Sermons and Biblical Studies

Sermon: Psalms: Book Two (Part One) Pentecost, Redemption, and Conversion #1211 Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 03-May-14; 71 minutes Go to the Psalms, Book Two (sermon series) description: (hide) The Psalms have been divided into five books, the number of divine grace, as well as a number of handy organization, emphasizing groups of five, including the … Continue reading “Sermon: Psalms: Book Two (Part One)”

Sermon: How God Deals With Conscience (Part One) The Consciences of Joseph’s Brothers #1210 Martin G. Collins Given 26-Apr-14; 63 minutes Go to the How God Deals With Conscience (sermon series) description: (hide) The human conscience can be incrementally conditioned to tolerate sin, decommissioned, and ultimately put to sleep, but God can restore it to … Continue reading “Sermon: How God Deals With Conscience (Part One)”

Commentary: A Government To Fear (Part Two) The Decline of America’s Courts #1210c John W. Ritenbaugh Given 26-Apr-14; 12 minutes Go to the A Government to Fear (commentary series) description: (hide) The secular-progressives have had great success demanding that the civil courts rebuke people acting on matters of conscience, while at the same time they … Continue reading “Commentary: A Government To Fear (Part Two)”

Sermonette: What Is ‘My Way’? Is God’s Way Your Way? #1210s Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 26-Apr-14; 19 minutes listen: description: (hide) To the carnal mind, the song "My Way," composed by Paul Anka but written for and made famous by Frank Sinatra, represents a triumph of the human will and a declaration of pride, a … Continue reading “Sermonette: What Is ‘My Way’?”

Sermon: Elements of Judgment (Part Three) #1209B John W. Ritenbaugh Given 21-Apr-14; 78 minutes Go to the Elements of Judgment (sermon series) description: (hide) We must emulate the ways of God, demonstrating justice in our lives, thoughts, words, and deeds, preparing to judge in God’s Kingdom. God does not operate with the "one size fits … Continue reading “Sermon: Elements of Judgment (Part Three)”

Sermonette: What Are You Leaving? The Letter to Ephesus #1209Bs David C. Grabbe Given 21-Apr-14; 19 minutes listen: description: (hide) As we leave sin, we do not want to leave our first love, as did the Ephesus congregation. The Ephesians had a strong sense of duty not to let down, as well as serving as … Continue reading “Sermonette: What Are You Leaving?”

Sermon: Completing Sanctification Refuting the Hyper-Grace Gospel #1209A Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 21-Apr-14; 77 minutes listen: description: (hide) Contrary to the Protestant assumption that ‘getting our lives straight’ distracts from the Gospel message of grace, this emphasis on hyper-grace is wrong-headed, denying any need for repentance and overcoming, and totally at odds with the teachings … Continue reading “Sermon: Completing Sanctification”

Sermonette: According to the Blessing #1209As John W. Ritenbaugh Given 21-Apr-14; 25 minutes listen: description: (hide) Though many of us are not well off materially, nor are we counted among the great of the world, we have nevertheless been given a priceless calling and a spiritual conduit (through His Holy Spirit) which more than compensates … Continue reading “Sermonette: According to the Blessing”

Sermon: Behold Your King! Kingship and Compromise #1208 Martin G. Collins Given 19-Apr-14; 72 minutes listen: description: (hide) The trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ was a mockery of both Jewish and Roman justice, a trial which acquitted an innocent Man, only to have Him executed because of the squeamishness and fearfulness of Pontius Pilate … Continue reading “Sermon: Behold Your King!”

Commentary: A Government to Fear (Part One) #1208c John W. Ritenbaugh Given 19-Apr-14; 12 minutes Go to the A Government to Fear (commentary series) description: (hide) In a recent lawsuit, a woman photographer was sued for refusing to provide services for a same-sex couple. This exemplifies an ominous phenomenon gripping American culture: the imposition of … Continue reading “Commentary: A Government to Fear (Part One)”