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The Fourth Freedom
Sermonette by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)Only God's plan will rescue the descendants of Jacob from their trouble. Real freedom from fear comes only from serving God.
What Do You Fear? (Part Three)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeGod has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. A sound mind banishes irrational fears, which are groundless and rooted in falsehood, by providing the ability to discern truth and react with prudence and discretion. As long as we focus our fear on God, we need not fear anything else. The proper fear of God, paired with a sound mind from His Spirit, produces wisdom and understanding, offering priceless insight into living rightly. If we stay focused on fearing God, we grow and overcome by making right choices, ultimately aiming for resurrection into His Family. However, fearing things other than God stunts spiritual growth and fosters self-centeredness. Love, as an antidote to fear, casts out torment, for perfect love leaves no room for fear. This perfecting of love is a process, not an instant act, and comes only from God, the source of perfect love. By deepening our relationship with Him through prayer, study, and experiencing life with Him, His love grows within us. As we experience His faithfulness, the falsehoods at the root of irrational fears are exposed, and those fears fade. With an ever-increasing faith in His character and a focus on this relationship, self-centeredness diminishes, and there is no space for other fears. Irrational fears are banished by faith, love, and truth, all of which thrive only within a relationship with God through His powerful Spirit.
Do Not Be Afraid!
'Ready Answer' by Ted E. BowlingOur Savior utilizes the forgettable sparrow to teach about God's watchfulness and care over His 'little flock' and each of His chosen people in it.
Sparrows, Don't Be Afraid
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingMatthew 10:29-31 and Luke 12:24 assure Christ's disciples that nothing escapes the attention of God, including the flight patterns of the lowly sparrows.
The Spirit of Bondage
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod did not give us a spirit of fear or bondage. Faith is the antidote to a spirit of slavish cowardice and timidity, the opposite of boldness from the Holy Spirit.
Be Anxious For Nothing
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughFear and anxiety are normal human emotions. But through changing our focus from earthly to heavenly things, we can rise above the concerns, remembering Who is with us.
Facing Cultural Headwinds
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's saints encounter great difficulties keeping their balance and moving toward the Kingdom while being buffeted by the anti-God, progressive culture.
Conviction, Moses, and Us
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLike Moses, we have to develop conviction, a product of a relationship of God, established by being faithful day by day in the little things of life.
Why Did Jesus Say 'Peace to You'?
Sermon by David C. GrabbeJesus as High Priest was blessing His disciples with peace, as well as declaring Himself to be the Messiah. If we lack peace, we must examine our connection to Him.
Micah (Part Two): Rest for the Restless
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMicah describes the current state of America, in which the former checks and balances between the three branches of government have rapidly deteriorated,
Entanglement with the Yoke of Bondage
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsNo civilization has escaped the scourge of slavery, although Gentile administration has always been more cruel and severe than Israelite administration.
Do You Really Want Just Any Eternal Life?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe have a natural desire for eternal life, but living endlessly would not be a blessing if our circumstances were miserable. Eternal life means quality of life.
John (Part Fourteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe overriding motivation for the individuals bringing to Jesus the woman caught in adultery was to trap Him, impaling Him on the horns of a dilemma.