First Things First (Part One): Access to God
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/15/2008
The lessons of Abel, Enoch, and Noah in Hebrews 11 are sequential. The lesson of Abel's faith must be understood before Enoch's example can be followed.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/15/2008
The lessons of Abel, Enoch, and Noah in Hebrews 11 are sequential. The lesson of Abel's faith must be understood before Enoch's example can be followed.
Cleansing the People
Sermonette; Given 8/2/2008
God commissions Zerubabbel (a type of Christ) as the governor of Judah to restore and cleanse what had been become corrupted, defiled and unclean.
Sermonette; Given 8/2/2008
God commissions Zerubabbel (a type of Christ) as the governor of Judah to restore and cleanse what had been become corrupted, defiled and unclean.
Worshipping the Temple (Part Three)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/1/2008
We are blessed when our trust is in God, but cursed when we trust in man or his abilities or his work, or when our heart is set on anything other than God.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/1/2008
We are blessed when our trust is in God, but cursed when we trust in man or his abilities or his work, or when our heart is set on anything other than God.
Worshipping the Temple (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/25/2008
The Jews put greater trust in the Temple of the Lord than the Lord of the Temple. They thought the Temple provided security, but God overthrew everything.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/25/2008
The Jews put greater trust in the Temple of the Lord than the Lord of the Temple. They thought the Temple provided security, but God overthrew everything.
Worshipping the Temple (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/18/2008
Israel turned the Temple into an idol, making it more significant than God. Similarly, we may esteem the church more than the God it should glorify.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/18/2008
Israel turned the Temple into an idol, making it more significant than God. Similarly, we may esteem the church more than the God it should glorify.
As a Thief in the Night
Sermonette; Given 7/5/2008
The admonition to watch does not mean to become a news junkie, avidly watching world events, but instead it is a sober warning to watch ourselves.
Sermonette; Given 7/5/2008
The admonition to watch does not mean to become a news junkie, avidly watching world events, but instead it is a sober warning to watch ourselves.
Autoimmunity in the Body of Christ
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/27/2008
Misidentifying parts of the Body of Christ as enemies, or even being highly suspicious of them, causes pain and inefficiency throughout the whole Body.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/27/2008
Misidentifying parts of the Body of Christ as enemies, or even being highly suspicious of them, causes pain and inefficiency throughout the whole Body.
The Neighbor to the South
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 6/23/2008
In Mexico, the drug cartels' increasing power, corruption, and proclivity for violence may be driving the nation toward becoming a 'failed state.'
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 6/23/2008
In Mexico, the drug cartels' increasing power, corruption, and proclivity for violence may be driving the nation toward becoming a 'failed state.'
Belief and the Firstfruits
Sermonette; Given 6/14/2008
God has bless,ed the firstfruits with precious belief and knowledge which must be protected, guarded, nourished and exercised so it will not slip away.
Sermonette; Given 6/14/2008
God has bless,ed the firstfruits with precious belief and knowledge which must be protected, guarded, nourished and exercised so it will not slip away.
If the Lord Wills
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/30/2008
Do we prefer to take matters into our own hands, make our own plans, and look to God for a blessing only after we have decided what needs to be done?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/30/2008
Do we prefer to take matters into our own hands, make our own plans, and look to God for a blessing only after we have decided what needs to be done?
What Is Truth?
Sermonette; Given 5/17/2008
God's sovereignty and rulership are possibly the highest, most essential reality. Likewise, unrighteousness anger is a denial of the reality of God.
Sermonette; Given 5/17/2008
God's sovereignty and rulership are possibly the highest, most essential reality. Likewise, unrighteousness anger is a denial of the reality of God.
Appearing Before God
Sermonette; Given 4/26/2008
God desires eager obedience to His will, cultivating spiritual fruit and character on a continual basis, displaying God's signature.
Sermonette; Given 4/26/2008
God desires eager obedience to His will, cultivating spiritual fruit and character on a continual basis, displaying God's signature.
Global Rebalancing: Money, Power, and Islamic Banking
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 4/18/2008
For decades, the dollar has been the reserve currency of choice. But in the last few years, a trend called 'global rebalancing' has come to the fore.
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 4/18/2008
For decades, the dollar has been the reserve currency of choice. But in the last few years, a trend called 'global rebalancing' has come to the fore.
The Impossible Metric
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/11/2008
Members, co-workers, and subscribers can all be tallied, yet who save God can track the increase of faith or the building of character of members of a church?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/11/2008
Members, co-workers, and subscribers can all be tallied, yet who save God can track the increase of faith or the building of character of members of a church?
What Are My Options?
Sermonette; Given 4/5/2008
We need to keep the door to the world's enticements closed, and the door to the riches of God open, choosing life rather than death.
Sermonette; Given 4/5/2008
We need to keep the door to the world's enticements closed, and the door to the riches of God open, choosing life rather than death.
'He Who Has an Ear, Let Him Hear . . .'
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/21/2008
A man with myopic judgment will take the good times he has as evidence of God's pleasure, and conclude that the bad times must be caused by Satan's persecution.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/21/2008
A man with myopic judgment will take the good times he has as evidence of God's pleasure, and conclude that the bad times must be caused by Satan's persecution.
Turkey: A Resurging Pivotal Power'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 3/13/2008
When Turkey develops economically, it develops militarily. It then becomes the leading power—in many regions. That is what it means to be a pivotal power.
The Preparation Day
Sermonette; Given 3/1/2008
The preparation day is intended to ensure that mundane activities do not interfere with the holy time set apart for ingesting our spiritual manna.
Sermonette; Given 3/1/2008
The preparation day is intended to ensure that mundane activities do not interfere with the holy time set apart for ingesting our spiritual manna.
Babel: Confusing Wisdom and Rebellion
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/29/2008
After the Flood, the people grew suspicious of God. Their natural inclination was to defend against another act of God rather than make peace with Him.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/29/2008
After the Flood, the people grew suspicious of God. Their natural inclination was to defend against another act of God rather than make peace with Him.
Wavesheaf Day in the New Testament
Sermonette; Given 2/16/2008
The phrase 'first day of the week' (mia sabbaton) in accounts of Christ's appearance should be translated 'first of the weeks.' This is the Wavesheaf Day.
Sermonette; Given 2/16/2008
The phrase 'first day of the week' (mia sabbaton) in accounts of Christ's appearance should be translated 'first of the weeks.' This is the Wavesheaf Day.