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Peer-Pressure: A Challenge for All

Article by Staff

Though the Bible does not use the term 'peer pressure', it teaches us not to conform to our peers but to be transformed into the image of Jesus Christ.


Prevailing Winds

'Ready Answer' by Gary Montgomery

The steady, contrary winds of this world's way of life can be overcome by adjusting our sails to make spiritual headway.


Dancing With the Devil's World

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh

Unlike most Millennials, obsessed with acceptance by their peers, Jesus did not mind being a loner because He loved the things His Father taught.


Individualism and Unity

CGG Weekly

Rather than establishing the differences we possess, God requires individuals to strengthen and grow in our similarities that He establishes as desirable.


Elements of Motivation (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Fearing God leads to a determination not to bring shame on God's name or offending and hurting the relationship between God and us.


How Far Have We Fallen? (Part Four)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh

Respect for God is declining all over the world. Even in the scattered Church of God, an increasing casualness threatens to detract from respect for God.


Facing Times of Stress: Forewarned of Persecution!

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Under the best of times, God's people are not immune to persecution. Persecution for righteousness' sake is evidence that God's people have Christ's Spirit.


Elements of Motivation (Part Two)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Vision is a picture in the mind's eye that is undergirded by faith and scriptural revelation, enabling one to anticipate events that have not yet occurred.


Mightier Than the Sword (Part Twelve)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh

In one of his writings, Emerson reacts with anger, adamantly rejecting any force, custom, or tradition which threatened to put his intellect in chains.


To Test You

Sermon by John O. Reid

Jesus, Joseph, David, and Abraham all endured considerable trials before they qualified for their offices. We must make our calling and election sure.


Intimacy with Christ (Part Two)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Satan has deliberately designed this world to burn up our precious time, creating an artificial sense of urgency and a perpetual state of discontent.