Beware the Second Flood (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/15/2020
The immediate danger lies not as much in the specific teachings of the flood from the serpent but in their sheer volume. The peril lies in being swept away.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/15/2020
The immediate danger lies not as much in the specific teachings of the flood from the serpent but in their sheer volume. The peril lies in being swept away.
COVID-19 and Returning to Normal
Commentary; Given 5/2/2020
While we naturally desire to 'get back to normal,' what the United States experienced before COVID-19 was hardly normal when viewed from God's perspective.
Commentary; Given 5/2/2020
While we naturally desire to 'get back to normal,' what the United States experienced before COVID-19 was hardly normal when viewed from God's perspective.
Faith and Remembering
Sermonette; Given 4/15/2020
We will not have faith tomorrow simply because we had it yesterday; we must renew faith daily by deliberately remembering God's prior interventions.
Sermonette; Given 4/15/2020
We will not have faith tomorrow simply because we had it yesterday; we must renew faith daily by deliberately remembering God's prior interventions.
The Same Plumb Line
Commentary; Given 3/7/2020
A former president was sexually immoral, lied with impunity, and misused his position. The same is true of the current one. Will we apply God's standard equally?
Commentary; Given 3/7/2020
A former president was sexually immoral, lied with impunity, and misused his position. The same is true of the current one. Will we apply God's standard equally?
Lust of the Flesh, Lust of the Eyes, Pride of Life
Sermonette; Given 2/22/2020
The half-time show of the recent Superbowl exemplifies the lust of the flesh and the eyes, and the pride of life. Each choice we make changes our brains.
Sermonette; Given 2/22/2020
The half-time show of the recent Superbowl exemplifies the lust of the flesh and the eyes, and the pride of life. Each choice we make changes our brains.
The Elijah Syndrome (Part Three)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/17/2020
We can draw several lessons from Elijah, particularly his belief that he was the only one left whom God could use. God is always doing more than we are aware.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/17/2020
We can draw several lessons from Elijah, particularly his belief that he was the only one left whom God could use. God is always doing more than we are aware.
The Elijah Syndrome (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/10/2020
God taught Elijah that He is not in excessive displays of power or showy miracles when a voice will suffice.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/10/2020
God taught Elijah that He is not in excessive displays of power or showy miracles when a voice will suffice.
Why 153?
Sermonette; Given 1/4/2020
The first sign in the book of John corrected the physical need for wine; the eighth sign of 153 fish corrected a spiritual need on the part of God's people.
Sermonette; Given 1/4/2020
The first sign in the book of John corrected the physical need for wine; the eighth sign of 153 fish corrected a spiritual need on the part of God's people.
The Elijah Syndrome (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/3/2020
Though God worked through Elijah in ways that are almost without comparison, God also left a record of a low point in the prophet's life as a lesson for us.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/3/2020
Though God worked through Elijah in ways that are almost without comparison, God also left a record of a low point in the prophet's life as a lesson for us.
Glory and Oneness
Sermonette; Given 11/30/2019
In Christ's Passover prayer, He states that the glory the Father had given Him had also been given to the disciples. Christ's glory is the key to being one.
Sermonette; Given 11/30/2019
In Christ's Passover prayer, He states that the glory the Father had given Him had also been given to the disciples. Christ's glory is the key to being one.
Is It Salvational? (Part Three)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/8/2019
When Jesus returns, many will be prohibited from entering the Kingdom! They think they know Him, yet they are just using Him to make themselves important.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/8/2019
When Jesus returns, many will be prohibited from entering the Kingdom! They think they know Him, yet they are just using Him to make themselves important.
Is It Salvational? (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/1/2019
Simply watching out for the so-called "big sins" suggests that we are not genuinely interested in conforming to God--just in not crossing a major red line.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/1/2019
Simply watching out for the so-called "big sins" suggests that we are not genuinely interested in conforming to God--just in not crossing a major red line.
Is It Salvational? (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/25/2019
Whether a matter is salvational is the wrong question. There is a better question and another approach to evaluating matters that will put us on better footing.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/25/2019
Whether a matter is salvational is the wrong question. There is a better question and another approach to evaluating matters that will put us on better footing.
The Eighth Day (2019)
Sermonette; Given 10/21/2019
The Eight Day (or Last Great Day) has little written about it, but the patterns of Scripture reveal much about the abundance of this holy day.
Sermonette; Given 10/21/2019
The Eight Day (or Last Great Day) has little written about it, but the patterns of Scripture reveal much about the abundance of this holy day.
The Feast of Tabernacles and Unleavened Bread
Sermonette; Given 10/14/2019
Both Tabernacles and Unleavened Bread keep us off balance so that we remain humble, seek stability, and trust in God's providence for our ultimate destiny.
Sermonette; Given 10/14/2019
Both Tabernacles and Unleavened Bread keep us off balance so that we remain humble, seek stability, and trust in God's providence for our ultimate destiny.
144,000 of the Tribes of Israel
Sermonette; Given 10/5/2019
The attributes of the 144,000 in Revelation 7 and 14 are found in prophecies of Israel, indicating that a humbled remnant of Israel will turn to God.
Sermonette; Given 10/5/2019
The attributes of the 144,000 in Revelation 7 and 14 are found in prophecies of Israel, indicating that a humbled remnant of Israel will turn to God.
The Sixth Seal and Israel
Sermonette; Given 9/30/2019
Each depiction of the Sixth Seal also shows God's involvement with physical Israelites. John's vision precedes a glimpse of 144,000 of the tribes of Israel.
Sermonette; Given 9/30/2019
Each depiction of the Sixth Seal also shows God's involvement with physical Israelites. John's vision precedes a glimpse of 144,000 of the tribes of Israel.
The God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Moses
Sermonette; Given 8/10/2019
The identical actions of the Lord and the Angel of the Lord show they are the same Being. The God known by Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Moses was Jesus Christ.
Sermonette; Given 8/10/2019
The identical actions of the Lord and the Angel of the Lord show they are the same Being. The God known by Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Moses was Jesus Christ.
The Falling Away
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 7/9/2019
One of Paul's prophecies foretells of a falling away shortly before Christ's return. The coming apostasy is worldwide in scope and will put pressure on all.
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 7/9/2019
One of Paul's prophecies foretells of a falling away shortly before Christ's return. The coming apostasy is worldwide in scope and will put pressure on all.
The Helper and the Angel of the Lord
Sermonette; Given 6/9/2019
Christ frequently used 3rd person titles, such as the Son of Man and the Helper. Just as Christ sent the Helper—Himself—so Yahweh sent His …
Sermonette; Given 6/9/2019
Christ frequently used 3rd person titles, such as the Son of Man and the Helper. Just as Christ sent the Helper—Himself—so Yahweh sent His …