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Christ, the Way
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus declares in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." His emphasis on being the way addresses the uncertainty of His disciples about the path to eternal life in God's house. He presents Himself as the sole route to the Kingdom of God, the true and living way that must be followed. Jesus implies that only those who imitate His character and the process of salvation He pioneered will be accepted by the Father as His children. He has blazed the trail, showing the way to go by walking it Himself, and the way to proceed is to follow in His footsteps. Further, Jesus explains that knowing Him is knowing the Father, as He mirrors the Father's thoughts, words, and actions perfectly. This unity underscores why the path to God must go through Him; to be part of this Family, one must reflect the same character as the Father and the Son. He is the method and process by which eternal salvation is secured, and attempting any other route will lead to failure. Therefore, imitating Him is essential for anyone desiring to enter God's Kingdom.
Fellowship of the Way
Sermonette by Austin Del CastilloWe are part of a spiritual assembly—The Fellowship of the Way.
I Am the Way, the Truth and the Life
Sermonette by Bill OnisickThe church was designated followers of 'the Way' before they were called Christians. 'Followers of the Way' is perhaps a better fit than 'Christian.'
He Came to Reintroduce a Way of Life
Sermonette by Craig SablichJesus Christ did not come to start a new religion, but instead reintroduce a way of life that would liberate people from sin.
God Works in Marvelous Ways (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFalse doctrines cut people off from a wholesome relationship with God. Doctrinal purity is measured according to how one emulates Christ.
Is There a True Church?
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughGod's true church cannot be found without revelation nor can one join the organization; God calls and places each member in its appropriate place in the Body.
Are You a Christian?
'Ready Answer' by David C. GrabbeOne-third of earth's population calls itself 'Christian' despite vast differences in doctrine. Should God's elect, true disciples of Christ, use this name?
Is America a Christian Nation? Summary (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The following seven points refute the unsubstantiated claim that America ever was, or continues to be, a Christian nation.
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe doctrinal changes made by the leaders in the Worldwide Church of God worked to destroy the vision of God's purpose through obscuring the real reason for works.
Is America a Christian Nation? Summary (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The founders made no covenant between the People of the United States and God. American citizenry never practiced true Christianity.
Why So Many Religions? (Part One)
CGG Weekly by John W. RitenbaughThere are over 1,200 Christian denominations in the United States! Why has God not intervened to remove the confusion and set things straight?
Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe strife between this world's belief systems shows that God did not originate them. False teachings are dangerous because they can erode the faith.
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twenty)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod has given us His Law, which shows us the way of sanctification and holiness. God is in the process of reproducing His kind — the God-kind.
John (Part Twenty-One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe humble attitude exemplified by Jesus in footwashing shows the mind of God. God expects us to follow Christ's example of loving others, flaws and all.
All Sifted Like Wheat (Part Two)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerGod's people cannot yoke themselves unequally with the philosophy or politics of the world. Invoking God's name is not equivalent to obeying Him.
In Search of a Clear World View (Part Three)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Each member has been gifted by Christ. We must not go beyond the gifts that have been given to us, but must use them humbly, employing them to edify.