Christian Optimism
Sermon; Given 9/3/2016
Paul wrote some of his most optimistic letters from prison, under the possibility of execution, but absolutely convinced that ultimate victory was imminent.
Sermon; Given 9/3/2016
Paul wrote some of his most optimistic letters from prison, under the possibility of execution, but absolutely convinced that ultimate victory was imminent.
Resistance (Part Three): Persistence
Sermon; Given 8/13/2016
The elite athlete is the one with the gritty persistence and tenacity to fight on regardless of the obstacles, wanting nothing to do with mediocrity.
Sermon; Given 8/13/2016
The elite athlete is the one with the gritty persistence and tenacity to fight on regardless of the obstacles, wanting nothing to do with mediocrity.
Should We Fear Terrorism?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/22/2016
With terrorism taking place every day somewhere in the world, how should we as Christians respond? What is a faithful reaction to terrorism?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/22/2016
With terrorism taking place every day somewhere in the world, how should we as Christians respond? What is a faithful reaction to terrorism?
Resistance (Part Two): Solutions
Sermon; Given 7/16/2016
Moses, Jonah, David, and Gideon demonstrated resistance to God's prompts, indicating that they initially feared men more than they feared God.
Sermon; Given 7/16/2016
Moses, Jonah, David, and Gideon demonstrated resistance to God's prompts, indicating that they initially feared men more than they feared God.
Resistance (Part One)
Sermon; Given 6/25/2016
The antidote to spiritual resistance is certainty and confidence in Christ to conform us into His image—a directed movement toward Christ.
Sermon; Given 6/25/2016
The antidote to spiritual resistance is certainty and confidence in Christ to conform us into His image—a directed movement toward Christ.
The Perils of Populism
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 6/15/2016
Americans have rushed to support various populist candidates for President, but history proves that populism has a tendency to spin out of control.
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 6/15/2016
Americans have rushed to support various populist candidates for President, but history proves that populism has a tendency to spin out of control.
The Church, One Body
Sermon; Given 6/12/2016
God's call to learn from the ant does not teach us to yield to a hierarchical system, but to participate in a community with the goal of edification.
Sermon; Given 6/12/2016
God's call to learn from the ant does not teach us to yield to a hierarchical system, but to participate in a community with the goal of edification.
Using Our Spiritual Vocabulary
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/3/2016
In the same way that we use only a small fraction of our vocabulary, because we are human, we use only a small fraction of what we have learned from God's Word.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/3/2016
In the same way that we use only a small fraction of our vocabulary, because we are human, we use only a small fraction of what we have learned from God's Word.
Sincerity and Truth (Part Three)
Sermon; Given 5/14/2016
We should continually live and think on the same wavelength as God does, maintaining a close relationship with Him as we continue in the sanctification process.
Sermon; Given 5/14/2016
We should continually live and think on the same wavelength as God does, maintaining a close relationship with Him as we continue in the sanctification process.
Sincerity and Truth (Part Two)
Sermon; Given 4/29/2016
In contrast to the world's embracing of fraud and deceit, God's called-out ones are obligated to eat the bread of sincerity and truth all our lives.
Sermon; Given 4/29/2016
In contrast to the world's embracing of fraud and deceit, God's called-out ones are obligated to eat the bread of sincerity and truth all our lives.
Sincerity and Truth (Part One)
Sermon; Given 4/23/2016
We have been given the priceless gift of God's Word of sincerity and truth which has the power to sanctify. We must guard it as a life preserver.
Sermon; Given 4/23/2016
We have been given the priceless gift of God's Word of sincerity and truth which has the power to sanctify. We must guard it as a life preserver.
Freedom the Right Way
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/22/2016
Like the Israelites, we do not have to take up arms to break our shackles. God secured our freedom for us by His gracious gift, and He wants us to use our freedom.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/22/2016
Like the Israelites, we do not have to take up arms to break our shackles. God secured our freedom for us by His gracious gift, and He wants us to use our freedom.
This Life of Sacrifice
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/15/2016
Selfishness in any form turns Christianity on its head, making a mockery of the many sacrifices that form its foundation and the grace of God that makes it possible.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/15/2016
Selfishness in any form turns Christianity on its head, making a mockery of the many sacrifices that form its foundation and the grace of God that makes it possible.
Are Humans Good or Evil?
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 4/14/2016
Philosophy debates whether human beings are by nature good or evil, but the Bible is consistent—and perhaps surprising—in its description of man's nature.
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 4/14/2016
Philosophy debates whether human beings are by nature good or evil, but the Bible is consistent—and perhaps surprising—in its description of man's nature.
The Resurrection: A Central Pillar
Sermon; Given 4/9/2016
Christ's resurrection is of paramount importance to us, because Jesus alone has the keys to our own resurrection and eternal life as firstfruits.
Sermon; Given 4/9/2016
Christ's resurrection is of paramount importance to us, because Jesus alone has the keys to our own resurrection and eternal life as firstfruits.
Proofs of Christ's Resurrection
Sermon; Given 3/19/2016
There is more corroboration of evidence for the existence of Jesus Christ and His life experiences than that regarding Alexander the Great or Julius Caesar.
Sermon; Given 3/19/2016
There is more corroboration of evidence for the existence of Jesus Christ and His life experiences than that regarding Alexander the Great or Julius Caesar.
The Parable of the Leaven, Expanded
Sermon; Given 2/27/2016
Bitterness divides one member of Christ's Body from another. Individuals often look for a 'doctrinal' reason to justify leaving a congregation.
Sermon; Given 2/27/2016
Bitterness divides one member of Christ's Body from another. Individuals often look for a 'doctrinal' reason to justify leaving a congregation.
Elisha and the Double Portion
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/5/2016
Elisha was chosen as Elijah's successor, first to serve the older prophet and later to be God's spokesman. How was he prepared for this responsibility?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/5/2016
Elisha was chosen as Elijah's successor, first to serve the older prophet and later to be God's spokesman. How was he prepared for this responsibility?
Josiah
Sermon; Given 1/30/2016
Josiah may have been the most righteous of Judah's kings, having fewer foibles than David, but having equivalent leadership skills and a love of God's law.
Sermon; Given 1/30/2016
Josiah may have been the most righteous of Judah's kings, having fewer foibles than David, but having equivalent leadership skills and a love of God's law.
Euthanizing a Civilization
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 1/8/2016
In America and Europe, laws allowing euthanasia and assisted suicide are on the increase. They push a progressive agenda that results in a culture of death.
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 1/8/2016
In America and Europe, laws allowing euthanasia and assisted suicide are on the increase. They push a progressive agenda that results in a culture of death.