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Weeds!
Article by Mike FordWe must weed out detrimental habits that choke our lives. If we want to produce quality fruit, we must weed our garden.
Controlling the Weeds
Sermonette by Mike FordThe entangling cares of the world draw off nutrients from our spiritual garden. Without daily tending, the spiritual weeds get out of control.
Parables of Matthew 13 (Part Three): The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsBible students do not often consider Christ's parables to contain intrigue, but His Parable of the Wheat and the Tares has its share!
Uprooting Righteousness
CGG WeeklyThe primary lesson of the Parable of the Wheat and Tares is relatively easy to see. However, an interesting detail appears in it that is easily overlooked.
Little Things Count!
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughNo act is insignificant because of two natural principles: the tendency toward increase and reaping what we sow. They play major roles in our lives.
Responding to God's Pruning Is Not Passive (Part Two)
Sermon by David F. MaasBriars, thistles, thorns, and weeds are visible emblems of sin or its consequences, which we must pull up by the roots for the balance of our physical life.
An Ounce of Prevention
Sermonette by Bill OnisickPoverty and destruction are the products of neglect. Preventative maintenance will help us whether we deal with physical or spiritual problems.
Caveats About Self-Examination
Sermon by David F. MaasWe must be very careful how we examine ourselves. Taking the Passover in an unworthy manner can result in serious physical or spiritual hazards.
Do Unto Others and Reap What We Sow
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Reaping good fruit does not happen immediately. If we feel we are not reaping, we must consider that we might be reaping some negative things we have sown.
Hosea's Prophecy (Part Five)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIsrael demonstrates divided loyalties, vacillating between God and the world, veering more toward the world, resembling a panting dog or a pleasure-bent prostitute.
Unsharpened (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by Joseph B. BaityHave we convinced ourselves that unity of fellowship within our group, our congregation—our spiritual family—is just too hard?