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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.