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Making Good Use of God's Talent

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

Often the meanings of words used biblically may differ significantly in everyday language, especially if a popular connotation buries the significance of the original denotation, as is the case with the Parable of the Talents denotation of a talent, the heaviest or largest biblical unit of weight, equal to about 75 pounds or 35 …


Parable of the Talents (Part Two)

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

The Parable of the Talents is often confused with the Parable of the Pounds. These parables illustrate Christian responsibilities from different angles.


Burying Our Talents?

Sermonette by Bill Onisick

God expects a return on the investment He has placed in us. Doing nothing with our abilities is a grievous abuse of this trust.


The Peter Principle (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by Mike Ford

We have our physical job, and then we also have our spiritual job. They go hand in hand. We are a witness to those we work with and to all those we meet.


The Peter Principle (Part One)

CGG Weekly by Mike Ford

The Peter Principle is a concept in business management developed by Laurence J. Peter: People in a hierarchy tend to rise to their level of incompetence.


The Peter Principle (Part Three)

CGG Weekly by Mike Ford

God has called us to be servants with humble attitudes. We are also expected to grow beyond that low-level position, gaining skills to perform well in our next job.


The Peter Principle (Part Four)

CGG Weekly by Mike Ford

God has given us certain gifts and the space to use them. He expects us to use them properly in service to Himself and the Body, and requires an accounting.


Our Final Performance Review

Sermonette by Bill Onisick

Without well-defined plans, projects become quickly derailed. Both time and energy are wasted in the absence of carefully established goals.


Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen (Part Eleven)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The Parable of the Talents teaches the need for diligence in using the gifts of God. God expects us to use our talents to His glory and in the service of others.


God Expects a Return on His Investment (Part One)

Sermon by David F. Maas

We have the obligation to bear spiritual fruit, heeding the lessons of the cursing of the fig tree, and the parables of the barren fig tree and the talents.


The Peter Principle

Sermon by Mike Ford

As one uses the power provided by God's Holy Spirit, even one who has previously failed miserably can rise to astounding levels of spiritual competence.


Giving Flows From the Focused Work of God

Sermonette by Mark Schindler

If God's people keep their focus upon His purpose for them as outlined by His Holy Days, they will be able to accomplish the work God has given them.


Where Is My Rolls Royce? (Part One)

CGG Weekly by Mike Fuhrer

Some scriptures seem to say that all one needs to do is ask God in prayer for whatever the heart desires, and He will grant it like a genie rubbed from his lamp.


Using God's Given Authority

Sermon by Mark Schindler

God has gifted all His called-out ones, expecting them to use those gifts with the pillars of godly wisdom for the edification of the Body of Christ.


Themes of I Corinthians (Part 7)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Pentecost commemorates the establishment of the church and the bestowal of spiritual gifts through God's Spirit. We need to use these gifts responsibly.


The Economics of an Offering

Article by Staff

Both we and God will get more out of our holy day offerings (Deuteronomy 16:16-17), especially spiritually, when we plan our giving.


Life Is Service (Part Two)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

A culture of slavery pervaded life in the early Christian church, forcing Paul to pen instructions accommodating this practice in the context of love.


What Does God Really Want? (Part 4)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

We are called to fulfill our job as a steward, entrusted with managing, protecting, preserving, attending, and increasing what has been entrusted to us.