A Bridge Too Frail
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/3/2007
Paul wants us to go deeper than examining the façade; he commands us to determine if we actually function according to what we profess to believe.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/3/2007
Paul wants us to go deeper than examining the façade; he commands us to determine if we actually function according to what we profess to believe.
The Truth About Earmarks
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/27/2007
A democracy can only exist until the voters discover that they can vote themselves largesse from the public treasury.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/27/2007
A democracy can only exist until the voters discover that they can vote themselves largesse from the public treasury.
David and the Gibeonites
Sermon; Given 7/21/2007
Saul tried to placate God by massacring Gibeonites. Later, David yielded to the Gibeonites' by hanging Saul's descendants to avenge the slaughter. God was not pleased.
Sermon; Given 7/21/2007
Saul tried to placate God by massacring Gibeonites. Later, David yielded to the Gibeonites' by hanging Saul's descendants to avenge the slaughter. God was not pleased.
The Dark Side of Government
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/13/2007
Political corruption investigations and trials make the news often enough across the nation to persuade a person that crooked politicians outnumber honest ones.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/13/2007
Political corruption investigations and trials make the news often enough across the nation to persuade a person that crooked politicians outnumber honest ones.
All About Edom (Part Five): Obadiah and God's Judgment
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 7/10/2007
The latter half of the prophecy of Obadiah provides clues to the timing and extent of Edom's prophesied demise for its hatred of the people of Israel.
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 7/10/2007
The latter half of the prophecy of Obadiah provides clues to the timing and extent of Edom's prophesied demise for its hatred of the people of Israel.
Hospitality
Sermon; Given 7/7/2007
Hospitality provides the motivation for good works, establishing a hierarchy of giving, directed toward God, then family, church brethren, and strangers.
Sermon; Given 7/7/2007
Hospitality provides the motivation for good works, establishing a hierarchy of giving, directed toward God, then family, church brethren, and strangers.
The Divine Principle of Assimilation
Sermonette; Given 6/30/2007
Legitimate immigrants came to this country for religious and political freedom, willing to assimilate into a melting pot with a common language and culture.
Sermonette; Given 6/30/2007
Legitimate immigrants came to this country for religious and political freedom, willing to assimilate into a melting pot with a common language and culture.
What's Best for America?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/29/2007
What is best for America would be for all Americans to turn to the God of the Bible and begin to follow His ways (Ezekiel 33:10-11). If only they would!
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/29/2007
What is best for America would be for all Americans to turn to the God of the Bible and begin to follow His ways (Ezekiel 33:10-11). If only they would!
The Haditha Non-Story
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/22/2007
Now that sober investigations have been done and pre-trial hearings have taken place, it seems that the media was once again horribly wrong.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/22/2007
Now that sober investigations have been done and pre-trial hearings have taken place, it seems that the media was once again horribly wrong.
God as Father
Sermon; Given 6/16/2007
God is the only perfect example of fatherhood. We need to emulate His virtues, among them being the perfect example of what we want our children to be.
Sermon; Given 6/16/2007
God is the only perfect example of fatherhood. We need to emulate His virtues, among them being the perfect example of what we want our children to be.
All About Edom (Part Four): Obadiah and Edom's Sin
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 6/5/2007
Because of the long conflict between Israel and Edom, one might think that Obadiah would gladly predict the Edomites' downfall, yet he laments Edom's horrible end.
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 6/5/2007
Because of the long conflict between Israel and Edom, one might think that Obadiah would gladly predict the Edomites' downfall, yet he laments Edom's horrible end.
Following the Bean
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 6/1/2007
Keeping an eye on the news in order to 'watch world events' can be both time-consuming and maddening. Is it distracting us from more important pursuits?
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 6/1/2007
Keeping an eye on the news in order to 'watch world events' can be both time-consuming and maddening. Is it distracting us from more important pursuits?
A Lesson from the Diamond
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/1/2007
We all have high expectations of others, especially parents of their children. But children and students have to be brought along at a pace they can handle.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/1/2007
We all have high expectations of others, especially parents of their children. But children and students have to be brought along at a pace they can handle.
Themes of I Corinthians (Part 7)
Sermon; Given 5/27/2007
Pentecost commemorates the establishment of the church and the bestowal of spiritual gifts through God's Spirit. We need to use these gifts responsibly.
Sermon; Given 5/27/2007
Pentecost commemorates the establishment of the church and the bestowal of spiritual gifts through God's Spirit. We need to use these gifts responsibly.
My Brothers Keeper?
Sermonette; Given 5/19/2007
Many scriptures show the principle of watching out for our brethren, though there is also a limit to how far we can intercede for someone.
Sermonette; Given 5/19/2007
Many scriptures show the principle of watching out for our brethren, though there is also a limit to how far we can intercede for someone.
Liberalism and Legalism
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/18/2007
The conventional wisdom is that conservatism is restrictive while liberalism is liberating, but consider that a more liberal America is becoming less free.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/18/2007
The conventional wisdom is that conservatism is restrictive while liberalism is liberating, but consider that a more liberal America is becoming less free.
Themes of I Corinthians (Part 6)
Sermon; Given 5/12/2007
Reminding us to stay sensitive to conscience, Paul suggests we become other-centered, doing everything to the glory of God, especially in our relationships.
Sermon; Given 5/12/2007
Reminding us to stay sensitive to conscience, Paul suggests we become other-centered, doing everything to the glory of God, especially in our relationships.
Commencement 2007
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/11/2007
Your modern, cutting-edge, progressive education is not really worth all that much over the long haul. Your education has not prepared you for life.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/11/2007
Your modern, cutting-edge, progressive education is not really worth all that much over the long haul. Your education has not prepared you for life.
All About Edom (Part Three): Obadiah
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 4/25/2007
The Bible's most comprehensive prophecy about Edom appears in Obadiah. This "minor" prophet foretells the future for the descendants of Esau.
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 4/25/2007
The Bible's most comprehensive prophecy about Edom appears in Obadiah. This "minor" prophet foretells the future for the descendants of Esau.
Themes of I Corinthians (Part 5)
Sermon; Given 4/21/2007
I Corinthians gives ready instruction in the order and decorum that is fitting for church organization, as well as the Passover and weekly service.
Sermon; Given 4/21/2007
I Corinthians gives ready instruction in the order and decorum that is fitting for church organization, as well as the Passover and weekly service.