Isaac the Peacemaker
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingIsaac was a genuine peacemaker, yielding to interlopers and suffering wrong while trusting God to provide. In all his actions, Isaac exemplified a peacemaker.
Sticks and Stones
'Ready Answer' by Ted E. BowlingWhat are we to do when destructive words come our way? We must learn to take everything with much patience and longsuffering, which will result in peace.
Flame Wars
Sermonette by Ryan McClureRyan McClure, referring to the aggressive, offensive, and sometimes violent interaction between internet users called flaming, asks if we are flamers, or if are we pursuing righteousness in our speech and communication. It is important how we interact with our brethren and others. We can look to our Savior, Jesus Christ, who …
Listen, Wait, and Then Speak
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingJames provides some of the best advice on communication and control of the tongue. The correct order of communication is listening, waiting, and then responding.
Vengeance is Mine
Sermonette by Bill OnisickChrist counsels us to love our enemies in order that we may be children of God, demonstrating not only His mercy but also our sonship by being peacemakers.
The Sound of Someone Listening
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityIt behooves God's people to learn to listen, never missing a good chance to 'shut up.' We must practice the sound of silence.
Beating the Rat Race (Part Four)
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughWe cannot hear God speak when we are distracted by other things. The best environment to hear what God is trying to tell us is one of peace and quiet.
Fear and Faith (Part One)
CGG Weekly by Mike Ford (1955-2021)How many times has God delivered by a way we never expected? Moses was probably ignorant of how God would save Israel, but he had the faith that He would!
To Answer a Fool—or Not
'Ready Answer' by David F. MaasDo we answer a foolish question in an attempt to help, or do we refrain from answering, not wanting to legitimize the fool and his foolishness?
The Commandments (Part Fifteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus emphasized the spirit of the law, which places deterrents on the motive (anger, resentment, envy, revenge), preventing murder from ever taking place.
Fear and Faith or Between a Rock
Sermonette by Mike Ford (1955-2021)God's people are pressured by this evil age. We must remember that God will fight for us; we need to wait silently and patiently for His promised intervention.
Habakkuk: A Prophet of Faith (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMartin Collins, focusing on the Prophet Habakkuk, whose name means "one who embraces" or "one who clings," suggests that a major theme of the Book of Habakkuk is the importance of clinging to God regardless of the vicissitudes of life. Habakkuk's prophecy seems to be up-to-date when describing God's called …
