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Parable of the Barren Fig Tree

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

In the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree, Jesus does not attribute tragedy directly to any person's sins as the Jews did; instead, He affirms the sinfulness of everyone.


Hannah's Thanksgiving

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Hannah gave up the very thing she asked for. Her willingness to give God her most precious possession stands on par with Abraham's renowned sacrifice of Isaac.


De-Population: Vaccines

Commentary by Martin G. Collins

Powerful men have been preparing to drastically reduce world population, anticipating bio-weapons that would eliminate 'undesirable' portions of humanity.


Joseph: A Saga of Excellence (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Jacob's son Joseph receives the least criticism and the most praise, a sterling record of character and human accomplishment surpassed only by Jesus Christ.


Are You Envious or Content?

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mike Ford

Envy is a work of the flesh, involving coveting. A significant example of envy is found in the relationship of the two wives of Elkanah, Hannah and Peninnah.


No Children, No Hope For the Future

Commentary by Martin G. Collins

Many of the leaders in Europe do not have children; they are emblematic of the curse of barrenness. Western civilization has chosen death rather than life.


Rainbow of Peace

Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)

As Israel comes to itself, God will gently re-gather His people from their exile, an event which will make reconciliation available to the entire world.


Hosea's Prophecy (Part Four)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Both Israel and Judah during Hosea's time adopted paganism from the surrounding nations. Syncretistic religion blends paganism and Christianity.


Manoah (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by Mike Ford

Commentators think very little of Manoah, Samson's father, but a closer look at Judges 13 shows he is an example of true masculinity.


Manoah, Father of Samson

Sermonette by Mike Ford

Many Biblical scholars teach that Manoah was dimwitted, lazy, jealous, and faithless. But a close reading of the Scriptures proves just the opposite.


Themes of Ruth (Part Two): God's Providence

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

As we count the 50 days toward Pentecost, we should consider the events of our lives, coming to understand that they reveal God's on-going maintenance.


Faith Without Works

'Ready Answer' by Staff

Three times, James states, 'Faith without works is dead!' Here's how James' teaching agrees with and complements the teaching of Paul on justification.


Jephthah's Vow: Did He or Didn't He?

'Ready Answer' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jephthah's vow has been a bone of contention for centuries. Did he really sacrifice his daughter? What kind of man was Jephthah?