Sermons and Biblical Studies

Sermon: Hebrews (Part Fifteen): Chapter 2, A Mind Bending Purpose (Part Four) #1559 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 22-Aug-20; 61 minutes Go to the Hebrews (sermon series) description: (hide) There are pitfalls threatening the salvation of God’s called-out ones, including: 1.) either one makes continuous efforts to bear spiritual fruit or he forfeits his part in … Continue reading “Sermon: Hebrews (Part Fifteen): Chapter 2, A Mind Bending Purpose (Part Four)”

Commentary: Where Do You Belong? #1559c Mark Schindler Given 22-Aug-20; 14 minutes listen: description: (hide) Megan Garber’s article, "Our Numbered Days: The Evolution of the Area Code," describes the history of telephony from the human operator to the rotary dial to today’s digitized system. Some individuals jealously guard their area codes, believing them to be … Continue reading “Commentary: Where Do You Belong?”

Sermonette: Achieving the Desires of Our Hearts #1559s David F. Maas Given 22-Aug-20; 16 minutes listen: description: (hide) God’s promise to give His people the desires of their heart (Psalm 37:4-6) is contingent upon delighting themselves in the Lord—that is, transforming their hearts (from carnal to spiritual) to be in alignment with His attributes. Because … Continue reading “Sermonette: Achieving the Desires of Our Hearts”

Sermon: Differences of Opinion #1558 Martin G. Collins Given 15-Aug-20; 64 minutes listen: description: (hide) The breaking of God’s law has brought the curses of Deuteronomy 28 onto the offspring of Jacob. Satan champions self-opinion and mob behavior. From the very beginning, God’s Church was not immune to division because each member has only part … Continue reading “Sermon: Differences of Opinion”

Commentary: Without Restraint Increasing Lack of Self-Control #1558c Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 15-Aug-20; 10 minutes listen: description: (hide) Richard Ritenbaugh, discussing the murder of a 5-year old boy at the hands of his 25-year old neighbor, asks how any adult could take a child’s life in cold blood, apparently without any reason whatsoever. At II … Continue reading “Commentary: Without Restraint”

Sermonette: The Same Mind, Judgment, and Speech Knowledge #1558s David C. Grabbe Given 15-Aug-20; 17 minutes listen: description: (hide) Herbert Spencer noted that "When a man’s knowledge is not in order, the more of it he has, the greater is his confusion." The knowledge explosion currently underway is confusing if one leaves out the knowledge … Continue reading “Sermonette: The Same Mind, Judgment, and Speech”

Sermon: It is Done! The Perfect Peace of God #1557 Mark Schindler Given 08-Aug-20; 67 minutes listen: description: (hide) We need to get in sync with God’s plan to replace war with eternal peace. The "love chapter" (I Corinthians 13) contains a list of behaviors which describe the keeping of God’s law (I John 5:1), … Continue reading “Sermon: It is Done! The Perfect Peace of God”

Commentary: Everything Is Politics We Talk Politics Without Knowing It #1557c Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 08-Aug-20; 9 minutes listen: description: (hide) Virtually every topic one engages in has a political edge. Whatever a person says automatically places him on a point along a political spectrum, accruing a measure of judgment, scorn, or rejection from those … Continue reading “Commentary: Everything Is Politics”

Sermonette: Labor Pains End-Time Contractions #1557s Ryan McClure Given 08-Aug-20; 19 minutes listen: description: (hide) During her third trimester, an expectant mother experiences "practice contractions," designed by God to prepare both she and her child for delivery. These contractions become more frequent and intense with the passage of time. At Mark 13:5-8, Christ warned the … Continue reading “Sermonette: Labor Pains”

Sermon: Five Easily-Neglected Doctrines #1556 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 01-Aug-20; 72 minutes listen: description: (hide) Here are five easily neglected doctrines, which, if carelessly observed or distorted, could jeopardize the salvation of God’s people. 1.) A relationship with Christ is absolutely essential to entry into God’s Kingdom. God’s people must not minimize Christ’s admonition that, … Continue reading “Sermon: Five Easily-Neglected Doctrines”