The Jews call it 'Yom Kippur' or the 'Day of Atonement,' as do some Christians. The New Testament calls it 'the Fast' in Acts 27:9. Are Christians supposed to keep the Day of Atonement and fast on it? Why fasting? Do all have to fast? Does fasting have to do with avoiding all food and drink? Can caffeine withdrawals result in headaches? How do the Jews say to prepare to fast? Are there health and spiritual benefits associated with fasting? Was Jesus represented by the slain goat for the sin offering by the High Priest in Leviticus 16? Is Jesus our Atonement? Could the slaying of the Passover lamb and the Day of Atonement sin offering goat help picture the sacrifice of Jesus was for the elect (via the Passover) and the rest to be called after the Church Age (via the slaying of the Atonement goat)? What about Satan/Azazel and his role? Will Satan be bound for 1000 years? Did early Christians keep the Day of Atonement? Are there are any records to show that Christians have been keeping the Day of Atonement throughout the Church Age? Why do Christians fast, but we do not have animal sacrifices on the Day of Atonement? What does the Continuing Church of God officially teach about the Day of Atonement?

A written article of related interest is available titled 'The Day of Atonement--Its Christian Significance' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/atonement.htm

Are you to give an offering on the Day of Atonement? Can you buy your salvation? Was Jesus the atoning sacrifice according to the New Testament? What should our priorities be? Should we want to help the poor? Are offerings only for the minister's personal use? What about the Apostle Paul? Do you have faith to give? Does the work of God need your money? How will the work be done? Should that work be done deceitfully? Are you deceiving yourself? Dr. Thiel addresses these matters in this offertory.

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The Jews call it Rosh Hashana, the Bible calls it a day for blowing of trumpets. Should you keep the Feast of Trumpets? Was it done away or does it have applications for Christians? What does a shofar sound like? What about a silver trumpet? What plagues are associated with which trumpet in the Book of Revelation? Which trumpet does Jesus return with? When are the saints resurrected? Does God's holy plan include giving trumpet warnings to the world? Will the bulk of humanity repent or rebel from the events associated with the seven trumpets and seven last plagues of Revelation? Which trumpet proclaims the Kingdom of God? Dr. Thiel goes over all of these matters (and also blows a couple of types of trumpets) in this sermon intended for the Feast of Trumpets.

A written article of related interest is available titled 'Feast of Trumpets: Why Should You Keep It?' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/trumpet-plan.htm

Does the Bible command Holy Day Offerings? Should an offering be taken up on the Feast of Trumpets? If the Church of God is to teach all that Jesus commanded, what about crying out on topics that result in getting "shadow banned"? If the "trend is your friend," do media like radio make sense in this internet age? What about travels and literature? Are you robbing God by not giving tithes and offerings? Does God promise to bless the giver? Dr. Thiel addresses these issues and also blows a chatsoserah and two shofars.

Many in the Greco-Roman Catholic and Protestant churches consider that John Chrysostom was "Christianity's greatest preacher." Was this eloquent speaker a faithful Christian? Was he an anti-Semite? Did he endorse or condemn God's Holy Days? Did Jesus, the Apostle Paul, Polycarp, and early Christians keep the biblical holy days? Which days are great? Which are essentially pagan-derived? What about Passover, Easter, Christmas, Pentecost, Lent, the Feast of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, and the Feast of Tabernacles? What about Minerva and Mithras? What did John, called the golden-mouthed, say or write related to these topics? What about his eight 'Against the Jews' or 'Against the Judaizers' homilies/sermons? Did Adolf Hitler's supporters cite John Chrysostom related to their anti-Jewish practices? Should faithful Christians keep God's holy days today? Dr. Thiel addresses these matters.

A written article of related interest is available titled 'John Chrysostom, Bishop of Constantinople and Antisemite ' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/john-chrysostom.htm

God gave humans food and said what He made was good. What about unclean animals? What about genetically-modified organisms (GMOs)? What about 'bioengineered foods'? What about lab meat? What about human-cloned salami? What about 'Piggy Sooy'? Are Christians supposed to eat what is good according to Isaiah 55:2? What should we eat? What should Christians avoid eating? Dr. Thiel addresses these matters and more.

