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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Devoting Ourselves to Fellowship
Sermonette; Given 5/23/2010
The early church devoted themselves to fellowship more than we do today. The connotations of the Greek words indicate sharing and having something in common.
Sermonette; Given 5/23/2010
The early church devoted themselves to fellowship more than we do today. The connotations of the Greek words indicate sharing and having something in common.
The Wedding Celebration
Sermonette; Given 10/7/2009
The Millennium may depict the Marriage Supper, in which all who have been called and chosen must present themselves in an appropriate wedding garment.
Sermonette; Given 10/7/2009
The Millennium may depict the Marriage Supper, in which all who have been called and chosen must present themselves in an appropriate wedding garment.
Consequences of Wrong Focus
Sermonette; Given 8/22/2009
Our ancestors spiraled when they concentrated upon their problems, exaggerating petty details until they became dissatisfied, focusing on physical things.
Sermonette; Given 8/22/2009
Our ancestors spiraled when they concentrated upon their problems, exaggerating petty details until they became dissatisfied, focusing on physical things.
The Good Leaven
Sermonette; Given 5/31/2009
The intense trials that we undergo are part of the cleansing process, making a permanent change, allowing us to become an acceptable sacrifice.
Sermonette; Given 5/31/2009
The intense trials that we undergo are part of the cleansing process, making a permanent change, allowing us to become an acceptable sacrifice.
Loving God
Sermonette; Given 4/15/2009
God wants the exclusivity of our affections. We demonstrate that we love God by keeping His commandments doing those things which please Him.
Sermonette; Given 4/15/2009
God wants the exclusivity of our affections. We demonstrate that we love God by keeping His commandments doing those things which please Him.
Where Your Treasures Are?
Sermonette; Given 12/20/2008
Many equate financial well-being with God's blessings and financial hardship as a sign of God's disfavor. Materialism is a philosophy without God.
Sermonette; Given 12/20/2008
Many equate financial well-being with God's blessings and financial hardship as a sign of God's disfavor. Materialism is a philosophy without God.
The Pursuit Of Excellence
Sermonette; Given 10/15/2008
True excellence does not emphasize competition, but using spiritual gifts to glorify God and serve others. Our goal is to add godly character to our nature.
Sermonette; Given 10/15/2008
True excellence does not emphasize competition, but using spiritual gifts to glorify God and serve others. Our goal is to add godly character to our nature.
Walking With God
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/10/2008
'Enoch walked with God,' but what does this mean? To walk with God requires these five attributes that we all need to strengthen in ourselves.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/10/2008
'Enoch walked with God,' but what does this mean? To walk with God requires these five attributes that we all need to strengthen in ourselves.
A Blast of Remembrance and Preparation
Sermonette; Given 9/30/2008
The Jews believe Yom Teruah calls for a time of repentance and self-examination, ten days of awe, in preparation for Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement).
Sermonette; Given 9/30/2008
The Jews believe Yom Teruah calls for a time of repentance and self-examination, ten days of awe, in preparation for Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement).
As I Have Loved You
Sermonette; Given 6/15/2008
Jesus' 'new commandment' to love one another as Christ has loved us is an added dimension of love that gives Christ's disciples a special identifying sign.
Sermonette; Given 6/15/2008
Jesus' 'new commandment' to love one another as Christ has loved us is an added dimension of love that gives Christ's disciples a special identifying sign.
Father of Mercies and God of All Comfort
Sermonette; Given 2/2/2008
J. Oswald Sanders' book, Spiritual Leadership, suggests that three elements bring about spiritual growth or maturity: sovereignty, servanthood, and suffering.
Sermonette; Given 2/2/2008
J. Oswald Sanders' book, Spiritual Leadership, suggests that three elements bring about spiritual growth or maturity: sovereignty, servanthood, and suffering.
The Concept of Focus
Sermonette; Given 9/27/2007
Having knowledge without having focus (for strengthening our faith or developing attitudes) is worse than not having knowledge at all.
Sermonette; Given 9/27/2007
Having knowledge without having focus (for strengthening our faith or developing attitudes) is worse than not having knowledge at all.
A Matter Of The Heart
Sermonette; Given 8/11/2007
Over the past years, several heart problems have occurred in our congregation; perhaps God wants us to examine the contents of our inner spiritual lives.
Sermonette; Given 8/11/2007
Over the past years, several heart problems have occurred in our congregation; perhaps God wants us to examine the contents of our inner spiritual lives.
'Wait, I Say, on the LORD'
Sermonette; Given 5/27/2007
In times of waiting, Satan wants us to doubt that God's promises will be fulfilled. Waiting on God is good for us because it strengthens our trust in Him.
Sermonette; Given 5/27/2007
In times of waiting, Satan wants us to doubt that God's promises will be fulfilled. Waiting on God is good for us because it strengthens our trust in Him.