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The W's and H's of Meditation (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. MaasMeditating on God's Law produces profound peace and vivid memory. Meditation fosters tranquility, safeguarding the integrity of our emerging spiritual body.
Overcoming Troubled Hearts (Part One)
CGG Weekly by Clyde FinkleaAgitation of the heart comes from living in a strife-ridden, satanically inspired world of wars, famine, disease, disasters, corrupt governments, and a culture that calls evil good and good evil because people are wise in their own eyes. It also comes from a scattered church, brethren who have given up their hope and returned to the world, intensifying trials and persecutions, and a severely tested faith. Any of these can trouble the heart. With His betrayer dismissed, the crucifixion before Him, and His departure near, Jesus gave His disciples instruction to help troubled hearts, marked by His words in John 14:1 and 27. The rich young man shows how a heart becomes troubled. His fear of losing the security he found in his wealth rather than in God, joined with unbelief that Jesus was God in the flesh, produced visible sorrow. Christ offered him a place in the first resurrection, but he would not give up everything to follow Him. Likewise, destructive fear, as opposed to the fear of God, together with unbelief can turn even commandment-keepers away from Christ and cost them a place among God's firstfruits. For this reason believers must not be overwhelmed by emotion in unsettling times. Jesus commands them to get a grip on their hearts and let His peace comfort them, for God is the Father of mercies and God of all comfort (II Corinthians 1:3).
Be Still!
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe end-time proclivity of 'running to and fro' like so many ants is not something of God. He did not intend for us to live in such a fast-paced world.
The Post-Resurrection Last Words of Christ (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe must be involved in proclaiming His message, feeding the flock, living His example, assuming the responsibilities of our awesome commission.
Our Part in the Sanctification Process (Part Four): Cultivating Peace
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. MaasHere are biblical strategies to cultivate the fruit of peace, including controlling our thoughts and emotions, submitting to God's will, and embracing His law.
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.
God's Rest (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLust begets a guilty conscience, agitation, anxiety, depression, grief, torment. Wrong desire leads to lying, adultery, and murder—eventually leading to death.
All Sifted Like Wheat (Part Two)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerGod's people cannot yoke themselves unequally with the philosophy or politics of the world. Invoking God's name is not equivalent to obeying Him.
Psalm 23:2
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamThe shepherd has a critical role in providing conditions for sheep to rest, including freedom from fear, pests, hunger, and social friction within the flock.
Exalt With Music
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughMusic has an intense power to stimulate the emotions, trigger the imagination, set the mood of services, and serves as a teaching vehicle for instruction.