How to Count to Pentecost in 2025Sermon; Given 4/19/2025
There has been a subtle doctrinal shift in how the Church of God counts to Pentecost, like the cultural rebranding which switched the political colors of the two major …
Did Israel Offer the Wavesheaf in Joshua 5?Article; Posted 4/16/2025
For decades, the church of God has struggled with counting Pentecost, especially in years when Passover falls on a Sabbath. Does Joshua 5 hold the key or not?
How Much of the Mind of Christ Do We Have?Sermon; Given 2/22/2025
When Almighty God scattered the Worldwide Church of God, members were forced to rely directly on Him. We can see parallels between the struggles of earlier believers …
'How Long, O Lord?'
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/21/2025
The cycles of Israel's history - idolatry, subjugation, repentance, deliverance - provide a pattern for understanding the church's scattered condition.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/21/2025
The cycles of Israel's history - idolatry, subjugation, repentance, deliverance - provide a pattern for understanding the church's scattered condition.
God, Satan, and David's Numbering of Israel
Sermonette; Given 1/25/2025
An apparent contradiction exists between I Chronicles 21:1 stating that Satan moved David to take the census while I Samuel 21:1 says that God did.
Sermonette; Given 1/25/2025
An apparent contradiction exists between I Chronicles 21:1 stating that Satan moved David to take the census while I Samuel 21:1 says that God did.
Does God Cause Pandemics?'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 1/8/2025
Today, disasters are rarely attributed to God's wrath, but Scripture contains many instances of God sending calamities on sinful people, even pandemics.
Free Will or God's Sovereignty?Sermon; Given 12/21/2024
If God is sovereign and promises salvation to believers, why does it matter how believers live? How significant are our choices in the grand scheme of life?
This Gospel of the Kingdom Shall Be Preached
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/13/2024
Regardless of what human instrument God uses, it is the Father who preaches the gospel. If He is not the source of everything in the effort, it is a work of man.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/13/2024
Regardless of what human instrument God uses, it is the Father who preaches the gospel. If He is not the source of everything in the effort, it is a work of man.
The Holy and the Profane
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/6/2024
God wants His people to be careful with those things He designates as holy and profane because these designations define His nature and His way of life.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/6/2024
God wants His people to be careful with those things He designates as holy and profane because these designations define His nature and His way of life.
The Seventh Thunder
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/29/2024
In Revelation 10:3-4, John tells of seven thunders--seven distinct reverberations of God's message to mankind. The seventh thunder is sounding now.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/29/2024
In Revelation 10:3-4, John tells of seven thunders--seven distinct reverberations of God's message to mankind. The seventh thunder is sounding now.
The Unknown Deadline'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 11/14/2024
God gives His elect two unknown deadlines: Christ's return and the Christian's lifespan. They focus His people on becoming spiritually rich toward God.
The Sacred Assemblies
Sermonette; Given 10/24/2024
The Last Day of Unleavened Bread and the Eighth Day are the only designated "sacred assemblies," which require a greater degree of solemnity for reflection.
Sermonette; Given 10/24/2024
The Last Day of Unleavened Bread and the Eighth Day are the only designated "sacred assemblies," which require a greater degree of solemnity for reflection.
Teachings from TabernaclesFeast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/18/2024
The temporary dwellings remind us that nothing earthly is permanent nor our true inheritance, and that our focus must be on what God is doing.
Why Two Goats on Atonement? (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/11/2024
In the Day of Atonement ritual, the first goat's blood cleansed the altar of sin while the azazel goat took them away. Christ fulfilled both roles.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/11/2024
In the Day of Atonement ritual, the first goat's blood cleansed the altar of sin while the azazel goat took them away. Christ fulfilled both roles.
Why Two Goats on Atonement? (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/4/2024
In Israel, sins were symbolically placed on the altar throughout the year. On Yom Kippur, one goat's blood cleansed the altar; the second took away the sins.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/4/2024
In Israel, sins were symbolically placed on the altar throughout the year. On Yom Kippur, one goat's blood cleansed the altar; the second took away the sins.
The Unknown Deadline
Sermonette; Given 10/3/2024
We do not know how long the project (our sanctification process) will take. Each day is critical in doing our part to be of the same mind as God.
Sermonette; Given 10/3/2024
We do not know how long the project (our sanctification process) will take. Each day is critical in doing our part to be of the same mind as God.
The Power of the Holy People
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/30/2024
Does 'the holy people' in Daniel 12:7 refer to the church of God? What is the church's power? Can it be completely shattered? Are there other 'holy people'?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/30/2024
Does 'the holy people' in Daniel 12:7 refer to the church of God? What is the church's power? Can it be completely shattered? Are there other 'holy people'?
Why Did Jesus Say 'Peace to You'?Sermon; Given 8/3/2024
Jesus as High Priest was blessing His disciples with peace, as well as declaring Himself to be the Messiah. If we lack peace, we must examine our connection to Him.
The Process of Love (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/26/2024
Tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering, forbearance, and forgiveness all set the stage for love. Godly love is the final brick on top.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/26/2024
Tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering, forbearance, and forgiveness all set the stage for love. Godly love is the final brick on top.
The Process of Love (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/19/2024
Because God is a mystery to most, His love is likewise shrouded in mystery. It must grow in the right conditions and it takes time to ripen.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/19/2024
Because God is a mystery to most, His love is likewise shrouded in mystery. It must grow in the right conditions and it takes time to ripen.