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The Greatest Hall of Fame
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughFew aspirants receive enshrinement into a hall of fame because the selection process is extremely rigorous, ensuring only the very best are chosen.
What Happens Next
Sermonette by Ryan McClureWhen we determine we have slipped spiritually, we need to get back up and continue overcoming rather than continuing to wallow in the muck of Babylon.
Lord, Increase Our Faith
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeFaith is a gift which requires continual practice and exercise. God will grant us more faith if we faithfully use what He has already given us.
Determination (Part One)
CGG Weekly by John ReissWe can see a living example of determination by studying the life of one particular Paralympic athlete and learning some valuable lessons.
Knowing Christ (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSanctification is the longest, most difficult, and most grueling part of the conversion process—a time when suffering and sacrifice are demanded of us.
Flee From Idolatry (Part One): Self-Discipline
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThough Paul's spiritual credentials outstripped all of his coworkers, Paul used none of his rights as an apostle, but gave his life as a sacrifice.
On Your Marks . . . Get Set . . . Go!
Article by Charles WhitakerJumping the gun and going offside are infractions that have spiritual counterparts. We do not want to be guilty of moving before God does.
How to Have a Great Feast
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Feasts of God are not vacations, but are holy convocations when God assembles His family for the purpose of enabling us to learn to fear and honor Him.
On Your Marks . . . Get Set . . .
CGG Weekly by Charles WhitakerIn our Christian walk, jumping the gun and going offside both translate into the same thing: doing the wrong work!
Running God's Marathon With Christ
Sermon by Mark SchindlerChrist endured many more than three temptations; rather, He was tested continuously, and perhaps the intensity increased as He neared the end of His life.
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twenty-Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Gnostics criticized by Paul in Colossians 2:16-17 were guilty of bringing in ritualistic ascetic discipline to propitiate demons.
Philippians (Part Eight)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughWe must willing to yield to God's shaping of us, willing to be corrected and changed as He sees fit. If we become self-satisfied, He cannot work with us.
The Gun Lap
'Ready Answer' by Mike FordWhat do we think when we hear a message about the coming Tribulation? Do sermons about prophecy make us uncomfortable?
Control and Self-Control
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughParadoxically, when we yield to God's sovereignty, He wants to cede control over to us, teaching us to develop self-control as an ingrained habit.
Built as a Witness
Sermon by Mark SchindlerMichael Phelps' phenomenal success in the Olympics invites four parallels for our spiritual goals.
Conforming to This World
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIt is far easier to conform to the world than to Christ. We must yield to God to renew our minds, living in the spirit rather than in the flesh.
The Unleavened Life Is a Happy Life!
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Days of Unleavened Bread define our responsibility in God's plan to purge out habits, attitudes, and teachings that do not conform to God's way.