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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...!'
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.
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.
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.
Business as Usual
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/8/2006
A Christian takes his lumps when he makes a mistake, even if it hurts. He does not try to work around the law to benefit himself at the expense of others.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/8/2006
A Christian takes his lumps when he makes a mistake, even if it hurts. He does not try to work around the law to benefit himself at the expense of others.
Samson and the Christian (Part 3)
Sermon; Given 12/2/2006
As Judges 14 opens, God motivates a spoiled, lustful, impetuous troublemaker to begin delivering Israel from the Philistines. Samson walked by sight.
Sermon; Given 12/2/2006
As Judges 14 opens, God motivates a spoiled, lustful, impetuous troublemaker to begin delivering Israel from the Philistines. Samson walked by sight.
A Day of Inconvenient Truths
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/1/2006
Movers and shakers have learned that manufacturing crises, producing doubt and fear in the populace, opens the electorate to suggestion and manipulation.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/1/2006
Movers and shakers have learned that manufacturing crises, producing doubt and fear in the populace, opens the electorate to suggestion and manipulation.
All About Edom (Part One)
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 12/1/2006
The twin sons of Isaac, Esau and Jacob, are a classic model of sibling rivalry, and their contentious relationship has had a tremendous impact on history.
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 12/1/2006
The twin sons of Isaac, Esau and Jacob, are a classic model of sibling rivalry, and their contentious relationship has had a tremendous impact on history.
Sacred Cows
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/24/2006
We should be seeking the knowledge that will help us to understand the truth and shun the foolishness of sacred cows.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/24/2006
We should be seeking the knowledge that will help us to understand the truth and shun the foolishness of sacred cows.
What Is the Pope Up To?
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 11/17/2006
What was Pope Benedict XVI up to when he spoke of the historic Islamic practice of conversion at the edge of a sword?
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 11/17/2006
What was Pope Benedict XVI up to when he spoke of the historic Islamic practice of conversion at the edge of a sword?
Samson and the Christian (Part 2)
Sermon; Given 11/11/2006
Manoah, Samson's father, seem to have been a irresolute, docile parent, who caved to Samson's whims, producing an angry, willful rebel.
Sermon; Given 11/11/2006
Manoah, Samson's father, seem to have been a irresolute, docile parent, who caved to Samson's whims, producing an angry, willful rebel.
What If ... ?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/10/2006
God's advice is, 'Seek the LORD and live,' a call to return to godliness and truth. He does not say, 'Vote Republican!' or 'Vote Democrat!'
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/10/2006
God's advice is, 'Seek the LORD and live,' a call to return to godliness and truth. He does not say, 'Vote Republican!' or 'Vote Democrat!'
Dispensationalism
Sermonette; Given 11/4/2006
Dispensationalism suggests that Moses and his followers were saved by the law and Abraham was saved by faith, while today people are saved only by grace.
Sermonette; Given 11/4/2006
Dispensationalism suggests that Moses and his followers were saved by the law and Abraham was saved by faith, while today people are saved only by grace.
A Polluted National Landscape
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/3/2006
While the politicians may be constantly in the public eye, and their indiscretions thus become front page news, they are not altogether unlike their constituents.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/3/2006
While the politicians may be constantly in the public eye, and their indiscretions thus become front page news, they are not altogether unlike their constituents.
Who Were the Philistines?
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 11/1/2006
For centuries, the Philistines were a constant menace on Israel's flank. Here is what the Bible, history, and archeology have to say about this people.
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 11/1/2006
For centuries, the Philistines were a constant menace on Israel's flank. Here is what the Bible, history, and archeology have to say about this people.