Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

Why we serve Christ matters. Dr. Broggi explores how God evaluates believers’ service, how growing in grace purifies our motives, and why He deserves the glory.📚 CHAPTERS00:00 The Judgment Seat of Christ03:57 What God Will Evaluate05:45 Spiritual Maturity and Service10:21 Mixed Motives and Growing in Grace14:47 God Gives the Growth17:26 Prayer, Giving, and Fasting21:12 Discernment and Judging Motives26:15 God Will Reveal Our Motives💡 RESOURCES⁠Would You Like to Know God as Your Friend?⁠⁠ -https://searchthescriptures.org/sermon/would-you-like-to-know-god-as-your-friend/Institute of Biblical Studies⁠⁠ -https://searchthescriptures.org/resources/institute-of-biblical-studies/Spiritual Gift Exam -https://searchthescriptures.org/gifts/⁠⁠Living a Spirit Filled Life⁠ -https://searchthescriptures.org/sermon/living-a-spirit-filled-life/💪 HELP SUPPORT SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES -- https://tr.ee/xWBtgr📱DOWNLOAD THE APP!Apple App Store -https://apps.apple.com/us/app/search-the-scriptures/id717448878Google Play Store -https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.subsplash.thechurchapp.searchthescriptures🤳 FOLLOW US:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/searchthescriptures/Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/stscriptures/X -https://x.com/STScripturesYouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@searchthescriptures_broggi

Can you be pro-life and support the death penalty?Dr. Broggi gives a biblical perspective on what the Bible actually says about capital punishment and the death penalty.Many Christians struggle with Thou Shalt Not Kill compared to Romans 13, where Paul says the governing authority "does not bear the sword for nothing." Dr. Broggi looks at Genesis 9:6, Exodus 21:12, Romans 13:1-4, Romans 12:19, Matthew 5:44, and Ecclesiastes 8:11 to answer: Does God authorize the government to punish evil, even with death, and how is that different from personal revenge?📚 CHAPTERS00:00 Can Pro-Life Christians Support Capital Punishment?01:23 Romans 13 and Government’s Role04:22 What Does “Bear the Sword” Mean?08:21 Genesis 9 and the Value of Human Life11:16 Premeditated Murder and Delayed Justice14:26 Loving Enemies and Personal Revenge16:10 Murder, Self-Defense, and Exodus 2221:28 National Defense, Sacrifice, and Faith

Does faithful service count when you never see the results? Discover why God sees both what believers have done for Him and what they have faithfully attempted to do.Topics include:- The distinction between salvation as a gift and rewards for service- David’s desire to build a house for the Lord- Faithfulness when the harvest is not yet visible- Everyday opportunities to share the gospel- The encouragement of Hebrews 6:10: God remembers your work and loveKey passages: 2 Corinthians 5:9–10; 1 Kings 8:17–19; 2 Samuel 7; 1 Chronicles 22; John 4:35–42; Hebrews 6:10.📚 CHAPTERS00:00 Intro/Review06:05 Does faithful effort count?08:39 Serving without seeing results13:51 David’s desire and God’s plan22:41 One sows, another reaps24:17 Sharing the gospel in everyday life28:25 God will not forget your work31:38 Must I go empty-handed?💡 ResourcesWould You Like to Know God as Your Friend?Institute of Biblical StudiesSpiritual Gift ExamLiving a Spirit Filled Life📝 Show NotesBook of Revelation Sermon Series⁠⁠💪 Help Support Search the Scriptureshttps://tr.ee/xWBtgr📱Download the Search the Scriptures app!Apple App StoreGoogle Play Store🤳 Follow Search the Scriptures:FacebookInstagramXYouTube

Is the Book of Revelation a literal timeline of future events, or is it a symbolic message of perseverance for the church?Dr. Broggi answers a listener from Florida about end times and explains four ways people interpret Revelation: past time (preterism), present time (historicism), no time, and future time.A young believer asks about a friend who teaches that Revelation is not a literal timeline but a timeless call to endure tribulation. Dr. Broggi explains why he holds the futuristic view, how to read prophecy and symbols, and which resource to start with if you want to study Revelation further.📚 CHAPTERS00:00 Listener Question from Florida01:18 Revelation as Apocalyptic Literature and the Revelation 1:19 Outline02:23 Four Views of Revelation and Preterism (Past Time) Explained04:46 Historicism Explained: Revelation Unfolding Through History05:12 The "No Time" View: Is Revelation Just a "We Win" Message?05:31 The Futuristic View of Revelation (Dr. Broggi's View)05:54 How to Interpret Prophecy: Literal Words, Figures of Speech, Symbols06:24 Daniel Interpreting Jeremiah: Why Prophecy Is Read Literally06:49 Understanding Revelation's Symbols: 400+ Old Testament References💡 ResourcesWould You Like to Know God as Your Friend?Institute of Biblical StudiesSpiritual Gift ExamLiving a Spirit Filled Life📝 Show NotesBook of Revelation Sermon Series⁠⁠💪 Help Support Search the Scriptureshttps://tr.ee/xWBtgr📱Download the Search the Scriptures app!Apple App StoreGoogle Play Store🤳 Follow Search the Scriptures:FacebookInstagramXYouTube

