Sermons and Biblical Studies

Sermonette: Murder by Degrees #1569s James Beaubelle Given 07-Nov-20; 17 minutes listen: description: (hide) The proper meaning of the verb kill or murder in the Sixth Commandment entails the calculated, premeditated or planned intent to exterminate someone while motivated by hatred or any of its cousins, such as envy or greed. Manslaughter and criminal negligence … Continue reading “Sermonette: Murder by Degrees”

Sermon: The Bethel Stone #1568B Kim Myers Given 31-Oct-20; 40 minutes listen: description: (hide) Jacob’s Pillar or Pillow Stone (Genesis 28:16-18) is the same stone upon which members of the British Royal family are crowned leaders of Israel. The Stone of Scone (Stone of Destiny) affirms the Davidic covenant that his offspring would occupy the … Continue reading “Sermon: The Bethel Stone”

Sermon: Sandcastle Virtues #1568A Mike Ford (1955-2021) Given 31-Oct-20; 34 minutes listen: description: (hide) In Jethro Tull’s rock ballad "Thick as a Brick," the reference to "sandcastle virtues," is symbolic of the weak preferences of the culture, savagely washed away by ocean waves. These "sandcastle virtues" describe Israel’s ever-weakening allegiance to God’s Laws. Anciently, Israel … Continue reading “Sermon: Sandcastle Virtues”

Commentary: For Lack of Knowledge General Decline in Knowledge #1568c Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 31-Oct-20; 12 minutes listen: description: (hide) Richard Ritenbaugh describes a frustrating telephone call from a young woman who had difficulty distinguishing between metaphorical and literal functions of scripture, asking about the "mechanism" for altering the time of Passover. Subsequent conversation revealed … Continue reading “Commentary: For Lack of Knowledge”

Sermonette: Hear the Word #1568s Mark Schindler Given 31-Oct-20; 15 minutes listen: description: (hide) Even as hard work goes into preparing and delivering sermonettes, commentaries, and sermons, so we must invest as much energy into understanding them, regardless of the idiosyncrasies or speaking skills of those delivering them. The Parable of the Sower and the … Continue reading “Sermonette: Hear the Word”

Sermon: Keep Your Heart With All Diligence! #1567 Martin G. Collins Given 24-Oct-20; 70 minutes listen: description: (hide) If we have felt lethargic or indifferent about our calling, we have a desperate need to keep our heart with all diligence, to be strong in the Lord by donning the full armor of God, following the … Continue reading “Sermon: Keep Your Heart With All Diligence!”

Commentary: Cash No Longer King? Cryptocurrency Here to Stay #1567c Bill Onisick Given 24-Oct-20; 12 minutes listen: description: (hide) Some people are concerned that cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, et al.) promoted by PayPal and other platforms may lead one to inadvertently accept the Mark of the Beast. However, technological progress does not equate with Satan’s rebellious attitude, … Continue reading “Commentary: Cash No Longer King?”

Sermonette: Lydia The Proverbs 31 Woman of the New Testament #1567s Ted E. Bowling Given 24-Oct-20; 15 minutes listen: description: (hide) Lydia was known for her hospitality (Acts 16:13-16). She was evidently a wealthy woman, probably a widow, who used her business acumen to trade in costly royal or imperial purple dye extracted from the … Continue reading “Sermonette: Lydia”

Sermon: The Doctrine of Israel (Part Fifteen):The Israel of God A Matter of Response #1566 Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 17-Oct-20; 67 minutes listen: description: (hide) God, responding to the failure of ancient Israel to live up to the terms of the Old Covenant, temporarily set physical Israel aside as the apple of His eye. He … Continue reading “Sermon: The Doctrine of Israel (Part Fifteen):The Israel of God”

Commentary: How to Give a Sermonette #1566c Mike Ford (1955-2021) Given 17-Oct-20; 14 minutes listen: description: (hide) While glossophobia (dread of public speaking) discourages many from speaking, committed individuals can overcome it by following the clear guidelines for sermonette preparation and delivery outlined in Herbert Armstrong’s "How to Give a Sermonette." A properly planned and … Continue reading “Commentary: How to Give a Sermonette”