The Doctrine of Israel (Part Seven): Romans 9
Sermon; Given 4/25/2020
Paul describes physical Israel as broken branches, allowing gentile branches to be grafted in, ultimately leading to the return of Israel to God's grace.
Sermon; Given 4/25/2020
Paul describes physical Israel as broken branches, allowing gentile branches to be grafted in, ultimately leading to the return of Israel to God's grace.
Religious Liberty at Risk
Commentary; Given 4/18/2020
The First Amendment protects religion from government interference. However, some liberal politicians are exploiting the coronavirus crisis to erode this right.
Commentary; Given 4/18/2020
The First Amendment protects religion from government interference. However, some liberal politicians are exploiting the coronavirus crisis to erode this right.
No One Else Matters (Part Two)
Sermon; Given 4/15/2020
Sin has tainted the most faithful leaders. Most (perhaps all) church leaders have skeletons in their closets, but we follow them as they follow Christ.
Sermon; Given 4/15/2020
Sin has tainted the most faithful leaders. Most (perhaps all) church leaders have skeletons in their closets, but we follow them as they follow Christ.
Offerings and Taxes
Sermonette; Given 4/9/2020
Deuteronomy 16:16 does not specify the exact amount of the offering, but does ask us to make a thoughtful recollection of the benefits received from God.
Sermonette; Given 4/9/2020
Deuteronomy 16:16 does not specify the exact amount of the offering, but does ask us to make a thoughtful recollection of the benefits received from God.
No One Else Matters (Part One)
Sermon; Given 4/9/2020
All God's shepherds are mortal men, guilty of sin, including Moses. Despite that, God backed them up because they faithfully followed His leadership.
Sermon; Given 4/9/2020
All God's shepherds are mortal men, guilty of sin, including Moses. Despite that, God backed them up because they faithfully followed His leadership.
What's the Endgame?
Commentary; Given 4/4/2020
Leaders will use crises to consolidate their power and further their agenda. The real devastation may occur after the coronavirus runs its course.
Commentary; Given 4/4/2020
Leaders will use crises to consolidate their power and further their agenda. The real devastation may occur after the coronavirus runs its course.
Faith Over Fear
Sermon; Given 3/21/2020
When it looks like things are out of control, God is busily at work behind the scenes. If we replace anxiety with faith, God will grant us divine peace.
Sermon; Given 3/21/2020
When it looks like things are out of control, God is busily at work behind the scenes. If we replace anxiety with faith, God will grant us divine peace.
Avoiding Prayer? Consider Carefully
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/13/2020
The whole world is in hurry-up mode. What have often suffered are prayer and its companion, Bible study--and ultimately, the individual's relationship with God.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/13/2020
The whole world is in hurry-up mode. What have often suffered are prayer and its companion, Bible study--and ultimately, the individual's relationship with God.
The Pope Edits Jesus
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 3/10/2020
The model prayer includes, 'And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.' Though spoken by Jesus Himself, Pope Francis says He is wrong!
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 3/10/2020
The model prayer includes, 'And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.' Though spoken by Jesus Himself, Pope Francis says He is wrong!
Ditching Tithing? Consider Carefully
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/6/2020
In tough financial times, some Christians reduce or cut out altogether God's tithe. They justify it with an excuse like, 'God wouldn't want me to starve!'
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/6/2020
In tough financial times, some Christians reduce or cut out altogether God's tithe. They justify it with an excuse like, 'God wouldn't want me to starve!'
Skipping Services? Consider Carefully
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/28/2020
God's word marks the Sabbath as a time of His calling His people together for worship, so attending church services is a vital part of the Christian Sabbath.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/28/2020
God's word marks the Sabbath as a time of His calling His people together for worship, so attending church services is a vital part of the Christian Sabbath.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Six): New Testament Teaching
Sermon; Given 2/22/2020
Those who follow Christ are the true Israel, the Elect, and the Chosen, called by God to precede unfaithful physical Israel in the salvation process.
Sermon; Given 2/22/2020
Those who follow Christ are the true Israel, the Elect, and the Chosen, called by God to precede unfaithful physical Israel in the salvation process.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Five): A Remnant of Judah
Sermon; Given 2/8/2020
Despite her former relationship with God, absolutely no nation could ever out-sin Judah, even though God had given her multiple warnings to repent.
Sermon; Given 2/8/2020
Despite her former relationship with God, absolutely no nation could ever out-sin Judah, even though God had given her multiple warnings to repent.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Four): God's Indictment
Sermon; Given 2/1/2020
Even though Jacob's offspring have had a special relationship with God, their carnal nature led them to test God's patience, growing more corrupt than even Sodom.
Sermon; Given 2/1/2020
Even though Jacob's offspring have had a special relationship with God, their carnal nature led them to test God's patience, growing more corrupt than even Sodom.
'Christianity Today' and Trump
Commentary; Given 1/11/2020
Donald Trump is not a paragon of virtue but is a change from the doctrines entrenched in Washington. Personal morality is not enough to remove anyone from office.
Commentary; Given 1/11/2020
Donald Trump is not a paragon of virtue but is a change from the doctrines entrenched in Washington. Personal morality is not enough to remove anyone from office.
Jesus' Pre-Existence
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 1/11/2020
It's not just an intellectual exercise to say Jesus was the God of the Old Testament - we must truly believe and submit to Him as eternal God and Savior.
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 1/11/2020
It's not just an intellectual exercise to say Jesus was the God of the Old Testament - we must truly believe and submit to Him as eternal God and Savior.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Three): A Cycle of Rebellion
Sermon; Given 1/4/2020
Israel consistently cycles through God's deliverance, apostasy through idolatry and immorality, God's chastening, national repentance, then deliverance again.
Sermon; Given 1/4/2020
Israel consistently cycles through God's deliverance, apostasy through idolatry and immorality, God's chastening, national repentance, then deliverance again.
Leaving Religion Behind
Commentary; Given 12/21/2019
More Millennials identify themselves as non-religious and show no indication of embracing religion in the foreseeable future.
Commentary; Given 12/21/2019
More Millennials identify themselves as non-religious and show no indication of embracing religion in the foreseeable future.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Two): The Old Covenant
Sermon; Given 12/7/2019
God made the New Covenant because Jacob's offspring did not have what it took to fulfill the terms of the Old Covenant. The carnal mind is hostile to God's law.
Sermon; Given 12/7/2019
God made the New Covenant because Jacob's offspring did not have what it took to fulfill the terms of the Old Covenant. The carnal mind is hostile to God's law.