2016 Sabbath Sermons

Who Bears Witness?

In 1 John 5:7 the King James Version of the Bible says, “For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.” Many people say that this unequivocally supports the doctrine of the trinity. Others claim this text was added and not in the original manuscripts. Who is correct? In this sermon Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin answers this question and others while considering all of 1 John chapter 5 within its context.


Look Up and Lift Up Your Heads

Right after Jesus gave the signs of His soon coming, He said, “look up and lift up your heads.” As we draw closer to Jesus’ coming, we are told that the world is going to continue to go from bad to worse. What can we expect and how can we deal with these things? In this sermon Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin addresses these questions.


He First Loved Us

In this sermon, Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin continues a series from the Bible book of 1 John. Mark continues in chapter 4 developing the theme, “He first loved us”.


Do You Know the Spirit of God?

The vast majority of Christians believe that the Holy Spirit is a third person or the third person of the Godhead. Is this what the Bible teaches? In this sermon Prophecies of hope evangelist Mark Martin asks the question, do you know the Spirit of God? You may be surprised to see what the Bible reveals about this topic.


Are You a Child of God?

While all of us are God’s children, what does it mean to be a “child of God”? In this sermon Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin discusses this theme based on the verses of 1 John chapter 3.


The Reason for the Rainbow

This is a continuation of Ed’s sermon, “The Days of Noah”. Ed shares several texts about the rainbow and its significance throughout the Bible.


The Days of Noah

How bad was the world in Noah’s day? How bad will it be before Jesus comes again? In this sermon Ed Short addresses these questions and more.


A Second Chance for Everyone

Many people believe that if we fail to get things right so-to-speak in this life, we will have a chance to do so in the resurrection. Some believe that only Christians will have the second chance, yet others believe there is a second chance for everyone? Who is correct and what is the correct understanding? In this sermon, Prophecies of Hope speaker Rick Tyler answers these questions from the Bible.


Fellowship With The Father and His Son

What does it mean to have fellowship with God and His Son Jesus? In this sermon, Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin gives a brief study on 1 John chapters 1 and 2 and shows that understanding this is a vital part of being a Christian.


Show Me and I Will Believe

All of us have a personal testimony which is not only near and dear to our own heart, but many times it is very encouraging and uplifting to others. In this sermon our brother Ed Short shares several Bible texts and then ties in a personal, encouraging and very touching testimony from a member of his own family.


The Word Became Flesh

What does it mean to you when you hear that the Word became flesh? The vast majority of Christians believe that Jesus came to the earth in perfect, sinless, incorruptible flesh. Is this what the Bible teaches? In this lecture Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin takes a thought provoking look at John 1:14 which says, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” (NKJV)


The Right Rite

Matthew 28:19 says, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” (NKJV) Is this “The Right Rite” so-to-speak? In this lecture Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin examines this topic.


God’s Way, Not My Way

In this presentation Prophecies of Hope speaker Rick Tyler shows us why its important for us to let go of our own way and our own selfish thinking. Rick shares how God has provided for humanity a new and Living Way, Christ Jesus, and why this is vital.


The Father’s Name (Part 1)

What is in a name? This is part one of a sermon by Prophecies of Hope speaker Ed Short which shares what the Bible has to say regarding the Father’s name.


Going Against the Grain

More and more it seems that people these days are hesitant to speak truth because they are afraid of the ramifications. This is commonplace in almost every social circle. Unfortunately, this includes many pastors and ministers who claim to be preaching from the Bible. Jesus’ teachings were controversial to the religious leaders and sometimes even the masses. Even though Jesus was “going against the grain,” so-to-speak, it was necessary if He was going to help people know and understand the truth of God’s Word. In this lecture Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin shares how we can follow Jesus’ example today in the face of opposition.


Who Belongs to Whom?

In this lecture Rick Tyler speaks about the old and new covenants.


Born Again

In this sermon Prophecies of Hope speaker Ed Short examines what the Bible has to say about being born again, why it’s important and how it affects us in our Christian walk.


Is There Time?

Does it really matter what we do with the time that God has given us? How does our use of time impact others? What does the Bible have to say about time? In this sermon Prophecies of Hope speaker/co-founder Rick Tyler answers these questions and more!


Truth

Prophecies of Hope speaker Ed Short discusses why it’s important to not only to know the truth, but to tell the truth in everything.


The Father Provides

In this sermon, Prophecies of Hope speaker Rick Tyler shows us from the Bible how God is truly a Father who provides for His children and how He has made a provision for the whole human race to have eternal life if we will accept it.


Was Peter the First Pope?

In Matthew 16:18 Jesus said, “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church…” Millions of Catholics have been taught that the Apostle Peter was the first Pope. Is this what Jesus was saying? Was Peter the “rock” on which Jesus built His church? In this lecture Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin shares what the Bible has to say regarding this often misunderstood topic.


