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What Is Repentance? (Part One)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeJohn the Baptist, fulfilling his commission to prepare the way of the LORD, preached a fundamental message of repentance, declaring, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand! He emphasized a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins as the foundation of the gospel message. Following this, Jesus Christ began His ministry with the same urgent call: Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand, and Repent, and believe the gospel. He further clarified His mission by stating that He came to call sinners to repentance, not the righteous. After His death and resurrection, Christ instructed His disciples that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, starting from Jerusalem. Later, the apostle Paul echoed this command, proclaiming that God now commands all men everywhere to repent, as He has appointed a day to judge the world in righteousness. Paul himself preached repentance, urging a turning to God and the performance of works consistent with that change, emphasizing that true repentance involves a radical moral turn away from sin and a commitment to a transformed life through corresponding deeds.
Time to Repent
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeGod usually grants abundant time for people to repent, but the recipients of this grace often interpret it as God's tolerance for their sin.
Why Preach the Gospel to the World?
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughWhy is the church to preach the gospel? Preaching the gospel is good, but preaching it for the right reasons puts one in harmony with God.
Repentance and Righteousness (Part 1)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughNothing happens in our lives (including repentance) until God initiates it. A change of heart, by God's Holy Spirit, results in a total change of direction.
The Purpose of Prophecy
CGG Weekly by Mike FuhrerGod sent prophets to do one thing: to tell His people to return to keeping His commandments. While some foretold events, all of them preached obedience.
The Two Witnesses (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod wants us to recognize prophecies as they occur or shortly afterward. To cling to an interpretation before the events happen leads to missing vital details.
Who Are the Two Witnesses (Revelation 11:3)?
Bible Questions & AnswersThe Two Witnesses are two human beings who will be given extraordinary power just before Christ's return. They will give one final warning to this world.
Elijah and John the Baptist
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughJesus declares that none was greater than His cousin, John, known as 'the Baptist.' Jesus clearly says that John fulfilled the prophesied role of Elijah to come.
The Two Witnesses (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's truth may bring about sadness, astonishment, anger, and bitterness to the one delivering the message. James and John were types of the Two Witnesses.
God's Powerful Gospel
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe true gospel includes the complete revelation of God of His plan to reproduce Himself. If a gospel does not produce repentance and faith, it is false.
The Rest of the Sign of Jonah
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeJonah likely drowned; the great fish was his coffin rather than his prison. While Nineveh repented and was spared, Judah did not repent when Christ preached.
The Spirit of Antichrist
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAll of us have anti-Christ tendencies in us, and must work vigorously to root out the anti-Christ elements within ourselves and to become like Christ.
Matthew (Part Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus' 28 'missing' years were spent maturing, studying, and gaining life experience to equip Him as a high priest who could relate to human struggles.
The Two Witnesses (Part Six)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Two Witnesses have authority from God to annihilate those who interfere with their work as well as power over weather patterns and natural elements.