Re-Embracing the Berean Model
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/2/2012
We must use Berean self-reflexiveness to become teachable, to search for hidden sins, to detect spiritual blindspots, and to admit when we are wrong.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/2/2012
We must use Berean self-reflexiveness to become teachable, to search for hidden sins, to detect spiritual blindspots, and to admit when we are wrong.
The Gift of Discerning Spirits
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 5/16/2012
God gives the ability to determine the source of a spiritual manifestation. However, this gift depends on a thorough knowledge and understanding of God's Word.
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 5/16/2012
God gives the ability to determine the source of a spiritual manifestation. However, this gift depends on a thorough knowledge and understanding of God's Word.
A GPS for our Spiritual Pilgrimage
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/15/2011
Since God's thoughts are higher than ours, we must keep an intimate GPS-like dialogue with our heavenly Father so we can stay on the right path to the Kingdom.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/15/2011
Since God's thoughts are higher than ours, we must keep an intimate GPS-like dialogue with our heavenly Father so we can stay on the right path to the Kingdom.
Could You Be a Spiritual Terrorist?
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 6/23/2011
Terrorism is commonplace today, yet we may be causing just as much destruction spiritually as the average terrorist through negligence and passivity.
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 6/23/2011
Terrorism is commonplace today, yet we may be causing just as much destruction spiritually as the average terrorist through negligence and passivity.
Whatever Became of Sin?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 9/26/2010
Jesus Christ did not preach collective salvation and did not remove the responsibility from any of us for overcoming or qualifying for His kingdom.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 9/26/2010
Jesus Christ did not preach collective salvation and did not remove the responsibility from any of us for overcoming or qualifying for His kingdom.
Entering God's Rest Now
Sermonette; Given 10/9/2009
Is the promised rest of Hebrews 4 available to us right now, or is it something we will have to wait for until the Millennium?
Sermonette; Given 10/9/2009
Is the promised rest of Hebrews 4 available to us right now, or is it something we will have to wait for until the Millennium?
From Sheriff to Shepherd: Are We Willing to Be Defrauded?
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 3/2/2009
Which leadership style do you follow: Andy Griffith's or Barney Fife's? The desire to be in control takes a toll on one's relationships and one's health.
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 3/2/2009
Which leadership style do you follow: Andy Griffith's or Barney Fife's? The desire to be in control takes a toll on one's relationships and one's health.
Will Activist Judges Be Allowed In God's Kingdom?
Sermonette; Given 10/14/2008
Activist judges make, rather than interpret, the law. They arrogantly substitute their will for the judgment of deliberative bodies.
Sermonette; Given 10/14/2008
Activist judges make, rather than interpret, the law. They arrogantly substitute their will for the judgment of deliberative bodies.
The Promise in the Fifth Commandment (Part Two)
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 2/4/2008
When the fifth commandment is neglected, respect for leadership and authority erodes, lowering quality of life, and ultimately, length of life too.
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 2/4/2008
When the fifth commandment is neglected, respect for leadership and authority erodes, lowering quality of life, and ultimately, length of life too.
The Promise in the Fifth Commandment (Part One)'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 1/14/2008
What is the connection between keeping the fifth commandment—honoring parents—and enjoying a long, fulfilling, productive life on earth?
Are You An Unwitting Spiritual Terrorist?
Sermonette; Given 10/1/2007
A theme throughout the wisdom literature is the deleterious effects of neglect or passivity, where the sluggard is both the perpetrator and recipient of ruin.
Sermonette; Given 10/1/2007
A theme throughout the wisdom literature is the deleterious effects of neglect or passivity, where the sluggard is both the perpetrator and recipient of ruin.
To Answer a Fool—or Not'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 8/16/2007
Do we answer a foolish question in an attempt to help, or do we refrain from answering, not wanting to legitimize the fool and his foolishness?
Good to the Core
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/8/2007
Goodness does not reside on the outside, but deep within the core. We must concern ourselves more with what is under the surface than the outward appearance.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/8/2007
Goodness does not reside on the outside, but deep within the core. We must concern ourselves more with what is under the surface than the outward appearance.
Objects In Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear
Sermonette; Given 10/11/2006
When we see faults in others, we must examine our own spiritual progress, looking for parallel things in ourselves that grieve God's Holy Spirit.
Sermonette; Given 10/11/2006
When we see faults in others, we must examine our own spiritual progress, looking for parallel things in ourselves that grieve God's Holy Spirit.
A Godly Quest for Pleasure
Article; Posted 9/11/2006
Is a Christian denied a pleasurable life? Are we relegated to lives of drab monotony and duty? On the contrary, we are created to experience pleasure.
Article; Posted 9/11/2006
Is a Christian denied a pleasurable life? Are we relegated to lives of drab monotony and duty? On the contrary, we are created to experience pleasure.
Good Habits
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 9/1/2006
The key to success in adult life stems from habitually choosing lawful and productive behavior over unlawful and unproductive behavior now.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 9/1/2006
The key to success in adult life stems from habitually choosing lawful and productive behavior over unlawful and unproductive behavior now.
What Would You Do With a Second Chance?
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 5/26/2006
How often have we wished we could live some part of our lives over again to correct a wrong? God gives us multiple chances to change our character for the better.
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 5/26/2006
How often have we wished we could live some part of our lives over again to correct a wrong? God gives us multiple chances to change our character for the better.
Developing Spiritual Wanderlust
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/21/2005
Wanderlust is the desire to travel and see new things. All of our patriarchs were pilgrims, seeking a more permanent homeland than the one they left behind.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/21/2005
Wanderlust is the desire to travel and see new things. All of our patriarchs were pilgrims, seeking a more permanent homeland than the one they left behind.
What's in a Name Anyway?
Article; Posted 6/10/2005
Names not only identify but they also arouse associations. Biblically, a person's name held his reputation, a thing to be guarded and enhanced.
Article; Posted 6/10/2005
Names not only identify but they also arouse associations. Biblically, a person's name held his reputation, a thing to be guarded and enhanced.
Why Does God Keep Secrets?
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 1/1/2005
Proverbs 25:2 says, 'It is the glory of God to conceal a matter.' God hides certain things to make us dig deep because the focused effort engraves the lessons.
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 1/1/2005
Proverbs 25:2 says, 'It is the glory of God to conceal a matter.' God hides certain things to make us dig deep because the focused effort engraves the lessons.