Signs of the Times

Most Christians believe that we are living in the last days of earth’s sinful history. In this lecture Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin takes an in depth look at the Apostle Paul’s words to Timothy regarding the character of many people in the last days and how this is related to what Jesus called, “The signs of the times”.


Who Will Sing The New Song?

Who are the 144,000 of Revelation chapters 7 and 14? Is the number 144,000 to be understood as literal or symbolic? Are the 144,000 the only ones who will be saved? In this lecture Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin shares some interesting facts from the Bible which help to answer these questions and more!


The Serpent, the Woman and the Seed

Genesis 3:15 contains the first prophecy recorded in the Bible. In this sermon Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin gives an overview of how the elements of this single prophecy are throughout the Bible from Genesis to Revelation and it has been unfolding for nearly 6000 years. Mark shows from the Bible that this prophecy is the most important prophecy in Scripture when it comes to humanity.


The Patience of Job

Why do bad things happen to good people? Does God cause the calamities we experience in life? In this sermon Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin uses the Bible to reveal that there is an invisible warfare taking place which affects everyone, including those who worship the true God.


Blessed Is He Who Keeps His Garments

When Adam was in the Garden of Eden, God said to him regarding the tree of knowledge of good and evil, “in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.” (Genesis 2:17) However, Adam did not die “the day” that he ate the forbidden fruit. Why is this so? The answer may surprise you! In this lecture Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin shares some interesting facts regarding this topic.


Less Than One Percent

In this sermon Prophecies of Hope speaker / co-founder Rick Tyler takes an in depth look at the Bible account of Gideon. Rick shows how God gave Gideon what he needed in the right measure and how God does this for us even today!


Knowing The Living God

In this sermon, Prophecies of Hope speaker / co-founder Rick Tyler shares some eye opening facts about the identity of the Living God.


Can the Bible Be Taken Literally?

The Bible book of Genesis says that Adam lived for 930 years, that God created the heavens and the earth in 6 days and that humanity is made in the image of God. Is this really true? Are we to understand these things as literal or figurative? In this sermon, Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin answers these questions.


The Promise of the Father

What is the promise of the Father? Why is it important to understand? How does this promise affect us individually? In this sermon, Prophecies of Hope speaker Ed Short shares a study which will answer these questions and more!


The Two Resurrections

Every Christian believes there is a resurrection. However, the Bible teaches there is not just one, but there are two resurrections. In this sermon Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin methodically shows what the Bible says regarding this topic and why it’s important.


The Second Coming of Jesus!

The vast majority of Christians believe in some kind of “second coming” of Jesus. However, there are some major differences in what many churches teach about this topic. Some believe that it’s a literal coming, while others believe it’s figurative. Another group believes Jesus’ coming is invisible and has already occurred, and yet another group believes Jesus comes in only a spiritual sense in the future. In this sermon, Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin shares what the Bible teaches about this most important topic.


The Kingdom Within

While many Christians understand that God’s Kingdom will rule in the future, Prophecies of Hope speaker / co-founder Rick Tyler shares how we can be a part of God’s Kingdom now and how it should affect us as individuals today!


The Ordinance of Foot Washing, Is it Valid Today?

If you were to ask Christians about the ordinance of foot washing, you would find that most are not sure about what they believe and/or why they believe it. In this sermon, Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin shares what the Bible teaches about this topic.


Valentine’s Day, From Pagan to Profit

Many people observe Valentine’s Day in some way. shape or form. Each year billions of dollars are spent purchasing gifts, candy, jewelry etc to celebrate this day. However, as with most of the Holidays, most people never consider where the customs come from. Is Valentine’s Day a Christian Holiday? Does it matter where and how it originated? In this video Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin shares why it’s important to know and understand these things.


Why Jesus?

What is Jesus’ relationship to His Father and to us? Why was it only Jesus who could come down and die for the sins of humanity? Why is it vital that we understand this correctly? In this lecture Ed Short gives us the Biblical answers to these questions and more.


Love Your Neighbor As Yourself

In this lecture Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin shows that the command to “love your neighbor as yourself” was not a new commandment but has been an essential part of being one of God’s people for thousands of years.


Repent, For The Kingdom Of Heaven Is At Hand!

What is true repentance? Does God overlook us when we knowingly sin? Will He allow us into His Kingdom even if we are practicing adulterers, fornicators, homosexuals etc? In this lecture, Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin shares the Bible’s view on this sensitive and sometimes controversial topic.


Show Us The Father

In this lecture Prophecies of Hope co-founder Rick Tyler shows the importance of having a personal relationship with God and how we do so through Christ Jesus.