The Day of Christ will not come unless:

The Falling away from the faith comes first

The man of sin is "unveiled."

This is the topic to today's message.

Part 3 of 3

The Day of Christ is NOT the same day as the Day of the Lord.

The Day of Christ will not come until THESE 2 THINGS happen first:

1. The Falling Away from the faith occurs

2. The Man of Sin is revealed

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The Day of Christ will not come until THESE 2 THINGS happen first:

1. The Falling Away from the faith occurs

2. The Man of Sin is revealed

Enjoy the message.

This is 1 sermon divided into 3 parts. 

Merry Christmas to all! Enjoy this short message on our wonderful Savior, Jesus Christ--The REASON for the Season!

Preached at ICC on Dec. 13th.

Today we wrap up 2 Thessalonians with some great teaching from the Apostle Paul, including:

If a man is not willing to work, neither shall he eat.

So much for him running for President!

Join us today for WGOD Radio.

Jesus said, 'it is not for you to know times and seasons..."

How is then that so many preachers claim to know it?

Taken from 1 Thess 5:1-2 (PART 2)

Jesus said, 'it is not for you to know times and seasons..."

How is then that so many preachers claim to know it?

Taken from 1 Thess 5:1-2

Today we wrap up our look at the mysterious person John the Baptist.

Enjoy the message, and God Bless!

There was a man sent para Theou (from alongside of) God whose name was John.

This is the topic of this week's Bible teaching--John the Baptist.

This is part 3 of 4

One of my favorite messages from the past, AND, one of my favorite players in God's kingdom.

"There was a man sent PARA THEOU whose name was John." (John 1:6)

Only problem here is, Para Theou means, "from alongside of God."

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Who was John the Baptist? What a mysterious individual!

This is the topic of this message. Join us for WGOD Radio!

Preached at ICC on Dec. 6th.

Taken from 2 Thess 2:13, Paul teaches us today that our salvation has been predestined by Almighty God Himself. Also, that all 3 Persons of the Trinity were involved in our salvation.

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Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study in the Book of Acts. We see the Apostles rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer on account of THE NAME.

Preached at ICC on Nov. 29th.

Today we look at who the Apostle Paul called "The Man of Sin."

He tells us that there's going to be another temple in Jerusalem. He also tells us that this man of sin is going to sit in that temple, and say that he is god.

Take heed that no man deceive you!

Preached at ICC on Nov. 22nd.

Today Paul corrects the false doctrine that had been spread at Thessalonica: The Day of Christ will not come unless:

1. The Falling Away comes first

2. The Man of Sin is Revealed.

Join us!

Preached at ICC on Nov. 15th. 

Today we start the Book of 2 Thessalonians.

"Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power."

Today on WGOD Radio we wrap up this message "The false prophet."

Today we'll look at the famous mark of the beast.

Think about it: "He has the power to give life." (Rev 13:15)

Think about it: I'm not talking about God! I'm talking about the devil, through his henchman.

This is part 3 of a sermon entitled "The False Prophet."

Today on WGOD Radio we continue our look at the False Prophet of Revelation chapter 13.

Preached at Island Community Church on Nov. 1st.

The Preacher is Brother Daren Solana.

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Preached at Island Community Church on Nov. 8th.

Taken from 1 Thessalonians 5--He who calls you is FAITHFUL!

God is faithful!

He has promised to make us blameless before His throne.

Thank God for Jesus Christ His Son, who cleanses us from all sin, and makes us blameless by His blood.

Today on WGOD Radio, we take 4 days to look at the False Prophet of Revelation chapter 13.

Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study in the Book of Acts. 

In chapter 5, Peter and the other apostles are confronted with having to either obey the government and the rulers of the people, or God.

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Think about it: all who dwell on the earth will worship this antichrist--even all of those who think religion is for weak-minded fools, and even the atheists will worship him.

Maybe your own family members will call him lord?

