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God's Workmanship (Part 3)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God assumes the burden for our salvation, but we are obligated to yield to His workmanship—made manifest by good works, the effect of salvation.

God's Workmanship (Part 4)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Salvation is not a one time event, but a continuous process—not just immunity from death, but a total transformation of our nature into a new creation.

Use It or Lose It

Sermonette by Hunter D. Swanson

The concept of God carrying us emerges through a reflection on human memory and its fragility, illustrated by the account of a professional golfer who described his faith journey as moving from desperately clinging to God to recognizing that God carried his full weight all along. This image captures a genuine truth: believers are told to cast their worries and stresses upon God, since strength is found not in oneself but in Him, echoing Moses's reminder to Israel that their power to gain wealth came from the Lord alone. However, this comforting truth carries a danger when misapplied. Just as many professing Christians claim they can do nothing themselves and simply "let go and let Jesus take the wheel," this passive posture can be twisted by human nature under Satan's influence to excuse a lack of active effort in one's relationship with God. While salvation cannot be earned and nothing can snatch believers from God's hand, as affirmed in John chapter 10, James 4:8 makes clear that drawing near to God requires active effort on the believer's part. Being carried by God does not mean abandoning engagement; it means maintaining an intentional, disciplined relationship with Him. This connects directly to the broader discussion of memory and cognitive atrophy. Just as muscles weaken without use, the mind—and by extension, spiritual awareness—deteriorates without active exercise. Israel's history exemplifies this "Spiritual Alzheimer's": despite witnessing miracles like the pillar of fire, manna, and water from rock, they repeatedly forgot God once comfort and prosperity set in, prompting Moses's urgent warnings in Deuteronomy 8. Spiritual Israel today faces the same vulnerability, forgetting God's presence and power amid daily distractions. The remedy lies in deliberately exercising spiritual memory through praise, as modeled in Psalm 105, which commands believers to remember God's marvelous works and seek His presence continually. Singing hymns and praising God are not mere traditions but commanded practices that reinforce memory of His faithfulness. Ultimately, while Satan cannot remove anyone from God's hand, believers can drift from it through neglect and passivity. The Parable of the Sower's image of good ground—hearts that hear, keep, and bear fruit with patience—reinforces that being carried by God calls for a responsive, enduring, and authentic relationship, not a passive resignation, ensuring that God remains foremost among those never forgotten.

Fear and Faith (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by Mike Ford

The spies returned on the 8th of Av, and as the 9th of Av began, the people murmured, beginning a long list of calamities to befall Israel on this date.

Fear and Faith or Between a Rock

Sermonette by Mike Ford

God's people are pressured by this evil age. We must remember that God will fight for us; we need to wait silently and patiently for His promised intervention.

Attributes of the Eagle

Sermonette by Christian D. Hunter

The eagle is a magnificent awe-inspiriting creature God uses to illustrate His relationship with His people, portraying protection, deliverance, and renewal.