Fading Freedoms
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/31/2002
When will Americans realize that they are frittering away their God-given blessings, among which is the freest form of government this world has ever known?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/31/2002
When will Americans realize that they are frittering away their God-given blessings, among which is the freest form of government this world has ever known?
Give It to Us Straight!
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/24/2002
The American people used to express shock when the President was caught in a lie, but post-Clinton, we have become blasé about it. We almost expect it.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/24/2002
The American people used to express shock when the President was caught in a lie, but post-Clinton, we have become blasé about it. We almost expect it.
Our Affinity to Christ
Sermon; Given 5/19/2002
Our lives must be totally wrapped up in Christ, exemplifying His character. As we overcome, taking the same steps as Christ did, we will receive His reward.
Sermon; Given 5/19/2002
Our lives must be totally wrapped up in Christ, exemplifying His character. As we overcome, taking the same steps as Christ did, we will receive His reward.
Above the Fray
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/17/2002
The New Testament contains no calls to get involved in government to affect change in society. The change must be internal and individual, not a crusade.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/17/2002
The New Testament contains no calls to get involved in government to affect change in society. The change must be internal and individual, not a crusade.
The Two Witnesses (Part Two)
Sermon; Given 5/11/2002
God's truth may bring about sadness, astonishment, anger, and bitterness to the one delivering the message. James and John were types of the Two Witnesses.
Sermon; Given 5/11/2002
God's truth may bring about sadness, astonishment, anger, and bitterness to the one delivering the message. James and John were types of the Two Witnesses.
Lesson Learned
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/10/2002
The next time we stumble across someone in need, before we simply 'help' him, we need to step back and determine how best we can truly help him.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/10/2002
The next time we stumble across someone in need, before we simply 'help' him, we need to step back and determine how best we can truly help him.
Semantics
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/3/2002
Words matter because we attach meanings to them and draw conclusions from them. What goes into our minds as words affects the way we think and believe.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/3/2002
Words matter because we attach meanings to them and draw conclusions from them. What goes into our minds as words affects the way we think and believe.
The Two Witnesses (Part One)
Sermon; Given 4/27/2002
God wants us to recognize prophecies as they occur or shortly afterward. To cling to an interpretation before the events happen leads to missing vital details.
Sermon; Given 4/27/2002
God wants us to recognize prophecies as they occur or shortly afterward. To cling to an interpretation before the events happen leads to missing vital details.
Deterrence
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/26/2002
What is the biblical penalty for pedophilia? It is not found in the Bible, but the instructions concerning fornication and homosexuality give us guidance.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/26/2002
What is the biblical penalty for pedophilia? It is not found in the Bible, but the instructions concerning fornication and homosexuality give us guidance.
Blindness or Disregard?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/19/2002
The network news programs do not produce stories on the Palestinian's use of women and children as human shields for fighters. Why?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/19/2002
The network news programs do not produce stories on the Palestinian's use of women and children as human shields for fighters. Why?
The Solution? Character
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/12/2002
Modern education fails to teach children to look for and predict cause-and-effect relationships, opting for valueless teaching and moral equivalency.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/12/2002
Modern education fails to teach children to look for and predict cause-and-effect relationships, opting for valueless teaching and moral equivalency.
The Second Passover
Sermonette; Given 4/6/2002
Because of Passover's importance, God has provided a mechanism for a rescheduling if there is a legitimate need arising from unavoidable circumstances.
Sermonette; Given 4/6/2002
Because of Passover's importance, God has provided a mechanism for a rescheduling if there is a legitimate need arising from unavoidable circumstances.
A Time for War
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/5/2002
God allowed ancient Israel to go war, and when Christ returns, His first act will be to wage war against the nations. When God-led, war can bring peace.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/5/2002
God allowed ancient Israel to go war, and when Christ returns, His first act will be to wage war against the nations. When God-led, war can bring peace.
Baptized in the Sea
Sermon; Given 4/3/2002
Israel experienced a type of baptism in passing through the Red Sea on the last day of Unleavened Bread. Baptism symbolizes death, burial, and resurrection.
Sermon; Given 4/3/2002
Israel experienced a type of baptism in passing through the Red Sea on the last day of Unleavened Bread. Baptism symbolizes death, burial, and resurrection.
Easter: Origins and Implications
Sermonette; Given 3/30/2002
The only biblical reference to 'Easter' (in some versions) is a mistranslation of 'Passover.' Easter comes from the Assyrian fertility goddess Ishtar.
Sermonette; Given 3/30/2002
The only biblical reference to 'Easter' (in some versions) is a mistranslation of 'Passover.' Easter comes from the Assyrian fertility goddess Ishtar.
For Teens Too!
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/29/2002
Though God does take youth, ignorance, and inexperience into consideration, He still holds a person responsible for everything he does. Age makes no difference.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/29/2002
Though God does take youth, ignorance, and inexperience into consideration, He still holds a person responsible for everything he does. Age makes no difference.
Our Walk With God
Sermon; Given 3/28/2002
Like ancient Israel, we walk out of our individual circumstances through a metaphorical desert of trials and tests, following God into the Promised Land.
Sermon; Given 3/28/2002
Like ancient Israel, we walk out of our individual circumstances through a metaphorical desert of trials and tests, following God into the Promised Land.
Sick and Tired
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/22/2002
We are biological creatures that run down if we fail to provide our bodies with adequate nutrition, exercise, sleep, and other requirements they have.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/22/2002
We are biological creatures that run down if we fail to provide our bodies with adequate nutrition, exercise, sleep, and other requirements they have.
American Amnesia
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/15/2002
America reinvents itself with every generation, and sometimes even more frequently. We throw off the shackles and reminders of the past and start over.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/15/2002
America reinvents itself with every generation, and sometimes even more frequently. We throw off the shackles and reminders of the past and start over.
The Trial of Jesus
Sermon; Given 3/9/2002
The trial of Jesus Christ had at least 17 illegalities, including corrupt judges, bogus witnesses, switching charges, changing venues, and intimidation.
Sermon; Given 3/9/2002
The trial of Jesus Christ had at least 17 illegalities, including corrupt judges, bogus witnesses, switching charges, changing venues, and intimidation.