Let's get busy.

One of the most intimidating verses in all of Scripture is found in the Book of Revelation, chapter 13, and verse 8:

"And all who dwell on the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the Book of Life."

All who dwell on the earth will worship this guy. Even all of those who think religion is for weak-minded fools, and even the atheists.

Certainly you and I know someone who will call this man "lord."

One of the most intimidating verses in all of Scripture is found in the Book of Revelation, chapter 13, and verse 8:

"And all who dwell on the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the Book of Life."

All who dwell on the earth will worship this guy. Even all of those who think religion is for weak-minded fools, and even the atheists.

Certainly you and I know someone who will call this man "lord."

Part 1 of 4. In this message, we are looking at the coming antichrist of Revelation chapter 13.

Preached at ICC on Oct. 25th.

Taken from 1 Thessalonians chapter 5. Once again we are told that we are not to set dates for the coming of the Lord, because the Lord Jesus will come again like a thief in the night!

He tells us to Watch!

"So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation." (Heb 9:28)

Preached at ICC on Oct. 18th. Today we are looking at 1 Thess chapters 3 and 4, including the doctrine of the rapture.

James said to count it all joy when we encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of our faith produces endurance. (Jam 1:2). This is the main theme today on WGOD Radio, as we wrap up the Lord's message to the faithful Church at Philadelphia.

Part 3 of 4. 

This is a look at the Lord's promises to the faithful Church at Philadelphia, and to the faithful Church of today!

1. An open door of ministry

2. Deliverance from the Great Tribulation

Today on WGOD Radio, we are looking at God's promises to the faithful Church.

First, He sets before us an open door that no man (or demon) can shut. Today, we see that He promises to keep us OUT OF the hour of trial that's going to test all who dwell on the earth.

Today on WGOD Radio, we look at the Faithful Church of Philadelphia. Part 1 of 4

Preached at ICC on Oct. 11th.

Last week, we see that God has elected us. This week, we see that God has called us.

What do you do when God calls you?

Taken from my sermon on the Dead Church at Sardis.

The Lord promises all overcomers that He wouldn't blot their names out of the Book of Life.

So does that mean that those who don't overcome that He will? 

Join us today for WGOD Radio as we answer that question.

Today on WGOD Radio we are looking at Revelation 3:5, and we are confronted with the Lord's statement: "He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and by no means shall I erase his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels."

So does that mean what it appears to say? Join us today for WGOD Radio!

This week on WGOD Radio, we are looking at the Dead Church at a city named Sardis, and we're looking at the Lord's correction of this Church. Part 2 of 4

Today on WGOD Radio, we travel to the City of Sardis, and we look over the Pastor's shoulder and read his mail--a scathing letter from the Lord Jesus.

Preached at ICC on October 4th.

"Knowing, beloved brothers, your election by God."

What an awesome truth! We have been elected by God Himself!

God entered into His very own voter's booth, closed the curtain...

AND ELECTED YOU!!

Makes you want to shout, doesn't it?

Today on WGOD Radio, we see that Peter's shadow healed people who were sick, as well as Paul's handkerchief. 

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Today on WGOD Radio, we see that not all sickness comes from the devil, as some Christians would have you believe. But the truth is, some sickness can come from God, and even death, as a result of sin.

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First the Lord shot down those who called themselves Apostles, and were not (2:2), and now He does the same with a woman who calls herself a "prophetess."

What are the true works of a prophet of God? Find out today on WGOD Radio.

Today on WGOD Radio, we are looking at what went wrong in Thyatira, for it to be remembered as "The Corrupt Church." Part 1 of 3

Today on WGOD Radio, we are looking at the signs to clue you in that you are going to a worldly Church.

Question: How do you know if you're a member of a worldly Church? Find out the answer to that question this week on WGOD Radio.

Part 3 of 4

Question: How do you know if you're a member of a worldly Church? Find out the answer to that question this week on WGOD Radio.

