Gifted (Part One)
Sermonette; Given 10/21/2016
We have been given gifts for which we can glorify our Heavenly Father and by which we can help and edify others.
Refuser of Festivities II
Sermonette; Given 9/3/2016
The refuser of activities (churl) has a highly—refined, selfish attitude, resentful when someone else receives a blessing which he feels belongs to him.
Flag of Our Father
Sermonette; Given 7/2/2016
In the battle against the Amalekites, the banner indicated to Moses that God was in control of the situation, a realization which we must also maintain.
Remember
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/29/2016
In every age ‘the good old days' were a myth. No one ever thought they were good at the time. Every age has had crises that seemed intolerable at the time.
Everlasting Covenant of Blood
Sermonette; Given 4/16/2016
'Blood is thicker than water' indicates that ties to the family come before any other alliances. Yet the 'blood' could also refer to the sealing of a covenant.
Remember When
Sermonette; Given 2/6/2016
Our previous fellowship was blown apart because of apostasy; we need to solemnly remember that fact and purpose to get back to the old faith once delivered.
New Year's Resolutions
Sermonette; Given 1/2/2016
New Year's resolutions fail because they are too unrealistic or too many. If we set spiritual goals like many set New Year's resolutions, we will fail.
The Crazy in Christmas
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/25/2015
Jesus tells us that we must worship God in spirit and truth. Where is the truth in Christmas? What is the Christmas spirit, and where does it come from?
Holy as He is Holy
Sermonette; Given 10/31/2015
Becoming holy is a process that spans an entire lifetime, which includes embracing God's holy days and tithes. Becoming holy takes continuous practice
Salt of the Earth
Sermonette; Given 9/30/2015
We are commissioned to be the salt of the earth. Salt is good unless it loses its saltines, that is, if it becomes diluted by impurities from this world.
Sons of Thunder (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/14/2015
James and John do not appear to have been selfish, but men of action ready to meet a challenge.
Sons of Thunder (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/7/2015
In Mark 3:16-19, Jesus calls the disciples. He gives the brothers James and John a nickname, or title, "Boanerges," which is Greek for "Sons of Thunder."
Ears to Hear
Sermonette; Given 8/1/2015
As we hear instructions, we must apply those principles to our lives immediately. We are responsible for what we hear, and consequently, we must take heed.
No Need to Borrow
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/5/2015
God never intended Israel to have to borrow from anyone. How did a nation of modern-day Israel go from the greatest lender to the greatest debtor?
'Children Are Their Oppressors'
Sermonette; Given 5/30/2015
Anyone with eyes and a modicum of common sense can see the prophecy of Isaiah 3:12 unfold before us, with children as our oppressors and women as our rulers.
Lowly and Riding on a Donkey?
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 5/13/2015
All four gospels include Zechariah's prophecy that Messiah would ride into Jerusalem on a donkey. This misunderstood beast has a unique symbolic meaning.
Hair Care?
Sermonette; Given 4/25/2015
Experimentation with hair has always been associated with rebellion. Absalom's rebellion seemed to be inextricably tied to his vanity over his long hair.
'I Want To Be First'
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/17/2015
Satan challenged God because he wanted to be first. God, on the other hand, competes with no one. Nor does He desire us to compete with each other.
Jesus' Sufferings on Passover
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/27/2015
The sequence of events that took place on Passover, from Jesus' arrest through His death, was orchestrated so we could appreciate what God did for us.
Prudence
Sermonette; Given 3/14/2015
We should not bring about needless persecution on ourselves or on the body of Christ because of our foolish texting, posting, tweeting, or e-mailing.