Sermons and Biblical Studies

Sermon: The Beauty of God’s Law A Blessing to Those Who Obey It #1610 Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 07-Aug-21; 70 minutes listen: description: (hide) The definitions of the noun beauty range from multi-faceted and complex to clear and revealing. The German philosopher Schlegel called beauty "simultaneously attractive and sublime"; Confucius’ definition included the observation that … Continue reading “Sermon: The Beauty of God’s Law”

Commentary: The Point of No Return American’s Collective Mental Health Crisis #1610c Joseph B. Baity Given 07-Aug-21; 12 minutes listen: description: (hide) Over the past decade (well before the Covid 19 pandemic), surveys taken by Gallup and other polling groups had indicated that Americans were increasing gripped by anxiety, fear, and depression, pointing to a … Continue reading “Commentary: The Point of No Return”

Sermonette: Acquainted with Grief #1610s David C. Grabbe Given 07-Aug-21; 19 minutes listen: description: (hide) When Jesus came to His own people, they rejected Him because He did not live up to their preconceived notions of the prophesied Messiah (John 1:11-13), shunning and eventually murdering the uncomely man of sorrow, the Suffering Servant, the Messiah … Continue reading “Sermonette: Acquainted with Grief”

Sermon: Stewardship of God’s Temple (Part Two) Fasting: Spiritual Autophagy #1609B David F. Maas Given 31-Jul-21; 39 minutes Go to the Stewardship of God’s Temple (sermon series) description: (hide) Even though individuals do not necessarily practice the discipline of spiritual fasting for physical reasons, the physical benefits invariably supply types from which spiritual insights can … Continue reading “Sermon: Stewardship of God’s Temple (Part Two)”

Sermon: Blessings from the Deep #1609A Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Given 31-Jul-21; 38 minutes listen: description: (hide) The explosion of knowledge in the last three decades about life in earth’s deep biosphere, which extends from one mile to apparently about six miles below the surface, illustrates the detailed level of forethought behind God’s planning and providence. … Continue reading “Sermon: Blessings from the Deep”

Sermonette: Reviler #1609s Ronny H. Graham Given 31-Jul-21; 16 minutes listen: description: (hide) As culture becomes ever more degenerate, the sin of reviling has become more pervasive, as impatient narcissists lash out at others, using foul, abusive and insulting language. For example, political debates have become vituperative, degenerating into mud-slinging contests, rather than edifying events … Continue reading “Sermonette: Reviler”

Sermon: Wandering or Pilgrimage? #1608 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 24-Jul-21; 66 minutes watch: listen: description: (hide) Nominal Christianity has done a grave disservice to biblical understanding by describing the Exodus and the Israelite’s subsequent journey to Canaan as a "wilderness wanderings," implying a lack of leadership. God meticulously planned the journey of ancient Israel to … Continue reading “Sermon: Wandering or Pilgrimage?”

Commentary: The Insatiable Seizing #1608c Martin G. Collins Given 24-Jul-21; 13 minutes listen: description: (hide) The American family farm has become an endangered institution as greedy entities (such as Chinese business interests) are in the process of purchasing parcels of land the size of Ireland or the State of California. Bill Gates alone has purchased … Continue reading “Commentary: The Insatiable Seizing”

Sermonette: Focusing on God’s Thoughts #1608s Craig Sablich Given 24-Jul-21; 16 minutes listen: description: (hide) Random and negative thoughts, daydreaming and zoning out are all symptoms of a person’s failure to discipline his mind. Such thoughts become distractions which imperil our ability to make sound decisions. In bringing their minds under control, God’s called-out ones … Continue reading “Sermonette: Focusing on God’s Thoughts”

Sermon: Why Did the Jews Hate Jesus? #1607 Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 17-Jul-21; 77 minutes listen: description: (hide) When Jesus came to His Own people, the sects of Judah (e.g., the Herodians, Pharisees, Sadducees and Essenes) rejected Him to a man; even His Own siblings could not accept His teachings. Yet, crowds of common people … Continue reading “Sermon: Why Did the Jews Hate Jesus?”