The Appointed Weeks of PentecostSermon; Given 6/15/2024
Each day in the count is a reminder to consider what we are sowing and what we are cultivating because it will assuredly come to fruition and then evaluation.
Coattails
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/10/2024
Nimrod, Babylon's founder, was a narcissistic, arrogant, ungodly rebel who strove for preeminence. Most of his world clung to his coattails for security.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/10/2024
Nimrod, Babylon's founder, was a narcissistic, arrogant, ungodly rebel who strove for preeminence. Most of his world clung to his coattails for security.
My House or God's?'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 5/8/2024
In a revealing passage (John 7:53-8:1), the apostle John contrasts Jesus Christ to the Jews. God wants His people to prioritize Him above themselves.
Identity as Sovereign
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/3/2024
With humanity as the undisputed authority in the world, and an individual's identity unassailable, the whole planet is comprised of little sovereigns.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/3/2024
With humanity as the undisputed authority in the world, and an individual's identity unassailable, the whole planet is comprised of little sovereigns.
Unleavened Bread BasicsSermon; Given 4/27/2024
The Feast of Unleavened Bread memorializes God's deliverance from the environment of sin rather than our coming out of sin. Christ embodies sincerity and truth.
Making Good Use of God's Talent
Sermonette; Given 3/23/2024
Biblically, a talent has nothing to do with ability, skill, or aptitude. The Parable of the Talents goes far beyond making use of skills and abilities.
Sermonette; Given 3/23/2024
Biblically, a talent has nothing to do with ability, skill, or aptitude. The Parable of the Talents goes far beyond making use of skills and abilities.
Is Barabbas the Fulfillment of the Scapegoat?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/15/2024
Because of Matthew's inclusion of a number of Day of Atonement-related symbols, one theory holds that Barabbas was a type of the scapegoat (azazel).
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/15/2024
Because of Matthew's inclusion of a number of Day of Atonement-related symbols, one theory holds that Barabbas was a type of the scapegoat (azazel).
Was Paul a False Apostle?
Sermonette; Given 2/3/2024
An increasing number of people believe Paul was not a real apostle, but an imposter, trying to seduce people to stop keeping God's laws.
Sermonette; Given 2/3/2024
An increasing number of people believe Paul was not a real apostle, but an imposter, trying to seduce people to stop keeping God's laws.
Surrender
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/2/2024
A Christian can obey God's law yet still resist His sovereign will. Such was Jonah, angry with God for His mercy. Christ is our example of true surrender.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/2/2024
A Christian can obey God's law yet still resist His sovereign will. Such was Jonah, angry with God for His mercy. Christ is our example of true surrender.
Hamas' October 7 AttackSermon; Given 1/13/2024
Hamas' October 7 attack fits into a biblical pattern of God's people turning from Him, causing God to hide His face and allow incredible suffering.
Are You a Christian?'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 12/13/2023
One-third of earth's population calls itself 'Christian' despite vast differences in doctrine. Should God's elect, true disciples of Christ, use this name?
Job: Things Left UnsaidSermon; Given 12/2/2023
Even the accuser of the brethren made no accusations against Job, the first of several curious absences—things left unsaid—in the book of Job.
Peace and Safety
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/17/2023
Without national repentance, there will be national calamity. Being the world's sole superpower matters not a whit if God is against us.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/17/2023
Without national repentance, there will be national calamity. Being the world's sole superpower matters not a whit if God is against us.
Can a Believer Sanctify a Husband or Wife?
Sermonette; Given 10/14/2023
If only God can call someone into His family, how is it possible that a believing husband or wife can sanctify a spouse or child (I Corinthians 7:14)?
Sermonette; Given 10/14/2023
If only God can call someone into His family, how is it possible that a believing husband or wife can sanctify a spouse or child (I Corinthians 7:14)?
Be Strong and WorkFeast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/6/2023
While the returned Judean exiles prioritized their own houses over building the temple, we should understand that it is always time to work on God's house.
The Lamb of Revelation (Part Two)'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 8/2/2023
In Exodus 13, lambs redeem the firstborn. The Lamb of God delivers sinners from the death penalty, but another redemption will occur at Christ's return.
House Rules
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/21/2023
Sticking to timeless standards is not legalism. It is the only sane way to live while striving to achieve God's greater purpose.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/21/2023
Sticking to timeless standards is not legalism. It is the only sane way to live while striving to achieve God's greater purpose.
A Footnote on the Start of Christ's Ministry
Sermonette; Given 7/1/2023
When the angry members of the local synagogue tried to push Jesus over the cliff, they paralleled the Jewish tradition for the azazel goat.
Sermonette; Given 7/1/2023
When the angry members of the local synagogue tried to push Jesus over the cliff, they paralleled the Jewish tradition for the azazel goat.
The Lamb of Revelation (Part One)'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 6/14/2023
In most minds, lambs do not correspond to ideas of wrath and judgment, but the Lamb of God in Revelation is just that as our almighty Redeemer.
The Death of His Saints
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/2/2023
At the moment of death, the course of the saint is finished. God sees all that has become of His investment of time, attention, love, grace, and instruction.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/2/2023
At the moment of death, the course of the saint is finished. God sees all that has become of His investment of time, attention, love, grace, and instruction.