A Famine of Unleavened Bread
Sermonette; Given 4/11/2009
Without God's truth, a nation can only fall into oblivion, led by reprobate minds, subject to carnal delusion. A famine of hearing God's word is coming.
A Heavenly Homeland
Sermonette; Given 3/14/2009
Upon our baptism, we become a citizen of God's Kingdom, subject to all the laws and ordinances to the homeland, which currently resides in heaven.
The European Financial Crisis
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 3/2/2009
The nations of Europe are currently in no position to take advantage of the global financial crisis and become a world superpower.
The Nanny Church (Part Three)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/13/2009
Character is born out of struggle—out of pitting ourselves against circumstances or our own nature. Without struggle, we will never spiritually develop.
The Nanny Church (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/16/2009
The problem of Nannyism does not lie only with those in authority; the actions of the people may invite the government to assume the people's responsibility.
The Nanny Church (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/9/2009
Jesus does not want 'serving' through iron-fisted control and ruling by fear, nor does He mean 'benevolently' doing for them what they can do for themselves.
Smyrna: Faithful Until Death
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 1/2/2009
The biblical city of Smyrna may be one that many know the least about. The city's name reveals the themes that the Head of the church wants us to understand.
A Blessing in Winter?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/19/2008
Haggai's last two prophecies are given on, and revolve around, Kislev (or Chislev) 24. Historically, this date has been highly significant, and it will be again.
Cyrus: Raised in Righteousness
Sermonette; Given 12/6/2008
It appears that Cyrus was the son of Esther and greatly influenced by both Esther and Mordecai, preparing him for God's direct intervention.
Empirical Selfishness
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/21/2008
While it is natural and harmless to identify with a teacher that we hear each week, that identification should not be the source of friction.
Faithful Until Death
Sermonette; Given 11/1/2008
The letter to Smyrna is rather abrupt, written to seasoned veterans, giving them their final marching orders, ominously mentioning death three times.
The Glorification of Evil
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/31/2008
Evil is not spoken of much these days, except perhaps in movie titles and video games. Yet it exists, and Christians should have nothing to do with it.
30,000 Feet Up
Sermonette; Given 10/19/2008
The solution to disunity is not to merge the scattered pieces back together, but instead to individually conform to Christ's image, at which point we will be united.
'As a Thief in the Night'
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 10/8/2008
Christ's second coming is described as being like 'a thief in the night.' Here is what it means for Christians living in the end times.
Many Princes
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/3/2008
If a people turn from righteousness, a natural consequence is greater human oversight in one form or another. This is seen in the world and the church.
The State of the Union
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 9/12/2008
It only takes one nation to reject a European Union treaty, even one as significant as the Lisbon Treaty. How likely is a federal Europe now?
Lessons from Lot
Sermonette; Given 9/6/2008
In stories, an anti-hero is one who gets the job done, but through pragmatism, compromise, and bending morals. Abraham's nephew, Lot, fits this category.
First Things First (Part Four): Faithfully Witnessing
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 9/5/2008
God's measure of success for Noah was not how many sinners he saved from the Flood. If numeric results were God's measure of success, Noah would be a failure.
First Things First (Part Three): Walking With God
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/29/2008
Abel's example of alignment with God precedes Enoch's example of walking with God, and they both precede Noah's example of faithfully witnessing for God.
First Things First (Part Two): The Right Sacrifice
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/22/2008
Cain represents religion and worship on a person's own terms, according to his own priorities, rather than according to God's instruction.