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Troubling the Household of God
Sermon by Mark SchindlerAs members of the household of God, we are called to be fellow citizens with the saints, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ Himself as the chief cornerstone. In this spiritual building, we are joined together, growing into a holy temple in the Lord, a habitation of God in the Spirit. Yet, we must be vigilant, for satan seeks to divide us by exploiting our past experiences and opinions shaped by a world apart from God. If we allow these influences to govern our thoughts and actions, we risk troubling the household of God and inheriting nothing but the wind. God has gathered us from diverse backgrounds into this physical body of Christ, with the instruction to love one another as He has loved us, that all may know we are His disciples. This love requires us to let go of both tangible and intangible riches—opinions and perspectives formed in a world system opposed to God's truth—that can cause division among us. We must humble ourselves, esteeming others better than ourselves, following the example of Christ Jesus, who became a servant and humbled Himself even to death. The time for judgment begins at the household of God, and we must ensure that the old man's ways, developed in a world apart from God, do not trouble this sacred space. By resisting the adversary through steadfast faith, submitting to one another in humility, and casting our cares upon God, we hold fast to the promise of our inheritance. Let us build ourselves up in our most holy faith, keeping ourselves in the love of God, and looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life, lest we lose our place in His household and inherit only the wind.
Love Thy Neighbor (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)He who loves God must love his brother, including every fellow human being. Our closeness with God transcends the other human relationships.
Our Divine Destiny
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God's called-ones have been given the ability to decipher the scattered concepts, revealing the purpose of their destiny throughout the Scriptures.
How to Survive Exile
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod exiles to punish for sin, separating individuals and groups from Him in order to spur repentance. There is something to exile that God finds very good.
What Is the Work of God Now? (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughTo preach to the world and ignore a disintegrating flock is like a husband and wife paying attention to other people while the family is falling apart.
Be a Good Neighbor
CGG Weekly by John ReissSome have wondered, 'How far should we go in helping someone who is not in the church of God?' How does the Bible respond to this question?
Go Not Out of the House
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFor Passover, Israel was commanded not to go out of their houses. This is also a warning to Christians when we understand the implications of the word 'house'.
The Priesthood of God (Part Nine)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The jeweled arrangement on the breastplate in Exodus 28, arranged in marching order, symbolizes differences in gifts and responsibilities of the tribes.
What Is the Work of God Now? (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe scattering of the church was an act of love by God to wake us from our lethargic, faithless condition. The feeding of the flock is the priority now.
The World (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur intimate fellowship should not be with the world, but be concentrated upon God and those who have made the Covenant, loving them as we would ourselves.