A written article of related interest is available titled 'Christian Health Matters' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/health.htm

This is the seventh and last sermon in a seven-part series covering 2 Corinthians. In this sermon, Dr. Thiel goes over each verse of the twelfth and thirteenth chapters of the Apostle Paul’s second epistle (letter) to the Christians in Corinth. Various quotes from the old Worldwide Church of God are included. In these chapters, the Apostle Paul tells us more about him boasting in his infirmities as well as him asserting he is not inferior to the other apostles. Paul mentions the third heaven, so what are the three heavens? Did Justin Martyr say Christians did or did not go to heaven after they die? The persecuting Saul became the Apostle Paul and prophet after hands were laid on him by a mere disciple, who likely was a local elder. Paul had speaking problems and physical infirmities that turned people off, and was claimed to be a ringleader of a cult. Paul claimed various proofs of his ministry. Dr. Thiel does the same for himself and the Continuing Church of God. Could you have supported the "contemptible" appearing Apostle Paul? Did Herbert W. Armstrong restore all things? What about why God created anything and why He made individual people? What about Herbert Armstrong, Malachi, and the final Elijah? Is the church age over? Did any church leader predict problems with coronaviruses before the pandemic or Russia ending up with parts of Ukraine before it took various actions? What are various Philadelphian proofs related to predictions and the restoration of many matters? Dr. Thiel goes over those matters and more.

A related written article is available titled 'Comments on the 2nd Epistle to the Corinthians' URL: https://cogwriter.com/2corinthians.htm

In this sermon, Dr. Thiel goes over each verse of the tenth and eleventh chapters of the Apostle Paul’s second epistle (letter) to the Christians in Corinth. Various comments from the late Pastor General of the old Radio/Worldwide Church of God are included. These chapters give us more to know about the Apostle Paul's personality. He discussed troubles and ordeals he faced. Are true Christians pacifists? Do Christians abstain from carnal warfare? What did Theophilus, Hippolytus, and Pionius teach about that? What are the weapons of a Christian's warfare? Should Christians be able to deal with many arguments against us? What about God's commandments? What are some signs Christians should accept in the 21st century? Do we rely on apparitions or angels? Did Paul make many points regarding his authority or church governance? Did Paul boast of his weaknesses? Could you have supported the writer and poor speaker known as the Apostle Paul? Dr. Thiel goes over those matters and more.

A written article of related interest is available titled 'Comments on the 2nd Epistle to the Corinthians' URL: https://cogwriter.com/2corinthians.htm

In this sermon, Dr. Thiel goes over each verse of the seventh through ninth chapters of the Apostle Paul’s epistle (letter) to the Christians in Corinth. Various comments from the late Pastor General of the old Radio/Worldwide Church of God are included. Do Christians need to be cleansed from filthiness? Was Paul sorry that he wrote about correction? Was Titus commended or condemned? What about tithes and offerings? Might the Macedonians be remembered for all eternity for their generosity? Do you give according to your ability? Are you an unprofitable servant? Is giving to the poor under the auspices of the church a sign of being Philadelphian? What about the "way of give" and the world's "way of get"? Is giving a proof of love and faith? Did Herbert Armstrong say, "Unless you want to do more, with your whole heart, you are not going to get into the Kingdom of God"? Did the Apostle Paul encourage those in Corinth and elsewhere to be generous givers. Could supporting the poor be a sign of the 'Philadelphians' of a Church of God? Dr. Thiel goes over those matters and more.

A written article of related interest is available titled 'Comments on the 2nd Epistle to the Corinthians' URL: https://cogwriter.com/2corinthians.htm

In this sermon, Dr. Thiel goes over each verse of the sixth chapter of the Apostle Paul’s epistle (letter) to the Christians in Corinth. Various comments from the late Pastor General of the old Radio/Worldwide Church of God are included. Does 2 Corinthians 6 actually teach that this is the ONLY day of salvation? What does the Bible teach? What did early Christians teach? Is there an age to come? Dr. Thiel goes over those matters. He also discusses some of the persecutions that the Apostle Paul went through and mentions that similar things will affect end-time Philadelphian Christians, and then later, other Christians. Some have wondered if a Church of God Christian should marry someone who is not--and he answers this, plus also cites something from Herbert W. Armstrong. Related to coming persecutions, Dr. Thiel also discusses two major reasons that various ones consider the true Church of God a cult as well as persecutions expected for those who hold to the original teaching on the "unity of God" by Ignatius of Antioch, but who do not accept the trinitarian position of that by the Greco-Roman churches.