We are also looking at the Saint named Antipas, and what happened to him.

Airing on WGOD Radio this week: The Worldly Church.

Question: How do you know if you're a member of a worldly Church? Find out the answer to that question this week on WGOD Radio.

Imagine that sign hanging over the Church today! 

But that's how it was when the Church of Jesus Christ started.

Can you spare 2 minutes? Check out this funny message from comedian Ken Davis.

Preached at ICC on Sept. 20th. 

Today we look at the famous False Prophet of Revelation chapter 13. This man will deceive over 5 billion people!!

Today we continue our study in Acts chapter 5, and Ananias and Sapphira.

We see the penalty for lying to God in the beginning of the Church age.

Thank God that Acts is a historical book!

Today on WGOD Radio, we are introduced to 2 people named Ananias and Sapphira, who wanted to join the church.

Join us!

Preached at ICC on Sept 13th. 

Taken from Revelation chapters 12 and 13. 

The Bible calls the Serpent, and the Dragon, one who "deceives the whole world."

And it tells us that the whole world will worship the Antichrist--at least, those whose names aren't written in the Book of Life.

This is the subject to today's message. Please listen to this sermon, and spread it around.

Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we continue our study in Acts chapter 4.

Today we see Peter and John are strictly warned not to preach or speak the name of Jesus.

What do you do when the government tells you to "ease up" on the Jesus stuff?

Preached at ICC on Sept. 6th. 

Today we look at the 7th and last Church addressed by our Lord, the Lukewarm Church.

This spiritual condition is defined by a half-hearted attitude of the things of God.

How's your zeal today?

Today on WGOD Radio, we see what happens to believers when they spend time with the Savior! Join us.

"Now when they observed the boldness of Peter and John, and understood that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus." (Acts 4:13) 

Today on WGOD Radio, we're going to spend more time considering the name of Jesus, as it relates to salvation.

Today we start chapter 4 of Acts, and the famous verse, "Nor is there salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven which has been given among men by which we must be saved." 

Preached at ICC on August 30th.

Today we look at the 6th of 7 Churches that the Lord Jesus addresses in the Book of Revelation--the faithful church.

Are you a member of the faithful Church?

I guess that depends. Are you "faithful"?

Or unfaithful?

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Repent, and be converted! SO THAT...

Times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord!

Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study in Acts chapter 3.

Peter commands us, "Repent! And be converted!"

Preached at ICC on August 23rd.

In this message, we look at 2 things:

1. How can you tell that you're in a dead church.

2. Can I lose my salvation (Rev 3:5)

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Today on WGOD Radio, we are wrapping up a sermon taken from Romans chapter 11. 

Is God through with the Nation of Israel, or does He still have a plan for them?

Find out the answer to that question in this sermon.

This is so simple a child could understand it: God is NOT done dealing with the Nation of Israel. This is the subject of this sermon, taken from Romans chapter 11.

"I say then, has God cast away His people? By no means! For I too am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God has not cast away His people whom He foreknew." (Rom 11:1-2) 

Part 1 of 3.

Does the nation of Israel still fit into God's plans? Find out today on WGOD Radio.

Preached at ICC on August 16th.

How do you know if you're a member of a corrupt Church?

And what what the problem with the Church of Thyatira?

Find out today on WGOD Radio!

We continue our study in Acts. Today Peter tells us, "Repent, and be converted!"

"Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord." (Acts 3:19)

Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study in the Book of Acts. 

"And on the basis of faith in His name, this one whom you observe and know, was made strong by His name. And the faith, which is by Him, has given to him this wholeness before you all." (Acts 3:16) 

Preached at ICC on August 9th. 

Today we look at the worldly church at Pergamos, and the worldly church of today.

How can you tell if you are in a worldly church? Join us today and hear the answer!

Today on WGOD Radio we start chapter 3 of the Book of Acts. Incredibly we se Peter accuse the people of denying Jesus. 

