The Independent Ministries of John the Baptist and Jesus the Christ
This article is about encouraging the continued and growing practice of independent ministries throughout the Church of God and exposing the error of the corporate church model. This we will do by examining the independent ministries of Jesus Christ and John the...
A Monumental Mistake
The following article should be read along with the article The Independent Ministries of Jesus Christ and John the Baptist. That article exposed secular and sectarian behaviors of corporate and denominational churches that are contrary to the ministry examples and...
Elihu’s Discourse
One of the most inspiring individuals who overcame affliction and realized redemption is Job. It has been argued that Job was self-righteous, although we should broaden our look at the story’s outcome so we can appreciate a greater lesson for us. I believe a broader...
The Spirit of Truth and Light v.s. The Knowledge of Evil
Our adversary the devil is tempting the Church to forsake its calling. He is using an old tactic used from the beginning with Adam and Eve and he is using it again to give us a false sense of wisdom with the knowledge of evil. Help protect yourself and the people...
From the Fiery Serpents to John 3:16
..... The Complaints that Led to the Famed ScriptureI bang the drum with great regularity regarding bringing context to the scriptures. I sincerely believe that without the context around which the scriptures are comprised, we lose focus. Without context, we...
The Joy Of Overcoming
The apostle James has a special message for those who struggle in trials. If we embrace his message, we can live truly effective lives that are pleasing and useful to God, bring clarity to our minds in times of confusion, and have a deeper realization of what our...
TO THE ANGEL OF THE SCATTERED CHURCHES
By Jim Patterson A number of years ago at the Feast of Tabernacles located at a small retreat in southern Ontario, a gentleman made a comment to me in which he lamented “ the Church of God is so scattered” as he shook his head in disappointment. I do understand his...
Ask Norm! – SVM Winter 2018
10/19/17 Dear brother in Christ: Greetings. My name is Stephen Karuga Kariuki, an elder in an independent, small congregation in Kenya called Sabbatarian Church of God. We joined the independent movement through the inspiration of independent brethren such as Church...
The Indivisible Congregation
By Richard Traver www.goldensheaves.org In the Modern Era, much has been tried to show how churches are best governed. History has proven that the Best Intentioned Ideas of MEN are Dysfunctional when compared to the Practical early New Testament Church.“Behold, how...
Claims on God – SVM Winter 2018
By Jim Patterson SVM Winter 2018 Jesus Christ well recognized that many would make their claim on Him. The sensitive reader may detect that the word “claim” is being used here in the not so positive sense of the word. “But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do...
Independent Canadian Ministry – Calgary
Independent Canadian Ministry – Winnipeg
Children of the Promises
Footsteps – By Anne Koenig
Chicagoland Church of God
Golden Sheaves
