Sermons and Biblical Studies

Sermonette: The New Normal Do Not Be Conformed To This World #1138s Ryan McClure Given 12-Jan-13; 14 minutes listen: description: (hide) Ryan McClure, reflecting on a recent advertisement for a television show called The New Normal, deplores the cultural landslide into the cesspool of immorality in which same-sex marriages, single parents having children out of … Continue reading “Sermonette: The New Normal”

Sermon: The Foundation of the World Beginnings are Important #1137 Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 05-Jan-13; 74 minutes listen: description: (hide) People tend to ignore things they do not see at once, having a superficial perspective. Whether we view a painting, architecture, or a NASCAR race, most of us will fail to see the intricate details … Continue reading “Sermon: The Foundation of the World”

Commentary: It’s a Lying Game It Seems an Acceptable Constant #1137c John W. Ritenbaugh Given 05-Jan-13; 13 minutes listen: description: (hide) John Ritenbaugh, reflecting on a recent poll asking the respondents who they trusted the least, revealed that lawyers, used car salesmen, and politicians (who are largely lawyers) filled the top three spots. Truth telling … Continue reading “Commentary: It’s a Lying Game”

Sermonette: The River of the Holy Spirit Consider Our Ways #1137s Ronny H. Graham Given 05-Jan-13; 17 minutes listen: description: (hide) Ronny Graham, commenting on the weather disasters over recent years, observes that the Army Corps of Engineers is having difficulty keeping river traffic going because of the intense drought. This difficulty will raise havoc … Continue reading “Sermonette: The River of the Holy Spirit”

Sermon: Hosea’s Prophecy (Part Seven) Hosea 13 and 14 #1136 Martin G. Collins Given 29-Dec-12; 74 minutes Go to the Hosea’s Prophecy (sermon series) description: (hide) Hosea has been referred to as the deathbed prophet of Israel, yet the end of the book is filled with hope and a happy conclusion. Before the inspiring conclusion … Continue reading “Sermon: Hosea’s Prophecy (Part Seven)”

Commentary: Gun Control and the Second Amendment A Matter of Status #1136c John W. Ritenbaugh Given 29-Dec-12; 13 minutes listen: description: (hide) John Ritenbaugh, discussing the significance of the Second Amendment, indicated that the Founding Fathers placed a high priority on the right to bear arms. In feudal times, owning weapons reflected a person’s rank … Continue reading “Commentary: Gun Control and the Second Amendment”

Sermonette: Trusting the Instruments Relying on God’s Instruction #1136s Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 29-Dec-12; 20 minutes listen: description: (hide) Richard Ritenbaugh recounts a narrowly averted disaster during an airplane flight in which the pilots heeded their instincts and flew by the seat of their pants rather than their airplane’s instrument panels. Similarly, it is just … Continue reading “Sermonette: Trusting the Instruments”

Sermon: Clean and Unclean Meats Continuously Clean #1135B John W. Ritenbaugh Given 22-Dec-12; 40 minutes listen: description: (hide) To rightly interpret the Scriptures, we must be aware of textual and cultural contexts, be able to visualize the overall picture, and use God-give common sense. God is absolutely sovereign, but is regarded as the enemy by … Continue reading “Sermon: Clean and Unclean Meats”

Sermon: Adolescent Geriatrics Growing Toward Spiritual Maturity #1135A Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 22-Dec-12; 34 minutes listen: description: (hide) The cultural phenomenon known as "adolescent geriatrics" is when a senior citizen, ignoring the ravages of time, continues youthful styles, desires, and goals. Many 60s hippies have never matured, totally untouched by the wisdom of age. The … Continue reading “Sermon: Adolescent Geriatrics”

Commentary: A Problem With No Present Solution Gun Control #1135c John W. Ritenbaugh Given 22-Dec-12; 10 minutes listen: description: (hide) John Ritenbaugh, reflecting on news reports of the tragic mass slaying in Connecticut in mid-December 2012, motivating the liberal Democrat politicians to call for gun control, observes that throughout the ‘civilized world,’ ironically, where the … Continue reading “Commentary: A Problem With No Present Solution”