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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Devoting Ourselves to Fellowship
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 11/10/2011
Christian fellowship is more than just getting together on a regular basis; it is sharing with each other on a higher, spiritual level.
Overcoming Troubled Hearts
Sermonette; Given 10/15/2011
Uncertainty and fear of what might happen to us will weaken our faith. No matter what happens, Christ will lead us closer to our spiritual destination.
Criticism: The Foolish Habit
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/20/2011
Instead of criticizing others, we need to engage in some honest self-criticism. We have plenty of faults of our own; there is no need to look for them in others.
The Way Out
Sermonette; Given 4/19/2011
At the end of this age, Satan, with legions of demons released from the bottomless pit, is again depicted as pursuing the end-time remnant of God's church.
True Spirituality
Sermonette; Given 12/4/2010
Satan can duplicate surface behaviors, including 'spiritual' speech, knowledge of the scriptures, a demonstration of faith and standards of righteousness.
The Lord Gives
Sermonette; Given 9/23/2010
Jonathan was a friend to David, loving David as he would his own life, giving David his robe, armor, and weapon, jeopardizing his own life.