Reluctant Leaders
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/5/2012
Do we as God's called-out ones find ourselves reluctant heirs to the throne or priesthood? We are all commoners, not yet equipped for rulership.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/5/2012
Do we as God's called-out ones find ourselves reluctant heirs to the throne or priesthood? We are all commoners, not yet equipped for rulership.
Dystopia? Utopia?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/1/2012
The Great Tribulation is the ultimate dystopia. The return of Christ will avenge all the crimes committed against God's people, as God's Kingdom is restored.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/1/2012
The Great Tribulation is the ultimate dystopia. The return of Christ will avenge all the crimes committed against God's people, as God's Kingdom is restored.
Is Redistribution of Wealth Biblical?
Sermon; Given 9/22/2012
The Bible shows that economic disparity is a given. Scripture teaches that we should voluntarily help the poor rather than be coerced by the government.
Sermon; Given 9/22/2012
The Bible shows that economic disparity is a given. Scripture teaches that we should voluntarily help the poor rather than be coerced by the government.
Coming to Know Him
Sermon; Given 9/17/2012
When the fulfillment of the Feast of Trumpets occurs, we will see God directly when Jesus Christ returns, an event which will get everyone's attention.
Sermon; Given 9/17/2012
When the fulfillment of the Feast of Trumpets occurs, we will see God directly when Jesus Christ returns, an event which will get everyone's attention.
Interesting Times
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 9/14/2012
An ancient Chinese curse says, 'May you live in interesting times,' and so we do. Over the past week, we have witnessed at least two important events.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 9/14/2012
An ancient Chinese curse says, 'May you live in interesting times,' and so we do. Over the past week, we have witnessed at least two important events.
The False Morality of Compassion
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 9/7/2012
Just as love can be feigned to get a spouse's money or loyalty can be faked to attain a promotion, so can compassion be put on to gain sympathy, votes, and power.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 9/7/2012
Just as love can be feigned to get a spouse's money or loyalty can be faked to attain a promotion, so can compassion be put on to gain sympathy, votes, and power.
Leaders With Character
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/31/2012
God is the ultimate source for the true answer to whether character matters in leadership, and we can determine His answer by asking just a few questions.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/31/2012
God is the ultimate source for the true answer to whether character matters in leadership, and we can determine His answer by asking just a few questions.
Conversion: Turning to God
Sermon; Given 8/18/2012
We are like new immigrants to the Kingdom of God; we still carry the traits of our countries of origin. We must take on the characteristics of God's nation.
Sermon; Given 8/18/2012
We are like new immigrants to the Kingdom of God; we still carry the traits of our countries of origin. We must take on the characteristics of God's nation.
How Do We Keep God's Festivals?
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 8/14/2012
Here are the foundational principles to keep in mind in observing the Feasts of God throughout the year.
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 8/14/2012
Here are the foundational principles to keep in mind in observing the Feasts of God throughout the year.
Meet the Minor Prophets (Part Two)
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 8/14/2012
The twelve books of the Minor Prophets—including Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, and Micah—are often overlooked in favor of the Major Prophets and the four gospels.
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 8/14/2012
The twelve books of the Minor Prophets—including Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, and Micah—are often overlooked in favor of the Major Prophets and the four gospels.
God's Calling and Election
Sermon; Given 7/28/2012
We have been given something far more valuable than the lottery, namely our calling. We are obligated not to squander this valuable opportunity.
Sermon; Given 7/28/2012
We have been given something far more valuable than the lottery, namely our calling. We are obligated not to squander this valuable opportunity.
Facing Persecution
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/27/2012
How does Jesus Christ expect us to face persecution? The Scripture show how Jesus, the apostles, and the prophets approached the persecutions they endured.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/27/2012
How does Jesus Christ expect us to face persecution? The Scripture show how Jesus, the apostles, and the prophets approached the persecutions they endured.
Human Nature: Good or Evil?
Sermon; Given 7/7/2012
Progressives tend to believe that human nature is perfectible and evolving. Conservatives tend to believe that human nature is evil and must be controlled.
Sermon; Given 7/7/2012
Progressives tend to believe that human nature is perfectible and evolving. Conservatives tend to believe that human nature is evil and must be controlled.
Peter, a Sketch
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/29/2012
Of all the disciples, the one that we usually consider to have the most personality is Simon Peter. No other disciple's words and actions are so often recorded.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/29/2012
Of all the disciples, the one that we usually consider to have the most personality is Simon Peter. No other disciple's words and actions are so often recorded.
Recent Finds
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/22/2012
There have been several finds over the last few years that have added to the already large mass of evidence for Scripture's faithfulness to history.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/22/2012
There have been several finds over the last few years that have added to the already large mass of evidence for Scripture's faithfulness to history.
Experiencing God
Sermon; Given 6/9/2012
True knowledge of God comes only from experience. The apostle Peter has admonished us to grow in knowledge, both biblical knowledge and secular knowledge.
Sermon; Given 6/9/2012
True knowledge of God comes only from experience. The apostle Peter has admonished us to grow in knowledge, both biblical knowledge and secular knowledge.
Vain Repetitions
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/1/2012
Memorizing the Lord's Prayer is a wonderful thing to do. But we must go further and teach our children that the prayer is not one to be mindlessly repeated.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/1/2012
Memorizing the Lord's Prayer is a wonderful thing to do. But we must go further and teach our children that the prayer is not one to be mindlessly repeated.
The Spirit and the Way
Sermon; Given 5/27/2012
We are being judged by our works, based upon what we know and what we are doing with this knowledge. The more we know, the more God expects from us.
Sermon; Given 5/27/2012
We are being judged by our works, based upon what we know and what we are doing with this knowledge. The more we know, the more God expects from us.
Meet the Minor Prophets (Part One)
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 5/16/2012
The twelve small books are often overlooked, but the Minor Prophets contain vital messages for today's Christians facing the time of the end.
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 5/16/2012
The twelve small books are often overlooked, but the Minor Prophets contain vital messages for today's Christians facing the time of the end.
Take Heed to Yourselves
Sermon; Given 5/12/2012
Jesus Christ tells us to take heed about our vulnerability to evil influences. We have a short window of time to repent and get our lives turned around.
Sermon; Given 5/12/2012
Jesus Christ tells us to take heed about our vulnerability to evil influences. We have a short window of time to repent and get our lives turned around.