Unifying Behaviors
Sermon; Given 6/11/2022
Every righteous, selfless act of outgoing concern we perform promotes unity within the church, drawing brethren closer together, suggesting a spiritual law.
The Mystery of the Church
Sermon; Given 6/5/2022
God desires to know whether the spiritual remnants will choose His teaching or assimilating into the world, biting and devouring one another.
The Model Prayer (Part Four): Your Kingdom Come
Bible Study (Article); Posted 5/25/2022
Jesus instructs His disciples to ask God to establish His Kingdom. By doing so, the supplicant aligns himself with God's plan for humanity.
A Chance to Right the Abortion Curse
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 5/18/2022
The leaked draft opinion on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization sparked widespread protests. Roe v. Wade is both morally and legally flawed.
The Meek
Sermon; Given 5/7/2022
Meekness is the opposite of weakness, exemplifying self-control under immense pressure, demonstrated by Jesus refusing to retaliate.
Those Who Mourn
Sermon; Given 4/22/2022
Worldly sorrow leads to death while godly sorrow leads to repentance and life. After godly repentance, sorrow is swallowed up in profound joy.
The Poor in Spirit
Sermon; Given 4/16/2022
Nothing that we could ever do could impress God, except for our contrition, acknowledgment of our infirmity, and remorse for our sins which displease God.
Passover Service 2022
Passover Service; Given 4/14/2022
Jesus Was a Carpenter
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/8/2022
Nazareth's citizens could not reconcile their long-time knowledge of Christ with His ministry. Stuck on the stereotype, they failed to see how He could be more.
Will the Millennium Be a Better America?
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 3/26/2022
The Millennium will not be a 'new and improved America' or any other worldly nation. It will be based on God's way of life, not defective human systems.
Job and Self-Evaluation (Part Three): Attitude
Sermon; Given 3/26/2022
Job had not achieved spiritual maturity, but had assumed the arrogant stance of attempting to debate the Creator on his own level.
Pre-Passover Traditions
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/18/2022
Before observing the Passover, Christians are urged to evaluate themselves. Many have developed traditions to help them go about it.
Job and Self-Evaluation (Part Two): Perspective
Sermon; Given 3/5/2022
Job's three 'friends,' exemplars of all men, made critical assumptions and judgments about Job on the basis of biased religious and cultural tradition.
Job and Self-Evaluation (Part One): Job's Character
Sermon; Given 2/19/2022
The lessons of the book of Job, which carry distinct New Covenant insights, applies to all. Job was complete, yet had spiritually stalled.
The Model Prayer (Part Three): Hallowed Be Your Name
Bible Study (Article); Posted 2/2/2022
Hallowing God's name, part of Jesus' Model Prayer, occurs when Christians obey God's instructions and seek to transform into His character image.
Transgenderism: Erasing the Created Order
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 1/26/2022
Since about 1950, progressive intellectuals have sought to erase the 'male-female' distinction by arguing that humans come in dozens of different genders.
The Two Great Commandments: First Principles
Sermon; Given 1/22/2022
God made male and female in His image and has determined that the binary metamorphize into unitary in order to accomplish higher Spiritual purposes.
Concupiscence
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/7/2022
English-speakers do not use 'concupiscence' much these days, and when they do, it has a sexual connotation. Its scriptural meaning is far broader.
The Rare Virtue of Self-Mastery
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/31/2021
The virtue of self-control or self-mastery is rare in the world and is the key problem in drunkenness and alcoholism. The world glorifies letting go.
Titus (Part Seven): Maintaining Good Works
Sermon; Given 12/25/2021
Even though we are not justified by good works, good works are the honing process with which God perfects us in the life-long process of sanctification.