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Eating: How Good It Is! (Part One)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

The Bible frequently uses analogies from physical life to explain spiritual principles. There are over 700 references to eating in Scripture.


Preparing for Bad Times (Part 2)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

To assume that God will take care of us without our making an effort to provide for ourselves is a dangerous presumption.


Why Do You Feel Entitled?

Sermon by Kim Myers

The entitlement attitude has crept into God's church, with people seemingly feeling they should be served instead of eagerly serving others.


Nannyism and Caring

CGG Weekly by John W. Ritenbaugh

This nation was developed by self-reliant, self-motivated people. Yet today, many people seem frozen in place, waiting for the government to do something for them.


Work and Welfare

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh

The Bible does not condone a government-supplied welfare system, insisting rather that people who refuse to work shall not eat (II Thessalonians 3:10-15).


Fatherhood

Sermonette by Ryan McClure

When we were single, we had all the answers to the art of parenting, but actual practice humbles us as to how ill-equipped we are for this task.


The Nanny Church (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

The problem of Nannyism does not lie only with those in authority; the actions of the people may invite the government to assume the people's responsibility.


Welfare and Christianity

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

It is beyond question that Christians should be compassionate toward the needy. We are to lend a hand to those who have stumbled. But how far does this go?


Charity Begins at Home

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

If Christians had taken care of their families in the first place, despotic governments would have not metastasized to the dangerous level they are now.


The Laborers: Matthew 20:1-16

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Because God is completely just, we have an obligation to be content with what He has given us, to allow Him to use us for whatever purpose He desires.


Christian Men: Personal Responsibility

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Although men have no moral or mental advantages over women, God has commissioned them to actively lead, providing security and stability to family and society.


Marriage and the Bride of Christ (Part Four)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

God established the order of family relationships, creating Eve after Adam, not as a slave, but as a companion, prefiguring Christ and His Church.


Prove Yourself A Man!

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Masculine leadership is demonstrated by men who embrace God's commandments, love and protect their wives, and instill a love of God's truth in their children.


Did the Early Church Practice Socialism? (Part Three)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

God's Word encourages a strong work ethic, something socialism tends to discourage. Work produces profit, from which a person can generously give to others.