Family Life & Parenting
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Testimonios Acerca de Conducta Sexual, Adulterio y Divorcio
This collection addresses sensitive issues related to relationships, marriage, and divorce, offering biblical principles for navigating these complex areas of life. It provides clarity on how to uphold God’s ideals for relationships and offers guidance on healing and restoration when facing struggles in marriage. These writings are a call to uphold purity, honor, and biblical…
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Biblical Identifying Marks of a True Prophet
A study from Scripture and the writings of Ellen G. White — Seventh-day Adventist perspective The Bible teaches that God communicates His will through prophets, but it also warns that false prophets will arise, particularly in the last days. Consequently, Scripture provides specific tests by which God’s people can distinguish a true prophet from a…
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How Can This Be | Pr. Dennis Page
Modern society constantly pulls our focus away from spiritual priorities. When wealth, reputation, comfort, and entertainment become more important than prayer and the study of scripture, they act as destructive idols. Confessing and actively forsaking these hidden idols allows the Holy Spirit to cleanse the heart. True spiritual transformation occurs when believers prioritize a daily…
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Marriage God’s Way | David Asscherick
Genuinely successful marriages rely on structural tools grounded in daily spiritual surrender. David Asscherick shares five essential principles for building a thriving lifelong relationship. True marital growth requires deep personal conversion, absolute commitment, compassion, healthy compromise, and active communication. These practical tools help husbands and wives thrive together.
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Balancing Control and Freedom in Parenting | Unity in Relationships (Part 2) | Pr. Ron Kelly
Navigating the transition from childhood to young adulthood requires a careful balance of parental authority and teen autonomy. Ron Kelly unpacks the challenges of raising teenagers by aiming for the ultimate goal of self-government. Discover practical wisdom on assigning meaningful responsibilities, fostering mutual respect, and avoiding the severe pitfalls of over-controlling homes.
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Raising Christian Children | Unity in Relationships (Part 3) | Pr. Ron Kelly
The delicate balance of raising children requires a blend of high support and high expectations. In this session, Ron and Collene Kelly reflect on their parenting journey, emphasizing the value of meaningful work, family traditions, and taking kids into nature. Their candid stories remind parents that mistakes happen, but a foundation of love and commitment…
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Sunday As a Uniform Day of Rest
Uncover the profound implications of the “Saving America by Saving the Family” policy agenda, a companion piece to Project 2025 that explicitly calls for the restoration of Sunday blue laws. We explore how The Heritage Foundation and a coalition of family-policy organizations are advocating for a “uniform day of rest” to promote family cohesion and…
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What’s Wrong With The Church | Pr. Ron Kelly
Cultivate a vibrant spiritual life and a thriving church community with Pastor Ron Kelly. In this challenging message, Kelly draws on the imagery of God’s vineyard in Isaiah 5 to explore what it takes to grow a healthy church and a healthy heart. He emphasizes the need for spiritual leaders and parents to exercise loving…
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Try This At Home: How to Heal, Help and Hone Your Marriage – Interview with Dr. Jennifer Jill Schwirzer
Transform your relationship from a battleground into a workshop of love with Dr. Jennifer Jill Schwirzer’s Christian book on marriage. In this insightful discussion based on her book Try This at Home, co-authored with David Asscherick, Dr. Schwirzer offers practical tools to heal, help, and hone your marriage. She introduces the powerful concept of moving…
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Keep it Real! | Pr. Ron Kelly
Recommit to the core principles of genuine Christianity in this heartfelt message by Pastor Ron Kelly. Addressing the challenges of church unity, leadership conflicts, and the need for spiritual maturity, Kelly calls believers to “do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly.” Drawing from personal experiences and biblical wisdom, he emphasizes the transformative power of love,…
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Biblical Lessons of Trust that Lead to Success
“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” (2 Timothy 3:16, NKJV) Below are timeless biblical lessons especially relevant for our present age: Trust God Above Circumstances Lesson: Faith is choosing to rely on God even when outcomes are uncertain. “Trust in…
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Grace of Tap | Pr. Ron Kelly
