Sermons and Biblical Studies

Sermon: God Works in Mysterious Ways (Part Five) #1418 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 10-Feb-18; 73 minutes Go to the God Works in Mysterious Ways (sermon series) description: (hide) Powered by the spirit in man, no individual is able to understand God, as witnessed by the consistently antagonistic reaction of the Pharisees and scribes to God’s … Continue reading “Sermon: God Works in Mysterious Ways (Part Five)”

Commentary: A Dry and Weary Land Drought #1418c Martin G. Collins Given 10-Feb-18; 11 minutes listen: description: (hide) As a result of sustained drought in these various areas, potable water is disappearing. Concomitantly, peoples’ self-centered, carnal attitudes have begun to surface as stress mounts from the stringent enforcement of rigorous rationing regulations. Drought has perennially … Continue reading “Commentary: A Dry and Weary Land”

Sermonette: The Politicalization of Motherhood #1418s Mike Ford (1955-2021) Given 10-Feb-18; 21 minutes listen: description: (hide) James Taranto’s article on The Politicization of Motherhood showcases a book written by psychoanalyst Erica Komisar, a work which ironically has received praise from conservatives and scorn from her fellow liberals. It offers empirical evidence that mothers are crucial … Continue reading “Sermonette: The Politicalization of Motherhood”

Sermon: Lamentations (Part Seven) Chapters Four and Five #1417 Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 03-Feb-18; 79 minutes Go to the Lamentations (sermon series) description: (hide) Lamentations 4 is a summation of how low God had brought the people of Judah, prompting the theme, "How low can you go?" In Chapter 5, the community bewails what it … Continue reading “Sermon: Lamentations (Part Seven)”

Commentary: A Major Difference Between Then and Now #1417c John W. Ritenbaugh Given 03-Feb-18; 13 minutes listen: description: (hide) John Ritenbaugh reflects that a major societal difficulty that has emerged over the last century is the tragic loss of community intimacy. The massive exodus from rural areas to urban sprawls has created a troubling phenomenon: … Continue reading “Commentary: A Major Difference Between Then and Now”

Sermonette: Extreme Environmentalism and National Security #1417s Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Given 03-Feb-18; 16 minutes listen: description: (hide) Ezekiel 7:14 contains a chilling description of a summons to battle followed by a cowardly refusal to defend the home country. This prophecy pertains to the nations of modern Israel. The descendants of Jacob have spent billions of … Continue reading “Sermonette: Extreme Environmentalism and National Security”

Sermon: You Are My Friends! Love Within Friendship #1416 Martin G. Collins Given 27-Jan-18; 73 minutes listen: description: (hide) While it is common on Facebook to defriend/unfriend, Christ’s love for His people is a friending with the condition that godly fruit is produced. When Paul challenged the Roman congregation to produce godly fruit, he was … Continue reading “Sermon: You Are My Friends!”

Commentary: New, Bible-Validating Discoveries Evidence From the Dirt #1416c Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 27-Jan-18; 11 minutes listen: description: (hide) Archeology continues to substantiate the accuracy and historicity of the Bible. Recently,a 2,700 year-old bulla, a clay impression about the size of a dime, was discovered. On the bulla are the figures of two men facing … Continue reading “Commentary: New, Bible-Validating Discoveries”

Sermonette: Lord, Increase Our Faith The Parable of the Unprofitable Servants #1416s David C. Grabbe Given 27-Jan-18; 19 minutes listen: description: (hide) In a recent poll, one in four atheists admitted to resorting to prayer when facing crises. Even believers suffer significant crises of faith. Luke 17:5 records the disciples’ plaintive request to increase their … Continue reading “Sermonette: Lord, Increase Our Faith”

Sermon: God Works in Mysterious Ways (Part Four) #1415 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 20-Jan-18; 68 minutes Go to the God Works in Mysterious Ways (sermon series) description: (hide) No one has any excuse for doubting God’s existence or His carefully crafted purpose for mankind, whether revealed publicly through His Creation or privately to His people … Continue reading “Sermon: God Works in Mysterious Ways (Part Four)”