Did Peter have a short memory? Join us for today's broadcast and we'll answer that question. 

The Book of Acts is a historical Book, which tells us of the birth of the Church, and the ministry of the Holy Spirit. 

in today's text, the early believers sold everything they had and gave it away!

What thinkest thou?

If you think we are living in the days of the Book of Acts, then every moment you hold onto your house and car, you are living in sin, and are not following the leading of the Holy Spirit!

Are you convicted by God for still having a house? or car?

Then what applied to them does not apply to you today!

Preached at ICC on August 2nd.

Today we look at the 2nd of 7 Churches that the Lord sent a letter to, The Church at Smyrna, which was facing horrific persecution.

Jesus said, on the Sermon on the Mount, "Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces."

This is the subject to today's broadcast.

Today on WGOD Radio, I want to look at the evil machinations of Planned Parenthood.

Preached at ICC on July 26th.

Today we start the first of 7 messages from the 7 Churches of the Book of Revelation.

The Loveless Church at Ephesus.

Taken from Acts 2:39.

Salvation is conditional: conditional on God's calling us!

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Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study in the Book of Acts. Focusing today on the significance of the shed blood of Christ.

Preached at ICC on July 19th.

The Bible says, when the Lord returns, that people will "wail," meaning, "to beat one's breast in anguish."

Why the response?

Find out the reason why today on WGOD Radio, as we start a new series in the Book of Revelation.

Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our look at Peter's sermon on the Day of Pentecost.

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Today we look at Peter's famous sermon in which 3000 souls were saved! 

The Holy Spirit gives the command, "Repent, and be baptized!"

Question, then: Does Baptism save us? Join us today for the WGOD Radio broadcast!

Preached at ICC on July 12th.

Discussed at water coolers and restaurants all over the world: Are we living in the Tribulation?

Find out today on the WGOD Radio broadcast!

Always remember that the Holy Spirit is the Author of the Holy Bible! This is how Peter can make THIS comment, in Acts 3:13-15

13 "The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go. 14 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you; 15 And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses."

Peter, the one who denied the Lord three times, makes this comment. 

This is why Peter also made this comment:

20 "Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost." (2 Pet 1:20-21)

Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we see that the crucifixion of Christ was part of the determinate counsel of God.

23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: 24 Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it. (Acts 2:23-24)

Today on WGOD Radio, we see that the crucifixion of Jesus Christ was foreordained.

How could that be? Find out more today on WGOD Radio!

"Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain." (Acts 2:23)

When you see Sodom revitalized, you'll know that the return of Christ is near.

Part 4 of 4.

Jesus said that you would know His return was near when things on earth were as they were when Abraham's nephew was alive, and lived in Sodom.

What characterized the Days of Lot?

Find out today on WGOD Radio. Part 3 of 4

What characterized the Days of Lot?

Find out today on WGOD Radio. Part 2 of 4.

A message that needs to be heard again.

What characterized the Days of Lot? Find out today on WGOD Radio.

Preached at Island Community Church on July 5th.

What is the "mystery of lawlessness" that Paul talked about in 2 Thessalonians?

This is an evil demonic spirit that is infecting people.

What are the symtoms, and how does a person know if they've been infected?

Join us for this word from the Lord, "The Mystery of Iniquity."

Today on WGOD Radio we look at Peter's sermon on the Day of Pentecost.

Preached at ICC on June 28th.

The Apostle Paul revealed a great mystery to us: That the time was coming when the last Gentile was going to come to the faith, and God would, at that time, start to deal with Israel again, after 2000 years of "stupor."

This is the subject of today's sermon. Forgive me for the hum in the background for much of the audio.

How did the Apostles choose Judas' replacement?

This is the topic to today's broadcast! 

Today we continue our study in the Book of Acts, and witness the demise of Judas, one of the twelve.

