The First Temptation of Christ
Sermonette; Given 11/20/2010
By trusting in God's providence, Jesus overcame the temptations that our forebears failed: physical thirst and hunger, glory or acclaim, and tempting God.
Sermonette; Given 11/20/2010
By trusting in God's providence, Jesus overcame the temptations that our forebears failed: physical thirst and hunger, glory or acclaim, and tempting God.
Each Other
Sermonette; Given 10/16/2010
If we stick together, allowing ourselves the benefit of exhortation, consolation, and encouragement, we will less likely commit willful sin.
Sermonette; Given 10/16/2010
If we stick together, allowing ourselves the benefit of exhortation, consolation, and encouragement, we will less likely commit willful sin.
Called To Be Saints
Sermonette; Given 9/24/2010
Becoming holy is our full-time vocation as we live in the world. Unfortunately, Satan and the world have often established outposts or beachheads in our mind.
Sermonette; Given 9/24/2010
Becoming holy is our full-time vocation as we live in the world. Unfortunately, Satan and the world have often established outposts or beachheads in our mind.
Clouds
Sermonette; Given 9/9/2010
The descriptions of Jesus Christ's return consistently include clouds. This easily-overlooked details provides critical understanding.
Sermonette; Given 9/9/2010
The descriptions of Jesus Christ's return consistently include clouds. This easily-overlooked details provides critical understanding.
The High Places (Part Six)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/20/2010
Though we will probably never be tempted to burn incense to a pagan god on top of a hill, the high places of old still contain warnings for us.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/20/2010
Though we will probably never be tempted to burn incense to a pagan god on top of a hill, the high places of old still contain warnings for us.
The High Places (Part Five)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/13/2010
The history of Israel shows that successful spiritual revivals typically begin with tearing down the idols, which allows the people to turn back to God.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/13/2010
The history of Israel shows that successful spiritual revivals typically begin with tearing down the idols, which allows the people to turn back to God.
Is the Love of Many Growing Cold?
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 8/12/2010
Jesus foretells that "the love of many will grow cold" at the end time. Is this happening right now, or is there love that is just difficult to recognize?
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 8/12/2010
Jesus foretells that "the love of many will grow cold" at the end time. Is this happening right now, or is there love that is just difficult to recognize?
The High Places (Part Four)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/6/2010
Uzziah was the third successive king of Judah who failed to remove the high places from the land. His downfall lay in not handling worldly greatness.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/6/2010
Uzziah was the third successive king of Judah who failed to remove the high places from the land. His downfall lay in not handling worldly greatness.
The High Places (Part Three)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/30/2010
Amaziah was not only lax in destroying idolatry within his realm, but he put his trust in neutered gods and turned away from the God who defeated them.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/30/2010
Amaziah was not only lax in destroying idolatry within his realm, but he put his trust in neutered gods and turned away from the God who defeated them.
Do You Have Enough Oil?
Sermonette; Given 7/24/2010
In the parable of the wise and foolish virgins, the oil is often assumed to represent God's Spirit, yet it indicates much more and it accrues over time.
Sermonette; Given 7/24/2010
In the parable of the wise and foolish virgins, the oil is often assumed to represent God's Spirit, yet it indicates much more and it accrues over time.
The High Places (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/23/2010
King Jehoash (or Joash) of Judah, though he overcame much and did many good things, did not quite have the fortitude to rid the kingdom of its high places.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/23/2010
King Jehoash (or Joash) of Judah, though he overcame much and did many good things, did not quite have the fortitude to rid the kingdom of its high places.
The High Places (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/16/2010
God points out four kings of Judah who did not remove the high places. Many kings neither built nor destroyed high places, yet God points out four who failed.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/16/2010
God points out four kings of Judah who did not remove the high places. Many kings neither built nor destroyed high places, yet God points out four who failed.
Hating Evil, Fearing God'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 6/28/2010
Paul warns against mixing good and evil, as the fruit is wickedness. The proper fear of the Lord plays a significant role in ridding evil from our lives.
The Heart of a Leader
Sermonette; Given 5/29/2010
David learned his leadership capacities by serving as a shepherd, learning to lead rather than drive. Saul was in charge, but had poor leadership qualities.
Sermonette; Given 5/29/2010
David learned his leadership capacities by serving as a shepherd, learning to lead rather than drive. Saul was in charge, but had poor leadership qualities.
Pentecost and the Wave Offerings (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/21/2010
The leavened loaves are acceptable to God because He knows that all of the perfecting that He has been doing will culminate in incorruptible immortality.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/21/2010
The leavened loaves are acceptable to God because He knows that all of the perfecting that He has been doing will culminate in incorruptible immortality.
Pentecost and the Wave Offerings (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/14/2010
Pentecost contains an implicit promise of God's intervention and an answer to Satan's tactics as he grows ever more active in his attempts to wear us out.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/14/2010
Pentecost contains an implicit promise of God's intervention and an answer to Satan's tactics as he grows ever more active in his attempts to wear us out.
United With Whom?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/7/2010
Our relationship with God is the key to unity with the brethren. When we are all just like Christ, we will also all resemble each other—and there will be unity.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/7/2010
Our relationship with God is the key to unity with the brethren. When we are all just like Christ, we will also all resemble each other—and there will be unity.
An Islamist Vision
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 4/27/2010
The Gulen Movement is a shadowy Islamic sect and political organization whose aim is to overthrow secularism and return Turkey to its Islamic roots.
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 4/27/2010
The Gulen Movement is a shadowy Islamic sect and political organization whose aim is to overthrow secularism and return Turkey to its Islamic roots.
Waiting Is Work
Sermonette; Given 4/24/2010
It takes work and faith to wait; waiting for God is one of the hardest works we will ever do.
Sermonette; Given 4/24/2010
It takes work and faith to wait; waiting for God is one of the hardest works we will ever do.
A Government Like the Nations
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/23/2010
Sometimes God's most effective judgment is to give His people what they want and let them suffer for it.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/23/2010
Sometimes God's most effective judgment is to give His people what they want and let them suffer for it.