God Knows Our Heart
Sermonette; Given 7/6/2013
Whether our temptations consist of sex, food, money, clothing, fame, or power, we must use God's spirit to make sure we never lose contact with Him.
How Are We Responding to God's Call?
Sermonette; Given 5/19/2013
The invitation in the parable of the wedding feast in Matthew 22 could have symbolized the calling given to ancient Israel, which was rebuffed.
Souls Knit Together (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/3/2013
Jonathan apparently had no qualms about David receiving the kingship. His recognition of God's hand was so strong that he humbly submitted to God's will.
Souls Knit Together (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/26/2013
The friendship of Jonathan and David is one of the greatest friendships of the Old Testament. Jonathan's loyalty and integrity stands out in everything he does.
Pilgrims in a Strange Land
Sermonette; Given 3/30/2013
We are temporary inhabitants in an alien culture, and must be ready to move when the times are no longer propitious for our safety.
Christ's Wake-up Call to the Churches
Sermonette; Given 2/16/2013
God was responsible for our scattering, and He is not impressed with those who arrogantly proclaim they are the only ones doing the work of God.
The River of the Holy Spirit
Sermonette; Given 1/5/2013
The lack of rain and drought has been directly associated with disobedience. Because our people refuse to consider their ways, things will not improve.
Door #1
Sermonette; Given 11/10/2012
In the Song of Solomon, the Shulamite initially is head over heels in love, but later expresses reluctance at opening the door, having loved the world more.
Where is the Bride?
Sermonette; Given 10/2/2012
The Holy City is depicted as a radiant bride. This fantastic sight appears after the culmination of cataclysmic events and the return of Christ.
Time to Hunt
Sermonette; Given 9/15/2012
Hunters and warriors have a positive niche in the scriptures. God Almighty and Jesus Christ are described with hunter and warrior imagery.
Do We Value Our Inheritance
Sermonette; Given 8/4/2012
Jacob, through struggling and overcoming, grew in stature spiritually, losing the fear he formerly had experienced. We need to have the same tenacity.
Father of Glory
Sermonette; Given 6/16/2012
Our Heavenly Father desires that we emulate Him, reflecting His glory, seen clearly in the surrounding creation, from the Grand Canyon to the honey bee.
Bruising
Sermonette; Given 4/28/2012
If a bruise chases away evil, it must be good for us. Pain drives away the temptation to sin the second time around, as the bruise throbs relentlessly.
Are We Cold or Hot?
Sermonette; Given 3/31/2012
Brewers and bakers learned that a lukewarm temperature is ideal for yeast's activity. Likewise, sin propagates most favorably when one is neither cold nor hot.
Hidden From the Hour of Trial
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 3/21/2012
Those whom God hides in the metaphorical edge of Ezekiel's garment will be few—and some of them may be 'thrown into the fire' before the end.
Works are Required
Sermonette; Given 2/11/2012
It is difficult to find examples of God's servants retiring. Work originally was intended to be good, and only through sin did it became wearisome and toilsome.
A Place of Safety
Sermonette; Given 1/21/2012
Christ will decide who will be spared tribulation, but membership with a particular church group is not a guaranteed free pass to a place of safety.
God's Vineyard
Sermonette; Given 12/10/2011
The church of God needs to respond to the cultivation of the Vintner, preparing preparing for the Marriage Supper, yielding to God as He produces fruit in us.
The Foundation of God
Sermonette; Given 10/29/2011
We need to build carefully, not in haste, measuring our work against the plumb line of God's Law as measured by Jesus Christ.
Unbroken Spirit
Sermonette; Given 10/16/2011
Laura Hillebrand's book, Unbroken, is the poignant story of Louis Zamperini, who remained unbroken in spite of all he suffered in World War II.