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Grateful For Reconciliation
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughWe must remember what we were and how far God has brought us out of that place, pulled out of the muck and brought into His glory.
Thankful in 2020?
Commentary by Ryan McClureFew families reminisce about the Pilgrims and the Native Americans sharing a meal; some pundits suggest that this is a time to keep the holiday in isolation.
Be Happy (Part One)
CGG Weekly by Gary MontgomeryAs we age, the pressures of life, work, and experience all contribute to wearing us down. Only a few seem to have learned to remain happy despite hardship.
A Root of Bitterness (2016)
Sermonette by Bill OnisickOnly by letting go of the poisonous root of bitterness can we become like our Elder Brother, Jesus Christ, and our Heavenly Father.
Facing Times of Stress: Faithfulness
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPrayers often become difficult because we fail to add thanksgiving, praise or adoration toward God. Thankfulness is an obligation to which we are bound.
Unity (Part 7): Ephesians 4 (D)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughBecause of our lack of self-discipline and willingness to guard the truth, we have allowed our theological base to deteriorate under the persuasion of the world.
Our Covenantal Obligation
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughConsidering the variation of ourselves that could have happened if we were not pulled out of the world, we are to reflect on how negative our life could have been. Let us remain steadfast in God's commandments with gratitude for Christ's sacrifice. We see from Deuteronomy the depth of His love that He had for His rescued people from the slavery of Egypt, while expecting from them the diligent keeping of his commandments. Of course, Christ has that same intense love for spiritual Israel too. His sacrifice has saved us from our rotten natures. We are to take the same message of how love is expressed both directions in that relationship. While our love cannot equal the depths of God's love, we can return an intense form by keeping those commandments. We see it is considered an act of hate to treat His laws carelessly. God saved us from our life of sin, and we accepted the rescue; it is time to show gratitude and give an offering along with following the other statutes.