The Erosion of Religious Freedoms
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 11/12/2013
Christians regard the religious landscape of America with dismay, seeing their freedom to worship as their consciences dictate steadily decline.
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 11/12/2013
Christians regard the religious landscape of America with dismay, seeing their freedom to worship as their consciences dictate steadily decline.
Joy in the Lord
Sermon; Given 11/2/2013
Godly joy is a fruit of the Spirit that does not come naturally. It takes a while to mature, but it is infinitely more intense than human pleasure.
Sermon; Given 11/2/2013
Godly joy is a fruit of the Spirit that does not come naturally. It takes a while to mature, but it is infinitely more intense than human pleasure.
How Jesus Reacts to Sin
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/25/2013
The episode of the women caught in adultery offers a stark contrast between the scribes and Pharisees and Jesus Christ in terms of their reactions to sin.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/25/2013
The episode of the women caught in adultery offers a stark contrast between the scribes and Pharisees and Jesus Christ in terms of their reactions to sin.
Joy: What Is It?
Sermon; Given 10/12/2013
Without God's Spirit, the fruit of joy is unattainable. Godly joy buoys people in the midst of grave trials, providing hope for a glorious future.
Sermon; Given 10/12/2013
Without God's Spirit, the fruit of joy is unattainable. Godly joy buoys people in the midst of grave trials, providing hope for a glorious future.
Home From the Feast - Now What?
Sermonette; Given 9/28/2013
Hopefully the Feast of Tabernacles changed us in some significant way, transforming and enlightening. We can implement three spiritual responses immediately.
Sermonette; Given 9/28/2013
Hopefully the Feast of Tabernacles changed us in some significant way, transforming and enlightening. We can implement three spiritual responses immediately.
The Second Resurrection and Union With Christ
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 9/26/2013
We are going to have to find ways to make God's way appealing to people of alien cultures, gently bringing them to a tipping point.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 9/26/2013
We are going to have to find ways to make God's way appealing to people of alien cultures, gently bringing them to a tipping point.
The Meaning of "In Christ"
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 9/23/2013
In order to have our inner core properly re-adjusted, we must have the state of 'being in Christ.'
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 9/23/2013
In order to have our inner core properly re-adjusted, we must have the state of 'being in Christ.'
The Millennium and Union With Christ
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 9/19/2013
The millennial situation will resemble the behavior of our forebears; it will be our responsibility to lead them to hope, joy, character, and faith in God.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 9/19/2013
The millennial situation will resemble the behavior of our forebears; it will be our responsibility to lead them to hope, joy, character, and faith in God.
Offerings as Object Lessons
Sermonette; Given 9/14/2013
The multiple offerings coupled with the command to fast teach us to humble ourselves and be of service to others, imitating the mindset and attitude of Christ.
Sermonette; Given 9/14/2013
The multiple offerings coupled with the command to fast teach us to humble ourselves and be of service to others, imitating the mindset and attitude of Christ.
No Meeting of the Minds
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 9/13/2013
People in the world are functioning and reasoning on one wavelength and Christians on another, and the two are diametrically opposed.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 9/13/2013
People in the world are functioning and reasoning on one wavelength and Christians on another, and the two are diametrically opposed.
Preparations For Christ's Return
Sermon; Given 9/5/2013
Because of its intractability, the earth will require softening up through earth-shaking events before Christ's return, symbolized by the Feast of Trumpets.
Sermon; Given 9/5/2013
Because of its intractability, the earth will require softening up through earth-shaking events before Christ's return, symbolized by the Feast of Trumpets.
An Israel-Turkey Reconciliation?
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 8/27/2013
Despite the on-again, off-again nature of their ties, Israel and Turkey have common interests, and both could use a friend in the region.
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 8/27/2013
Despite the on-again, off-again nature of their ties, Israel and Turkey have common interests, and both could use a friend in the region.
Teach Them Young
Sermon; Given 8/17/2013
The most dramatic growth in the brain occurs between age 3 and age 12, at which time 1000 trillion synaptic connections turn the child into a knowledge sponge.
Sermon; Given 8/17/2013
The most dramatic growth in the brain occurs between age 3 and age 12, at which time 1000 trillion synaptic connections turn the child into a knowledge sponge.
Truth Revealed to Babes
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/16/2013
While God's Book is frequently read, what it truly means remains a mystery. The sheer number of denominations shows the great disagreement over the Bible's message.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/16/2013
While God's Book is frequently read, what it truly means remains a mystery. The sheer number of denominations shows the great disagreement over the Bible's message.
How Revelation Enters the Church
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/9/2013
Paul had received the same revelation from God that the original disciples had been given. They all preached from the same Source: Jesus Christ.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/9/2013
Paul had received the same revelation from God that the original disciples had been given. They all preached from the same Source: Jesus Christ.
Hold Tightly to Revelation
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/2/2013
While not condemned by any means, human reason, scholarship, and logic must take a back seat to two important elements: divine revelation and the Holy Spirit.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/2/2013
While not condemned by any means, human reason, scholarship, and logic must take a back seat to two important elements: divine revelation and the Holy Spirit.
Godly Training and Admonition
Sermon; Given 7/27/2013
Godly training forewarns a child of danger or faults in human nature. The Scriptures do not contain many examples of exemplary child rearing.
Sermon; Given 7/27/2013
Godly training forewarns a child of danger or faults in human nature. The Scriptures do not contain many examples of exemplary child rearing.
Are Our Daily Habits Productive?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/26/2013
Some people, by virtue of their daily habits, set themselves up for success, while others doom themselves to staying poor by their unproductive lifestyles.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/26/2013
Some people, by virtue of their daily habits, set themselves up for success, while others doom themselves to staying poor by their unproductive lifestyles.
Fathers Provoking Children
Sermon; Given 7/6/2013
Most families in God's church have a functional father, but even so, extremes of leniency and overbearing strictness do not make an ideal father.
Sermon; Given 7/6/2013
Most families in God's church have a functional father, but even so, extremes of leniency and overbearing strictness do not make an ideal father.
Old Pope, New Pope
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 6/19/2013
A rare event occurred when Pope Benedict XVI resigned his office. He has been succeeded by an Argentinian who took the papal name of Francis.
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 6/19/2013
A rare event occurred when Pope Benedict XVI resigned his office. He has been succeeded by an Argentinian who took the papal name of Francis.