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.
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.
April Murder
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/20/2007
In the past fourteen years, 292 people were killed in four April mass murders in the United States, and perhaps others could be added to the tally.
Speak With Care
Sermonette; Given 4/14/2007
Because everybody seems to be sensitive to words these days, we need to be careful in our use of language, especially those who are teachers.
Apologies and Hypocrisy
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/13/2007
God proclaims in Hosea 4:1, 'There is no truth or mercy or knowledge of God in the land.' Considering the state of American hypocrisy, His judgment is not far off.
Themes of I Corinthians (Part 4)
Sermon; Given 4/9/2007
While most understand the sacrificial theme of Passover, they fail to grasp actively overcoming sin, largely because of the concept of 'free' grace.
Bloodshed Upon Bloodshed
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/6/2007
Philosophically, the belief in the innate goodness of human nature has been a part of the liberal mind at least as long as the ideas of Mencius, Confucius, and Plato.
Themes of I Corinthians (Part 3)
Sermon; Given 4/3/2007
The Christians in Corinth, known for its immorality, received Paul's first epistle around Passover time as a warning to overcome the affects of 'Sin City.'
All About Edom (Part Two)
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 3/23/2007
Esau was prophesied to be the father of a nation, Edom, and the Bible gives us plenty of clues about the character of his descendants.
Themes of I Corinthians (Part 2)
Sermon; Given 3/17/2007
A true, godly minister does not draw people to himself, but instead to God. Not placing Christ at the forefront will lead to carnal-mindedness.
James Cameron's Lost Integrity
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/9/2007
James Cameron's controversial documentary, The Lost Tomb of Jesus, reveals alleged evidence that archeologists had found the actual tomb of Jesus' family.
What Does It Say?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/2/2007
What does it say about a nation that lacks both the heart and the leadership to stop itself from committing suicide? God says we are headed for a fall.
Themes of I Corinthians (Part 1)
Sermon; Given 2/24/2007
Corinth was at the crossroads of trade routes, abounding in religious syncretism. Paul's letter to the Corinthians instructs us how to live in a wicked society.
Shifting American Values
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/23/2007
American cultural and political standards, no longer fixed in Scripture, also have only a tenuous hold on the principles in the founding documents.
Samson and the Christian (Part 6)
Sermon; Given 2/10/2007
In his final act as judge of Israel, Samson toppled the pillars, killing more Philistines with his death than he had in his entire lifetime.
What Makes a Civilization Great?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/9/2007
A culture or a nation that employs the strongman principle of government may have a colorful history, but it will never amount to a truly great civilization.
Samson and the Christian (Part 5)
Sermon; Given 1/20/2007
Samson never really lived up to his potential, rarely using the power God had made available to him; he never raised an army or dispensed justice.
Hijacking Our Language
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/12/2007
What is occurring to the English language recalls the prophet's cry: 'Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who put darkness for light...!'
Big-Picture Thinking
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/5/2007
We need to be reminded frequently to take a step back, to remember our place and mission before God, and to evaluate how well we have followed His lead.
Samson and the Christian (Part 4)
Sermon; Given 12/30/2006
After slaughtering Philistines with a donkey's jawbone, Samson prayed perhaps his first truly humble prayer, acknowledging that God had gifted him.