Jeremiah's Complaint
Sermonette; Given 11/30/2013
In times of crisis, the prophet finds it difficult to speak frankly and finds it easier to compromise, yet God wants an individual of faith and commitment.
Sermonette; Given 11/30/2013
In times of crisis, the prophet finds it difficult to speak frankly and finds it easier to compromise, yet God wants an individual of faith and commitment.
Baruch and His Wrong Priorities
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/18/2013
God told Baruch, Jeremiah's scribe, "But as for you, do you seek great things for yourself? Stop seeking!" He thought he could leverage his privileged position.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/18/2013
God told Baruch, Jeremiah's scribe, "But as for you, do you seek great things for yourself? Stop seeking!" He thought he could leverage his privileged position.
Baruch's Discontent
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 9/25/2013
God was going to uproot the civilization that Baruch knew, but he was not to attempt to take advantage of the calamity for personal gain.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 9/25/2013
God was going to uproot the civilization that Baruch knew, but he was not to attempt to take advantage of the calamity for personal gain.
Post-Historic Cave-Dwellers
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 3/6/2013
The Sixth Seal of Revelation details the reaction of some people to the amazing heavenly signs they witness, giving us insight into what lies ahead.
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 3/6/2013
The Sixth Seal of Revelation details the reaction of some people to the amazing heavenly signs they witness, giving us insight into what lies ahead.
Images of Natural Things
Sermonette; Given 3/2/2013
God does not forbid images of His Creation unless we worship these images. The Second Commandment does not prohibit genuine works of art.
Sermonette; Given 3/2/2013
God does not forbid images of His Creation unless we worship these images. The Second Commandment does not prohibit genuine works of art.
Rainbow of Peace
Sermon; Given 2/23/2013
As Israel comes to itself, God will gently re-gather His people from their exile, an event which will make reconciliation available to the entire world.
Sermon; Given 2/23/2013
As Israel comes to itself, God will gently re-gather His people from their exile, an event which will make reconciliation available to the entire world.
Cleansing the Temple and Economics
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/11/2013
Violently, Christ responded to the corrupt, moneymaking establishment, overturning tables, driving away people and animals. But why did He do so twice?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/11/2013
Violently, Christ responded to the corrupt, moneymaking establishment, overturning tables, driving away people and animals. But why did He do so twice?
Almost Persuaded
Sermonette; Given 12/1/2012
An old hymn, 'Almost Persuaded,' is a kind of altar call that incorporates two common lies (eternal security, and today as the only day of salvation).
Sermonette; Given 12/1/2012
An old hymn, 'Almost Persuaded,' is a kind of altar call that incorporates two common lies (eternal security, and today as the only day of salvation).
Every Slave and Free Man
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/16/2012
'Every slave and every free man' refers to a small subset of people, the people who are at once free and enslaved. It refers to God's people--here's why.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/16/2012
'Every slave and every free man' refers to a small subset of people, the people who are at once free and enslaved. It refers to God's people--here's why.
End-Time Cavemen
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/2/2012
In Revelation 6:16-17, Jesus Christ, the Revelator, quotes the words of some end-time cave dwellers. What do these two sentences tell us about them?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/2/2012
In Revelation 6:16-17, Jesus Christ, the Revelator, quotes the words of some end-time cave dwellers. What do these two sentences tell us about them?
The Capital of the World
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/4/2012
New York is the current "Capital of the world" while Jerusalem is the imminent new capital of the world. The choice we have is present glitz or future glory.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/4/2012
New York is the current "Capital of the world" while Jerusalem is the imminent new capital of the world. The choice we have is present glitz or future glory.
The Value of Man
Sermon; Given 9/1/2012
Thomas Jefferson claimed that mankind has inalienable rights and inherent value. But who exactly assigned worth to us as a people? What is that value?
Sermon; Given 9/1/2012
Thomas Jefferson claimed that mankind has inalienable rights and inherent value. But who exactly assigned worth to us as a people? What is that value?
The Two Trees
Sermonette; Given 7/21/2012
God did not offer Adam and Eve eternal life at that time; consequently there was not yet fruit on the Tree of (Eternal) Life.
Sermonette; Given 7/21/2012
God did not offer Adam and Eve eternal life at that time; consequently there was not yet fruit on the Tree of (Eternal) Life.
Instruction in the Morning
Sermon; Given 6/30/2012
Spiritual breakfast is the most important meal of the day. The early morning hours seem to be the most advantageous time to receive the counsel of God.
Sermon; Given 6/30/2012
Spiritual breakfast is the most important meal of the day. The early morning hours seem to be the most advantageous time to receive the counsel of God.
Accessing the Invisible God
Sermon; Given 1/21/2012
Because of the testimony of the creation, people are without excuse for not knowing that God exists and sustains His creation. God is not very far away.
Sermon; Given 1/21/2012
Because of the testimony of the creation, people are without excuse for not knowing that God exists and sustains His creation. God is not very far away.
The Light of God's Glory
Sermonette; Given 12/3/2011
The brilliant illumination of God's glory shining over His saints will cause the saints to appear luminous as well, reflecting God's everlasting light and glory.
Sermonette; Given 12/3/2011
The brilliant illumination of God's glory shining over His saints will cause the saints to appear luminous as well, reflecting God's everlasting light and glory.
Of Snowflakes and Suns and Glory
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/19/2011
The glory we reflect to God goes all the way over the sun to God's throne room; God in turn reciprocates with spiritual assets and gifts.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/19/2011
The glory we reflect to God goes all the way over the sun to God's throne room; God in turn reciprocates with spiritual assets and gifts.
The Fourth Freedom
Sermonette; Given 9/3/2011
Only God's plan will rescue the descendants of Jacob from their trouble. Real freedom from fear comes only from serving God.
Sermonette; Given 9/3/2011
Only God's plan will rescue the descendants of Jacob from their trouble. Real freedom from fear comes only from serving God.
Think Not Thimk
Sermonette; Given 7/2/2011
If something we do on Friday frees us from doing an activity on the Sabbath, we should do it on the preparation day which begins Thursday evening.
Sermonette; Given 7/2/2011
If something we do on Friday frees us from doing an activity on the Sabbath, we should do it on the preparation day which begins Thursday evening.
By The Numbers
Sermonette; Given 6/4/2011
Calculating Sabbatical years, the Jubilee, tithing, and counting to Pentecost requires obedience and work, but gives very specific results.
Sermonette; Given 6/4/2011
Calculating Sabbatical years, the Jubilee, tithing, and counting to Pentecost requires obedience and work, but gives very specific results.