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.
Trumpets and the Fall of Jericho
Sermon; Given 9/16/2004
One major incident involving the blowing of trumpets occurred at the outset of Israel's incursion into Canaan, when God brought down the walls of Jericho.
Sermon; Given 9/16/2004
One major incident involving the blowing of trumpets occurred at the outset of Israel's incursion into Canaan, when God brought down the walls of Jericho.
Facilitating Lawlessness
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 9/10/2004
We are too eager to display our permissiveness in face of all we know to be against it, from traditional, biblical morality to plain old common sense.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 9/10/2004
We are too eager to display our permissiveness in face of all we know to be against it, from traditional, biblical morality to plain old common sense.
The Fifth Seal (Part One)
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 9/1/2004
Following the Four Horseman of the Apocalypse is the Fifth Seal, depicting souls under the altar crying out to God for vengeance. Here is what it means.
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 9/1/2004
Following the Four Horseman of the Apocalypse is the Fifth Seal, depicting souls under the altar crying out to God for vengeance. Here is what it means.
Building on the Foundation
Sermon; Given 8/28/2004
Considerable effort must be expended to find suitable bedrock for use as a foundation. We must build on the proper foundation; our bedrock is Jesus Christ.
Sermon; Given 8/28/2004
Considerable effort must be expended to find suitable bedrock for use as a foundation. We must build on the proper foundation; our bedrock is Jesus Christ.
Who Gets Jesus' Vote?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/20/2004
Jesus' Kingdom is still not of this world today. Therefore, His servants still should not be involved in the political battles of this world either.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/20/2004
Jesus' Kingdom is still not of this world today. Therefore, His servants still should not be involved in the political battles of this world either.
All Things Are Yours
Sermonette; Given 8/14/2004
If we humbly submit to Christ, in the spirit of Ephesians 4:1-6, He will know who belongs to Him regardless of which organization we find ourselves.
Sermonette; Given 8/14/2004
If we humbly submit to Christ, in the spirit of Ephesians 4:1-6, He will know who belongs to Him regardless of which organization we find ourselves.
Tropical (Storm) Punch
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/13/2004
We know how hurricanes develop, how various factors steer them, and what to expect from them. But man may as well be a mouse when it comes to controlling them.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/13/2004
We know how hurricanes develop, how various factors steer them, and what to expect from them. But man may as well be a mouse when it comes to controlling them.