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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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?
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.