptures and commands from Jesus, John the Baptist and the Apostle Paul are explored and expounded upon.

Baptized In The Name Of Jesus Christ - 7/09/2011

*** This is a Holy Day message from Pentecost June 12, 2011 - A Special Calling
Are you in awe of the creation and the universe? Are you in wonder at what God could possibly be doing on this earth? Do you have questions in your mind about God and the Bible? Perhaps you are one of the few who are being called or invited by the Father to come to Christ, the One who can not only answer your questions but also lead you into ALL Truth!

Pentecost - A Special Calling, 6/12/2011

*** This is part 2 of a Bible study on Genesis chapter one from June 1, 2011, Creation vs. Evolution Part 2
Can a literal reading of Genesis chapter one be harmonized with scientific fact? Is a literal reading of Genesis chapter one compatible with a very ancient universe and earth? An open and informal examination of not only Genesis one but many other scriptures relevant to this subject.

Creation vs. Evolution Part 2 6/1/2011

*** This is an open and informal Bible study from May 18, 2011, featuring Lyonel Bradley, Pastor of Church of God Sabbatarian - Creation vs. Evolution

Creation vs. Evolution 5/18/2011

*** This is a Bible study / sermon from May 14, 2011, featuring Lyonel Bradley, Pastor of Church of God Sabbatarian - Sabbath Changed to Sunday?
Do protestants have Biblical authority for keeping Sunday as the Sabbath? Which day did early gentile converts keep? Here is an examination of the Holy Scriptures on this subject.

Sabbath Changed to Sunday? 5/14/2011

*** This is a message from April 30, 2011, featuring Lyonel Bradley, Pastor of Church of God Sabbatarian - Sign of The Prophet Jonah.
To the wicked and unbelieving Pharisees, Christ gave them only one sign that he was the Messiah. That was the sign of the prophet Jonah. As Jonah was in the belly of the giant fish for three days and three nights, Christ would be buried in the earth for three days and three nights. Why do most of modern christianity reject that sign?

Sign of The Prophet Jonah, 4/30/2011

*** This is a message from April 19, 2011, featuring our guest speaker Pastor Gary Johnson from Church of God Intercontinental - Does God Exist?
Using science, logic and plain old common sense Gary Johnson presents some very challenging facts and questions for skeptics and those who would doubt that a creator God exists.

Does God Exist, 4/19/2011

*** This is a Sabbath Bible Study from March 5, 2011 on the subject of MARRIAGE.
This was to be a closed, private church Bible study, but due to the importance of the subject and because of so many requests for the MP3, we have decided to put it online. This is a frank, open, to the point, Bible study of marriage, sex, divorce, morality. What does the BIBLE really say about these subjects?
Note: Some minor editing to remove personal references has been done. There may be breaks or jumps in the dialogue at those points.

Marriage Bible Study, 3/5/2011

*** FEATURED SERMON - Did the Universe and all life evolve from nothingness or was it created by a super, all powerful, Supreme Being? How was it created? WHY was it created? Is the Universe and Earth only 6,000 years old? Does evolution explain the many cycles of catastrophes and extinctions followed by eras of new life forms that have arisen on the Earth? Did man and the dinosaurs exist at the same time? For those who have wondered about these things, here's a message from the book of GENESIS.

Part 2 from the series on GENESIS, 7/06/2002

***FEATURED SERMON - Recently, on the Oprah Winfrey show, a Christian lady challenged Oprah with the doctrine that Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation. Oprah responded that, based on that belief, all the millions and billions of people who have never heard of Jesus Christ would be burned in HELL for all eternity.
The Christian lady had no answer for Oprah.
Lyonel wishes he could of been there.
Here is Lyonel's answer to this paradoxical question, based on God's plan as revealed through his Holy Days, outlined in the BIBLE!

MP3 - The Last Great Day - The Hope of Mankind

*** FEATURED SERMON - Martin Luther had a problem with the book of JAMES calling it an "Epistle of Straw." Does the book of James have less weight and authority than other scripture? Lyonel addresses these issues in this important message from the Epistle of JAMES.

MP3 - JAMES Pt. 2, 10/30/2010

Splits, Divisions and Heresy in the Churches of GOD
There have always been splits, divisions and heresies in the Churches of God, and more so now that the time of Christs' return draws near. What is God's will at times like these?

100 MB WMV video file - Spiritual Maturity in the Churches of GOD - 6/19/2010

20 MB MP3 sound file - Spiritual Maturity in the Churches of GOD - 6/19/2010

Doctrine of Water Baptism
Does God require believers to be baptised by being submerged in water? Or, does the person simply need to be "born again" by accepting Jesus Christ into their heart? What did Christ and the Apostles teach? What does the Bible say - is baptism required for salvation? Find out in this Bible study /sermon from 1999.

Is Baptism Required For Salvation? - 5/08/1999

Is Jesus Christ God?
Who is Jesus Christ? Was he just a man who did good works? Was he created by God? Where did he really come from? Was or is Jesus Christ GOD? This subject is thoroughly explored in this open, question and answer Bible study.

Is Jesus Christ God? - 10/23/1999

True Sabbath Keeping
What is Sabbath keeping? When God created and made holy the Sabbath day, what was his reason and purpose? Is there a greater meaning and purpose than just physically resting? Are there certain activities you should or should not participate in? These and other controversies are dealt with in "True Sabbath Keeping."

True Sabbath Keeping - 11/06/1999

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