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Anniversary Message 2026

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Church of the Great God was established with the deliberate purpose of feeding the flock rather than preaching the gospel to the world. Its founder recognized that doctrinal changes had weakened commitment to truth within the broader fellowship, and therefore inverted the prior pattern by placing spiritual preparation of members first. Teaching and study became the central work, with the organization positioned as a resource to help those already called grow in conviction and understanding. The founder declined any role as an evangelist through public media, viewing such activity as outside the calling given to the group. This focus ensures that the membership remains firmly grounded before any outward effort occurs. Internet resources later extended the same feeding ministry to scattered individuals and small groups, with any additional reach to new hearers regarded only as a secondary outcome. Numerical expansion has never been pursued as a goal, and the stable core of committed members has been accepted as sufficient for the work assigned. The guiding principle remains preparation of Christians for the Kingdom of God through faithful instruction in truth, with readiness to follow any future direction God may clearly indicate.

Without Me, Nothing! (Part Two)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The first and last words of Jesus Christ in the book of John are to 'follow Me,' directed at His disciples then and now.

A Calendar Summary

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God gave us a calendar, assigning the responsibility for its maintenance to the nation of Israel, not to the church or private individuals.