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Hannah's Thanksgiving
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughHannah gave up the very thing she asked for. Her willingness to give God her most precious possession stands on par with Abraham's renowned sacrifice of Isaac.
Should We Make Vows Today?
Article by John O. ReidWe can promise to change our lives in return for a request we ask from God, but should we do this? Although not forbidden, making vows is a risky business.
Are You Envious or Content?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mike FordEnvy is a work of the flesh, involving coveting. A significant example of envy is found in the relationship of the two wives of Elkanah, Hannah and Peninnah.
Psalms of Thanksgiving
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPsalms of Thanksgiving consists of a rich biblical genre, expressing gratitude not merely through words, but through praise, action, and covenantal loyalty to God. The psalter has a five-book seasonal structure with various festival connections explaining how the genres overlap to meet the full range of human experience. Thanksgiving Psalms such as Psalms 18, 30, 32, 40, 66, 107, 116, and 138—celebrate God's deliverance by acknowledging His interventions and responding with committed acts of worship, like Hannah's dedication of Samuel. Psalm 18 serves as a primary example portraying David's life.
Don't Stop, Keep Moving
Sermon by Mike FordThe priest Eli is a tragic example of someone who began his tenure with energy, but coasted into complacency, eventually winking at flagrant sin in his sons.
Is Redistribution of Wealth Biblical?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Bible shows that economic disparity is a given. Scripture teaches that we should voluntarily help the poor rather than be coerced by the government.
The Sovereignty of God (Part Eight)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe purpose of prayer is not to overcome God's reluctance, but to help in yielding to His will. 'Prayer changes things' is only true if it conforms to God's will.