The Work of the Church
Sermonette; Given 10/6/2009
In our fellowship, John Ritenbaugh considers himself a pastor rather than an evangelist or prophet, making the focus on the flock first.
Sermonette; Given 10/6/2009
In our fellowship, John Ritenbaugh considers himself a pastor rather than an evangelist or prophet, making the focus on the flock first.
Holy Days, Signs, and Names
Sermonette; Given 9/19/2009
The time identified with the Feast of Trumpets will be the darkest time of the church and the world, a time Christ will need to cut short Jacob's trouble.
Sermonette; Given 9/19/2009
The time identified with the Feast of Trumpets will be the darkest time of the church and the world, a time Christ will need to cut short Jacob's trouble.
Obama and the Muslim World
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 8/31/2009
In reaching out to the Muslim world, President Obama seems to be willing to sacrifice America's only true ally in the Middle East: Israel.
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 8/31/2009
In reaching out to the Muslim world, President Obama seems to be willing to sacrifice America's only true ally in the Middle East: Israel.
Why Did God Command Israel to Go to War?
Sermonette; Given 8/8/2009
God intended that the leadership of Israel bear God's sword of justice, executing His wrath upon those who are unrepentant within their own borders.
Sermonette; Given 8/8/2009
God intended that the leadership of Israel bear God's sword of justice, executing His wrath upon those who are unrepentant within their own borders.
Counting It as Loss
Sermonette; Given 7/4/2009
Paul's sacrifice set the bar extremely high for all of us who would follow, counting everything as rubbish compared to his relationship with Christ.
Sermonette; Given 7/4/2009
Paul's sacrifice set the bar extremely high for all of us who would follow, counting everything as rubbish compared to his relationship with Christ.
A Subtle Yet Devastating Curse
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 6/26/2009
Amos 8:11 speaks of 'a famine...of hearing the words of the LORD.' Such a famine is occurring today: The words of God are available, but few can hear.
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 6/26/2009
Amos 8:11 speaks of 'a famine...of hearing the words of the LORD.' Such a famine is occurring today: The words of God are available, but few can hear.
A Root of Bitterness
Sermonette; Given 6/13/2009
Roots of bitterness can tap into neglect, worldly associations, or other diversions, poisoning the mind and defiling our spiritual outlook.
Sermonette; Given 6/13/2009
Roots of bitterness can tap into neglect, worldly associations, or other diversions, poisoning the mind and defiling our spiritual outlook.
Pentecost and the Wave Offerings
Sermonette; Given 5/30/2009
The wave sheaf offering and the wave offering of the two loaves on Pentecost are like bookends of the process of completing the firstfruits.
Sermonette; Given 5/30/2009
The wave sheaf offering and the wave offering of the two loaves on Pentecost are like bookends of the process of completing the firstfruits.
Who Will Be Kept From the Hour of Trial?
Sermonette; Given 4/18/2009
If we persevere, Christ will save us from the worst of the trials, as a college professor may omit the final exam to those that have maintained an A average.
Sermonette; Given 4/18/2009
If we persevere, Christ will save us from the worst of the trials, as a college professor may omit the final exam to those that have maintained an A average.
Another Look at the Book of Job
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/17/2009
Where did Job's righteousness come from? Was his character a product of evolution, or was it intelligently formed out of nothingness like the rest of creation?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/17/2009
Where did Job's righteousness come from? Was his character a product of evolution, or was it intelligently formed out of nothingness like the rest of creation?
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.