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Don't Show Up Empty
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeWe must not think that we will achieve spiritual growth merely by passively standing in close proximity to God's word or His church; fruit requires work.
Our Way Forward
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughAs God's instruction manual, the Bible contains the answers and guidance we need in times of trouble. Scripture reflects His mind more than any other resource.
The Solid Foundation of God
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughWe don't all build on the foundation in the same manner, but God will test the quality of work for each of us in order to see if our edifice will stand.
Four Warnings (Part Three): I Never Knew You
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughChrist's third warning in the Sermon on the Mount is to beware of hypocrisy, professing to do things in Jesus' name but habitually practicing lawlessness.
Foundations of Sand
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe all have a measure of sand in our foundations, symbolic of the world's evil standards, prioritizing badly, becoming neglectful, and letting things slip.
Four Warnings (Part Four): Founded on the Rock
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughMixing the solid foundation of Christ's teachings with the sand of worldly philosophies and traditions ends in calamity. We must build on the Rock.
Four Warnings (Part One): Enter By the Narrow Gate
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe are admonished to seek the narrow, difficult gate rather than the wide gate and the broad, well-traveled easy way, representing Satan's reprobate teachings.
Continue to Live the Perfect Law of Liberty
Sermonette by Mark SchindlerAmerica is an experiment in self-government, successful only if the citizens remain moral. The law of liberty works only if we obey God's Commandments.
Maintaining Good Health (Part 8)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughA poor spiritual diet will bring about a weak spiritual condition. What the mind assimilates is exceedingly more important than what the stomach assimilates.
Maintaining Good Health (Part 7)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJeremiah compares studying and meditating upon God's Word to physical eating, enabling a person to receive spiritual energy, vitality, and health.
Consequences of Accepting False Gospels
Sermonette by Craig SablichMany false gospels appear among professed Christians, imitating Satan's clever lie that we can become like God by doing our own thing, disregarding God's law.
Teaching Us to Think (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod instructs us to be living sacrifices. Too many drag this change out over decades, thereby self-limiting the process of sanctification.
God Will Understand
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod pays attention to the small things we may excuse in ourselves, sins we commit in weakness. God's patience does not constitute approval of our sin.
Simplifying Life (Part Six)
Sermon by David F. MaasTrue simplicity, peace, and spiritual flourishing emerge when God's chosen saints yield to both God's laws and human authority, embracing order rather than resisting it. Scriptures from I Corinthians, James, Romans, and Proverbs reveal that God's holy and spiritual commandments are life-giving, timeless, and the foundation of spiritual liberty. Faith is active, expressed through consistent, loving obedience, not passive belief —- and obedience to God's Word brings joy wisdom , and alignment with His purpose. Respecting human authority, even when imperfect, reflects trust in God's sovereign designed, as exemplified by early Christians under Roman rule. Resistance to lawful structures leads to chaos, stress, and moral confusion. This message applies these principles to contemporary issues, warning against overreach in government and coercive mandates, emphasizing discernment, moral courage, and reliance on God Trials and challenges are opportunities for growth, divine intervention, and strengthened faith. Ultimately, simplicity is found not in avoiding life's complexities, but in yielding to God's order, narrowing choices through His guidance, producing peace, clarity, and assurance in every aspect of life.
God's Epistle
Sermon by John O. ReidWe as Christians have the obligation or responsibility to provide a light or shining example in a darkened world that generally hates God's way.
Maintaining Good Health (Part 9)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGood spiritual health follows the same patterns and laws as do physical and psychological health. Any permanent change in character must come from within.