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Living Stones in God's House

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Solomon's glorious Temple must have been a sight to behold. God's church, however, is His Temple now—and each of us living stones in it.


Living Stones

Sermon by Ted E. Bowling

I Peter 2:9 reveals how precious we are to God, a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, and a living stone fitted to join our spiritual siblings.


Dynamic Living Stones!

Sermonette by Martin G. Collins

Our service and sacrifice should never be considered a burden, but a joy, declaring the excellency of God, witnessing what God in Christ has done for us.


The Stones of the Jordan

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Clyde Finklea

An overlooked prophecy in Matthew 3:7-9 refers to the stones placed in the Jordan River by the priests in Joshua's time, inscribed with the law of God.


Not One Stone Upon Another

Sermonette by Levi W. Graham

We, as God's spiritual Temple, will be a stumbling block and rock of offense to the world, leading to untimely martyrdom for many.


Building With Integrity

'Ready Answer' by Mike Ford (1955-2021)

People may talk a lot about character, but finding a person or a company with integrity is a tall order. Integrity is vital for character growth.


Go Not Out of the House

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

For Passover, Israel was commanded not to go out of their houses. This is also a warning to Christians when we understand the implications of the word 'house'.


Don't Go Out of the House!

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The term house can mean structure, family, kingdom, or church of God. The instruction to us personally is to not leave the church or fellowship of faith.


Don't Leave the House!

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

As part of Christ's body or household, we have a responsibility to stay attached to the spiritual organism and to respond to the head.


Privileges of the Temple of God

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The Church is a building which has been constructed from the foundation of the world, fashioned incrementally stone by stone, layer by layer, member-by-member.


Wilderness Wandering (Part Two)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

If we yield to God's manipulation of our lives, we will handle stress constructively, developing a relationship with Him, bearing spiritual fruit.


Knowing Christ (Part 2)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Christ's sacrifice was not merely substitutionary, but representative, with Christ giving us a pattern for life - mortifying our flesh and putting out sin.


Will the Church of God Be Thrown Down? (Part One)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

I Peter 2:5 calls Christians 'living stones'; is it possible that the the spiritual Temple will at some point be left with 'not one stone . . . upon another'?


Sanctification and Holiness (Part 1)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

As God's priesthood, we must draw near to God, keep His commandments, and witness to the world that God is God. God is shaping and fashioning His new creation.


The Meaning of "In Christ"

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

In order to have our inner core properly re-adjusted, we must have the state of 'being in Christ.'


Will the Church of God Be Thrown Down? (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

The church has Christ as the Chief Cornerstone. As long as there is a church, there will also be at least one living stone upon another.


Be Strong and Work

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David C. Grabbe

While the returned Judean exiles prioritized their own houses over building the temple, we should understand that it is always time to work on God's house.


Building on the Foundation

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Considerable effort must be expended to find suitable bedrock for use as a foundation. We must build on the proper foundation; our bedrock is Jesus Christ.


The Purpose of the Church

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The function of the church is like a teacher's college, preparing the firstfruits and providing them with the needed education and character development.