Liberty and Justice for All?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/24/2005
Ironically, the recent hubbub over the Pledge of Allegiance centered on the words 'under God.' We need a national debate on 'liberty and justice for all' instead.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/24/2005
Ironically, the recent hubbub over the Pledge of Allegiance centered on the words 'under God.' We need a national debate on 'liberty and justice for all' instead.
Principled Living (Part Six): Becoming Holy
Sermon; Given 6/19/2005
Pentecost forces us to stand out from the crowd, separated as firstfruits for sanctification and holiness. God has called us to be different.
Sermon; Given 6/19/2005
Pentecost forces us to stand out from the crowd, separated as firstfruits for sanctification and holiness. God has called us to be different.
Apologizing for the Dead
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/17/2005
Modern victimization has put its own twist on the false doctrine of baptizing for the dead. Minority groups are demanding apologies for historical wrongs.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/17/2005
Modern victimization has put its own twist on the false doctrine of baptizing for the dead. Minority groups are demanding apologies for historical wrongs.
Principled Living (Part Five): Witnessing of God
Sermon; Given 6/11/2005
Our best witness is often through our unspoken behavior; what we do speaks volumes. God gives us a charge to bear His name with dignity in all our actions.
Sermon; Given 6/11/2005
Our best witness is often through our unspoken behavior; what we do speaks volumes. God gives us a charge to bear His name with dignity in all our actions.
A Dull and Compliant People
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/10/2005
Those in power have learned to keep the people ignorant, fat, and happy, and as such, they will not—cannot—give the authorities any trouble.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/10/2005
Those in power have learned to keep the people ignorant, fat, and happy, and as such, they will not—cannot—give the authorities any trouble.
A Pope For Europe
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 6/10/2005
How much will Pope Benedict XVI be able to accomplish—and will his efforts incite turmoil in Europe?
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 6/10/2005
How much will Pope Benedict XVI be able to accomplish—and will his efforts incite turmoil in Europe?
The All-Important Introduction to Revelation
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 5/31/2005
Skipping the first chapter of Revelation deprives us of vital information necessary for understanding the rest of the book.
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 5/31/2005
Skipping the first chapter of Revelation deprives us of vital information necessary for understanding the rest of the book.
Essays on Bible Study
Article; Posted 5/31/2005
Bible study is an essential tool for Christian growth, but sometimes people get off track in their studies. Here are some foundational principles.
Article; Posted 5/31/2005
Bible study is an essential tool for Christian growth, but sometimes people get off track in their studies. Here are some foundational principles.
Jedi Versus Sith
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/27/2005
While on vacation in Southern California with my family, we were able to attend a first-day showing of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith. ...
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/27/2005
While on vacation in Southern California with my family, we were able to attend a first-day showing of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith. ...
Principled Living (Part Four): Giving of Ourselves
Sermon; Given 5/21/2005
As Christ sacrificed for us, we are called to sacrifice for others. Love is an action, a behavior, rather than an emotion, described in I Corinthians 13.
Sermon; Given 5/21/2005
As Christ sacrificed for us, we are called to sacrifice for others. Love is an action, a behavior, rather than an emotion, described in I Corinthians 13.
The West's Religion Problem
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/13/2005
The West sees religion as useful, but on its own terms. In the present climate, religion as a force for encouraging moral conduct is practically powerless.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/13/2005
The West sees religion as useful, but on its own terms. In the present climate, religion as a force for encouraging moral conduct is practically powerless.
Eradicating Humanity
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/6/2005
Ever since God created the first man and woman in Eden, Satan has been interested in nothing else but the eradication of humanity from his "proper domain."
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/6/2005
Ever since God created the first man and woman in Eden, Satan has been interested in nothing else but the eradication of humanity from his "proper domain."
Principled Living (Part Three): Growing in Righteousness
Sermon; Given 4/30/2005
God's law—the unleavened bread of righteousness—needs to be ingested into our minds as we purge sin, resulting in righteous thoughts, words, and deeds.
Sermon; Given 4/30/2005
God's law—the unleavened bread of righteousness—needs to be ingested into our minds as we purge sin, resulting in righteous thoughts, words, and deeds.
Principled Living (Part Two): Conquering Sin
Sermon; Given 4/24/2005
Christ warns that we must do everything possible to annihilate sin - surgically going right to the heart or mind: the level of thought and imagination.
Sermon; Given 4/24/2005
Christ warns that we must do everything possible to annihilate sin - surgically going right to the heart or mind: the level of thought and imagination.
Do You Believe—Really Believe?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/22/2005
Numerous religions claim the Bible as their source of belief, but none of them seems to care that what they do does not square with biblical teaching.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/22/2005
Numerous religions claim the Bible as their source of belief, but none of them seems to care that what they do does not square with biblical teaching.
Principled Living (Part One): Imitating Christ
Sermon; Given 4/16/2005
Following Jesus requires absolute commitment, often involving sacrifice and discomfort. We must be willing to give up family and societal ties for God's sake.
Sermon; Given 4/16/2005
Following Jesus requires absolute commitment, often involving sacrifice and discomfort. We must be willing to give up family and societal ties for God's sake.
Religion and Politics
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/8/2005
A survey of the New Testament on the subject of politics shows that those who stoop to politics or other devious means to get their own way are the bad guys.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/8/2005
A survey of the New Testament on the subject of politics shows that those who stoop to politics or other devious means to get their own way are the bad guys.
The Five Paraklete Sayings
Sermon; Given 3/26/2005
The five parakletos sayings of Christ prove that the Holy Spirit is the essence, mind, and power of God and Christ in us, providing us assistance and counsel.
Sermon; Given 3/26/2005
The five parakletos sayings of Christ prove that the Holy Spirit is the essence, mind, and power of God and Christ in us, providing us assistance and counsel.
Judging Life and Death
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/25/2005
God is preparing us to be kings and priests in His coming Kingdom, and kings and priests both have the function of judges in civil and religious matters.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/25/2005
God is preparing us to be kings and priests in His coming Kingdom, and kings and priests both have the function of judges in civil and religious matters.
Jesus on the Holy Spirit
Sermon; Given 3/5/2005
Jesus taught about the Holy Spirit's function to carry out God's work, including inspiring one to speak the words of God and to resist the power of Satan.
Sermon; Given 3/5/2005
Jesus taught about the Holy Spirit's function to carry out God's work, including inspiring one to speak the words of God and to resist the power of Satan.