Discover the true heart of God in this message by Pastor Ron Kelly. Using the parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15, Kelly explores God’s character not as a stern taskmaster, but as the “fountain of affection,” constantly yearning for His wayward children to return. Learn how to navigate the challenges of family, faith,…
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Unchecked Power King Saul’s Story and Our Crisis | Pr. Ron Kelly
Learn a sobering lesson on the necessity of accountability and listening to godly counsel from the tragic life of King Saul. Pastor Ron Kelly highlights Saul’s spiritual decline, from a humble, Spirit-filled beginning to a paranoid king who rejected the prophet Samuel’s rebuke, distrusted his own son Jonathan, and ultimately sought guidance from a medium.…
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Love, How to Protect it | Pastor Ron Kelly
Experience a call to return to your first love in the final installment of the “Greatest Want of the World” series. Pastor Ron Kelly draws inspiration from the legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who chose conscience over safety in Nazi Germany, to illustrate the true cost of discipleship. Examine the messages to the churches in Ephesus…
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Unthinkable | Dr. Conrad Vine
Confront the rising tide of secular ideologies and their impact on the church and family. Pastor Conrad Vine discusses the alarming trends in Western society, particularly the influence of Critical Theory and the LGBTQ+ movement on education and culture. See how these ideologies challenge biblical morality and the very definition of gender, posing a significant…
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True Men Wanted | Part 5 | Pastor Ron Kelly
Stand firm in an age of compromise by rediscovering what it means to be “true to duty as the needle to the pole.” In this fourth sermon of the “Greatest Want of the World” series, Pastor Ron Kelly contrasts the vacillation of King Ahab with the unwavering courage of the prophet Elijah. Explore the dramatic…
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True Men Wanted | Part 4 | Pastor Ron Kelly
Revisit the concept of moral obligation in a postmodern world with Pastor Ron Kelly. Using the metaphor of a “broken compass” and “reverse polarity,” this sermon challenges the cultural trend of redefining right and wrong. Explore the biblical story of Jonathan, who prioritized his duty to God and truth over loyalty to his father, King…
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True Men Wanted | Part 3 | Pastor Ron Kelly
Examine the necessity of being “true and honest” in our inmost souls, drawing on the biblical stories of Saul and David. In the second part of the “Greatest Want of the World” series, Pastor Ron Kelly contrasts King Saul’s tragic descent into deception and paranoia with King David’s willingness to accept rebuke and repent, as…
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True Men Wanted | Part 2 | Pastor Ron Kelly
Confront the uncomfortable necessity of calling sin by its right name. This sermon, the third in the “Greatest Want of the World” series, uses the story of Aaron and the Golden Calf in Exodus 32 to illustrate the disastrous consequences of “pliant” leadership that bows to popular pressure. Contrast Aaron’s failure with the unwavering stance…
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True Men Wanted | Part 1 | Pastor Ron Kelly
Reflect on the critical need for moral integrity in a world dominated by compromise and expediency. Drawing from John the Baptist’s steadfast refusal of the “splendid bribe,” this sermon challenges listeners to reject flattery, bribery, and fear. Through personal stories and biblical examples, understand the cost of standing for truth and the liberating power of…
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Incomparable | Matthew 19: What Did Jesus Really Teach About Marriage and Divorce? | David Haupt
Tackle the difficult teachings of Jesus on marriage and divorce from Matthew 19. Understand God’s original, sacred pattern for marriage (Genesis 1 & 2) and why Malachi 2 says He “hates putting away.” Explore how Jesus addressed the Pharisees’ questions, contrasting the divine ideal with the permission Moses granted due to “hardness of hearts.” This…
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Distraction Dilemma | The 4 Cs of Christianity | Christian Berdahl
Last but not least, we tie it all together with a fundamental message about connecting with God and we offer a powerful way to renew your walk with God and draw closer to Him than ever before!
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Distraction Dilemma | Serenade: Music in Worship | Christian Berdahl
In seminar 9 we look at the worship service specifically and what is going on in the Christian world regarding worship.
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Distraction Dilemma | Crescendo: Contemporary Christian Music 2 | Christian Berdahl
In Seminars 8 we take a deep look into the Contemporary Christian Music movement and we use the Bible as our guide to determine what is acceptable and what is not, for the informed Christian.