Jesus and the Robber
Sermonette; Given 5/24/2003
Jesus went immediately to the grave when He was crucified, not to Paradise. Paradise refers to the coming Kingdom of God, not to heaven.
Sermonette; Given 5/24/2003
Jesus went immediately to the grave when He was crucified, not to Paradise. Paradise refers to the coming Kingdom of God, not to heaven.
Reasons for Optimism
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/23/2003
The epilogue to Job's story reveals a lesson for us. Job's 'golden age' was before him, not behind, and the key to his optimism was his relationship with God.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/23/2003
The epilogue to Job's story reveals a lesson for us. Job's 'golden age' was before him, not behind, and the key to his optimism was his relationship with God.
Falling Leaves
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/9/2003
If the opinions we hear or read are not based on the truths of God, they are like dead leaves falling from a tree: unsightly and worthless.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/9/2003
If the opinions we hear or read are not based on the truths of God, they are like dead leaves falling from a tree: unsightly and worthless.
The Glory of God (Part 2): In Christ
Sermon; Given 5/3/2003
When we (following Jesus' example) display the way of God in our lives, bearing His name, and keeping His commandments, God's glory radiates in our lives.
Sermon; Given 5/3/2003
When we (following Jesus' example) display the way of God in our lives, bearing His name, and keeping His commandments, God's glory radiates in our lives.
Let No One Deceive You
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 5/1/2003
Increasing knowledge and other modern factors lend themselves to deception, yet this is one of the primary end-time trends that Jesus warns us against.
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 5/1/2003
Increasing knowledge and other modern factors lend themselves to deception, yet this is one of the primary end-time trends that Jesus warns us against.
Ditzy Chicks
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/25/2003
Just because one can do something does not mean that doing it is good. Many people no longer understand the distinction between 'can' and 'should.'
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/25/2003
Just because one can do something does not mean that doing it is good. Many people no longer understand the distinction between 'can' and 'should.'
The Glory of God (Part 1): The Shekinah
Sermon; Given 4/23/2003
The Shekinah, the pillar of cloud and fire, depicts God's visible presence and protection. Yet His glory is manifested in many other ways as well.
Sermon; Given 4/23/2003
The Shekinah, the pillar of cloud and fire, depicts God's visible presence and protection. Yet His glory is manifested in many other ways as well.
The Purpose of Israel
Sermon; Given 4/17/2003
God chose ancient Israel 1) to be separate, 2) to demonstrate His love to them, 3) to keep His promises to Abraham, and 4) to make a covenant with them.
Sermon; Given 4/17/2003
God chose ancient Israel 1) to be separate, 2) to demonstrate His love to them, 3) to keep His promises to Abraham, and 4) to make a covenant with them.
Deception by Silence
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/11/2003
Those who are obeying Christ's command to 'watch therefore, and pray always' should not be so naïve as to trust any one source for news of the world.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/11/2003
Those who are obeying Christ's command to 'watch therefore, and pray always' should not be so naïve as to trust any one source for news of the world.
Prophecy Fails
Sermonette; Given 4/5/2003
Despite its prominence in scripture, prophecy is not as important as doctrine and Christian living (especially overcoming).
Sermonette; Given 4/5/2003
Despite its prominence in scripture, prophecy is not as important as doctrine and Christian living (especially overcoming).
Always an Angle
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/4/2003
Though God does not spew propaganda or use spin, He does have His own--and totally accurate--angle or perspective. To Christians, it should be growing more familiar.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/4/2003
Though God does not spew propaganda or use spin, He does have His own--and totally accurate--angle or perspective. To Christians, it should be growing more familiar.
Shock and Awe - and Speed
Sermon; Given 3/29/2003
The world will experience the ultimate 'shock and awe campaign' at the second coming of Christ. When these events start, they will occur at meteoric speed.
Sermon; Given 3/29/2003
The world will experience the ultimate 'shock and awe campaign' at the second coming of Christ. When these events start, they will occur at meteoric speed.
Cutting Off the Snake's Head
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/21/2003
A basic strategy in war is to remove or disable the enemy's leadership. Christians fight a constant spiritual war, and this strategy applies here as well.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/21/2003
A basic strategy in war is to remove or disable the enemy's leadership. Christians fight a constant spiritual war, and this strategy applies here as well.
Squandering Opportunity
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/14/2003
If we find ourselves in a position to make real strides in our character growth, spiritual knowledge, or service, we should be careful not to let it pass by.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/14/2003
If we find ourselves in a position to make real strides in our character growth, spiritual knowledge, or service, we should be careful not to let it pass by.
Is God in All Our Thoughts?
Sermon; Given 3/8/2003
We must not allow the cares of the world, its pressures or its pride, to crowd God out of our thoughts, bringing about abominable works or evil fruits.
Sermon; Given 3/8/2003
We must not allow the cares of the world, its pressures or its pride, to crowd God out of our thoughts, bringing about abominable works or evil fruits.
The Prophecies of Balaam (Part Two)'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 3/1/2003
Balaam, a Mesopotamian soothsayer, has four oracles in God's Word. Despite coming from an enemy of God's people, these oracles are true and worth our study.
Balls and Strikes
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/28/2003
The book of Judges show the depths to which that culture sank when no common standard—no home plate, if you will—guided its beliefs and decisions.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/28/2003
The book of Judges show the depths to which that culture sank when no common standard—no home plate, if you will—guided its beliefs and decisions.
Public Schools and Teaching Character
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/21/2003
Whereas homeschooling used to be equated with liberal, hippie, granola-munching types, the movement is now predominantly conservative and Christian.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/21/2003
Whereas homeschooling used to be equated with liberal, hippie, granola-munching types, the movement is now predominantly conservative and Christian.
A Culture in Freefall
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/14/2003
Not too long ago, Americans could sneer across the Atlantic at the abysmal state of European morals. A good moral gauge was what was shown on television.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/14/2003
Not too long ago, Americans could sneer across the Atlantic at the abysmal state of European morals. A good moral gauge was what was shown on television.
The Prophecies of Balaam (Part One)'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 2/10/2003
Many have wondered why God would allow the oracles of a pagan soothsayer to be included in His Word. Balaam's prophecies are significant to God's purpose.