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God's Good Work in Us

Sermon by John O. Reid

God has called us to a purpose far greater than mere salvation; He is actively working to perfect us for His Kingdom. He, who has begun a good work in those He calls, will not fail to complete it, shaping and developing us until the day of Jesus Christ. His purpose will be accomplished in us, as He teaches, tests, and refines us through trials, always with mercy and love, to prepare us for the roles He has destined for us. We must understand that God does not wink at disobedience or show leniency in this process; instead, as a loving Father, He corrects and prunes us, removing hindrances and encouraging diligence to make us more effective in bearing fruit. The examples of Job and Israel illustrate how God works in lives to build character and faith, even when the process is painful or misunderstood. Job, unaware of God's purpose, endured immense suffering yet was ultimately humbled and blessed, showing us perseverance in trials. Israel, freed from Egypt, faced repeated tests in the wilderness, often rebelling, yet God continued to shape them into a peculiar people for His glory. These accounts remind us that God operates in unchanging patterns, working to make us examples of righteousness and obedience, preparing us for eternal roles as sons of God, priests, and kings at the return of Jesus Christ. Our response to God's work must be one of submission and determination to change, recognizing that His correction is proof of His love and commitment to our ultimate good. Though trials may obscure His hand, we are never forgotten or abandoned; He is intimately involved in every aspect of our lives, ensuring that no test is beyond what we can bear. Like Joseph, who rose from slavery to rulership through God's perfect timing and trials, we too are being prepared for a sudden transformation to rulership in God's Kingdom. Therefore, we should embrace God's perfecting process, yielding to Him as adopted members of His Family, trusting that He will complete His work in us with precision and care for our eternal future.

The Glory of God (Part 4): Glorifying God

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

A raw display of emotion and exuberance does not necessarily glorify God. What we do to glorify God will reflect just how highly we esteem Him.

Redeeming the Time for Unity

Sermon by Mark Schindler

We must be careful about using time carelessly or frivolously. Our use of time will potentially result in something very special or very destructive.

Our Part in the Sanctification Process (Part Three): Cultivating Joy

Sermon by David F. Maas

Strategies for cultivating joy include developing contentment and gratitude, giving rather than getting, finding pleasure in work, and valuing God's law.

Highly Skilled Overcomers

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Following our passions only applies if we invest the career capital to perfect our craft, honing our skills so that other people will pay for what we have to offer.

Facing Times of Stress: Hopeless Regrets

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

It sometimes appears that people outside the church have fewer problems and anxieties, having been spared Satan's onslaught of temptation and deception.

Israel's Restoration and the Zeitgeist of Zeal

Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)

After the Tribulation, God promises to restore Israel to the promised land where she will have a chance to learn and live God's truth in the Millennium.

The Elijah Syndrome (Part One)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

Though God worked through Elijah in ways that are almost without comparison, God also left a record of a low point in the prophet's life as a lesson for us.