God's Measure of Success
Sermonette; Given 10/21/2006
Numbers do not always measure success for an organization or a person. God commends Noah, not for how many people he turned, but for his faithfulness.
Sermonette; Given 10/21/2006
Numbers do not always measure success for an organization or a person. God commends Noah, not for how many people he turned, but for his faithfulness.
Following the Cloud
Sermonette; Given 10/13/2006
The work of God has not always been done the same way through the years. We must follow the cloud wherever it takes us.
Sermonette; Given 10/13/2006
The work of God has not always been done the same way through the years. We must follow the cloud wherever it takes us.
The Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire: Aftermath or Interlude?
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 9/11/2006
The latest round of fighting between Muslims and the State of Israel has been halted by an uneasy ceasefire agreement. What are the motives of each side?
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 9/11/2006
The latest round of fighting between Muslims and the State of Israel has been halted by an uneasy ceasefire agreement. What are the motives of each side?
The Faith of Joseph
Sermonette; Given 9/2/2006
Joseph exemplified many truly admirable qualities. But the incident that God marks out as the pinnacle of his faith happened at the very end of his life.
Sermonette; Given 9/2/2006
Joseph exemplified many truly admirable qualities. But the incident that God marks out as the pinnacle of his faith happened at the very end of his life.
Whence Comes Leadership?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/18/2006
Are we living in such a manner that will incline God to bless us with good leadership rather than curse us with leadership that will lead us astray?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/18/2006
Are we living in such a manner that will incline God to bless us with good leadership rather than curse us with leadership that will lead us astray?
Where Is Your Trust?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/11/2006
In times of trouble, where is our trust? The Kingdom of God is what we should be seeking—not a self-satisfied avoidance of suffering.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/11/2006
In times of trouble, where is our trust? The Kingdom of God is what we should be seeking—not a self-satisfied avoidance of suffering.
The Fractured Middle East
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 8/8/2006
Westerners tend to put all Muslims in a box as a unified front. The reality, though, is that Islam is as fractured and sectarian as any other religion.
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 8/8/2006
Westerners tend to put all Muslims in a box as a unified front. The reality, though, is that Islam is as fractured and sectarian as any other religion.
The Wars of Israel and Judah
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/4/2006
Where God's people are concerned, military might is far less of a factor in the outcome of a war than morality. Do we still have God's favor?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/4/2006
Where God's people are concerned, military might is far less of a factor in the outcome of a war than morality. Do we still have God's favor?
What is a False Prophet?
Sermonette; Given 7/22/2006
The fruits of a false prophet show his true self. If the words of the prophet are counter to scripture or he turns people from God, he is a false prophet.
Sermonette; Given 7/22/2006
The fruits of a false prophet show his true self. If the words of the prophet are counter to scripture or he turns people from God, he is a false prophet.
Global Financial Instability
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 6/30/2006
Predicting economic activity is about as tricky as forecasting the weather. Even so, the stage is set for economic instability around the world.
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 6/30/2006
Predicting economic activity is about as tricky as forecasting the weather. Even so, the stage is set for economic instability around the world.
The Meaning of 'Today'
Sermonette; Given 6/24/2006
The idiomatic term, "This day," or "Today," does not mean a 24 period, but is an intensifier of solemnity. Jesus Himself did not go to paradise that very day.
Sermonette; Given 6/24/2006
The idiomatic term, "This day," or "Today," does not mean a 24 period, but is an intensifier of solemnity. Jesus Himself did not go to paradise that very day.
The Power of the Holy People
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/23/2006
Are the "holy people" in Daniel 12:7 actually the church of God? If so, what is the power of the church that is completely shattered right before the end?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/23/2006
Are the "holy people" in Daniel 12:7 actually the church of God? If so, what is the power of the church that is completely shattered right before the end?
The Beginning of Heresies
Sermonette; Given 6/3/2006
Satan's pattern of deception can be seen from the very first temptation. He has been recycling three basic patterns of heresy from the Garden of Eden.
Sermonette; Given 6/3/2006
Satan's pattern of deception can be seen from the very first temptation. He has been recycling three basic patterns of heresy from the Garden of Eden.
Dan Brown's Thirty Pieces of Silver
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/26/2006
The Word of God requires more than most people are willing to give up. It is easier to find a new way of looking at things than to submit to truth.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/26/2006
The Word of God requires more than most people are willing to give up. It is easier to find a new way of looking at things than to submit to truth.
Illegal Immigration and the American Crisis
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 5/26/2006
Immigration trends in American history are cyclical, and in fact, can be a good indicator of how close the next crisis is.
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 5/26/2006
Immigration trends in American history are cyclical, and in fact, can be a good indicator of how close the next crisis is.
Whatever Happened To Gnosticism?
Sermonette; Given 5/6/2006
Gnosticism is alive and well and just as much a threat to faith and overcoming as it was in the first century. We need to counter Gnosticism with the truth.
Sermonette; Given 5/6/2006
Gnosticism is alive and well and just as much a threat to faith and overcoming as it was in the first century. We need to counter Gnosticism with the truth.
Has Your Heart Been Healed? (Part Two)
Sermonette; Given 4/15/2006
Even though God has done the heavy lifting in releasing us from bondage, we have an obligation to cooperate and work hard in putting sin out of our lives.
Sermonette; Given 4/15/2006
Even though God has done the heavy lifting in releasing us from bondage, we have an obligation to cooperate and work hard in putting sin out of our lives.
Without Bitterness
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/7/2006
In the New Testament examples and instructions regarding Passover, the emphasis is on Christ Himself rather than on the bitterness of our sins.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/7/2006
In the New Testament examples and instructions regarding Passover, the emphasis is on Christ Himself rather than on the bitterness of our sins.
Has Your Heart Been Healed? (Part One)
Sermonette; Given 3/18/2006
Billions are spent annually to treat anxiety, depression, and other mental disorders, yet what is really broken has not been fixed.
Sermonette; Given 3/18/2006
Billions are spent annually to treat anxiety, depression, and other mental disorders, yet what is really broken has not been fixed.
March 12, 2005: One Year Later
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/17/2006
On March 12, 2005, Terry Ratzmann entered a church meeting room and opened fire. After 22 rounds had been fired, four people were wounded, and eight lay dead.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/17/2006
On March 12, 2005, Terry Ratzmann entered a church meeting room and opened fire. After 22 rounds had been fired, four people were wounded, and eight lay dead.