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.
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!
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!'
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Just Under the Skin
Commentary; Given 11/30/2019
The veneer of civility that covers civilization is thin, hardly able to conceal our carnal nature. That nature turns violent seemingly at the drop of a hat.
Hannah's Thanksgiving
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/27/2019
Hannah gave up the very thing she asked for. Her willingness to give God her most precious possession stands on par with Abraham's renowned sacrifice of Isaac.
Set Up For Success
Commentary; Given 11/9/2019
In the West, poverty is self-caused, not the fault of society. Those who drop out of school, take drugs, and fornicate set themselves up for failure.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part One): Origins
Sermon; Given 11/2/2019
Because Abraham trusted God, his descendants have received unprecedented blessings. If the Israelites would have kept God's law, they would have served as a model.
Where God Places His Name (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/21/2019
Because we would die from exposure to God's glory, the name of God, reflecting His characteristics, is the only way we can approach God.
Recognizing Our Obligation
Sermonette; Given 10/14/2019
How different would our lives be if God had not called us? God's intervention in our lives improved their quality exponentially, and we must respond in kind.
Where God Places His Name (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/14/2019
The re-establishment of Jerusalem as the world capitol demonstrates that even when God is angry, He still restores His people.
Handwriting Is On The Wall (2019)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/13/2019
Those espousing transhumanism aspire to correct the 'glitches' of human imperfection through gene splicing, replacing 'inferior' organs with synthetic ones.