A Cheerful Giver
Sermonette; Given 4/15/2009
In every offering there is an element of sacrifice, leading sometimes to an element of fear as one wonders if there will be enough left for the self.
Sermonette; Given 4/15/2009
In every offering there is an element of sacrifice, leading sometimes to an element of fear as one wonders if there will be enough left for the self.
What Is a Liberal?
Commentary; Given 4/11/2009
While the term 'liberal' used to stand for generosity, the Democrat party has hijacked the term, applying it to murder (abortion) and sexual immorality.
Commentary; Given 4/11/2009
While the term 'liberal' used to stand for generosity, the Democrat party has hijacked the term, applying it to murder (abortion) and sexual immorality.
On Self-Righteousness
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/10/2009
Self-righteousness lies at the root of many other sins. Because we are self-centered, self-righteousness will follow as surely as water runs downhill.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/10/2009
Self-righteousness lies at the root of many other sins. Because we are self-centered, self-righteousness will follow as surely as water runs downhill.
All in All (Part 1)
Sermon; Given 4/9/2009
The end of the sanctification process is when Christ will have defeated all enemies and put all things under His feet. Then, God the Father will be all in all.
Sermon; Given 4/9/2009
The end of the sanctification process is when Christ will have defeated all enemies and put all things under His feet. Then, God the Father will be all in all.
Passover Service 2009
Passover Service; Given 4/7/2009
John Ritenbaugh, reflecting on some recent articles in which the journalists expressed alarm about the indifference to immorality in our country, reminds us of the …
Passover Service; Given 4/7/2009
John Ritenbaugh, reflecting on some recent articles in which the journalists expressed alarm about the indifference to immorality in our country, reminds us of the …
Strange, at the Very Least
Commentary; Given 4/4/2009
The Bible teaches that the borrower is the servant to the lender. In the real world, the creditor will not let the lender get away with stealing.
Commentary; Given 4/4/2009
The Bible teaches that the borrower is the servant to the lender. In the real world, the creditor will not let the lender get away with stealing.
Is the United States a Christian Nation? (Part Seven)
Sermon; Given 3/28/2009
When the U.S. Congress wanted to put 'In God we Trust' on currency, the Seventh Day Adventists objected, arguing that the U.S. has never been a Christian nation.
Sermon; Given 3/28/2009
When the U.S. Congress wanted to put 'In God we Trust' on currency, the Seventh Day Adventists objected, arguing that the U.S. has never been a Christian nation.
God Has the Last Word
Commentary; Given 3/21/2009
We need to realize the seriousness of the times, waking ourselves out of our zombie-like slumber, casting off the works of darkness.
Commentary; Given 3/21/2009
We need to realize the seriousness of the times, waking ourselves out of our zombie-like slumber, casting off the works of darkness.
A Man of Sorrows
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/20/2009
Jesus anticipated what was coming on the nation, prepared for it as well as He could, and persevered through it along with the rest of His fellow citizens.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/20/2009
Jesus anticipated what was coming on the nation, prepared for it as well as He could, and persevered through it along with the rest of His fellow citizens.
The Fear Has Shifted
Commentary; Given 3/14/2009
A family, a company, or nation cannot keep spending beyond its means without consequences. It is illogical that we need to spend money to get out of debt.
Commentary; Given 3/14/2009
A family, a company, or nation cannot keep spending beyond its means without consequences. It is illogical that we need to spend money to get out of debt.
Is the United States a Christian Nation? (Part Six)
Sermon; Given 3/7/2009
The belief that America was or is a Christian nation cannot be supported by the facts. The world, governed by Satan, hates Christ's true followers.
Sermon; Given 3/7/2009
The belief that America was or is a Christian nation cannot be supported by the facts. The world, governed by Satan, hates Christ's true followers.
Nothing Is More Important
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/6/2009
God is not hiding; mankind is ignoring. Man's disregard is largely a deliberate choice, driven by skewed priorities that place no value on a relationship with God.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/6/2009
God is not hiding; mankind is ignoring. Man's disregard is largely a deliberate choice, driven by skewed priorities that place no value on a relationship with God.
The Fourth Commandment
'Personal' Article; Posted 3/2/2009
At creation, God sanctified only one day, the seventh, as a day of rest. At Sinai, He again sanctified it as a holy day, tying it to creation and freedom.
'Personal' Article; Posted 3/2/2009
At creation, God sanctified only one day, the seventh, as a day of rest. At Sinai, He again sanctified it as a holy day, tying it to creation and freedom.
A Quick Survey of American Christianity
Commentary; Given 2/28/2009
A nation's religions generally determine the moral standards of a nation. The United States is currently afflicted with biblical illiteracy.
Commentary; Given 2/28/2009
A nation's religions generally determine the moral standards of a nation. The United States is currently afflicted with biblical illiteracy.
How Dependent Upon War
Commentary; Given 2/21/2009
Our culture is obsessed with war, relying on conflict, strife, and brute force as the ultimate way to resolve conflicts, with the spoils going to the victor.
Commentary; Given 2/21/2009
Our culture is obsessed with war, relying on conflict, strife, and brute force as the ultimate way to resolve conflicts, with the spoils going to the victor.
Why Is Hope Delayed?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/20/2009
It may sound impossible, but we can have hope in the face of the monumental problems facing, not just the United States, but also the entire world.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/20/2009
It may sound impossible, but we can have hope in the face of the monumental problems facing, not just the United States, but also the entire world.
Is the United States a Christian Nation? (Part Five)
Sermon; Given 2/14/2009
The Founders of this nation were guided more by laws of expedience than by ideology or theology, not having the true faith once delivered.
Sermon; Given 2/14/2009
The Founders of this nation were guided more by laws of expedience than by ideology or theology, not having the true faith once delivered.
An Ethic You Can Trust
Commentary; Given 2/7/2009
Ethics in Washington have become an embarrassing anomaly. Only God has an ethic we can trust.
Commentary; Given 2/7/2009
Ethics in Washington have become an embarrassing anomaly. Only God has an ethic we can trust.
What Has Happened to Deference?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/6/2009
Deference is a foundational virtue. It reveals one's humility--that he is thoughtfully aware of others and seeking to serve them even in insignificant ways.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/6/2009
Deference is a foundational virtue. It reveals one's humility--that he is thoughtfully aware of others and seeking to serve them even in insignificant ways.
Some Reasons for Hope
Commentary; Given 1/31/2009
We have hope that our sins are forgiven, that the foolish things will be destroyed by Christ's second coming, and have the indwelling spirit of Jesus.
Commentary; Given 1/31/2009
We have hope that our sins are forgiven, that the foolish things will be destroyed by Christ's second coming, and have the indwelling spirit of Jesus.