The Lord Gives
Sermonette; Given 9/23/2010
Jonathan was a friend to David, loving David as he would his own life, giving David his robe, armor, and weapon, jeopardizing his own life.
Sermonette; Given 9/23/2010
Jonathan was a friend to David, loving David as he would his own life, giving David his robe, armor, and weapon, jeopardizing his own life.
Devoting Ourselves to Fellowship
Sermonette; Given 5/23/2010
The early church devoted themselves to fellowship more than we do today. The connotations of the Greek words indicate sharing and having something in common.
Sermonette; Given 5/23/2010
The early church devoted themselves to fellowship more than we do today. The connotations of the Greek words indicate sharing and having something in common.
The Wedding Celebration
Sermonette; Given 10/7/2009
The Millennium may depict the Marriage Supper, in which all who have been called and chosen must present themselves in an appropriate wedding garment.
Sermonette; Given 10/7/2009
The Millennium may depict the Marriage Supper, in which all who have been called and chosen must present themselves in an appropriate wedding garment.
Consequences of Wrong Focus
Sermonette; Given 8/22/2009
Our ancestors spiraled when they concentrated upon their problems, exaggerating petty details until they became dissatisfied, focusing on physical things.
Sermonette; Given 8/22/2009
Our ancestors spiraled when they concentrated upon their problems, exaggerating petty details until they became dissatisfied, focusing on physical things.
The Good Leaven
Sermonette; Given 5/31/2009
The intense trials that we undergo are part of the cleansing process, making a permanent change, allowing us to become an acceptable sacrifice.
Sermonette; Given 5/31/2009
The intense trials that we undergo are part of the cleansing process, making a permanent change, allowing us to become an acceptable sacrifice.
Loving God
Sermonette; Given 4/15/2009
God wants the exclusivity of our affections. We demonstrate that we love God by keeping His commandments doing those things which please Him.
Sermonette; Given 4/15/2009
God wants the exclusivity of our affections. We demonstrate that we love God by keeping His commandments doing those things which please Him.
Where Your Treasures Are?
Sermonette; Given 12/20/2008
Many equate financial well-being with God's blessings and financial hardship as a sign of God's disfavor. Materialism is a philosophy without God.
Sermonette; Given 12/20/2008
Many equate financial well-being with God's blessings and financial hardship as a sign of God's disfavor. Materialism is a philosophy without God.
The Pursuit Of Excellence
Sermonette; Given 10/15/2008
True excellence does not emphasize competition, but using spiritual gifts to glorify God and serve others. Our goal is to add godly character to our nature.
Sermonette; Given 10/15/2008
True excellence does not emphasize competition, but using spiritual gifts to glorify God and serve others. Our goal is to add godly character to our nature.
Walking With God
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/10/2008
'Enoch walked with God,' but what does this mean? To walk with God requires these five attributes that we all need to strengthen in ourselves.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/10/2008
'Enoch walked with God,' but what does this mean? To walk with God requires these five attributes that we all need to strengthen in ourselves.
A Blast of Remembrance and Preparation
Sermonette; Given 9/30/2008
The Jews believe Yom Teruah calls for a time of repentance and self-examination, ten days of awe, in preparation for Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement).
Sermonette; Given 9/30/2008
The Jews believe Yom Teruah calls for a time of repentance and self-examination, ten days of awe, in preparation for Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement).
As I Have Loved You
Sermonette; Given 6/15/2008
Jesus' 'new commandment' to love one another as Christ has loved us is an added dimension of love that gives Christ's disciples a special identifying sign.
Sermonette; Given 6/15/2008
Jesus' 'new commandment' to love one another as Christ has loved us is an added dimension of love that gives Christ's disciples a special identifying sign.
Father of Mercies and God of All Comfort
Sermonette; Given 2/2/2008
J. Oswald Sanders' book, Spiritual Leadership, suggests that three elements bring about spiritual growth or maturity: sovereignty, servanthood, and suffering.
Sermonette; Given 2/2/2008
J. Oswald Sanders' book, Spiritual Leadership, suggests that three elements bring about spiritual growth or maturity: sovereignty, servanthood, and suffering.
The Concept of Focus
Sermonette; Given 9/27/2007
Having knowledge without having focus (for strengthening our faith or developing attitudes) is worse than not having knowledge at all.
Sermonette; Given 9/27/2007
Having knowledge without having focus (for strengthening our faith or developing attitudes) is worse than not having knowledge at all.
A Matter Of The Heart
Sermonette; Given 8/11/2007
Over the past years, several heart problems have occurred in our congregation; perhaps God wants us to examine the contents of our inner spiritual lives.
Sermonette; Given 8/11/2007
Over the past years, several heart problems have occurred in our congregation; perhaps God wants us to examine the contents of our inner spiritual lives.
'Wait, I Say, on the LORD'
Sermonette; Given 5/27/2007
In times of waiting, Satan wants us to doubt that God's promises will be fulfilled. Waiting on God is good for us because it strengthens our trust in Him.
Sermonette; Given 5/27/2007
In times of waiting, Satan wants us to doubt that God's promises will be fulfilled. Waiting on God is good for us because it strengthens our trust in Him.
My Parents Won't Let Me!
Article; Posted 5/1/2007
Here is the story of a young man's momentous choice regarding his keeping of the Sabbath, a decision he had to make all on his own.
Article; Posted 5/1/2007
Here is the story of a young man's momentous choice regarding his keeping of the Sabbath, a decision he had to make all on his own.
The Wrath of Man
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/27/2007
Righteous anger is unselfish. Sinful anger occurs when our desires, ambitions, or demands are not met, always focusing on satisfying the self.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/27/2007
Righteous anger is unselfish. Sinful anger occurs when our desires, ambitions, or demands are not met, always focusing on satisfying the self.
Not My Will
Sermonette; Given 4/3/2007
The stubborn, uncooperative mule refuses to budge. But we are to be living sacrifices, offering ourselves voluntarily, doing God's will at all times.
Sermonette; Given 4/3/2007
The stubborn, uncooperative mule refuses to budge. But we are to be living sacrifices, offering ourselves voluntarily, doing God's will at all times.
The Vinedresser
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/30/2007
John 15:2 may seem to say that the Vinedresser cuts off every barren branch, but the Greek behind "takes away" shows something else. Here is what God does.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/30/2007
John 15:2 may seem to say that the Vinedresser cuts off every barren branch, but the Greek behind "takes away" shows something else. Here is what God does.
What is Your Motive for Serving God?
Sermonette; Given 1/20/2007
The question the book of Job answers is not 'Why do the righteous suffer?', but 'Why do the righteous serve God?' What is the motive for our serving God?
Sermonette; Given 1/20/2007
The question the book of Job answers is not 'Why do the righteous suffer?', but 'Why do the righteous serve God?' What is the motive for our serving God?