The CoGcast Podcast

Thy Kingdom Come

The primary focus of the preaching and teaching of Jesus was on the Kingdom of God. He talked about it everywhere he went. He showed it through his life and example. He left a piece of the Kingdom wherever he went and with whomever he met. The same message was also the focus of the ministry of his followers. Jesus commanded them to go everywhere preaching and teaching what he had taught them. The same message still applies to his followers today. If we pray, "thy kingdom come," are we speaking and living like we mean it? Bob Alcumbrack

What do we do with One God?

God is one. The Father alone is God. Over and over again the Bible makes the distinction. But if we believe that, what do we do with it? How does knowing the one true God change the way we live for Him and worship Him? Pastor Michael Hoffman  Oregon Church of God, 860 West Oregon Trail Rd.  61061

First-Century Christians: Are We Christians?

Some tend to really generalize the use of the word "Christian." Others have decided it best that no one be called one. But what about the early followers of Christ? Were they called "Christians?" Did they call themselves Christians? Can we say that we are Christians today? Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16 Pastor Terry Ferrell, Greenville Church of God, 217 White Oak Rd. 29605

First-Century Christians: The Second Coming

There's no subject that is more neglected or distorted than the facts surrounding and concerning the second coming of Jesus Christ. His first coming alone did not fulfill all of the prophecies and predictions of the Hebrew scriptures though that is what his disciples expected. But Jesus promised that he was returning and that his return would be personal, visible, and real. And this is the hope of the Christian as we wait for our coming King! Luke 19:11-27; Acts 1:6,10; 1 Thess. 4; Heb. 9:28; Matt. 24; 25:31; Gal. 1:7; Rev. 22:12; 1 Cor. 15:23; 2 Tim. 4:1 Pastor Terry Ferrell, Greenville Church of God, 217 White Oak Rd. 29605

First-Century Christians: The Kingdom of God

You can't read through the Greek scriptures without noticing the major theme of the preaching and teaching of Christ and his disciples. Their focus was on the coming Kingdom of God on this earth at the return of their Messiah. You can't miss it - or can you? Over the years, church tradition has changed the focus, but in today's message, Pastor Ferrell reminds us again of the great message of Jesus and the first-century Christians. Pastor Terry Ferrell Greenville Church of God, 217 White Oak Rd.  Greenville, SC 29605

Six Signs that make us want Jesus to Come Now

Yowzer! Are you awake? Are you listening? Are you watching? Are you ready for Jesus to return? Are you preparing yourself and your neighbors? In today's message from "the Pastor's Pastor," we look at six reasons why we're ready for Jesus to come now. Pastor Russ Magaw

Telling the Truth about Future Rewards

Jesus promised the thief on the cross that he would be with Christ in "paradise." But what exactly was he really saying? What is the paradise Jesus was talking about? When was he promising the thief's reward? Where did he mean it would be? In today's message, we examine the truth about our future rewards. Luke 23:43; Revelation 2:7; 11:15; Matthew 24:29-31 Pastor Steve Taylor   Lakeshore Bible Church   Tempe, Arizona

Telling the Truth about the Last Days

There are many popular books and ideas about the "last days." But what did Jesus tell us? What did he warn us? What did he want us to know? Find out the truth about the last days and how to be alert in today's message. Pastor Steve Taylor   Lakeshore Bible Church Tempe, Arizona

What Really Happens at Death?

There are many different concepts and ideas about what really happens when we die, but they're not all biblical. What does the Bible really reveal? What really happens when we die? Is there a part of us that keeps on living? Where do we go? In today's thorough study, Pastor Michael shows us what the Bible really says - and doesn't say - about life and death. Pastor Michael Hoffman   Oregon Church of God, Oregon, Illinois