The CoGcast Podcast

Jesus is Coming!

Brother Bill's message today about the Kingdom of God just happens to be the favorite message of Jesus during his public ministry. There's no topic Jesus or his disciples spent more time talking about. There's a kingdom that's coming. There's a righteous king who is coming to reign. No more evil. No more sorrow. No more pain. And yes - even no more death. Are you watching in anticipation? Are you waiting for the return of Christ? Are you ready? William Wachtel

If a Man Dies, Shall He Live Again?

Birth. Life. Death.  Is that it?  Is there life after death?  Is there something more and greater to come?  What does the Bible say?  What is "eternal" life?  When will that life be?  What is man's hope?  In today's message, we examine one of life's most asked - and most misunderstood - questions.  In Job's desperation, he speaks of a "change."  And that change is the hope that sustains us.  And knowing that change causes us to change.  Do you want to live forever in a perfect world?  Listen in, and find out how... Job 14:1,13,14; John 3:16; Matthew 28:20; Mark 10:29,30; Hebrews 11; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 1 Corinthians 15; Revelation 5:10 Pastor Scott Ross Jaynes Street Community Church of God Omaha, Nebraska

God's Future Government

In the United States, we live in a great nation.  The freedom here is unlike anywhere in the world. But as great as our nation is, we're not perfect.  We're run by imperfect leaders.  But there is a time that is coming in which a kingdom will be established on earththat will be run by a perfect ruler in perfect peace.  We have something great to look forward to as believers in Christ.  God has promised us a better hope than any man or nation can make.  Have you heard the promises? 2 Samuel 7:11; Zechariah 9:9,10; 1 Cor. 15:20-24; Philippians 2:9; Rev. 21:1; Rom. 10:9 Pastor Michael Cisler, www.northkentbiblechurch.com

Our Hope

We've been through another election cycle and heard a lot about "hope" and "change." But what is the "change" in a disciple of Christ? What is the distinction between the world's hope and the hope of Christ's followers?  Is it in this government?  Or one that's coming? 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Ephesians 6:19,20; Philippians 4:9; 3:17-21; 2 Peter 3:1-18; 1 Corinthians 1:18-28; Daniel 2:31-45 Mike Dart Church of God, Faith of Abraham Cashmere, Washington www.faithofabraham.org

Watch Out!

Most of us don't just want to walk into something unprepared, not knowing what's going on. We like to ask questions to prepare ourselves. We want to know what to expect. In the same way, the followers of Jesus have been forewarned in advance of what to be looking for before His return. Jesus tells us to, "Watch out!" Are you watching? Are you ready? Matthew 24 Pastor Larry Mayberry Pennellwood Church of God, Wyoming, Michigan

The Meaning and the Significance of the Abrahamic Covenant

In Genesis Chapter 12, God begins his program of redemption through one man of faith.  Abram, later named Abraham, leaves everything to follow God.  Through this single man, God establishes an unconditional covenant.  Abraham is given an everlasting promise.  In his descendants, a new, holy nation will come.  What does any of this have to do with us today?  Through Abraham's covenant and in righteousness, all the faithful will also share in the same inheritance.  God has promised a land for his children as an everlasting possession through his Seed, Jesus Christ, and God's promises are sure! Genesis 12:1-3; Genesis 13:14,15; Genesis 15:18; Genesis 17:5; Romans 4; Romans 9; Galatians 3 Pastor Hollis Partlowe Dixon Church of God, 221 West Morgan, Dixon, Illinois 61021

Earth's Jubilee

Mankind has been sold to sin, but God has redeemed us through his son.   Jesus has paid the redemption price, and has bought our inheritance with his innocent blood.  Now God has appointed a time of Jubilee to come when he will dwell forever with his adopted children on a restored earth.  Can you picture tomorrow?  Don't you want to be there? Leviticus 25; Genesis 3; Romans 5:12; Romans 8:1; Isaiah 42; Isaiah 61; Revelation 21 Pastor V.E. Kirkpatrick

The Messianic Hope

Israel wanted deliverance. The people were under oppression. They were looking for God's Anointed to come in power and deliver their nation. But they weren't looking for Jesus.  Although all of the prophecies indicated how Jesus would come, they weren't expecting him.  He was rejected by those who had been praying for his coming.  Like Israel, our hope even for today is that the Messiah will come, that a deliverer is coming to bring salvation to his people and peace to the earth.  He is our only hope.  Are you ready for that day? John 1:29-42 Pastor Terry Ferrell  Greenville Church of God, 217 White Oak Road, Greenville, SC 29605

Looking For A Home

As believers in Christ, we are all strangers in a foreign land.  Like Abraham, we walk in faith looking for a new home.  We are looking for something better.  We are looking for a new land.  And we are heirs of the same promise.  We are promised an inheritance in the Kingdom of God at the return of Jesus.  Think of the excitement as we sit down with the great patriarchs at that banquet table.  Imagine the thrill when we are reunited with our loved ones on that resurrection day.  Are you ready for that coming day?

2 Peter 3:10-14; Hebrews 11:8-19; 39,40; Acts 1:10,11; 2:29,36; 3:19-21; 7:2-5; Romans 8; Galatians 3:6-9, 26-29; 1 Thessalonians 4:16,17; 1 Cor. 15:51-56

Pastor Tom New   htt://mcgintytown.homestead.com/

Israel and Her Future

Did you ever notice how Israel always seems to be in the news headlines? Why does this little nation get such big publicity? In the end, who will help her? Does it ever seem like God has forgotten his promises? Well, God has not forsaken his people. In fact, the restoration of Israel is the hope of the world because it is tied to the second coming of Jesus. In today's message, we examine the end-time prophecies preceding the return of Christ. Zechariah 8:1-8; Isaiah 11:1,2; 60:21; Luke 21:24; Jeremiah 16:15; Ezekiel 26:24-28; Amos 9:14,15; Zechariah 14:2-5; Isaiah 2:3; Romans 11 Pastor Kenneth Milne

I See a New World Coming!

Is this world what's important to you?  Are you being conformed to the image of this world?  Or are you being transformed for the world that's coming?  Travel to Zion with Pastor Dennis Baldwin as we see the restored and renewed earth promised long ago to Abraham and David.  If you listen close, you can almost hear the rejoicing.  Maybe you hear the river flowing.  Maybe you hear the footsteps of a loved one you haven't seen.  Are you ready for real peace on earth?  Aren't you ready for that day? Pastor Dennis Baldwin   Grace Fellowship Church of God, Front Royal, Virginia