Worry and Seeking the KingdomSermon; Given 7/8/2023
Worry is a wired-in proclivity of carnal human nature, a response that Satan has programmed in a perpetual state of discontent and distrust in God.
I Versus We'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 6/28/2023
Opposing worldviews, individualism and collectivism, fight for dominance in cultures worldwide. Their struggle may play a prominent role in the end time.
End of an Era
Commentary; Given 6/24/2023
The death of John Ritenbaugh is part of one era of the greater church of God ending. The older generation is passing and the next generations must step up.
Commentary; Given 6/24/2023
The death of John Ritenbaugh is part of one era of the greater church of God ending. The older generation is passing and the next generations must step up.
We Persuade Men
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/23/2023
Through personal conduct, counsel, and preaching, ministers must show and explain why God's way is true and leads to eternal life in God's Kingdom.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/23/2023
Through personal conduct, counsel, and preaching, ministers must show and explain why God's way is true and leads to eternal life in God's Kingdom.
Impediments to SanctificationSermon; Given 6/17/2023
Any materialistic goal will decay and deteriorate, having a limited lifetime. Only spiritual treasures last forever. God demands undivided loyalty.
Psalm 133
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 6/17/2023
Psalm 133 expresses the goal and hope of unity among brethren in the church, using the metaphors of oil and dew to illustrate goodness and pleasantness of unity.
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 6/17/2023
Psalm 133 expresses the goal and hope of unity among brethren in the church, using the metaphors of oil and dew to illustrate goodness and pleasantness of unity.
Deep Thinkers
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/16/2023
Christianity has a dubious reputation for being a religion for the simple. Yet, through God's Spirit, we have Christ's mind, enabling us to think as He does.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/16/2023
Christianity has a dubious reputation for being a religion for the simple. Yet, through God's Spirit, we have Christ's mind, enabling us to think as He does.
Little Choices
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/9/2023
True Christianity is a religion of constant vigilance in a conscious endeavor--striving, struggling, and making choices--to do what is right to please God.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/9/2023
True Christianity is a religion of constant vigilance in a conscious endeavor--striving, struggling, and making choices--to do what is right to please God.
A Name's SignificanceSermon; Given 6/3/2023
A name has higher significance than an identifier, but also ties one down, committing one to a destiny.
Christ's Mission StatementSermon; Given 5/28/2023
Luke 4:16-21 and Mark 1:14-15, statements from Christ made at approximately the same time, constitute the composite mission statement directed at His disciples.
Pentecost and Memorial Day
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/26/2023
Pentecost and Memorial Day may seem to be quite different, but we should not be too hasty in concluding that they do not share any common features.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/26/2023
Pentecost and Memorial Day may seem to be quite different, but we should not be too hasty in concluding that they do not share any common features.
Private ReligionSermon; Given 5/20/2023
Someone misusing piety to draw attention to themselves to enhance their reputation destroys character and they will not enter the Kingdom of God.
Biblical WisdomSermon; Given 5/6/2023
While Greek culture rendered wisdom mostly mental and contemplative, it is not truly biblical wisdom unless it follows through with a specific behavior.
'But I Say to You' (Part Seven): Love Your EnemiesSermon; Given 4/15/2023
Many scriptures direct us to show kindness to strangers and even our enemies who persecute us. With God's Spirit, we override the fight or flight response.
Flee From Idolatry (Part Two): FaithfulnessSermon; Given 4/12/2023
Like a boxer, we must exert ourselves with a broad spectrum of skills to subdue our carnal bodies, mortifying the flesh with maximum self-discipline.
What Makes This a 'Good' Friday?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/7/2023
Good Friday is a semi-holy day for many, commemorating the assumed day Jesus died. Yet its observance is based on bad math and overlooking obvious scriptures.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/7/2023
Good Friday is a semi-holy day for many, commemorating the assumed day Jesus died. Yet its observance is based on bad math and overlooking obvious scriptures.
Flee From Idolatry (Part One): Self-DisciplineSermon; Given 4/6/2023
Though Paul's spiritual credentials outstripped all of his coworkers, Paul used none of his rights as an apostle, but gave his life as a sacrifice.
'But I Say to You' (Part Six): Retaliation
Sermon; Given 3/25/2023
Jesus, using hyperbole to shock His disciples into a change of behavior or attitude, emphasizing that they should resist the impulse to retaliate.
Sermon; Given 3/25/2023
Jesus, using hyperbole to shock His disciples into a change of behavior or attitude, emphasizing that they should resist the impulse to retaliate.