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Displaying Virtuous Character
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsSelf-control has both an inward and outward dimension, the latter concerned with human relationships, manners, and reflecting God's orderly mindset.
Virtues Hard and Soft
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe 'hard' virtues displayed by men and 'soft' virtues displayed by women are partial traits of the God being. Both male and female are in His image.
Excellence in Character (Part Two)
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsScripture defines virtue as a strength or power that disciplined people use to produce beautiful traits of goodness.
Excellence in Character (Part Three)
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsEach Christian must develop godliness through righteous behavior and service, adding virtue to their faith.
The Pursuit of Excellence (Part One)
CGG Weekly by Clyde FinkleaExcellence is greatly emphasized in athletics and in the business world. Yet none of the excellence sought after today is what Christians are to seek.
Excellence in Character (Part One)
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsLiving virtuously is not easy. Those who try to do right often suffer ridicule and face discrimination when they fail to join their acquaintances in wickedness.
Giving All Diligence!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe recipients of Peter's epistle were having difficulty holding on to their faith, having succumbed to fear as a result of lack of discipline and laziness.
What Is Your Calling Worth?
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughGod specifically chooses those He wants to be part of Christ's Body according to his purpose. It is a holy calling according to His purpose and grace.
A Reminder and a Warning to Be Prepared
Sermon by Clyde FinkleaThe Feast of Trumpets has a dual role, a memorial of God's past deliverance and a warning about future judgment. The Feast of Trumpets marks the third season in an annual spiritual cycle encapsulating: 1.) What God has done, deliverance from sin, 2.) What He is doing, Pentecost-transformation and growth, and 3.) What He will do—Christ's return and final judgment. The Feast of Trumpets (Yom Teruah, beginning the 10 Days of Awe) signifies a spiritual alarm, admonishing people to repent, reflect, and prepare for the coming Day of the Lord, a horrendous time of judgment, ushering in the return of Jesus Christ. Just as God commanded our ancestors on the Sinai to remember their deliverance from Egypt, God commands His people today to remember their spiritual deliverance from sin and Satan. II Peter challenges us to grow in Christ-like character, producing spiritual fruit and glorifying Almighty God. We must assiduously avoid drifting into spiritual complacency like the Laodicean church and the five foolish virgins. As Almighty God's people, we must secure our calling and avoid being unprepared when Christ returns.
Dating (Part 2): The Proper Order of Things
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMany singles have found dating in the church difficult, consequently turning to the world for companionship, courting dangerous consequences.
Self-Discipline
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughProtestant theology recognizes that Christian self-discipline presents a major logical difficulty in its keystone doctrine of 'by grace alone.'
Afflicting Our Souls
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus taught that fasting is an internal, spiritual good work, done in the inner self. Any other kind of fasting has little or no spiritual value.