A written article of related interest is available titled 'Comments on the 2nd Epistle to the Corinthians' URL: https://cogwriter.com/2corinthians.htm

In this sermon, Dr. Thiel goes over each verse of the fourth and fifth chapters of the Apostle Paul’s epistle (letter) to the Christians in Corinth. Various comments from the late Pastor General of the old Radio/Worldwide Church of God are included. Dr. Thiel discusses aspects of the New Covenant, suffering trials, eternal life, immortality, resurrections, and some of God's “guarantees." He mentions that God's calling is irrevocable, but also that God intends to offer all an opportunity for salvation, either in this age or the age to come. This is the third part of a multi-part sermon series intended to cover the entirety of 2 Corinthians.

A written article of related interest is available titled 'Comments on the 2nd Epistle to the Corinthians' URL: https://cogwriter.com/2corinthians.htm

In this sermon, Dr. Thiel goes over each verse of the third chapter of the Apostle Paul's epistle (letter) to the Christians in Corinth. Various comments from the late Pastor General of the old Radio/Worldwide Church of God are included. Dr. Thiel discusses "letters of commendation," our sufficiency is from God, the biblical need to obey, and the New Covenant--which is the focus of this sermon. Regarding the New Covenant, he goes over Church of God teachings over the decades on that as well as misunderstandings that many Protestants have about that. He also goes into why many Jews do not believe in Jesus as the Messiah because of improper traditions, as well as God's glorious plan involving Gentiles. This is the second part of a multi-part sermon series intended to cover the entirety of II Corinthians.

A written article of related interest is available titled 'Comments on the 2nd Epistle to the Corinthians' URL: https://cogwriter.com/2corinthians.htm

Corinth is a city in Greece. In biblical times, it was a wealthy cosmopolitan city known for immorality. This sermon is the first in a series intended to cover each and every verse of the Apostle Paul's second epistle to the Corinthians. In this sermon, Dr. Thiel covers chapters 1 and 2 and also includes some comments from the late Herbert W. Armstrong. Topics covered include the name 'Church of God,' mercy, forgiveness, obedience, salvation through Jesus, why there is suffering, Satan's devices, love, not over-punishing, trusting God, the sufficiency of Jesus, and the open door to the Philadelphians to preach the gospel of the kingdom to the world in as many languages/dialects as we can.

A written article of related interest is also available titled 'Comments on the 2nd Epistle to the Corinthians.' URL: https://cogwriter.com/2corinthians.htm

Seven churches are discussed in the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation, also known as the Apocalypse. They are Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea of Asia Minor (located in the country of Turkey at this time). Are the messages to them at all prophetic? Could those seven churches represent the entire church age? Could these give clues about the history of the true church as well as apostolic succession? Were there groups throughout the church age that have kept the seventh-day Sabbath, Passover on the 14th, and held to Church of God doctrines on the Godhead and crosses? Does the New Testament teach that there would be factions in the true church? Could there be specific eras of each church dominating a period of time? What time? What have Roman Catholic and Church of God leaders taught about them? What do the Eastern Orthodox teach about the "seven church councils" beginning with Emperor Constantine's Council of Nicea? What does the Continuing Church of God teach about itself and the seven church of Revelation 2 & 3? Are there any Philadelphians left--those who have kept Jesus word, as well as going through the open door to be a witness in accordance with Matthew 24:14? Are most 21st century Christians Laodicean? Why is this important to know? Dr. Thiel addresses these issues and more in this sermon.

A written article of related interest is available titled 'The Churches of Revelation 2 & 3' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/era.htm

What does it take to be a Christian? What is Christian conversion? Did Jesus say that calling Him 'Lord' was enough? Or did He specify problems from many who claimed to do things in His name? How does the New Testament define a Christian? If you are saved by grace, and not works, is obedience required for salvation? Are Christians to strive for perfection? What did Jesus teach in the 'Sermon on the Mount'? Is the Christian life subject to difficulties? Are Christians to build character? Is there an instant where one becomes a Christian? Do Christians need to repent of sins to be converted? Is sin the transgression of God's law? Do real Christians ever sin? Can you earn your salvation? Are you to give love in a unique way? Does God need to help you to properly repent and be converted? Does the Bible really teach that Christians will be rewarded by their works in this life? Is there such a thing as false conversion? How do Christians live? Dr. Thiel addresses these issues and more in this sermon.

