Sermons and Biblical Studies

Commentary: Unmasking Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing (Part Two) The Bill Gates Matter to Serve Man #1553c David F. Maas Given 11-Jul-20; 13 minutes Go to the Unmasking Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing (commentary series) description: (hide) Even as Jesus Christ’s Olivet Prophecy warns of deception at the close of the age, some billionaire "philanthropists" (such as … Continue reading “Commentary: Unmasking Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing (Part Two)”

Sermonette: Circumcision Is Nothing? Has Circumcision Been Done Away Forever? #1553s Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Given 11-Jul-20; 16 minutes listen: description: (hide) Physical circumcision 1.) remains pertinent to physical Israelites and 2.) has prophetic relevance. While the participants of the Jerusalem Council did rule that gentiles converts to Christianity were not obligated to be physically circumcised … Continue reading “Sermonette: Circumcision Is Nothing?”

Sermon: Liberty and Justice for All #1552 Martin G. Collins Given 04-Jul-20; 65 minutes listen: description: (hide) God made America exceptional, geopolitically blessing her above all lands, bestowing on her vast natural resources—for which we are all too often unthankful. The founders, though imperfect, understood that God alone conferred rights on people, rights which they … Continue reading “Sermon: Liberty and Justice for All”

Commentary: Simple Gifts: American Reflection #1552c Mark Schindler Given 04-Jul-20; 14 minutes listen: description: (hide) The 1848 Shaker hymn, Simple Gifts, expresses the hopes and dreams of an imperfect people, profoundly thankful to be free from oppression. The Shakers realized that the "simple gifts" of freedom, hope, and faith came through God’s providence. Those of … Continue reading “Commentary: Simple Gifts: American Reflection”

Sermonette: Joshua and the Gibeonites The Fruit of Deception #1552s David C. Grabbe Given 04-Jul-20; 18 minutes listen: description: (hide) Deception harms both the deceiver and the deceived. Deception of any type (e.g., false evidence, charm, and flattery) leads to enslavement. The Gibeonites’ pretense of being strangers from a distant land in order to save … Continue reading “Sermonette: Joshua and the Gibeonites”

Sermon: Hebrews (Part Fourteen): Chapter 2, A Mind Bending Purpose (Part Three) #1551 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 27-Jun-20; 68 minutes Go to the Hebrews (sermon series) description: (hide) Without a meaningful relationship with Christ, God’s people cannot possibly bear fruit. Though Jesus Christ invites His flock to cultivate the fruit of the Spirit, pulling out … Continue reading “Sermon: Hebrews (Part Fourteen): Chapter 2, A Mind Bending Purpose (Part Three)”

Commentary: No More Secrets Life, Online #1551c Ryan McClure Given 27-Jun-20; 12 minutes listen: description: (hide) The governmental intrusions into privacy satirized by the 1992 movie Sneakers have become a grim reality. Cyber-attacks, worms, viruses, identity theft, and ransomware have reached pandemic proportions today, creating a burgeoning industry offering data security and protection for a … Continue reading “Commentary: No More Secrets”

Sermonette: Right Hand #1551s Ronny H. Graham Given 27-Jun-20; 18 minutes listen: description: (hide) A church marquee reads, "Jesus will wash your sins; still wash your hands." The mendacious media and muddled medical community have deliberated exploited the coronavirus situation with the aim of crafting societal division and panic. From the beginning of civilization, shaking … Continue reading “Sermonette: Right Hand”

Sermon: The Continuous Testing of Our Faith #1550 Martin G. Collins Given 20-Jun-20; 64 minutes listen: description: (hide) The constant tests to which God submits His people enable them to build character by responding in faith. The identity of the children of Light consists of the quality of responses they make. God perfected Abraham’s faith … Continue reading “Sermon: The Continuous Testing of Our Faith”

Commentary: Happy Father’s Day #1550c Mike Ford (1955-2021) Given 20-Jun-20; 12 minutes listen: description: (hide) Even a poor father is better than no father. Government welfare programs often have the effect of rendering the father as economically and socially non-essential, thereby spawning single-parent homes and a virtual army of irresponsible, confused rebels. In a single … Continue reading “Commentary: Happy Father’s Day”