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.
John Paul II's Successor
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/4/2005
Pope John Paul II's recent ill health—on top of his Parkinson's disease and his 84 years of age—has started observers' tongues wagging about his successor.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/4/2005
Pope John Paul II's recent ill health—on top of his Parkinson's disease and his 84 years of age—has started observers' tongues wagging about his successor.
Toward Anarchy
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/25/2005
No human government, big or small, centralized or local, will work unless the governed are willing to put aside their self-interests for the good of all.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/25/2005
No human government, big or small, centralized or local, will work unless the governed are willing to put aside their self-interests for the good of all.
Something Is Wrong
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/18/2005
With the hubris that comes from money, power, and boredom, Americans are trying to outdo the ancient Romans for spectacle and perversion.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/18/2005
With the hubris that comes from money, power, and boredom, Americans are trying to outdo the ancient Romans for spectacle and perversion.
Going Nuclear
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/11/2005
Do not be distracted by the antics of rogue states, as they are somewhat predictable. The trick is not to miss the elephant in the living room.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/11/2005
Do not be distracted by the antics of rogue states, as they are somewhat predictable. The trick is not to miss the elephant in the living room.
What the Holy Spirit Does (2005)
Sermon; Given 2/5/2005
God's Spirit will never prod us to do anything that is not godly love, and because it a spirit of a sound mind, it will never motivate us to do crazy things.
Sermon; Given 2/5/2005
God's Spirit will never prod us to do anything that is not godly love, and because it a spirit of a sound mind, it will never motivate us to do crazy things.
Is British-Israelism Racist?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/4/2005
British-Israelism teaches that the 'lost' ten tribes of Israel are the Anglo-Saxon peoples, particularly in Northwestern Europe and North America. Is this racist?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/4/2005
British-Israelism teaches that the 'lost' ten tribes of Israel are the Anglo-Saxon peoples, particularly in Northwestern Europe and North America. Is this racist?
'Perfect In His Generations''Ready Answer' Article; Posted 2/1/2005
When God says that Noah was 'perfect in his generations,' does He imply racial purity? A study of the Hebrew words quickly clarifies its meaning.
Church of God Ecumenism
Sermonette; Given 1/29/2005
Until the conditions that led to the scattering have changed, no unilateral ecumenical talks will ever be successful at attaining unity.
Sermonette; Given 1/29/2005
Until the conditions that led to the scattering have changed, no unilateral ecumenical talks will ever be successful at attaining unity.
Grieving the Holy Spirit
Sermon; Given 1/22/2005
Just as our human spirit can be grieved, God is grieved by willful sinful behavior—sullying, suppressing, or stifling the Spirit that identifies us as His.
Sermon; Given 1/22/2005
Just as our human spirit can be grieved, God is grieved by willful sinful behavior—sullying, suppressing, or stifling the Spirit that identifies us as His.
Four More Years
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/21/2005
Presidents' second terms have historically failed to live up to expectations, whether because of scandal, stiff congressional opposition, or lame-duck status.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/21/2005
Presidents' second terms have historically failed to live up to expectations, whether because of scandal, stiff congressional opposition, or lame-duck status.
Worship and Culture (Part Two)
Sermon; Given 1/8/2005
The apostles, to properly honor God, reinforce existing traditions to create unity, order, and decorum, avoiding the common, crude, or profane.
Sermon; Given 1/8/2005
The apostles, to properly honor God, reinforce existing traditions to create unity, order, and decorum, avoiding the common, crude, or profane.
The Beast's Militarism
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 1/1/2005
Scattered within the Bible's pages are clues about the Beast, but one stands out: his frequent connection with war.
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 1/1/2005
Scattered within the Bible's pages are clues about the Beast, but one stands out: his frequent connection with war.
Perfect In His Generations
Sermonette; Given 12/18/2004
Noah was 'perfect in his generations,' meaning he was complete, mature, or blameless among his contemporaries.
Sermonette; Given 12/18/2004
Noah was 'perfect in his generations,' meaning he was complete, mature, or blameless among his contemporaries.
The Conundrum of Christmas Cheer
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/10/2004
December is a time that mainstream Christians are supposed to be celebrating a joyous event, yet it leads the year in suicide, depression, and aggravation. Why?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/10/2004
December is a time that mainstream Christians are supposed to be celebrating a joyous event, yet it leads the year in suicide, depression, and aggravation. Why?