A written article of related interest is available titled 'Real Conversion' URL: https://cogwriter.com/conversion.htm

On May 13, 1978, the late Pastor General of the old Worldwide Church of God, Herbert W. Armstrong, gave a sermon titled 'Creation and the Gospel.' On June 17, 2023, Dr. Thiel gave an sermon based on that, updated with additional scriptures as well as certain matters more relevant for the Continuing Church of God. Topics discussed include the creation of the angels, an intended role of the angels, how the earth could be compared to unfinished furniture, and that the angels sinned. The biblical definition of sin from 1 John 3:4 (KJV) was quoted. The gap explanation of Genesis 1:1-2 was pointed out. God's plan, including Jesus and the Holy Days was discussed. Also the importance of obedience to God, top down governance, those being called building character, war & peace, Philadelphians fulfillment of Matthew 24:14, and aspects of the coming kingdom of God were gone over.

A written article of related interest is available titled 'Creation and the Gospel of the Kingdom of God' URL: https://cogwriter.com/creationgospel.htm

Valentinus was from Egypt and went to Rome in the 2nd century. He was tolerated by the Church of Rome for over a decade before he was denounced by Polycarp of Smyrna. He is considered the father of Gnosticism and was denounced as a heretic by people such as Irenaeus of Lyon, Tertullian of Carthage, and Hippolytus of Rome. Valentinus had hoped to become the 'Bishop of Rome.' What did he teach? Did he get many of his ideas from Greek philosophers like Plato as well as Egyptian paganism? Could he have been the first who claimed Christianity to push the Trinity? Have others noticed his trinitarian statements? Have places that claim "artificial intelligence" like BingChat failed to see Valentinus as perhaps the earliest originator of trinitarianism? Were the bulk of professors of Christ at one time binitarian/Semiarian? Did Liberius, Bishop of Rome declare that the Semiarian bishops were orthodox? When was the Greco-Roman trinity formally adopted? Do we see traces of Valentinus' doctrines, such as non-immersion baptism being practiced by many today? Did Valentinus claim that Jesus did not defecate? Did Valentinus prefer to allegorize scriptures and accept non-biblical tradition? Do many do that today? Dr. Thiel addresses these and other matters concerning Valentinus.

A written article of related interest is available titled 'Valentinus: The Gnostic Trinitarian Heretic ' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/valentinus.htm

Various Protestants have pointed to the return of Jesus as coming in either 2023, 2024, 2025, and/or 2026. Is this possible? Will Jesus' second coming occur before the start of the tribulation as a "pre-tribulation rapture" or after the tribulation? What did Jesus, Himself say about the timing of when He would return? Can you rely on the teachings of people such as David Jeremiah, Hal Lindsey, the late Dr. Tim LayHaye, or Jerry Jenkins? Does the Bible, in the 13th chapter of the Book of Ezekiel, have warnings about those that prophesy falsehoods and claim that they are God's teachings? Do various scriptures pointed to by "pretrib rapturists" prove a "rapture" must be different from Jesus' second coming? Will persecutions still hit the church? Are ALL Christians promised protection from the coming "hour of trial" or only the Philadelphian faithful? Is the place of protection on the earth or in heaven? Did Jesus speak of fleeing? Who should "gather together" as Zephaniah 2 says BEFORE the decree is issued? Is Jesus expected to return in the next decade? Does Daniel 9:27 eliminate the return of Jesus prior to 2030 now? Does Daniel now allow for a 2031-2033 return of Jesus? What should you do to be counted worthy to escape what is coming according to Jesus? Dr. Thiel address these issues and more in this sermon.

A written article of related interest is available titled 'Is There A Secret Rapture for the Church? When and Where is the Church Protected?' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/rapture.htm

What work should the most faithful Christians be supporting in the 21st century? What was the "open door" that Jesus opened for the Philadelphians for? Did Herbert W. Armstrong say that door was for the Philadelphians to fulfill Matthew 24:14 to proclaim the gospel of the kingdom to the world as a witness? What did Luke and the Apostle Paul write about the open door? Is having literature in hundreds of languages helpful to assist in the fulfillment of Matthew 24:14, Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 11:25, and Revelation 7:9? Just what was the work according to Herbert W. Armstrong? When did he, Dr. Herman Hoeh, and others in the Church of God say the proclamation work was to end? Was that related to the Great Tribulation and a nuclear World War III? Were the Laodiceans prophesied to rise up, be the dominant Christians at the end, but with lukewarm efforts and priorities, while wanting to focus on taking care of themselves? Did the Radio Church of God also warn about that? Is the proclamation of the Philadelphian church supposed to last until about the time it is to flee to the "place of safety" in the wilderness? Are there analogies between the first and second temple and the work done under Herbert W. Armstrong and now the Continuing Church of God? What about Loma Armstrong's two-part dream? What about proclaiming the gospel through multi-media, radio, internet, literature, and personal visits? Will Philadelphian Christians be subject to persecution when some are used by God to "instruct many" per Daniel 11:33? Did Herbert Armstrong believe a "second work" would rise to effectively finish the short work of Romans 11:28? What are some part of the "final phase of the work"? Does the Continuing Church of God have the type of fruits that Jesus pointed to? Is supporting the proclamation work showing Philadelphian brotherly love? Was "Philadelphia" to continue per Hebrews 13:1? Is necessity laid upon the true Philadelphians to proclaim the gospel of the kingdom to the world as a witness? Is this a priority of the Continuing Church of God? Dr. Thiel addresses these matters and more by citing scriptures, historical records, and more!

