In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth… Then God said, “Let there be light and there was light.” Nature of God Can we know the nature of God? The scriptures give the believer awesome insight into the mind and heart of the Lord Jesus Christ and God the Father. We can know much about their nature, their relationship, their vision, their character, and their action in history through an in-depth examination of the Bible – their Word preserved for our understanding. God has revealed, but it is our task to study to come to know and be known by our Lord, Jesus our Messiah, and the Father, our covenant partner. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead so they are without excuse. (Romans 1:20) What God Loves The truth often comes in simple words. Our love grows as we walk with God. Why? Because that is his nature. “God is love” was John’s emphatic statement after having experienced a close personal relationship with the Creator. But can we discern what God loves? God Loves Justice We must love justice as God does. His instructions to his people Israel were clear — no bribes, no partiality, no perverting justice! There can be no hypocrisy in the lives of those who represent God and his rule of law. But there is a great reward for those who love justice as God loves justice….
God’s Good News – The Gospel What is the gospel of Jesus Christ? What is the Gospel of the Kingdom of God that was preached by Jesus and his disciples? What is the gospel that we must believe to be saved? Gospel 1: Gospel of the Kingdom: Gospel of Lawlessness Gospel of the Kingdom: Discern the True Gospel What is the Gospel? Discern between the true gospel and the many false gospels Gospel 2: The Gospel of the Kingdom: The Incorruptible King What is the Good News? A journey through the gospels to uncover the message of good news that Christ preached Gospel 3: The Gospel of the kingdom: Changing the System The Kingdom of God What is the relationship between the Kingdom of God and the gospel preached by Christ? Gospel 4: Are you a Saint? Saints of the Kingdom of God The saints inherit the Kingdom of God, but who are the saints?
February 29th, 2012
Biblical Wisdom and the Brain
Comments Off on Biblical Wisdom and the Brain, Sermons and Media, Videos, by COG Webcast.Brain science has taught us many things about how the brain operates. The Creator who made this intricate design understood that our learning, both physically and spiritually, happens as we “grow our brains.” Jeff Patton explores the connections between acquiring biblical wisdom and gaining physical knowledge.
February 12th, 2012
Everlasting Covenant Series
Comments Off on Everlasting Covenant Series, Beliefs, by COG Webcast.Would it surprise you to know that: The covenant was not a contract The “Old” covenant was not “done away” Christ did not abolish the law, the covenant The covenant was not a “marriage” The covenant is everlasting Moreover I will make a covenant of peace with them, and it shall be an everlasting covenant with them; I will establish them and multiply them, and I will set My sanctuary in their midst forevermore. Ezekiel 37:26 Watch the whole series. Click on the links below to watch or download an individual video. Walking with God – The Covenant Part 1 What does it take to have a spiritual relationship with the Father and the Son? What is the yoke that Christ asks us to be willing to bear in order to be in step with Him? Jeff Patton begins a series of sermons on the nature of our covenantal relationship with the Creator of the universe. How is it possible for physical people to have a relationship with the Eternal – an Everlasting Covenant? The scriptures make this understanding clear for those who have been called by God to have their hearts and minds open to see the truth. Related Video: Walking with God – The Covenant Part1 Called to be saved – The Covenant Part 2 Is an understanding of the everlasting covenant mere esoteric knowledge, or a minor twig of understanding on the tree of life? Jeff explores the scriptures and explains how the covenant relates to our understanding of salvation and our…
January 22nd, 2012
Holy Days – God’s Annual Sabbaths
Comments Off on Holy Days – God’s Annual Sabbaths, Beliefs, by COG Webcast.God’s Annual Sabbaths The Feasts of the Lord – Not of the Jews Spring Feast — 2022 Be encouraged in your walk with God to embrace the way of sincerity and truth. This series of sermons will enhance your understanding and appreciation of God’s Holy Days and his plan for your life. Spring Feast 2022 Passover and Unleavened Bread: Passover in the spring of the year is rich in symbolism relating to our covenant relationship with God and helping us to see the need for self-reflection, a sacrifice for our sins, and a Saviour to restore a right relationship with God and deliver us from Egypt – a symbol of life cut off from God’s wisdom and guidance. Videos and Youth resources Cleanse out the old leaven that you may be a new lump, as you really are unleavened. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. 8 Let us therefore celebrate the festival, not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. 1 Corinthians 5:7-9 ESV Pentecost/Feast of Weeks: Pentecost celebrates the awesome power of the voice of the Eternal delivering the covenant from Mt. Sinai amidst the thunder and lightning. It also commemorates the giving of the Holy Spirit and the establishment of the Church of God, after the resurrection and ascension of Jesus, the Messiah. It is an annual Sabbath rich in meaning for all those who believe in the hope of the resurrection. And you shall count for yourselves from…
January 22nd, 2012
Everlasting Covenant – Refreshed Part 7
1 Comment, Sermons and Media, Videos, by COG Webcast.View the video on Minds Traditional Christianity has become ineffectual in part due to a replacement theology that fails to grasp the nature and purpose of the Everlasting Covenant. Jeff Patton wraps up this series on the covenant with an inspiring study of God’s objectives in the covenant relationship as applied to individuals and nation. He demonstrates how the covenant was refreshed or renewed through Christ’s death and the changes that ensued as a result of this ultimate sacrifice. Would it surprise you to know that: The covenant was not a contract The “Old” covenant was not “done away” Christ did not abolish the law, the covenant The covenant was not a “marriage” The covenant is everlasting Learn more about the Covenants of God
December 31st, 2011
The Ten Commandments
Comments Off on The Ten Commandments, Beliefs, by COG Webcast.The Ten Commandments – Revisited 2021 Old Commandment for a New Situation As new circumstances arise in society, our ability as Christians to rightly divide the word of truth and apply the biblical commandment with integrity and discernment is tested. Each generation needs to revisit God’s instructions to understand how they apply in new or evolving social and political situations. God’s principles are eternal, and they define for all time how we are to love God and love our neighbour. There is nothing new under the sun, and all the ways of men can be evaluated by the eternal standards found in scripture. We will reap what we sow, collectively and individually. So this series is to give you insight into the commandments of the Lord our God, and how they will help us avoid evil consequences, and gain God’s blessings. The Ten Commandments – Revisited 2021 Divine Directives A video examination of the ten commandments in a series of sermons by Jeff Patton; watch the entire video series or use the links below to view or download individual sermon videos. The first four of the ten commandments given in Exodus 20:2-8 are summarized by Jesus in his teachings: Jesus was asked: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: ” ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. Matt 22:36-38 AMP The latter six commandments given in Exodus 20:12-17 are summed up in Jesus’ response to the Pharisees:…