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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is the Love of Many Growing Cold?
Sermonette; Given 4/3/2010
If we only judge love by how we perceive it, we will miss a lot. We all show God's love imperfectly, but we can improve our perception of love demonstrated by others.
The Problem with Untrustworthiness
Sermonette; Given 3/30/2010
We are surrounded by examples of untrustworthiness in our society that directly influence our view of God as well.
The Lisbon Treaty and the Future of Europe
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 2/2/2010
What are the ramifications of an EU with the power and authority to act as a cohesive whole? Will the members choose to act in a united fashion?
Bearing Much Fruit
Sermonette; Given 1/23/2010
Having strong spiritual roots (being thoroughly tapped into Jesus Christ) allows us not only to survive, but to bear fruit.
The Desires of Our Heart
Sermonette; Given 12/26/2009
When we delight in God, it will change our heart and thus the things that we desire, from carnal to spiritual.
Manna and the Preparation Day (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/27/2009
The Preparation Day is a day of 'gathering' what relates to eternity so that we can properly ingest the spiritual manna on the holy day without distraction.
Manna and the Preparation Day (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/20/2009
God, in His providence, gave us the Preparation Day, which sets the stage so that we can properly receive the gift of the Sabbath--His holy time.
God Breathes Where He Pleases
Sermonette; Given 11/14/2009
God the Father chooses those upon whom He breathes, referring to God's election or calling, an event where He begins to change our minds.
The Fear of the Lord is to Hate Evil
Sermonette; Given 10/31/2009
When we are vehemently opposed to everything that may bring harm or injury, we are in sync with God and His law, guarding our hearts against any trace of sin.
Islam: Dark Beginnings
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/30/2009
Relatively few in the Western world know the origin of Islam and the Koran, and fewer still understand the implications. What is the source of this spring?
Who Will Be Kept from the Hour of Trial?
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 10/15/2009
God promises some Christians that He will keep them from the Tribulation, the 'hour of trial.' Here are the characteristics of those whom God will protect.