Why do so many Catholics not have assurance of salvation? Former Catholic Mike Gendron shares how reading the Bible at age 35 led him out of Roman Catholicism to biblical Christianity.In this interview Mike explains what he sees as the three core differences between Roman Catholicism and biblical Christianity: authority, the person of Jesus, and the gospel. He then applies them to purgatory, the Eucharist and Mass, and how to share the gospel with a Catholic friend with grace and truth.You'll hear:- Mike's testimony from devout Catholic to faith in Christ alone- Authority: Scripture alone vs. Scripture plus tradition and magisterium- A different Jesus and a different gospel: grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone- Why purgatory and venial sin undermine the finished work of Christ- Why the Eucharist as a re-sacrifice contradicts Hebrews 9:28- How to witness using 1 John 5:13, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 2:8-9, and Titus 3:5- Why Mike says, "I love Roman Catholics" and wants them to know ChristStay to the end for a preview of Mike's next talk on Islam, Catholicism, and prophecy. Learn more about Mike Gendron’s ministry, Proclaiming the Gospel:https://www.proclaimingthegospel.org/About Search The Scriptures: In-depth Bible studies taught by Dr. Carl Broggi, Senior Pastor of Community Bible Church of Beaufort, SC. Subscribe for verse-by-verse teaching.#MikeGendron #BiblicalChristianity #WhatIsTheGospel📚 CHAPTERS00:00 Catholicism vs. Biblical Christianity05:07 Mike Gendron's Testimony08:13 Can You Be Saved With Wrong Doctrine?10:30 Venial Sin, Purgatory & Indulgences12:58 Is Purgatory in the Bible?16:01 The Eucharist & Hebrews 9:2819:05 How to Witness to a Catholic22:17 "Jesus Plus" Salvation & Council of Trent24:42 Catholicism, Mary & Islam28:44 Vatican II & a One-World Religion💡 ResourcesWould You Like to Know God as Your Friend?Institute of Biblical StudiesSpiritual Gift ExamLiving a Spirit Filled Life📝 Show NotesBook of Revelation Sermon Series⁠⁠💪 Help Support Search the Scriptureshttps://tr.ee/xWBtgr📱Download the Search the Scriptures app!Apple App StoreGoogle Play Store🤳 Follow Search the Scriptures:FacebookInstagramXYouTube

Should Christians celebrate Halloween? A biblical look at the origins of All Hallows’ Eve, what Scripture says about the occult, and how Romans 14 applies to conscience, trick-or-treating, and evangelism.Dr. Broggi explains where the word “Halloween” comes from, how it connects to All Saints Day, All Souls Day, and the Roman Catholic doctrine of purgatory, and why he believes the occult side of the day is forbidden in Scripture. It also covers costumes, candy, protecting your children, and how a church can use the season to reach lost people with the gospel.📚 CHAPTERS00:00 Should Christians celebrate Halloween?00:31 All Hallows’ Eve and Catholic traditions02:50 October 31 and the Reformation03:14 Biblical warnings against the occult04:05 Romans 14: conscience, costumes, and candy05:33 Evangelism and church fall festivals07:38 Discernment and family boundaries08:09 Teaching children and reaching neighbors💡 ResourcesWould You Like to Know God as Your Friend?Institute of Biblical StudiesSpiritual Gift ExamLiving a Spirit Filled Life📝 Show NotesBook of Revelation Sermon Series⁠⁠💪 Help Support Search the Scriptureshttps://tr.ee/xWBtgr📱Download the Search the Scriptures app!Apple App StoreGoogle Play Store🤳 Follow Search the Scriptures:FacebookInstagramXYouTube

