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Many claim that Joe Biden is unfit for office because they believe that he lied intentionally and repeatedly to the American people in regard to his alleged knowledge of Hunter’s business dealings with foreign entities. But is there another explanation? What IF Joe Biden were to suffer from worsening dementia, as many suspect? This program evaluates the signs which could lead to that conclusion

In this human lifetime, it seems that we wait for so many things to happen: an appointment with the dentist and a concert that we are looking forward to, and as followers of the Creator, we await the return of Jesus Christ and the institution of the Kingdom. There are times when waiting is especially difficult. Perhaps we are waiting to heal from a health issue, or a situation in our lives and our jobs in which we must rely solely on God for resolution. This can be trying for us, but we know that we can rely on God, and His Word to strengthen us. In this Sermonette we will cover Scriptures that are relevant to this very human challenge—learning to place the situation in God’s hands and not in our limited, carnal human potential.

Without knowing where we are headed, we will lose our way in this world. If we are not fully focused on serving God, we are not following Christ's command to "seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness." That is our guiding light, and all of our actions can and must fall under that way of thinking.

Building a sandcastle can be wonderfully peaceful and relaxing, but it can also be frustrating if your aim is designing a structure that is enduring and beautiful. The perfect sandcastle can never be achieved, and similarly, God’s true church is entirely dependent on the structure that He has created. In this Sermonette we will cover scriptures that can aid in our understanding of the importance of clinging to God’s commandments and interweaving this with our relationships with one another as members of His Church. This is essential in order for the Church to thrive and the work to be done.

Our weekly Update informs you, among many other things, about relevant news in the light of biblical prophecy. In this week’s edition (Update #1072, dated June 16, 2023), we publish articles discussing the historical and unprecedented indictment and arraignment of a former US President and present contender for Presidency, which many have decried as reflecting political motives and a blatant double standard of a “weaponized” Justice Department. We also quote articles addressing the question as to who sabotaged the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline and the Kakhovka hydro-electric dam and whether this intelligence information has been withheld from Congress and the public. You can become a regular subscriber to our weekly Update.

Why are certain animals at times very cruel? Why do ferocious predators exist? Did God create them that way? Why are we plagued today with mosquitoes, poisonous snakes or even killer bees? What do we learn from the Bible about God’s dealing with animals in this present day and age? How does God communicate with animals today? What role will animals play in the end time and beyond?

The Bible has been prohibited temporarily in libraries of school districts in Texas and Missouri, and now, most recently, in some elementary and middle school libraries in Utah. Why is the Bible under attack? And who is really behind it?

Joy is a part of the fruit of the Holy Spirit. But how can we be joyful in a time of great distress. The examples in the Bible show that people like Christ, Paul and David experienced joy, not because of their present circumstances but because they looked toward the Kingdom of God, when everything will be changed.

The world is heading towards total destruction and annihilation due to sin and unrighteousness. The effects of sin and not dealing wit it are shown in this sermon.

Was former German Chancellor Angela Merkel the main cause for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, as the Wall Street Journal claims, listing numerous facts for that allegation. Is the politic of appeasement continuing under Germany’s new Chancellor, Olaf Scholz? Will Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s ill-advised recent praise for Scholz backfire, and is Zelenskyy in danger of losing all sympathy in Germany?

Going above and beyond what is expected or making a bigger effort than what is required certainly has application for Christians! Are we profitable servants in this regard? Do we serve God in extra ways?

The Feast of Pentecost stands out as having a focus on firstfruits. When established in the time of Moses, the firstfruits were from the grain harvest. Following the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the relevance of firstfruits shifts to the elect in Christ. We review the references to firstfruits in the Bible, and delve into the question of why firstfruits are important in the plan of God.

What is the connection between the gift of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and the Ten Commandments? What roles do the spiritually circumcised heart and the crucifixion of the old man and the creation of the new man play in all of this? Who or what is the new man, and what is the function of God's Holy Spirit of power in the re-creation of converted Christians? And how can we be sure that we will be in God's Kingdom?

An acclaimed architect becomes involved in the ambitious project of designing the third temple in Jerusalem; a controversial minister visits the Temple Mount and declares Israel’s ownership of the site where the first and second temple stood; and a red heifer appears to be qualified, according to Jewish Orthodox views, to be sacrificed in a year and a half on the Mount of Olives by “pure” priests. Do these developments point at the coming of the Messiah?

Dave Harris will present the sermon.

People are about to face the end of this age and the unprecedented events revealed in the Word of God. Are you watching and will you be among the very, very few who be judged ready for what is coming?

Why is it necessary to repent, turn around, change our way of thinking and become a totally new creation? True repentance, in leaving behind our “dead works,” is oftentimes not that easy. To admit that one has done wrong or has been wrong, can be terribly difficult. The same is true when we are called upon to admit that we are not as righteous as we had thought to be. But God commands us to repent and to return to Him; to reject the broad way of the world, leading to condemnation and death; and to choose and walk instead the small and narrow way, leading to eternal life.

Mr. Michael Link will be giving the split sermon entitled: To Be First Mr. Kalon Mitchell will be giving the split sermon entitled: What's Age Got to Do With It?

Some networks are trying to censor Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., allegedly due to his controversial views, but this could backfire. And what about censorship in general?

If everyone on earth kept just one of God’s Ten Commandments the whole world would be so very much better for doing that and what a difference it would make. But when Jesus Christ sets up the Kingdom of God on earth, all 10 of the Commandments will be kept and the world will be a completely different place – and so much better for it!

If everyone on earth kept just one of God’s Ten Commandments the whole world would be so very much better for doing that and what a difference it would make. But when Jesus Christ sets up the Kingdom of God on earth, all 10 of the Commandments will be kept and the world will be a completely different place – and so much better for it!

There are more and more signs that Ukraine’s supporters in the West are not that anxious anymore to help Ukraine by delivering weapons and money. And without that help, Ukraine cannot survive and win against Russia. Does the Bible indicate as to what will happen ultimately? In this program, we focus on the true feelings of many Western Europeans, and especially Germans, towards Ukraine.

Norbert Link will be giving the sermon message and Paul Niehoff will present the sermonette.