Sermonette: The Seventy-Five Cent Screwdriver #1412s Austin Del Castillo Given 30-Dec-17; 15 minutes listen: description: (hide) Austin Del Castillo recommends we take serious stock of ourselves in order to prevent commemorating the sacrifice of Christ in an unworthy manner. When we examine ourselves, we need to determine how useful we are when He uses us, … Continue reading “Sermonette: The Seventy-Five Cent Screwdriver”
Commentary: Learning the Right Things (Part Two)
Commentary: Learning the Right Things (Part Two) #1412c John W. Ritenbaugh Given 30-Dec-17; 14 minutes Go to the Learning the Right Things (commentary series) description: (hide) The lessons a child learns early will impact them years later. This principle has society-wide meaning as well. If parents have not assumed their rightful roles as the gatekeepers … Continue reading “Commentary: Learning the Right Things (Part Two)”
Sermonette: God Is Writing His Law
Sermonette: God Is Writing His Law #1411s David C. Grabbe Given 23-Dec-17; 18 minutes listen: description: (hide) God promises to write His Law on our hearts and minds—part of the proclamation of the New Covenant (Hebrews 8, compare Jeremiah 31). God’s act of writing His Law on our hearts is not instantaneous. Rather, it requires … Continue reading “Sermonette: God Is Writing His Law”
Commentary: Excusing Paganism in Christmas
Commentary: Excusing Paganism in Christmas ‘Redeeming the Culture For Christmas’ #1411c Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 23-Dec-17; 11 minutes listen: description: (hide) God has never commanded us to commemorate the time of Christ’s birth, but instead to annually observe the time of his death. Many ‘Christian’ leaders embrace a celebration that has undeniably pagan roots, stemming … Continue reading “Commentary: Excusing Paganism in Christmas”
Sermon: God Works in Mysterious Ways (Part Three)
Sermon: God Works in Mysterious Ways (Part Three) #1411 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 23-Dec-17; 68 minutes Go to the God Works in Mysterious Ways (sermon series) description: (hide) Is God so irresponsible that He would allow something to come into existence He could not control? Most of modern Israel has been afflicted with a blindness … Continue reading “Sermon: God Works in Mysterious Ways (Part Three)”
Sermon: Lamentations (Part Five)
Sermon: Lamentations (Part Five) #1410 Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 16-Dec-17; 71 minutes Go to the Lamentations (sermon series) description: (hide) The expressions of sorrow in the Psalms far outnumber expressions of praise, indicating that the Hebrew culture has almost made the lamentation an art form. An organizational pattern useful in the examination of these lamentations … Continue reading “Sermon: Lamentations (Part Five)”
Commentary: Are Humans Becoming More Intelligent? (Part Four)
Commentary: Are Humans Becoming More Intelligent? (Part Four) Biomimicry #1410c Martin G. Collins Given 16-Dec-17; 11 minutes Go to the Are Humans Becoming More Intelligent? (commentary series) description: (hide) Those who refuse to acknowledge the creation’s revelation that God exists are totally without excuse. Mankind plagiarized every one of his inventions and innovations from a … Continue reading “Commentary: Are Humans Becoming More Intelligent? (Part Four)”
Sermonette: Lying
Sermonette: Lying #1410s Mike Ford (1955-2021) Given 16-Dec-17; 21 minutes listen: description: (hide) National Geographic’s, "Why We Lie: The Science Behind Our Deceptive Ways" and Psychology Today’s "Why Do We Lie," both contend that some lying is expedient, therapeutic, and beneficial. Satan, the father of lies, has scored a significant cultural victory over traditional values. … Continue reading “Sermonette: Lying”
Sermon: Making Faithful Choices (Part Two)
Sermon: Making Faithful Choices (Part Two) #1409 Martin G. Collins Given 09-Dec-17; 74 minutes Go to the Making Faithful Choices (sermon series) description: (hide) The life of Gideon in Judges 7 and 8 highlights three principles regarding faith: (1) God tests our faith, (2) God encourages our faith, and (3) God honors our faith. To … Continue reading “Sermon: Making Faithful Choices (Part Two)”
Commentary: Learning the Right Things (Part One)
Commentary: Learning the Right Things (Part One) #1409c John W. Ritenbaugh Given 09-Dec-17; 12 minutes Go to the Learning the Right Things (commentary series) description: (hide) Proverbs 22:6 indicates that habits formed early can interfere with newly acquired behaviors. The rapidity with which ancient Israel returned to behaviors learned in bondage in their formative years … Continue reading “Commentary: Learning the Right Things (Part One)”