Sermons and Biblical Studies

Sermonette: A Brief Overview of Biblical Prosperity #1318As John W. Ritenbaugh Given 23-Apr-16; 21 minutes listen: description: (hide) In Proverbs 30:7-9, Agur asks God to cushion him from the extremes of poverty or excessive wealth, allowing himself to live a balanced life of contentment. Wealth has a powerful influence on one’s life, causing us to … Continue reading “Sermonette: A Brief Overview of Biblical Prosperity”

Sermon: Scripture Fulfilled in Christ’s Death #1317 Martin G. Collins Given 16-Apr-16; 61 minutes listen: description: (hide) Suffering and sorrow come upon even those whom God the Father and Jesus Christ loves. Four distinct Old Testament Messianic prophecies were fulfilled by Christ’s death and cited by the Apostle John. They include (1) the dividing of … Continue reading “Sermon: Scripture Fulfilled in Christ’s Death”

Commentary: Conservatism and Liberalism #1317c John W. Ritenbaugh Given 16-Apr-16; 12 minutes listen: description: (hide) At a ministerial refresher program years ago, Herbert W. Armstrong warned about increasing government involvement in practically every area of life, adding that Ambassador College would never receive government handouts as long as he was alive because government handouts automatically … Continue reading “Commentary: Conservatism and Liberalism”

Sermonette: Everlasting Covenant of Blood The Blood of Life #1317s Ronny H. Graham Given 16-Apr-16; 17 minutes listen: description: (hide) The oft-quoted aphorism, "Blood is thicker than water," is understood to mean that ties to the family come first before any other alliances. Another proverb or aphorism, "The blood of the covenant is thicker than … Continue reading “Sermonette: Everlasting Covenant of Blood”

Sermon: The Resurrection: A Central Pillar #1316 Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 09-Apr-16; 70 minutes listen: description: (hide) Absolutely no concept of a trinity appears in the Apostle’s Creed (a notion that did not appear in Catholicism or Orthodoxy until the 4th Century at the Council of Nicaea). Further, the Apostle’s Creed provides a powerful affirmation … Continue reading “Sermon: The Resurrection: A Central Pillar”

Commentary: In the Wake of an Unnatural Disaster (Part Twelve) #1316c John W. Ritenbaugh Given 09-Apr-16; 12 minutes Go to the In the Wake of an Unnatural Disaster (commentary series) description: (hide) Carnal men and women the federal government steal through confiscatory taxation in order to make it appear that the leaders in government are … Continue reading “Commentary: In the Wake of an Unnatural Disaster (Part Twelve)”

Sermonette: Something Fishy #1316s Mike Ford (1955-2021) Given 09-Apr-16; 21 minutes listen: description: (hide) Roman Catholics practice eating fish on Friday as a form of penance, commemorating Christ’s supposed death on ‘Good’ Friday. The practice continues unabated as it began in the 13th century, though other acts of penance may take its place since Vatican … Continue reading “Sermonette: Something Fishy”

Sermon: Leadership and the Covenants (Part Nine) #1315 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 02-Apr-16; 67 minutes Go to the Leadership and the Covenants (sermon series) description: (hide) God continually uses perennial types, patterns, and examples. Humankind, nature, and Satan (including his demonic legions) have been mortally impacted by sin, and the entirety of nature awaits redemption … Continue reading “Sermon: Leadership and the Covenants (Part Nine)”

Commentary: Puzzling Ancient Artifacts Suppressed Archeology #1315c Martin G. Collins Given 02-Apr-16; 13 minutes listen: description: (hide) Archaeologists have found metal pots and utensils, tiny metallic rods, tubes, screws, and intricate microscopic artwork found in deposits of coal, granite, and feldspar all around the world, reckoned by radiocarbon dating to be at least hundreds of … Continue reading “Commentary: Puzzling Ancient Artifacts”

Sermonette: A Pillar of Salt Our Perpetual Warning from God #1315s Joseph B. Baity Given 02-Apr-16; 19 minutes listen: description: (hide) In Genesis 19, we read the detailed account of how the super-patient angels continually urged Lot and his family to get out of Sodom as quickly as possible. Lot, having established roots in Sodom, … Continue reading “Sermonette: A Pillar of Salt”