A written article of related interest is available titled 'Should the Church Still Try to Place its Top Priority on Proclaiming the Gospel or Did Herbert W. Armstrong Change that Priority for the Work? ' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/work.htm

What is Pentecost? What happened in Acts 2? Does the last days prophecy related to dreams in Acts 2:17-18 have current application? What did the old Worldwide Church of God teach about that? Should we continue steadfastly in the doctrine of the apostles? Did Jesus and the Apostles keep Pentecost? What about the Apostle Paul? How do you count Pentecost? What are some clues in the Old Testament related to the same day? If there is a first harvest, is there a second harvest? What does "firstfruits" have to do with Pentecost, Jesus, and Christians? Does keeping God's annual holy days help us better understand His plan of salvation? Is God only calling some now? If there is a battle between God and Satan going on, which would win? Does God's plan include giving all who ever lived an opportunity for salvation? Are some Jews wrong about the date of Pentecost? Should Pentecost always be kept on the day called Sunday? Are those who are called, chosen, and faithful in this age going to be part of the first resurrection? Is this the only day of salvation? What are parts of the message of Pentecost that many who profess Christ miss? Dr. Thiel addresses these matters and more in this sermon.

A written article of related interest is available titled 'What About Pentecost?' URL: https://cogwriter.com/pentecost-details.htm

How is a Christian, a real Christian, supposed to live? What is a real Christian? Who is granted the Spirit of Christ? Are Christians saved by works? Are Christians rewarded according to their works? Is obedience to God a salvation issue? How do Christians imitate Jesus and the Apostle Paul? What about the Ten Commandments and the biblical Holy Days? What about tithes, astrology, tattoos, and hair length? What about love? What about Philadelphian love, supporting the proclamation working, and supporting poor brethren? What about being 'ecumenically' separate? Is being a Christian a partial or total commitment? What about lawlessness and professed belief? What about real faith? Dr. Thiel addresses these and more in this sermon.

A free online booklet of related interest is available titled 'Christians: Ambassadors for the Kingdom of God, Biblical instructions on living as a Christian ' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/ChristianAmbassadors.pdf

Many claim that they have "refuted" or somehow disproved what is often called "British-Israelism" or "Anglo-Israelism." Do you believe the word of God over humans? Are secular, Protestant, and other critics right to dismiss the idea that God made promises to the twelve tribes of Israel that have been fulfilled in the past few centuries? Were the last days/end of days prophecies fulfilled over 2000 years ago? If not, were does history point to for their fulfillment? Is there a tie between the belief in British-Israelism and the Kingdom of God? Is there really a difference between the Jews and the so-called "ten lost tribes of Israel"? Do prophecies in the books of Genesis, Deuteronomy, Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Amos, etc. support British-Israelism? Does DNA evidence prove or disprove British-Israelism? Could the British have descended from Joseph's son Ephraim and those who came to the land which became the USA from Joseph's son Manasseh? What about many of the Germans who came to the Americas? Was Teah Tephi a 19th century invention of Frederick Glover? Could Jeremiah have been in Ireland? Is there a list of descendants on the throne of David from his time to King Charles III? Was there a gap of kings on the throne of David between the death of King Zedekiah and Jesus--if not, where was that throne? Is Jesus going to assume the throne of David? Are there biblical ties to some of the peoples known as Scythians? Were there three overturnings of the location of the throne from Jerusalem to Ireland to Scotland to England/Great Britain? What about the coronation ceremony, Solomon, Nathan the prophet, and anointing oil? Was the British Empire not only a company of nations, but the biggest land empire in human history? Did the USA become a great nation? Do you believe that God can make all things He promised come to pass? What about tribes of Zebulun, Naphtali, Issachar, Judah, Dan, Reuben, Simeon, etc.? What about the Stone of Scone? Dr. Thiel cites numerous scriptures, historical evidence, and even legends to demonstrate yes, British-Israelism is something that people who will truly believe the Bible over opinions of humans will accept.

