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Have Mercy

Sermonette by Hunter D. Swanson

When we become fixated on past resentment, we will never find opportunities to display mercy, enabling a repentant brother to move forward.

Be a Good Neighbor

CGG Weekly by John Reiss

Some have wondered, 'How far should we go in helping someone who is not in the church of God?' How does the Bible respond to this question?

Missing the Mark (Part One)

CGG Weekly by Mike Fuhrer

What is the mark that we so often miss? Most of the time, it is this newly revealed half, the spiritual intent of the law, the standard that God set for us.

Does Jesus See You as His Friend?

Sermonette by Austin Del Castillo

Jesus puts a condition on our friendship: We are His friends if we do what He commands, unlike the assumption that belief on His name is the only requirement.

No Real Love Without God

Sermon by John O. Reid

The world today is driven by satan's ways of greed, hatred, and self-seeking, but what it truly needs is the sweet love that reflects the true nature of mankind. This love, which brings peace, harmony, and fulfillment, is what we are called to embody and share with each other and those around us. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world, imitating the very nature of the One who called us into His Family. God's love, defined as agape, is a willful direction toward mankind, doing what He knows is best for us, not merely what we desire. This love is an outgoing concern for others, characterized by benevolence, kindness, and generosity. It is both individual in its sympathy and vast in its philanthropic scope, aiming to elevate mankind to participate in the Kingdom of God. Love originates from God and reflects His Spirit in us. As we exhibit this love, we take on the nature of our Father, showing that we are born of Him. Those who do not reflect this love in their lives do not truly know God, regardless of their knowledge. The proof of God's love is evident in the world He has given us, in His patience, and most profoundly in sending His Son as a sacrifice for our reconciliation with Him, even when we were ignorant and resistant to His way. We perceive God's love through His act of laying down His life for us, and in like manner, we are called to lay down our lives for the brethren. By loving one another as God loves us, we perfect His love in us and grow in applying it toward others. This love, when perfected, casts out fear and gives us boldness to stand before Him, reflecting His nature in the world. We are to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, submitting all our faculties to His will and devoting ourselves to glorify Him. This love is shown directly through obedience to His commandments, particularly the first four, which honor Him above all else and set boundaries for our lives. Additionally, we are to love our neighbor as ourselves, extending kindness and mercy to all, including enemies, without condoning sin but seeking their good even at personal cost. True love requires active belief, faith, trust, and obedience, drawing us close to God through prayer, fasting, and study. It produces a desire to live His way, appreciating the commandments as essential guidelines. If true love exists in the heart, it will be reflected in our way of living, showing that we belong to Him. Above all, we are to put on godly love, forgiving others as Christ forgave us, uniting all aspects of God's calling and opening our minds to emulate Him.

Love Thy Neighbor (Part 1)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Jesus set the bar very high when it comes to love. We no longer live for ourselves, but to Christ, who commands us to love everyone, including our enemies.

Thou Shall Love Thy Neighbor

Sermon by John O. Reid

We are obligated to show compassion and mercy to all, refraining from gossip, exercising righteous judgment, forgiving others and applying the Golden Rule.

Am I on the True Path of Conversion?

Sermonette by Craig Sablich

Observing oneself in the mirror is useless unless one makes appropriate changes based on the observed image. We must do a thorough self-examination.

Strategies for Interfacing with Babylon without Becoming Assimilated (Part Seven)

Sermon by David F. Maas

True peacemaking means emulating Christ, which that involves promoting justice and righteousness, not merely avoiding conflict or appeasing by compromising.

The Two Great Commandments: First Principles

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God made male and female in His image and has determined that the binary metamorphize into unitary in order to accomplish higher Spiritual purposes.

Mutability and Our Christlike Response

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

We all change repeatedly throughout the stages of life, as do others, requiring constant adjustment as to how we evaluate and treat others.

Make a Widow's Heart Sing

Sermonette by Ted E. Bowling

If we want to follow Almighty God, we will strive to protect the rights of the vulnerable, particularly the widows—tantamount to serving our Lord and Savior.

The Isaiah 58 Puzzle

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

Isaiah 58 is like the foreground of a picture puzzle. But it only really becomes clear when we add the background—the edge pieces—found elsewhere.

Children of the Light

Sermon by Clyde Finklea

The Beatitudes Mount contains Jesus' instruction primarily to His disciples, outlining seven unified character traits that define the 'children of light.'