What does the Bible say about work? A biblical theology of work begins with God’s design before the Fall: work has purpose, and everyday responsibilities can become opportunities to serve Christ.Dr. Broggi continues exploring an eternal perspective by examining work, Christian responsibility, and the judgment seat of Christ. From the Garden of Eden to Paul’s instructions in Colossians and Ephesians, this episode explains why honest work matters to God—whether in the workplace or at home.Topics include:- Why work existed before sin entered the world—and how the Fall made it harder.- The difference between being unable to work and being unwilling to work.- Providing for family, including the needs of aging parents.- Working heartily for the Lord and being a faithful witness to coworkers.- Teaching children responsibility, diligence, and the value of money.- Applying Paul’s instructions to workers and those in authority.- The spiritual significance of homemaking and ordinary employment.- Depending on God’s grace and the Holy Spirit in daily work.📚 CHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:54 Recap05:08 Work Before the Fall (Genesis 1-2)08:28 The Curse and Work in the New Earth10:04 2 Thessalonians 3:10: Unwilling to Work16:37 Colossians 3:23: Work Heartily18:21 Teaching Children to Work21:39 Ephesians 6:5-9: Serving Your Employer24:46 Is There Secular Work?27:32 Judgment Seat of Christ: Grace and Service💡 RESOURCES⁠Would You Like to Know God as Your Friend?⁠⁠ -https://searchthescriptures.org/sermon/would-you-like-to-know-god-as-your-friend/Institute of Biblical Studies⁠⁠ -https://searchthescriptures.org/resources/institute-of-biblical-studies/Spiritual Gift Exam -https://searchthescriptures.org/gifts/⁠⁠Living a Spirit Filled Life⁠ -https://searchthescriptures.org/sermon/living-a-spirit-filled-life/💪 HELP SUPPORT SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES -- https://tr.ee/xWBtgr📱DOWNLOAD THE APP!Apple App Store -https://apps.apple.com/us/app/search-the-scriptures/id717448878Google Play Store -https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.subsplash.thechurchapp.searchthescriptures🤳 FOLLOW US:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/searchthescriptures/Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/stscriptures/X -https://x.com/STScripturesYouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@searchthescriptures_broggi

Student protests at Cornell University over an alleged sexual assault have drawn national attention, and most of the public conversation has centered on one question: was it consensual?Dr. Broggi responds from Scripture. Justice for anyone who has been violated matters, and Christians should never dismiss it. But there is a deeper question the culture rarely asks: what does God say about sex outside of marriage, and about drunkenness?CHAPTERS00:00 Cornell protests in the news00:48 Why the call for “protection” assumes absolute standards01:17 Situational ethics and the consent line02:04 Alcohol, Habakkuk 2:15, and clouded judgment02:47 What Scripture says about drunkenness and strong drink03:53 The real issue: sin, not only consent04:44 The law as a schoolmaster leading to Christ05:25 Pointing a generation to the Savior💡 ResourcesWould You Like to Know God as Your Friend?Institute of Biblical StudiesSpiritual Gift ExamLiving a Spirit Filled Life💪 Help Support Search the Scriptureshttps://tr.ee/xWBtgr📱Download the Search the Scriptures app!Apple App StoreGoogle Play Store🤳 Follow Search the Scriptures:FacebookInstagramXYouTube

Sharing the gospel is part of every believer’s stewardship. Dr. Broggi connects the judgment seat of Christ with the Great Commission, showing how eternal rewards, the fear of the Lord, and Christ’s love motivate evangelism—and why a Christian lifestyle needs a clearly spoken gospel message.If this study encourages you, be sure to like, subscribe, and continue searching the Scriptures with us.📖 Chapters00:00 Intro02:26 Overview of the Judgment Seat (Bema)09:45 Gospel stewardship and the Great Commission19:56 Accountability and the fear of the Lord29:03 Christ’s love motivates evangelism30:34 Seeing people beyond outward appearances33:18 Reconciliation, spoken witness, and salvation by grace💡 ResourcesWould You Like to Know God as Your Friend?Institute of Biblical StudiesSpiritual Gift ExamLiving a Spirit Filled Life📝 Show NotesBook of Revelation Sermon Series⁠⁠💪 Help Support Search the Scriptureshttps://tr.ee/xWBtgr📱Download the Search the Scriptures app!Apple App StoreGoogle Play Store🤳 Follow Search the Scriptures:FacebookInstagramXYouTube

Dr. Broggi continues the series on the Judgment Seat of Christ. He looks at the first level of evaluation, what we did for the Lord, through its third element: how we use the money and possessions God has entrusted to us.Working through Luke 16 (the parable of the shrewd manager), Dr. Broggi argues that believers are stewards, not owners. He also argues that how we invest what we hold now can be part of what we meet in eternity.CHAPTERS00:00 Money and Eternal Rewards02:30 Luke 16: Understanding Stewardship07:21 The Dishonest Manager’s Plan14:01 Why Was the Manager Praised?16:37 Using Money for Eternal Impact24:14 Giving and Gospel Fruit: Philippians 428:44 Faithful in Little, Faithful in Much30:37 You Cannot Serve God and Wealth💡 ResourcesWould You Like to Know God as Your Friend?Institute of Biblical StudiesSpiritual Gift ExamLiving a Spirit Filled Life📝 Show NotesBook of Revelation Sermon Series⁠⁠💪 Help Support Search the Scriptureshttps://tr.ee/xWBtgr📱Download the Search the Scriptures app!Apple App StoreGoogle Play Store🤳 Follow Search the Scriptures:FacebookInstagramXYouTube