'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.
'We Live to the Lord'
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/24/2023
How many of us lead lives based on the principle in Romans 14:7-8 of 'living to the Lord' rather than ourselves?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/24/2023
How many of us lead lives based on the principle in Romans 14:7-8 of 'living to the Lord' rather than ourselves?
Who Is America's Greatest Enemy?'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 3/15/2023
The United States stands weakened by worldwide conditions, but its foreign enemies cannot match its power. Its real foe lies much closer.
The Model Prayer (Part Nine): Kingdom, Power, GloryBible Study (Article); Posted 3/8/2023
The final, glorifying clause of the Model Prayer returns the focus to God and leaves the petitioner confident in God's ability to fulfill his requests.
'But I Say to You' (Part Five): Oaths
Sermon; Given 2/25/2023
We must grow in personal integrity, providing a witness for the truth to those around them, not needing the crutch of an oath to guarantee our integrity.
Sermon; Given 2/25/2023
We must grow in personal integrity, providing a witness for the truth to those around them, not needing the crutch of an oath to guarantee our integrity.
One Choice
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/10/2023
While God has given humans free will, the choice ultimately comes down to one: Will we choose God or some other god? We must choose wisely.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/10/2023
While God has given humans free will, the choice ultimately comes down to one: Will we choose God or some other god? We must choose wisely.
'But I Say to You' (Part Four): DivorceSermon; Given 1/28/2023
When divorce takes place, spiritual growth from the relationship stops, but when conflict escalates within a dying relationship, no growth can occur either.
The Model Prayer (Part Eight): Testing and DeliveranceBible Study (Article); Posted 1/17/2023
The traditional translation of the last request in Jesus' Model Prayer (Matthew 6:13) suffers from poor word choice, twisting its encouraging message.
'But I Say to You' (Part Three): AdulterySermon; Given 1/7/2023
In the current culture war, progressives have declared war against God's seventh commandment by encouraging free sex, homosexuality, and other perversions.
'But I Say to You' (Part Two): Murder and AngerSermon; Given 12/17/2022
Murder originates in the heart. Nothing from the outside defiles a man but originates in the heart governed by carnal human nature.
How Far Have We Really Come?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/25/2022
We like to think of ourselves living in the most advanced civilization that has ever graced this fair planet. But we should define 'advanced.'
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/25/2022
We like to think of ourselves living in the most advanced civilization that has ever graced this fair planet. But we should define 'advanced.'
'But I Say to You' (Part One): The Spirit of the Law
Sermon; Given 11/19/2022
Our righteousness must exceed the that of the Pharisees, keeping God's law in the spirit rather than in the letter, replacing the law of death with the law of life.
Sermon; Given 11/19/2022
Our righteousness must exceed the that of the Pharisees, keeping God's law in the spirit rather than in the letter, replacing the law of death with the law of life.
The Model Prayer (Part Seven): Forgive Us Our DebtsBible Study (Article); Posted 11/15/2022
In His Model Prayer, Jesus states that God's forgiveness of us depends on our forgiving others. Forgiveness spurs reconciliation among God's people.
Blessed Are: SummarySermon; Given 11/12/2022
In the Beatitudes in Matthew 5, Jesus exposes the depths of His own heart, while demonstrating the deficit of our own carnal hearts.
Those Who Are PersecutedSermon; Given 10/22/2022
Persecution is already here, part and parcel in the lives of followers of Christ. If we are persecuted for following God's instructions, we will be blessed.
Already Immortal?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/21/2022
The essence of Satan's lie is, 'Go ahead and live as you like. There are no fatal consequences to your actions because you are already immortal.'
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/21/2022
The essence of Satan's lie is, 'Go ahead and live as you like. There are no fatal consequences to your actions because you are already immortal.'
Deuteronomy: Being CarefulFeast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/17/2022
Our care in following God's instructions must be thorough, leaving no place for inattention, short cuts, negligence, or doing only enough to get by.
Building on a Perfect Foundation
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/14/2022
Many hear or read God's Word and think they believe. Jesus says that many say to Him, 'Lord, Lord,' as if in submission, but they never truly follow Him.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/14/2022
Many hear or read God's Word and think they believe. Jesus says that many say to Him, 'Lord, Lord,' as if in submission, but they never truly follow Him.
Deuteronomy: FearFeast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/13/2022
When people allow fear to rule them, they lose their mind. Fear of God, however, is not mind killing, but inspires a reverential awe of the Creator.
Deuteronomy: HearingFeast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/10/2022
By listening, taking heed, and drinking in of God's Word daily, we take on the wisdom of God, upending and making foolish the wisdom of man.