Death in the Vatican'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 4/23/2025
The death of Pope Francis revives questions about the direction of the Catholic Church after his progressive agenda created deep divisions within it.
Psalm 51 (Part Four): Psalm 51:13-19Sermon; Given 4/19/2025
Repentance is far more than feeling guilt or apologizing but instead is a spirit-empowered reorientation of heart, mind, and behavior.
Raising Our Conception of the Resurrection
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/18/2025
If we are satisfied with the fact that Jesus was resurrected, we miss its full glory and significance, as it has eternal consequences for God's elect.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/18/2025
If we are satisfied with the fact that Jesus was resurrected, we miss its full glory and significance, as it has eternal consequences for God's elect.
Jesus in the Feasts (Part One): Unleavened BreadSermon; Given 4/13/2025
Even though the prophetic significance of the Holy Days outlines the the plan of God, the work of Jesus Christ in each event is even more significant.
Psalm 51 (Part Three): Psalm 51:5-12
Sermon; Given 4/5/2025
As physical filth repulses the senses, sin ought to repulse the spirit. David's repentance depicts total immersion in sin and the critical need for God's cleansing.
Sermon; Given 4/5/2025
As physical filth repulses the senses, sin ought to repulse the spirit. David's repentance depicts total immersion in sin and the critical need for God's cleansing.
Psalm 51 (Part Two): Psalm 51:1-4Sermon; Given 3/29/2025
The phrase, 'a man after God's own heart' modifies God rather than David's carnal character. God chose David because He discerned a heart He could work with.
Biblical Symbolism (Part Two)Bible Study (Article); Posted 3/19/2025
The Bible contains many metaphors, and its authors use multiple symbols for the church to help God's elect understand and respond to God's purpose.
Psalm 51 (Part One): Background
Sermon; Given 3/1/2025
David's power and assumption of immunity led to arrogance, complacency, and a total disregard for God's commands, bringing an unpleasant visit from Nathan.
Sermon; Given 3/1/2025
David's power and assumption of immunity led to arrogance, complacency, and a total disregard for God's commands, bringing an unpleasant visit from Nathan.
Are You Biblically Literate?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/28/2025
The Bible may be the world's bestselling book that is never read. Fewer people are reading it and not as often. The problem, though, is not availability.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/28/2025
The Bible may be the world's bestselling book that is never read. Fewer people are reading it and not as often. The problem, though, is not availability.
Biblical Canonicity
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/14/2025
Many believe the Catholic Church determined the biblical canon. However, the Bible contains internal protocols to ensure its 66 books are the Word of God.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/14/2025
Many believe the Catholic Church determined the biblical canon. However, the Bible contains internal protocols to ensure its 66 books are the Word of God.
Matthew 5:13: 'What is the Salt of the Earth?'
Sermon; Given 2/8/2025
Followers of Christ are encouraged to serve as the spice of godliness in a fallen world by preserving, enhancing, sacrificing, witnessing, and blessing.
Sermon; Given 2/8/2025
Followers of Christ are encouraged to serve as the spice of godliness in a fallen world by preserving, enhancing, sacrificing, witnessing, and blessing.
God of the Pigeonhole
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/7/2025
To see God as accurately as possible, we must refrain from drawing a too-simple mental picture of His nature. We must be continually expanding our conception of Him.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/7/2025
To see God as accurately as possible, we must refrain from drawing a too-simple mental picture of His nature. We must be continually expanding our conception of Him.
Structure and Sovereignty in Daniel 2-7Bible Study/Sermon; Given 2/1/2025
Daniel chapters 2-7 form a chiastic (X shaped) structure. Chapters 2 and 7, 3 and 6, and 4 and 5 are paired and mirrored, reinforcing significant themes.
Where Is Your Heart?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/24/2025
What is truly important to us? What do we really need versus what do we merely want? Where are our hearts?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/24/2025
What is truly important to us? What do we really need versus what do we merely want? Where are our hearts?
Mutability and Our Christlike ResponseSermon; Given 1/18/2025
We all change repeatedly throughout the stages of life, as do others, requiring constant adjustment as to how we evaluate and treat others.
The Prayer Conundrum
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/17/2025
Why are some prayers answered and not others? What is prayer's purpose? Since God commands His people to pray, it must have a reasonable, spiritual purpose.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/17/2025
Why are some prayers answered and not others? What is prayer's purpose? Since God commands His people to pray, it must have a reasonable, spiritual purpose.
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Forty): Ecclesiastes 12:1-14Sermon; Given 1/4/2025
Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 emphasizes the brevity and the progressively harder difficulties of life and urges youth to seek God before the decline of old age.
The Root of Jesse
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/3/2025
Isaiah 11:1 contains a prophecy about Jesus Christ, calling Him "a rod" rising from "the stem of Jesse." What can an old stump tell us about our Savior?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/3/2025
Isaiah 11:1 contains a prophecy about Jesus Christ, calling Him "a rod" rising from "the stem of Jesse." What can an old stump tell us about our Savior?
The Biblical New Year
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/27/2024
God gave Israel a calendar, including a starting point for the year. He tells Moses simply, "This month shall be your beginning of months; it shall be the first month …
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/27/2024
God gave Israel a calendar, including a starting point for the year. He tells Moses simply, "This month shall be your beginning of months; it shall be the first month …