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Dominion and Leaven (Part One)

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

Dominion theology holds that the church's responsibility is to spread God's Kingdom around the world, but it misunderstands the Parable of Leaven.


Dominion and Glory and a Kingdom

'Prophecy Watch' by David C. Grabbe

Christ's words at His trial regarding sitting at God's right hand and coming on clouds sound like His return, but they have another fulfillment altogether.


The Bible and the Environment

'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Is God an environmentalist? Should Christians care about the ecological health of the earth and its inhabitants? Here's what the Bible says about the environment.


The Model Prayer (Part Four): Your Kingdom Come

Bible Study by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus instructs His disciples to ask God to establish His Kingdom. By doing so, the supplicant aligns himself with God's plan for humanity.


Why Are You Here?

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God, following a pattern, routinely calls the lowly and weak to guard against pride. God will transform the weak of this world through His Holy Spirit.


Self-Government (Part Two)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

If we govern ourselves, God will take care of us. Government of any kind will not work unless people govern their own nature. Self-control enables us to show love.


The Ship Is Yours

Sermon by Mark Schindler

Just as the captain of a ship wants decision-makers, not just order takers, God expects us to make decisions in accordance with His will.


The Global Environmental Ethic (Part Three)

Commentary by Martin G. Collins

The UN Environmental Project espouses an environmental ethic, an eco-spirituality designed to enforce a global reference for earth and an international earth sabbath.


Marriage—A God-Plane Relationship (Part Four)

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

When the fear of the Lord forms the basis for a marriage, the couple is starting out their marriage properly, and they can expect good results in time.


The Kingdom of God

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Kingdom of God includes a King, territory, citizenry, and laws. The term kingdom (Greek basileia), has a past, present and future application.


Genesis 3:16: Consequences for Eve

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Spiritually, male and female have equal potential. Rights and legalities are far less important than spiritual development, subject to God-ordained gender roles.


The Right Use of Power

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

With dominion comes responsibility to maintain. The sad history of mankind shows that he has mismanaged his power, bringing about disease, war, and famine.


Government (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God intended government to be a positive force of bringing order out of chaos, keeping on a straight course, educating, and edifying with necessary laws.


Self-Government (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Regardless of whether one submits to God, government, or community, self-government is the best means to having a safe, smooth course toward an objective.


God's Kingdom in the Parables (Part One): Sower and Seed

'Prophecy Watch' by David C. Grabbe

The 'kingdom of heaven' is commonly interpreted to describe the church, but in the first four parables of Matthew 13, it has a clearer application: Israel.


Gifted With Power From on High

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

With the Holy Spirit, we receive spiritual gifts that amplify extant physical abilities for the expressed purpose of edifying the church.


His Own Vine and Fig Tree

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Property rights will be held sacrosanct during the Millennium. God brings His people back to their own land, and to restore it to be like the Garden of Eden.


The Greatness of God's Power

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Paul emphasized the power of God living in us through the Holy Spirit to enable us to develop into His family. Through God's power, we will triumph over death.


The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The doctrinal changes made by the Worldwide Church of God have devastating ramifications. Predictably, when the vision was changed, God's law was cast aside.