Living Abundantly In Tough Times
Sermon; Given 7/23/2011
Lived properly, a Christian's life is scintillating and deeply satisfying, full of rewards, even though it involves responsibility and self-control.
Sermon; Given 7/23/2011
Lived properly, a Christian's life is scintillating and deeply satisfying, full of rewards, even though it involves responsibility and self-control.
Greece, America—Whatever
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/22/2011
The bigger they are, the harder they fall. If America wants to avoid following Greece down the economic drain, we must take action now to stop the money leak.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/22/2011
The bigger they are, the harder they fall. If America wants to avoid following Greece down the economic drain, we must take action now to stop the money leak.
A Distant Reflection
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 6/23/2011
Considering the events and trends exhibited in the modern church of God, will it follow the disastrous example of early second-century Christianity?
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 6/23/2011
Considering the events and trends exhibited in the modern church of God, will it follow the disastrous example of early second-century Christianity?
Looking Forward
Sermon; Given 6/18/2011
Richard Ritenbaugh, citing Mark Twain's aphorism, "The art of prophecy is difficult, especially with respect to the future," points out that there are too …
Sermon; Given 6/18/2011
Richard Ritenbaugh, citing Mark Twain's aphorism, "The art of prophecy is difficult, especially with respect to the future," points out that there are too …
"I Will Build My Church"
Sermon; Given 6/12/2011
Although Peter was given responsibilities of leadership, as connoted from the rock imagery or symbolism, he was not granted the post of 'vicar of Christ.'
Sermon; Given 6/12/2011
Although Peter was given responsibilities of leadership, as connoted from the rock imagery or symbolism, he was not granted the post of 'vicar of Christ.'
Warning in the Wind
Sermon; Given 6/4/2011
God can use lethal storms to execute judgment on sinful people. Elihu informed Job that God has sovereign control of the weather, for blessing or cursing.
Sermon; Given 6/4/2011
God can use lethal storms to execute judgment on sinful people. Elihu informed Job that God has sovereign control of the weather, for blessing or cursing.
Mark: Stupid, Unbelieving Disciples
Sermon; Given 5/14/2011
Mark's gospel describes the miraculous transformation of the disciples, who began with slow comprehension, into faithful, mature apostles and fishers of men.
Sermon; Given 5/14/2011
Mark's gospel describes the miraculous transformation of the disciples, who began with slow comprehension, into faithful, mature apostles and fishers of men.
Bin Laden's Death and Our Reaction
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/6/2011
Rather than rejoice that he is dead, we should thank God that He has allowed justice to be done and beseech Him to deliver His people from further wicked acts.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/6/2011
Rather than rejoice that he is dead, we should thank God that He has allowed justice to be done and beseech Him to deliver His people from further wicked acts.
David the Prophet'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 5/5/2011
Among his many other accomplishments, King David was a significant prophet. Psalm 22, for example, is a clearly recognizable prophecy of Christ's suffering.
Corporate Faith
Sermon; Given 4/25/2011
Corporate faith requires that we lay aside our individualism and join our brethren doing God's work.
Sermon; Given 4/25/2011
Corporate faith requires that we lay aside our individualism and join our brethren doing God's work.
Corporate Sin
Sermon; Given 4/19/2011
We are obligated to purge our thoughts, deeds, and words, cleaning out individual and corporate sins and replacing them with sincerity, truth, and holiness.
Sermon; Given 4/19/2011
We are obligated to purge our thoughts, deeds, and words, cleaning out individual and corporate sins and replacing them with sincerity, truth, and holiness.
Why Passover and Not Easter?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/15/2011
The Catholic Church did not forbid keeping the Passover until AD 325. The controversy over Passover or Easter boils down to following Scripture or Roman tradition.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/15/2011
The Catholic Church did not forbid keeping the Passover until AD 325. The controversy over Passover or Easter boils down to following Scripture or Roman tradition.
Love God, Love Neighbor
Sermon; Given 4/9/2011
The outgoing concern toward other beings begins with God the Father to Christ to us. How much we love our brethren may be a good gauge of how much we love God.
Sermon; Given 4/9/2011
The outgoing concern toward other beings begins with God the Father to Christ to us. How much we love our brethren may be a good gauge of how much we love God.
Repentance: The Genuine Article (Part Six)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/8/2011
The proof that a person has truly made a change of heart appears when his life begins to show him doing what is right. Right living is the fruit of repentance.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/8/2011
The proof that a person has truly made a change of heart appears when his life begins to show him doing what is right. Right living is the fruit of repentance.
Repentance: The Genuine Article (Part Five)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/1/2011
We recognize our need to change when we see, not necessarily how we are, but how we compare to and fall woefully short of the perfect righteousness of God.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/1/2011
We recognize our need to change when we see, not necessarily how we are, but how we compare to and fall woefully short of the perfect righteousness of God.
Repentance: The Genuine Article (Part Four)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/25/2011
When we look back and realize what we have done, we are led to think deeply about our actions, which can lead us into changing our future actions.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/25/2011
When we look back and realize what we have done, we are led to think deeply about our actions, which can lead us into changing our future actions.
Dealing With a Sinning Brother
Sermon; Given 3/19/2011
Disfellowshiping is only used for the most extreme cases in which the safety of the congregation is threatened. Lesser offenses require more sensitivity.
Sermon; Given 3/19/2011
Disfellowshiping is only used for the most extreme cases in which the safety of the congregation is threatened. Lesser offenses require more sensitivity.
Surreal Events
Commentary; Given 3/19/2011
We need to keep our eyes open and not let ourselves be deceived by the professional, state-run media spin masters.
Commentary; Given 3/19/2011
We need to keep our eyes open and not let ourselves be deceived by the professional, state-run media spin masters.
Repentance: The Genuine Article (Part Three)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/18/2011
When we repent, we turn off the path that leads to destruction and onto the narrow path—through the strait gate—that leads to life in the Kingdom of God.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/18/2011
When we repent, we turn off the path that leads to destruction and onto the narrow path—through the strait gate—that leads to life in the Kingdom of God.
Repentance: The Genuine Article (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/11/2011
True repentance involves pain, particularly emotional pain. To repent is wrenching to the psyche. It really hurts because it is difficult to do.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/11/2011
True repentance involves pain, particularly emotional pain. To repent is wrenching to the psyche. It really hurts because it is difficult to do.