A free online book of related interest is available titled 'Lost Tribes and Prophecies: What will happen to Australia, the British Isles, Canada, Europe, New Zealand and the United States of America?' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/LostTribes.pdf

Louis Rubin covers many things related to the Day of Pentecost. He refers to Acts 2 and the Holy Spirit. He mentions that other churches observe Pentecost, but do not have a grasp of many aspects of its meaning. He talks about people being at different levels of understanding.

A written article of related interest is available titled 'Pentecost: Is it more than Acts 2?' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/pentecost.htm

What is Purgatory? Was it a belief of the original catholic church? Does the Church of Rome teach about a place of punishment that comes after death to believers who have not truly repented of “venial sins” or who have not paid the “temporal punishment” for sins called Purgatory? The Continuing Church of God, Eastern Orthodox Church, and most Protestants do not teach the purgatorial doctrine. Is the idea of the “great news of Purgatory,” the “gospel of Purgatory” true? Does the Bible teach the idea of a place called purgatory or does it teach about a restoration (Greek: apokatastasis)? What about 1 Peter 3:19, 1 Peter 4:6, and 1 Corinthians 3:15? What did early Christians believe? Should we rely on visions purportedly given to Thecla and Perpetua in the late second century? Was Purgatory part of the original faith or was in added later after ‘Origenism’ was condemned by the Greco-Roman Council of Constantinople in 543 A.D.? What did the Roman Pope ‘Gregory the Great’ teach about Purgatory? Was Purgatory condemned by some called Cathari, Albigensian, and Waldensian? Did any Greco-Roman saints such as Gregory of Nyssa teach apokatastasis? Was Purgatory a factor in the “great schism of 1054” between the Roman and Eastern Orthodox Catholic churches? Does the Bible teach universalism? Did Anne Catherine Emmerich have a vision of Purgatory? Has Pope Francis indicated God will save all? Will God offer salvation to everyone? Can purchasing indulgences reduce the amount of “temporal punishment” people supposedly in Purgatory are to receive? Did Plato and Jesus condemn something like that? What about the Apostle Peter? Does the Bible support Purgatory or Apokatastasis?

A related article is available titled 'Did the Early Church Teach Purgatory?' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/purgatory.htm

A free online book with hundreds of scriptures showing what God's plan of salvation is, including for those not called to be true Christians in this life is also available. Titled 'Universal OFFER of Salvation, Apokatastasis: Can God save the lost in an age to come? Hundreds of scriptures reveal God’s plan of salvation' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/universal-offer-of-salvation-apokatastasis.pdf

People talk a lot about prayer. Many pray in public. Does God listen? What does the Bible teach about prayer? Can what you do or do not wear be a factor? How can your prayers be more effective? Why doesn’t God seem to answer all prayers? How should you deal with the difficult? How should you deal with ‘the impossible’? Here is a listing of the 28 tips that Dr. Thiel goes over in this sermon: 1. Pray to God the Father 2. Worship God in Truth 3. Believe God 4. Obey God: Do More than the Demons 5. Worship God in Spirit 6. Resist Satan 7. Don't Fight God 8. Pray for Others 9. Pray for Your Needs 10. Remember God’s Will and Have Your Priorities in Order 11. Praying Positions from the Bible 12. Pray Every Day 13. Forgiveness 14. Recognize God’s Spirit 15. Pray for What the Bible Says to Pray For 16. Ask for Spiritual Gifts 17. Don’t Pray for Show 18. Obey the New Testament About Head Coverings 19. Ask Often, Do Not Use Vain Repetitions, But Be Fervent 20. If You Are Suffering or Sick, Pray About It 21. Pray for Church Leaders 22. Pray for Secular Leaders 23. Put Jesus in Your Prayers 24. The Difficult: Remember Fasting 25. Pray With Thanksgiving 26. Deal With ‘Secret Sins’ 27. Change Can Make the Impossible, Possible 28. Close with Amen.

A free online booklet of related interest is available titled 'Prayer: What Does the Bible Teach?' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/Prayer.pdf

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