Sermon: The Doctrine of Israel (Part Five): A Remnant of Judah Exile, Return, and Disobedience #1528 Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 08-Feb-20; 75 minutes Go to the The Doctrine of Israel (sermon series) description: (hide) Mesopotamian empires characteristically subjected conquered peoples to enforced resettlement. History (usually written by the victors) speaks glowingly of the practice. The … Continue reading “Sermon: The Doctrine of Israel (Part Five): A Remnant of Judah”
Commentary: What’s Wrong with Leadership Today?
Commentary: What’s Wrong with Leadership Today? #1528c Martin G. Collins Given 08-Feb-20; 11 minutes listen: description: (hide) Pride to the point of arrogance consumes many of our congressional leaders, who lack even a modicum of kindness and goodness. Sinful behavior on the part of leaders emboldens their constituents to practice the same sins. Church leaders … Continue reading “Commentary: What’s Wrong with Leadership Today?”
Sermonette: Anticipation
Sermonette: Anticipation Anticipating the Joy of God’s Revelation Today #1528s Joseph B. Baity Given 08-Feb-20; 16 minutes listen: description: (hide) In Carly Simon’s song "Anticipation," she wonders whether the present moment of joy will last into the future or turn into disillusionment, draws a spiritual parallel to an interval all God’s called-out ones experience. That … Continue reading “Sermonette: Anticipation”
Sermon: The Doctrine of Israel (Part Four): God’s Indictment
Sermon: The Doctrine of Israel (Part Four): God’s Indictment Why God Had to Punish Israel #1527 Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 01-Feb-20; 71 minutes Go to the The Doctrine of Israel (sermon series) description: (hide) Even though Jacob’s offspring have had a special relationship with God, their carnal nature led them to perennially test God’s patience, … Continue reading “Sermon: The Doctrine of Israel (Part Four): God’s Indictment”
Commentary: Let’s Not Make a Federal Case Out of It
Commentary: Let’s Not Make a Federal Case Out of It #1527c Mike Ford (1955-2021) Given 01-Feb-20; 14 minutes listen: description: (hide) When the railroads began to sprawl across the continent, lawsuits lodged by local communities besieged their owners. The railroads appealed to the Federal government for redress. Since then, the scope of Federal government regulation … Continue reading “Commentary: Let’s Not Make a Federal Case Out of It”
Sermonette: Double Minded
Sermonette: Double Minded #1527s James Beaubelle Given 01-Feb-20; 15 minutes listen: description: (hide) Deists tend to believe that God is an "absentee landlord." The near-agnostic doublemindedness underlying this belief should not surprise us when held by the unconverted, but should greatly alarm us when harbored by those whom God has called. The effect of halting … Continue reading “Sermonette: Double Minded”
Sermon: Faith versus Doubtful Things
Sermon: Faith versus Doubtful Things #1526 Martin G. Collins Given 25-Jan-20; 67 minutes listen: description: (hide) There are three strategies of shoring up faith against doubt or disbelief in preparation for inevitable persecution: 1.) Romans 6:12-16 warns us not to allow our carnal human nature to make us a slave of sin. 2.) I Corinthians … Continue reading “Sermon: Faith versus Doubtful Things”
Commentary: Socialism is Mob Rule (Part One)
Commentary: Socialism is Mob Rule (Part One) #1526c John W. Ritenbaugh Given 25-Jan-20; 15 minutes Go to the Socialism is Mob Rule (commentary series) description: (hide) Nations that embrace socialism demonstrate easily identifiable commonalities. For example, mob rule and group thievery (undertaken by the masses, led surreptitiously by demagogues who promise something for nothing) characterizes … Continue reading “Commentary: Socialism is Mob Rule (Part One)”
Sermonette: The Convicted Soldier
Sermonette: The Convicted Soldier Uriah: A Soldier With Conviction of Purpose #1526s Ted E. Bowling Given 25-Jan-20; 14 minutes listen: description: (hide) Considering the apostle Paul’s soldier metaphors in Ephesians 6 and II Timothy 2:3-4, it is evident that the standard of behavior for a soldier is higher than that of a civilian. The Army … Continue reading “Sermonette: The Convicted Soldier”
Sermon: Hebrews (Part Twelve): Chapter 2, A Mind-Bending Purpose (Part One)
Sermon: Hebrews (Part Twelve): Chapter 2, A Mind-Bending Purpose (Part One) #1525 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 18-Jan-20; 65 minutes Go to the Hebrews (sermon series) description: (hide) More people have left God’s fellowship by drifting away than from all other causes combined. To counteract complacency, the most exhortative book in all Scripture, the book of … Continue reading “Sermon: Hebrews (Part Twelve): Chapter 2, A Mind-Bending Purpose (Part One)”