The CoGcast Podcast

Let's Not Pass Over the Passover

Sometimes when we take Communion, we miss the beautiful symbolism. We know about "the Last Supper," but we forget that the final meal that Jesus had before his arrest and crucifixion was actually in the celebration of the Passover feast. And as we more closely examine the details and the emblems in the meal, we see an even more meaningful picture of the "Passover Lamb" who was sacrificed on our behalf. Pastor Alan Cain    Lawrenceville Church of God, Springfield, Ohio

When a man Dies...

Two conditions are recognized in scripture: life and death. It's necessary to have a clear understanding of these terms. Is death a sleep or a separation? What really happens when we die? What does the Bible really teach? Find out what the Bible really has to say today. Pastor Hollis Partlowe

The Hope of Resurrection

What is our hope? What happens when we die? Is this life it? What did the apostles believe? In what did Abraham have his faith? Is there a resurrection? If so, when? Is that your hope?  In this message, Paul Rankin thoroughly answers what the Bible, not tradition, has to say on the subject. Paul Rankin   www.faithofabraham.org

Back Against the Wall

Have you ever felt like your back was against the wall? After leaving Egypt, the Children of Israel found themselves in such a position. They barely had time to taste freedom before they found themselves trapped at the Red Sea. There was no escape. Or was there? Sometimes when we wait, we see God's bigger plan...    Exodus 14:5-31 Pastor Wally Winner from the series "Out of Egypt" as heard on www.cogcast.org www.theupsidedownchurch.com

The Kingdom of God

Israel just wanted a king like of all the nations around them, and God reluctantly gave them what they wanted. But after rejecting God, God eventually would reject them. But God didn't leave them without hope. He promised that a king was coming to sit again on David's throne. But when their king came, he was also rejected. It wasn't his time. But that wasn't the end of the promise. Israel has been regathered. Jesus is coming back to this earth again. The kingdom is coming. Are you ready? Pastor Lyle Rankin   1989   www.faithofabraham.org

What is the Gospel?

Christ came to preach the gospel. He also sent his disciples to preach and teach the same message. The Apostle Paul even warns of a false gospel that was developing at the end of his ministry. But somewhere over the centuries, the church has mixed and missed the gospel message. Some just say the message was changed - but has it? It's our mission to get out the good news. But we can't share the good news if we don't know what the good news is all about. Are you preaching the gospel truth? Pastor Kenneth Milne

Iron-Pillared People

God is at work through all of us and wants to accomplish big things in our lives and in our churches. He has a message he wants us to share. God wants people who are strong like iron and won't be overcome by the world. The Bible is full of the stories of men and women who were pillars of faith as examples for us. In today's message, we learn about the characteristics we need to develop to become an "Iron-Pillared People" for God. Pastor Joe Duncan   1983

What is the "Soul?" - Part Two

There's a lot of talk about the "soul" of man, but what is the "soul?" Does man have a separate soul inside of his physical body? Is the soul an entity? Is it immortal? Does it have no physical or material reality? Does the soul do all the thinking? What does the Bible really teach us about the "soul" of man? Pastor Z.B. Duncan   12-14-1983    www.resurrectionhope.org

What is the "Soul?" - Part One

There's a lot of talk about the "soul" of man, but what is the "soul?" Does man have a separate soul inside of his physical body? Is the soul an entity? Is it immortal? Does it have no physical or material reality? Does the soul do all the thinking? What does the Bible really teach us about the "soul" of man? Pastor Z.B. Duncan   12-7-1983  www.resurrectionhope.org

The Keynote of Christianity

The Christian life is characterized by triumph, joy, and victory. The world is full of sin and sorrow, discouragement, defeat, and despair. But in Christ, we know what the future holds. Our hope is in the purpose and the plan of God. We look for the joy in the earth made new. We rejoice in the confidence and assurance we have. We act differently. We react differently. We live differently. We live in victory. 1 Samuel 17:45-47; Isaiah 35; 55:12; Romans 8; Revelation 5:9,10; 2 Corinthians 5:4; Ephesians 1:13 Dr. Alva G. Huffer

Baptism and the Thief on the Cross

Water baptism is an outward confession of faith for the remission of sins that was commanded by Jesus. But is the thief on the cross proof that immersion is not necessary, or is there evidence that indicates otherwise? Did the thief even die that day? Is there enough to base our doctrine off of this one verse? Luke 23:39-43; Mark 16:15,16; Matt. 28:19; 27:43,44; John 4:1; 19:18; 1 Cor. 1:3,14; Acts 19:12; Psa. 6:5; 143 Pastor Z.B. Duncan   11-28-1984   www.resurrectionhope.org

His Name Was Useless

The book of Philemon is a short, personal letter written by Paul under house arrest. Even in chains and living as a prisoner, he continued to minister. In the letter, he compels Philemon in love to forgive Onesimus, his slave, and receive him not as a slave, but as a son. And in the letter, we see ourselves. We were all slaves to sin and useless to God. But now Jesus speaks to his Father in love and reminds Him of what he has done. Jesus asks his Father to accept us as His sons - and become useful laborers for God. Philemon 1:1-21 Pastor Austin Railton  8-8-1976

Christianity - The Religion of Victory!

There are many religions that have come and gone. But only one stands triumphant. Christianity is a religion of victory! Jesus has overcome the grave! And we have the same promises in Christ when he comes again! Dr. Alva G. Huffer

Truths God's Children Should Know

Often, we are asked what we believe as a church or a conference. What's the difference? Does it make any difference? Scripture tells us that we must be prepared to give an answer for the faith that we have. Are you? In today's message, Pastor Partlowe shares some of the most important distinctives that the Bible teaches. Pastor Hollis Partlowe

Jesus, Son of Yahweh

Yahweh is the only God, and Jesus is his Son, the prophet, priest, and king. It sounds pretty simple, right? But who do people say Jesus really is? Who do you say he is? In today's message, we look at understanding the Sonship of Christ. Matthew 16:13-20 Pastor Terry Ferrell   Greenville Church of God, Greenville, SC

Do You Believe what you Believe?

When Jesus began and concluded his public ministry, he gathered his disciples around him and commissioned them to disciple the nations. We have the same mission. But if we are going to impact our society like they did, we need to have the same 3 characteristics in evidence that we'll learn about today. Pastor Hollis Partlowe