An Acceptable Gift
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/22/2011
What God is most interested in is the heart behind the offering, and what is in the heart will be seen in what we are willing to do for the sake of a brother.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/22/2011
What God is most interested in is the heart behind the offering, and what is in the heart will be seen in what we are willing to do for the sake of a brother.
The Blessing of Jacob's Flocks
Sermonette; Given 3/12/2011
In an obscure incident in the life of Jacob, he used selective breeding practices involving peeled rods which caused the birth of speckled livestock as his wages.
Sermonette; Given 3/12/2011
In an obscure incident in the life of Jacob, he used selective breeding practices involving peeled rods which caused the birth of speckled livestock as his wages.
A Just Weight Is His Delight
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/18/2011
Godly principles are timeless, and though the application may not be the same, honest weights and scales are still crucial for a smooth and peaceful society.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/18/2011
Godly principles are timeless, and though the application may not be the same, honest weights and scales are still crucial for a smooth and peaceful society.
Life Doesn't Work on a Balance Sheet
Sermonette; Given 2/5/2011
Atheists and agnostics ask, 'If there is a God, why does He allow suffering?' Hebrews 2:9 indicates that suffering is a godly tool used to perfect individuals.
Sermonette; Given 2/5/2011
Atheists and agnostics ask, 'If there is a God, why does He allow suffering?' Hebrews 2:9 indicates that suffering is a godly tool used to perfect individuals.
Times of Uncertainty
Sermonette; Given 1/8/2011
Trust in God with all our heart and mind, without any reservations brings peace of mind and security during times of uncertainty.
Sermonette; Given 1/8/2011
Trust in God with all our heart and mind, without any reservations brings peace of mind and security during times of uncertainty.
Will the Church of God Be Thrown Down? (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/24/2010
The church has Christ as the Chief Cornerstone. As long as there is a church, there will also be at least one living stone upon another.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/24/2010
The church has Christ as the Chief Cornerstone. As long as there is a church, there will also be at least one living stone upon another.
Resistance
Sermonette; Given 12/18/2010
If we resist the Potter's fashioning, we may lose out on our opportunity to be a goblet and become a crude bowl. We must trade our resistance for pliability.
Sermonette; Given 12/18/2010
If we resist the Potter's fashioning, we may lose out on our opportunity to be a goblet and become a crude bowl. We must trade our resistance for pliability.
Will the Church of God Be Thrown Down? (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/17/2010
I Peter 2:5 calls Christians 'living stones'; is it possible that the the spiritual Temple will at some point be left with 'not one stone . . . upon another'?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/17/2010
I Peter 2:5 calls Christians 'living stones'; is it possible that the the spiritual Temple will at some point be left with 'not one stone . . . upon another'?
NATO: In Search of a Mission
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 12/15/2010
Having failed to keep the Russians out and the Germans down, NATO is struggling to remain relevant in a changing world.
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 12/15/2010
Having failed to keep the Russians out and the Germans down, NATO is struggling to remain relevant in a changing world.
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.