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'Prophecy Watch' by Mike FordAs spring begins each year in the northern hemisphere, true Christians prepare for the Feast of Unleavened Bread by cleaning their homes of leavening, often extending this to a broader spring cleaning of their spaces. During this deleavening process, many take the opportunity to get rid of accumulated stuff that is no longer needed, filling garbage bags with items like old school papers, broken toys, and outgrown clothing. It is striking how much unneeded stuff a person can gather in a year. The concept of stuff ties into the Days of Unleavened Bread through deleavening and spring cleaning, but also in simplifying life to identify worldly traps set by satan. Historical examples show the Israelites leaving behind their stuff when moving to and from Egypt, taking only essentials or portable wealth like jewelry, and walking away from homes full of possessions. God provided for them, emphasizing not to worry about their stuff, as seen when Pharaoh told Joseph's family to leave their goods behind, promising the best of Egypt. Christ echoes this in Luke 17:31, instructing not to turn back for stuff in times of urgency, with a warning to remember Lot's wife, who longed to return to the world despite its evil. Stuff itself is not inherently bad, but prioritizing it wrongly—being puffed up or vain about possessions like cars, homes, or phones—can be harmful. If God calls, and the response is delayed by a desire to grab stuff, the lesson of Lot's wife applies. While deleavening and cleaning, it is worth considering the importance placed on stuff, ensuring it does not represent the world to us. Ultimately, we will have to leave it all behind someday.
Stuff
Sermonette by Mike FordEverybody has the carnal habit of accumulating stuff, cluttering up both our physical surroundings, as well as the inner chambers of our minds.
Remember Lot's Wife
Sermonette by Mike FordLot's wife made it to the outside of the city, but her heart was still in it. When God says, 'Go; get out of here'—will we?
Consider the End!
'Ready Answer' by StaffEven in death, we should show love toward our survivors, which we can do by taking certain legal and organizational steps now to cover this eventuality.
Simplifying Life (Part One)
Sermon by David F. MaasWe must cleanse not only our physical spaces, but our minds, schedules, and hearts—removing distractions, negative thoughts, and emotional burdens.
The Tenth Commandment
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughEveryone is out to acquire as much as possible for himself. The tenth commandment, however, governs this proclivity of human nature, striking at man's heart.
The Philosophy of Black Friday
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughBlack Friday stirs up greedy, materialistic, covetous attitudes. When a nation reaches a materialistic mindset, it is on its way to oblivion.
A Time to Throw Away
'Ready Answer' by David F. MaasMany of us are pack-rats, saving everything for years until we have collected a mass of—well, junk. This is like accumulated sin—and it is time to get rid of it!
Tent of God
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamOur Lord and Savior Jesus Christ temporarily divested Himself of His divinity dwelling in a fleshly tent in order to empathize with God's chosen people.
Hannah's Thanksgiving
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughHannah 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.
Guarding Against a Laodicean Attitude
Sermonette by Kim MyersWe cannot not allow ourselves to backslide, allowing pressure from the world's culture to draw us away from the faith once delivered to the saints.
Notes from the Trail
Sermonette by James C. StoertzAt the Feast of Tabernacles, we live in temporary dwellings, mirroring our temporary lives. Hiking and backpacking can teach us valuable things about this journey.