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Keeping God's Standards
Sermon by John O. ReidGod's Word is a sacred trust given to us, a standard by which we must live even in a world that is falling apart. We are called to maintain and uphold these standards, reflecting His nature in every aspect of our lives. The time is coming when Jesus Christ will impose His standards upon mankind, and they will learn to live by them, as God's Word will fill the earth. Until that day, we, as God's people, must not only maintain these standards but live by them diligently. We have been specially prepared by God to receive and understand His truth, a privilege not given to all. Out of billions, His truth has been entrusted to us, making us special in His sight. We are to feel the weight and responsibility of this calling, knowing that as we change and grow to become like Him, He will be glorified, and we will share in that glory. God's standards, rooted in the Ten Commandments, are the foundation from which everything else emanates, and we are instructed to hold and hang on to them at this time. Living by every word of God, we are to strive for perfection, aiming high to be holy and righteous in all we do. This calling is serious, requiring us to go beyond mere observance and to press on toward complete freedom from sin. As we work to become like God, our senses are heightened to discern good and evil, seeing the value of His way of life. We must take steps to overcome, yielding to God in faith to all His instructions, becoming one with Him and Jesus Christ, and thus achieving unity with each other through His standards. Our job in the Kingdom of God will be to reveal God the Father and Jesus Christ to the world, teaching both the practical and spiritual aspects of His law to those who are blind to these standards. We are in training now, learning to live by God's standards in this perverted world, preparing to teach them in the World Tomorrow. Satan will do all he can to separate us from this truth through craft, deceit, and discouragement, but we must stand firm, drawing close to God through fasting, prayer, and study, working out our own calling individually. We have been honored with the greatest calling and purpose possible, to be used to bring God's standards to mankind, teaching the world to live in unity with Him and in peace with their fellow man. Let us remember this responsibility and strive to keep His Word faithfully.
The Importance of God's Word
Commentary by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)II Thessalonians 2:6-7 speaks of a force capable of restraining the emergence of the man of lawlessness. God's word and revelation is what restrains iniquity.
The Signs of God (Part One)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeJesus was not against signs at all, but against hardness of heart that was unwilling to believe unless personally entertained or impressed.
Do We Truly Honor God in Our Actions?
Sermon by Kim MyersWe've all read the verses that state that the Word of God is the Bread of Life, but do we consistently practice what it teaches, and thus honor God?
To Watch and Keep
'Prophecy Watch' by Charles WhitakerIs prophecy merely to enlighten us about the future? On the contrary, God's spiritual purposes for prophecy concern the subjects of warning and keeping.
Don't Cherry Pick God's Law
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Kim MyersWhile many people like some of God's laws, they like to pick and choose, preferring a blend of their own preferences with some of God's laws added in.
The Beauty of God's Law
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughKeeping God's Law brings bountiful blessings, harmony, and profound peace (Psalm 119:165), while the 'cheap' grace brings guilt, anxiety, and pain.

Four Warnings (Part Three): I Never Knew You
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughChrist's third warning in the Sermon on the Mount is to beware of hypocrisy, professing to do things in Jesus' name but habitually practicing lawlessness.
Deceivers and Antichrists (Part Three)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeWhile professing Christians confess that Christ has come in the flesh, most do not truly confess that He is appearing in their flesh. They deny Him in works.
James and Unleavened Bread (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe book of James applies to us after the sanctification process has begun. The most effective way of eliminating sin is to do righteousness.

Abraham's Sacrifice (Part Three): Hope Demonstrated
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAbraham's resolute intent to sacrifice Isaac displayed his unreserved devotion to God's purpose for him. We must display the same kind of tenacity.
Love's Emotional Dimension
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLove doesn't become 'love' until we act. If we don't do what is right, the right feeling will never be formed; emotions are largely developed by our experiences.

The Sin of Fear (Part Two)
'Ready Answer' by Pat HigginsThere are two seemingly-contradictory types of fear, the good fears and the bad ones. We must begin and remain in the proper fear of God to cast off other fears.
'All Mine Are Yours!'
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsChrist prays for us as He did for His original disciples because we, too, have been called by the Father. Christ values us because the Father values us.
Man's Greatest Challenge (Part Four)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSatan's biggest targets for disinformation are God's called-out ones. How can the true disciples be identified?
A Priceless Gift
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's people are the precious jewels (or the private, personal possessions) of God, obligated to conform exclusively to His will and purpose.