Was Job Really Self-Righteous?
Sermonette; Given 8/8/2015
Self-righteousness is defined as being smugly proud of one's own opinion and intolerant of others. What Job repented of was his misunderstanding of God.
Sermonette; Given 8/8/2015
Self-righteousness is defined as being smugly proud of one's own opinion and intolerant of others. What Job repented of was his misunderstanding of God.
The Pursuit of Excellence (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/3/2015
The Christian concept of excellence is far different from this world’s idea of competitive superiority. The Bible's teaching does not include climbing over others.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/3/2015
The Christian concept of excellence is far different from this world’s idea of competitive superiority. The Bible's teaching does not include climbing over others.
The Pursuit of Excellence (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/26/2015
Excellence is greatly emphasized in athletics and in the business world. Yet none of the excellence sought after today is what Christians are to seek.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/26/2015
Excellence is greatly emphasized in athletics and in the business world. Yet none of the excellence sought after today is what Christians are to seek.
A True Disciple
Sermonette; Given 5/24/2015
We must exercise longsuffering and kindness to all, including to those that have done ill to us. We are disciples of Christ if we love one another.
Sermonette; Given 5/24/2015
We must exercise longsuffering and kindness to all, including to those that have done ill to us. We are disciples of Christ if we love one another.
Living a Life that Pleases God
Sermonette; Given 2/21/2015
Even as Enoch lived a life that pleased God, the Scriptures identify seven qualities that enable us to live a life that pleases God.
Sermonette; Given 2/21/2015
Even as Enoch lived a life that pleased God, the Scriptures identify seven qualities that enable us to live a life that pleases God.
Evil Desires
Sermonette; Given 12/20/2014
All the medieval 'seven deadly sins' could be categorized as a facet of lust. God designed us to have proper desires, just as His desires are always proper.
Sermonette; Given 12/20/2014
All the medieval 'seven deadly sins' could be categorized as a facet of lust. God designed us to have proper desires, just as His desires are always proper.
Just What is Mercy?
Sermonette; Given 10/9/2014
It is impossible to become perfect without having mercy or compassion. Jesus' command to become perfect includes showing compassion to our enemies.
Sermonette; Given 10/9/2014
It is impossible to become perfect without having mercy or compassion. Jesus' command to become perfect includes showing compassion to our enemies.
The Unleavened Bread of Perfection
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/18/2014
Keeping the leaven out is very important in its own right. However, our primary focus should not be on the leavened bread but on the unleavened bread.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/18/2014
Keeping the leaven out is very important in its own right. However, our primary focus should not be on the leavened bread but on the unleavened bread.
Winners Never Quit, Quitters Never Win
Sermonette; Given 4/15/2014
Winston Churchill's wartime advice, 'Never give in,' is good advice for us now as we approach the horrible time of the Great Tribulation.
Sermonette; Given 4/15/2014
Winston Churchill's wartime advice, 'Never give in,' is good advice for us now as we approach the horrible time of the Great Tribulation.
An Undying Love
Sermonette; Given 12/7/2013
Even though Gomer proved unfaithful, Hosea still loved her, buying her back from captivity and restoring her as his wife, just like God lovingly forgives.
Sermonette; Given 12/7/2013
Even though Gomer proved unfaithful, Hosea still loved her, buying her back from captivity and restoring her as his wife, just like God lovingly forgives.
Listen Carefully (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/8/2013
It is vital for Christians to establish an attitude and habit of hearing. Of particular importance is our responsibility to listen to Jesus Christ.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/8/2013
It is vital for Christians to establish an attitude and habit of hearing. Of particular importance is our responsibility to listen to Jesus Christ.
Listen Carefully (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/1/2013
For effective communication to occur, both parties need to be effective listeners. This is one reason we must take the study of the Bible very seriously.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/1/2013
For effective communication to occur, both parties need to be effective listeners. This is one reason we must take the study of the Bible very seriously.
Consider Carefully How You Listen
Sermonette; Given 9/23/2013
In the Parable of the Sower, some seeds fall among the thorns, symbolic of the cares and anxieties of the world that choke out the ability to bear fruit.
Sermonette; Given 9/23/2013
In the Parable of the Sower, some seeds fall among the thorns, symbolic of the cares and anxieties of the world that choke out the ability to bear fruit.
Eating the Unleavened Bread of Perfection
Sermonette; Given 3/26/2013
While in the past our primary focus seemed to emphasize getting the leavening out, we must be equally cognizant of the mandate for eating unleavened bread.
Sermonette; Given 3/26/2013
While in the past our primary focus seemed to emphasize getting the leavening out, we must be equally cognizant of the mandate for eating unleavened bread.
Consequences of a Wrong Focus (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/14/2012
Contempt manifests itself in bad feelings and wrong attitudes against the source of the problem and against God and the purposes He seeks to accomplish.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/14/2012
Contempt manifests itself in bad feelings and wrong attitudes against the source of the problem and against God and the purposes He seeks to accomplish.
Consequences of a Wrong Focus (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/7/2012
While a right focus leads to progress, endurance, and growth, the consequences of a wrong focus is a downward spiral that can end tragically.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/7/2012
While a right focus leads to progress, endurance, and growth, the consequences of a wrong focus is a downward spiral that can end tragically.
Judgments: Past, Present, and Future
Sermonette; Given 10/1/2012
Judging ourselves will soften the judgment of God when we appear the judgment seat of Christ, a venue where our works will be examined.
Sermonette; Given 10/1/2012
Judging ourselves will soften the judgment of God when we appear the judgment seat of Christ, a venue where our works will be examined.
Counting to Glory
Sermonette; Given 5/27/2012
As we pine for a friend's arrival, we count the days of Pentecost in anticipation of Christ's arrival and our redemption.
Sermonette; Given 5/27/2012
As we pine for a friend's arrival, we count the days of Pentecost in anticipation of Christ's arrival and our redemption.
The Way, The Truth, and the Life
Sermonette; Given 4/7/2012
The Feast of Unleavened Bread is a remembrance of the release from bondage. We eat unleavened bread as a sign that the Lord's law may be in our mouths.
Sermonette; Given 4/7/2012
The Feast of Unleavened Bread is a remembrance of the release from bondage. We eat unleavened bread as a sign that the Lord's law may be in our mouths.
Behind Enemy Lines: Lucifer, Helel, and Satan
Sermonette; Given 2/18/2012
Satan was first named Helel, or 'son of the dawn.' When Jerome translated the Hebrew into Latin, he named him Lucifer, or light-bringer, a title of Christ!
Sermonette; Given 2/18/2012
Satan was first named Helel, or 'son of the dawn.' When Jerome translated the Hebrew into Latin, he named him Lucifer, or light-bringer, a title of Christ!