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?
Worship and Culture (Part One)
Sermon; Given 12/4/2004
What kind of worship will God accept? To answer this, it is necessary to know the scriptural principles that apply because God does not accept all offerings.
Sermon; Given 12/4/2004
What kind of worship will God accept? To answer this, it is necessary to know the scriptural principles that apply because God does not accept all offerings.
Vision of America's Future?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/3/2004
If a person behaves responsibly, good results will follow, but if he behaves irresponsibly, he can expect grief. This principle always applies.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/3/2004
If a person behaves responsibly, good results will follow, but if he behaves irresponsibly, he can expect grief. This principle always applies.
The Sixth Seal
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 12/1/2004
The Sixth Seal of Revelation foretells of the sun turning black and the moon turning red, stars falling, and a terrible earthquake that moves mountains.
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 12/1/2004
The Sixth Seal of Revelation foretells of the sun turning black and the moon turning red, stars falling, and a terrible earthquake that moves mountains.
Cogitations on ChristmasArticle; Posted 12/1/2004
Most recognize Christmas' pagan origins and its lack of biblical support. These facts should make us consider whether Christians should celebrate it.
Works of God
Sermon; Given 11/13/2004
The idea that the 'work of God' is equated with 'preaching the gospel around the world as a witness' severely limits the awesome scope of God's work.
Sermon; Given 11/13/2004
The idea that the 'work of God' is equated with 'preaching the gospel around the world as a witness' severely limits the awesome scope of God's work.
Exalting the Base
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/12/2004
A person who received his knowledge through the mainstream media might be convinced that Yasser Arafat stood as a colossus on the world stage.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/12/2004
A person who received his knowledge through the mainstream media might be convinced that Yasser Arafat stood as a colossus on the world stage.
Politics and Idolatry
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/5/2004
Many are not just 'into' politics—it is their religion. They worship at the altar of government, sacrificing to honor the god of politics, the party.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/5/2004
Many are not just 'into' politics—it is their religion. They worship at the altar of government, sacrificing to honor the god of politics, the party.
The Fifth Seal (Part Two)
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 11/1/2004
Persecution and martyrdom are not popular topics among Christians, but they are facts. The fifth seal shows the cry of the martyrs and God's response.
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 11/1/2004
Persecution and martyrdom are not popular topics among Christians, but they are facts. The fifth seal shows the cry of the martyrs and God's response.
Works of the Flesh
Sermon; Given 10/23/2004
Our outward works show what we believe, what we worship, and what we aspire to become. Apart from God, all human works activities are potentially destructive.
Sermon; Given 10/23/2004
Our outward works show what we believe, what we worship, and what we aspire to become. Apart from God, all human works activities are potentially destructive.
Variety and Homogeneity
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/15/2004
Americans yearn for variety and seek it out at every turn, but we are a schizophrenic people, desiring the comforts of homogeneity at the same time.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/15/2004
Americans yearn for variety and seek it out at every turn, but we are a schizophrenic people, desiring the comforts of homogeneity at the same time.
Judgment According to Works
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/7/2004
Because God sees the content of our hearts, nothing escapes His attention. He mercifully judges over a lifetime of behaviors, not just isolated incidents.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/7/2004
Because God sees the content of our hearts, nothing escapes His attention. He mercifully judges over a lifetime of behaviors, not just isolated incidents.
I Know Your Works
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 9/30/2004
Contrary to Protestant understanding, our works emphatically do count - showing or demonstrating (not just telling) that we will be obedient.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 9/30/2004
Contrary to Protestant understanding, our works emphatically do count - showing or demonstrating (not just telling) that we will be obedient.
The Victim: Truth
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 9/17/2004
We have come to expect mudslinging and attack ads during presidential campaigns. Centuries of such campaigns have produced mean-spirited attacks on candidates.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 9/17/2004
We have come to expect mudslinging and attack ads during presidential campaigns. Centuries of such campaigns have produced mean-spirited attacks on candidates.