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How Expensive Is Your Religion? (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by Mike FordMany people have experienced separation from friends and family due to their beliefs. From start to finish, the Bible is full of such stories.
Can Angels Marry Women?
'Ready Answer' by John ReissGenesis 6:1-4 has confounded many Bible students who have trouble determining who the 'sons of God' were, leading them to unbiblical interpretations.
The Great Flood (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAs much as the flood was a natural occurrence, it was also a supernatural occurrence, in which a loving God brought a hopelessly wicked world to an end.
'As It Was In the Days of Noah'
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughWhen Jesus said the end time would be like the days of Noah, did He mean that the last days would be violent and corrupt, or that they would come suddenly?
Grace, Mercy, and Favor (Part Three): A Faithful Witness to God's Mercy
Sermon by Mark SchindlerGod protected Enoch from death so he could teach Noah, providing the godly instruction that Methuselah and Lamech (Noah's grandfather and father) failed to give.
Leadership and the Covenants (Part Twelve)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The first use of the word 'grace' in Scripture is in context with the rescuing of Noah, a preacher of righteousness from the line of Seth.
How Expensive is Your Religion?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mike Fordwe must soberly count the cost before we embark on our spiritual trek. Are we willing to give up our job, our family, or even our life to follow God's plan?
His Eye Is on the Sparrow (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We do not need to excessively fear Satan, his demons, or the world, but we should fear and respect the One who has complete involvement in our lives.
Leadership and Covenants (Part Eight)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughProverbs 14:12 reveals that, when men follow a way of life that they think is right, it ultimately ends in death. Only God's way of life results in more life.
Where Are Enoch and Elijah?
Herbert W. Armstrong BookletEnoch was translated that he should not see death. Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. Yet the Bible shows they are not in heaven now! Here is what happened.
His Eye Is on the Sparrow (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Jesus Christ has full control of the church. Everything of consequence, including the development of our character, is engineered by Him.
Jabez: 'That I May Not Cause Pain'
Sermon by Mark SchindlerWhen we contrast the ever-present chaos and confusion of the world with the serene, quiet clarity of God's still small voice, we remember that even God's faithful servants like Elijah, Peter, David, and Hezekiah had become upended, distracted, and drifted away from God's divine purpose for them. Thankfully, in each instance, God gently called them back with a question at a moment of fleeting spiritual clarity. As we consider national observances such as Pentecost or Flag Day, we must highlight the difference between worldly symbols of pride and power versus the preferred heavenly calling, living under God's banner rather than man's banner. Jabez's brief but powerful prayer in I Chronicles 4:9-10 identifies him as a spiritual beacon, a man born in pain who seeks blessing and alignment with God's will. As the Bible compares Lamech's violence, Nimrod's empire building, Hezekiah's self-focused prayer and David's humble repentance, we discover two distinct approaches: one of self-glory and temporary gain contrasted with God-centered purpose and eternal transformation. We must tune out the cacophony and noise of the world, listening for the quiet guidance from God's Holy Spirit. True, effective prayer, like that of Jabez's, seeks not material gain, but spiritual expansion, enabling us to live like Christ, reflecting His glory in a broken world. We, as metaphorical branches, must remain connected to the vine, regarding Christ as our standard, our banner-the flag of our Father in heaven, maintaining a perpetual above-the-sun perspective.
The Two Shall Become One
Sermon by Bill OnisickThe fact that Abraham, Jacob, David, and Solomon multiplied wives does not imply that the Bible endorses polygamy, which produces bad fruit.
Jabez: a Roadsign of Hope
Sermon by Mark SchindlerJabez is a significant place marker in the lineage of David, and may be David himself. Jabez is an emblem of Christ's restoring the relationship between God and man.
Our Participation in Services
Commentary by John W. RitenbaughWe should not trivialize the importance of music in helping our meditation and remembering spiritual lessons, especially regarding congregational singing.