Sermons and Biblical Studies

Sermon: Do Angels Live Forever? (Part One) #1346 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 12-Oct-16; 78 minutes Go to the Do Angels Live Forever? (sermon series) description: (hide) In the symbolism of the two goats on the Day of Atonement, one goat was slain, while the azazel goat (which we have assumed to be Satan), with the … Continue reading “Sermon: Do Angels Live Forever? (Part One)”

Sermonette: Grateful For Reconciliation Thankful For Fellowship With God #1346s Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 12-Oct-16; 20 minutes listen: description: (hide) A bitter feud took place between two brothers, Adolph Dassler (founder of Adidas® shoes), and Rudolph Dassler (founder of Puma® shoes), stemming from a misunderstanding during a time Adolf took shelter in a bomb-shelter with … Continue reading “Sermonette: Grateful For Reconciliation”

Commentary: A Political Hurricane Everything is Political #1345c Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 08-Oct-16; 12 minutes listen: description: (hide) Some have attempted shamelessly to politicize Hurricane Matthew, a category 4 storm, foolishly proclaiming that this disaster was caused by climate change, global warming, or ‘environmental racism.’ Regardless of the subject being discussed today, mass media and … Continue reading “Commentary: A Political Hurricane”

Sermon: Habakkuk: A Prophet of Faith (Part Four) Habakkuk 3 #1345 Martin G. Collins Given 08-Oct-16; 67 minutes Go to the Habakkuk, A Prophet of Faith (sermon series) description: (hide) The poetic prayer-song at the end of Habakkuk 3 is one of the most inspiring parts of God’s Word. The moving prayer-song, asking God to … Continue reading “Sermon: Habakkuk: A Prophet of Faith (Part Four)”

Sermonette: The Vinedresser – Revisited #1345s Clyde Finklea Given 08-Oct-16; 19 minutes listen: description: (hide) Most translations of John 15:2 read, "every branch that does not bear fruit, He takes way." This is assumed by many to mean "get rid of." Dr. Bruce Wilkinson, in his book, The Secrets of the Vine, explains that "takes … Continue reading “Sermonette: The Vinedresser – Revisited”

Sermon: Hope to the End (Part One) #1344B John W. Ritenbaugh Given 03-Oct-16; 74 minutes Go to the Hope to the End (Feast sermon series) description: (hide) People everywhere seem frazzled, distressed, and terrified as a dark, evil, sinister force seems to be engulfing the world. The continued angst from dealing with this continual pathogenic … Continue reading “Sermon: Hope to the End (Part One)”

Sermonette: The Falling Away The World and the Church #1344PMs David C. Grabbe Given 03-Oct-16; 18 minutes listen: description: (hide) Even as the apostle Paul had to caution the Thessalonian congregation against jumping to conclusions about the return of Christ, so also the scattered Church of God has a similar penchant for jumping to conclusions, … Continue reading “Sermonette: The Falling Away”

Sermon: Reconciliation (Part Two): Christ’s Work Reconciling All Things #1344A Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 03-Oct-16; 77 minutes Go to the Reconciliation (sermon series) description: (hide) Christ’s work "squares" us—that is, justifies us – before God. Through one man (Adam), mankind was condemned, but through Christ (the second Adam) we are justified and reconciled. After reconciliation, … Continue reading “Sermon: Reconciliation (Part Two): Christ’s Work”

Sermon: From Start to Finish Mending Our Spiritual Nets #1343B Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Given 01-Oct-16; 32 minutes listen: description: (hide) Just as God maintains what He has framed, keeping it in good repair after He had repaired the damage Satan and his demons brought on the physical creation, not only restoring but adding value to … Continue reading “Sermon: From Start to Finish”

Sermon: From Pilgrims to Pillars (Part One) Cleansing and Editing Metaphors #1343A David F. Maas Given 01-Oct-16; 32 minutes Go to the From Pilgrim to Pillars -Metaphors of Sanctification (sermon series) description: (hide) Why would God place a desire for eternity in a perishable creature? Sanctification is a process through which God transforms perishable raw … Continue reading “Sermon: From Pilgrims to Pillars (Part One)”