Preached at ICC on June 21st. 

Satan has his evil tares right in the Church! How can we spot the difference?

This is the topic of today's sermon!

A Hyperbole of Antithesis--Paul W. Esposito, Th.D.

People all the time love to quote Malachi 1:2-3 and Romans 9:13 which says, “Jacob I’ve loved, but Esau I’ve hated,” to prove that God literally hated Esau, and that was His sovereign choice.

I remember learning in  college (Moody Bible Institute) that this example is what’s known as a “hyperbole of antithesis.” Here are two of them:

“If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. (Luke 14:26)

Let’s break this down:

If anyone comes to me and does not hate…

His Father

Mother

Wife

Children

Brothers and Sisters

He cannot be a Christian.

By the way, how are you doing with that?

This brings along with it a hearty laugh, followed by the words, “That’s not what’s intended by that verse!”

“That’s a hyperbole!”

Correct! I agree.

And here’s another example of a hyperbole of antithesis:

As it is written, “Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated.” (Romans 9:13)

Notice the comparative structure of both of these.

What the Lord is saying is, your love for Him ought to dwarf your love for everything else, by comparison.

When the smoke clears, at the conclusion of Revelation chapter 19, and the Great White Throne is before one and all, it’s hard to fathom that God hated some 90 % of His creation.

I can still envision this sign hanging over the gates of heaven:

“Whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” (Revelation 22:17)

It’s your choice!

This I know, and will boldly declare: GOD LOVES YOU!!

Today on WGOD Radio we continue our study in the Book of Acts.

Jesus said, when He was questioned regarding His return, 'It is not for you to know the times or seasons that the Father has placed in His own authority.'

And yet people defy this admonition all the time!

Sorry to admit it, but I just love King David’s methods for keeping his house and his city clean, and pure.

It’s found in Psalm 101.

4 A perverse heart shall depart from me; I will know no evil.

5 Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, him I will destroy; No one who has a haughty look and an arrogant heart will I endure.

6 My eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; He who walks in a blameless way is the one who will minister to me.

7 He who practices deceit shall not dwell within my house; He who speaks falsehood shall not maintain his position before me.

8 Every morning I will destroy all the wicked of the land, So as to cut off from the city of the Lord all those who do iniquity. (Psalm 101:4-8, NASB)

So what’s David’s methods? I’m afraid they wouldn’t go over too well today!

Here’s a short list of 8 things (the list is not exhaustive)

1. The faithful will dwell with me. (vs 6)

David insisted on living with and being surrounded by faithful people.

2. The blameless will minister to me (vs 6)

He starts with those who he wants around him, those who bring him joy, and whose company he appreciates. Now, he reveals the types of people he will not endure:

3. Perverted people shall depart from me. (vs 4)

4. Those who slander others will be killed. (vs 5)

(Ah, King David, a man after God’s own heart!)

Keep in mind, God’s not too fond of folks like this, either! In Proverbs 6:19, David’s son Solomon, under divine inspiration, says this:

These six things the Lord hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him:
A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood,
A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil,
A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren. (Prov 6:16-19)

5. Deceitful people are banned from my house (vs 7)

6. All liars will be fired. (vs 7)

7. The proud and the arrogant I will not endure (vs 5)

And lastly, number 8, and the corresponding reason why:

8. Every morning I will destroy all the wicked people!

8A—The reason why: To keep the city of the Lord free from iniquity. (vs 8)

So I encourage you all, “Help keep your city clean!”

I wish David would run for office around here!

Preached at ICC on June 14th.

Today we look at what happened to Moses to prevent him from entering the Promised Land.

Today on WGOD Radio, we continue looking at infallible proofs, and we look at the Lord's statement regarding His return: "It is not for you to know the times or seasons that the Father has put in His own authority."

Today on WGOD Radio, we look at some of Luke's "infallible proofs."

Join us in our brand new study in the Book of Acts!