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The Importance of God's Word
Commentary by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)God's Word, when feared and respected, serves as a powerful restraining force against unbridled carnality. When people lack respect for His Word, they run wild, casting off restraint, becoming ungovernable, and allowing law and order to disappear. Those who remain faithful to the instruction of God and His Word are blessed, as it works to restrain individuals and entire societies from the excesses of rampant carnality. When respected and obeyed, God's Word is a positive good in any culture or society. As respect for God's Word wanes, nations witness a decline in lawfulness, becoming ruled by political opportunists and relativistic policies rather than the immutable standards of His Law. This loss of reverence makes people easy prey for the flattering lies of the lawless man. With the suppression of God's Word and the preaching of its truth becoming more evident worldwide, the time when the lawless man will be plainly seen draws near.
The Temptations of Christ: Behold, the Lamb of God
Sermon by Mark SchindlerAs we approach God's holy days, we must remain steadfast in our commitment to the truth of God's Word, trembling at its power and authority. This reverence is essential to avoid the subtle lies and temptations of satan, ensuring we live as Christ lived, even amidst persecution. God's Word demands our careful, reverential service, as seen in the historical accounts of the ark of the covenant, where carelessness brought death and destruction to the Israelites. Only through formal reverence and consecrated effort, seeking His direction, did the consequences of their dereliction cease. We, too, must worship Him in spirit and in truth, fulfilling our duties within His awesome plan, never allowing a slight twist of truth to pull us off course. Trembling at His Word means recognizing the perfection of His work and the privilege we have in faithfully observing His holy days, ensuring we uphold His truth against the deceptions of this world.
The Signs of God (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeCorrect actions become a sign—a witness—even without any preaching, which is why God's words are symbolically bound to the hand rather than the tongue.
Is it Salvational?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeIt is easy to denigrate a matter as not being 'salvational,' but the real question to ask is, How will this action affect my relationship with God?
Using God's Irrevocable Gifts for His Glory
Sermon by Mark SchindlerLuke had the gift of an investigative journalist, presenting the words in a plain, logical, orderly fashion, making matters crystal clear.
The Signs of God
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeJesus Christ is not against signs; the book of John is structured around eight signs. The Old Testament is full of signs that the Pharisees missed.
God's Stare Decisis
Sermon by Mark Schindler'Stare Decisis' is a principle that precedent should determine legal decision in making a case involving similar facts.
Don't Cherry Pick God's Law
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Kim MyersWhile many people like some of God's laws, they like to pick and choose, preferring a blend of their own preferences with some of God's laws added in.
Is It Salvational? (Part Three)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeWhen Jesus returns, many will be prohibited from entering the Kingdom! They think they know Him, yet they are just using Him to make themselves important.
Amending the Soil
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the Parable of the Sower, Christ describes different qualities of soil. We must respond properly to the implantation of the seed—the word of God.
Who Do You Trust? (Part Four): You Shall Soar Like Eagles
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerEven Hezekiah, more righteous than any other king, stumbled. But Almighty God is always ready to pick us up, enabling us to soar like eagles.
From Pride to Humility
Sermon by John O. ReidTwo tests to reveal the presence of pride are the way we treat others (especially our own family) and the way we receive instruction or correction.
Deuteronomy (Part 5) (1994)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughParadoxically, humble obedience and dependency upon God strengthens us, while prideful self-sufficiency weakens us.
Having a Right Attitude
Article by John O. ReidNot only must Christians follow true doctrines, but they must also live God's way in the proper attitude. Here are lessons from Jonah's and Moses' examples.
The Count: A Still, Small Voice of Perseverance
Sermon by Mark SchindlerWe must reflect on the futility of focusing on the chaotic and repetitive cycles of human history in which human solutions refuse to factor in God's laws.
Reach for the Goal
Sermon by John O. ReidSimilar to the way people pull together in times of crisis, we must also have a goal, a vision of the finish line, in order to overcome and grow.
Do You Desire the Day of the Lord?
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeAmos describes the Israelites as proud and secure in their special relationship with God, while God castigates them for presuming He approved of them.