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The Shepherd's Guidance (Part Three)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

If sheep choose to become 'without a shepherd,' they reject one of Christ's major gifts to His flock, taking themselves outside of His established order.


The Shepherd's Guidance (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

Even though under-shepherds do not always perfectly emulate Christ, He has nevertheless established their roles and has gifted them to serve in this way.


Knowing a True Shepherd

Sermonette by Mike Ford

We are cautioned to test the spirits contained in what a shepherd says to see whether they come from God. The world is not able to understand this message.


The Shepherd's Voice

Article by Mike Ford

God's people are often compared to sheep, yet some question whether they need a human shepherd. How does one know whether a minister is a true shepherd?


The Post-Resurrection Last Words of Christ (Part Three)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

God has called individuals with different temperaments, giving them a variety of spiritual gifts to work interdependently within Christ's Body.


Sheep Rustling

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

Sheep are being lured, not with good food, clean water, and peace, but with promises of being a part of something big and of protection from the Tribulation.


Titus (Part Two): A Faithful Ministry

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Titus had the remarkable ability for being a problem solver, exercising tact, diplomacy, strength, stability, and leadership when sent to problem areas.


From Sheriff to Shepherd: Are We Willing to Be Defrauded?

'Ready Answer' by David F. Maas

Which leadership style do you follow: Andy Griffith's or Barney Fife's? The desire to be in control takes a toll on one's relationships and one's health.


The Ministry

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. Reid

The church has lost faith in God to work through His ministry. We must develop a balanced insight into the function of the helpers of our joy.


Christ as Provider

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

In Boaz' instructions to Ruth, we see the concern of Christ for His people. These instructions will keep us nourished, satisfied, and safe from harm.


Which Flock?

CGG Weekly by Pat Higgins

We have hundreds of church groups from which to choose. How do we make that choice? What guidelines do we use? Do we even need to make a choice?


'I'll Never Follow Another Man!'

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

This is an oft-repeated refrain in these days of distrust of the ministry. But is it a godly attitude? What does the Bible say about human leadership?


Avoiding Superficiality

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Success in spiritual things does not consist in growing large and powerful, but humbly living by faith, overcoming, and yielding to God's shaping power.


Anarchy in God's Church? (Part Three)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

If we reject the spiritual gifts God gave to others, we put ourselves at risk of being deceived, and altering our belief system in response to every new idea.


Principles of Church Leadership

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

A major responsibility for the fracturing of the WCG rested with the leadership, based on a philosophy of authoritarianism Christ warned against.


In Search of a Clear World View (Part Seven)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The modern nations of Israel, by turning its back on the truth, has blown its opportunity for moral leadership every bit as much as ancient Judah did.


Spotting False Teachers

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

True shepherds have genuine concern for the flock, as opposed to hirelings who only devour or take advantage of the flock.


For the Perfecting of the Saints

Booklet by John W. Ritenbaugh

Do Christians need a church? With all the church problems in recent years, many have withdrawn. Yet the church—problems and all—serves a God-ordained role.


Preternatural, Natural, Unnatural, Supernatural (Part Three)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Christ's life and death were supernatural in that He had God's Spirit from the beginning, giving Him power over things, as well as undeniable logic.


Matthew (Part Twenty-Two)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh


Without Me, Nothing! (Part Two)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The first and last words of Jesus Christ in the book of John are to 'follow Me,' directed at His disciples then and now.


Uprooting Righteousness

CGG Weekly by Levi W. Graham

The primary lesson of the Parable of the Wheat and Tares is relatively easy to see. However, an interesting detail appears in it that is easily overlooked.


John (Part Seventeen)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

The shepherd and door analogies in John 10 depict the close relationship of Jesus with His flock as the security and stability provided by His protection.


What Type of Leader Are You?

Sermonette by Ted E. Bowling

Jesus Christ did not teach the pyramid model of leadership, where successive levels of leaders provide direction to those in the lesser ranks. He served.


The Handwriting Is On the Wall (Part Two) (2007)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The sheep do not belong to any man or group, but to Christ. It is Christ's responsibility to get the sheep into the Kingdom, not the ministry's.