Sermons and Biblical Studies

Sermonette: The Hebrew God IS God! Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Walk Through the Fire #1007s Ted E. Bowling Given 21-Aug-10; 15 minutes listen: description: (hide) Ted Bowling, focusing on the story of Shadrach, Meshach, Abed-nego, and Belteshazzar, descendants of King Hezekiah, princes who were made eunuchs to serve in the Babylonian royal court, affirms that … Continue reading “Sermonette: The Hebrew God IS God!”

Sermon: Imagining The Garden of Eden (Part Six) The River of Eden #1006 Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 14-Aug-10; 82 minutes Go to the Imagining the Garden of Eden (sermon series) description: (hide) Ancient Israel was a land of few rivers, and those rivers would often become wadis or secos in the dry season. Consequently, the … Continue reading “Sermon: Imagining The Garden of Eden (Part Six)”

Commentary: The High Cost of Hypocrisy The Unspoken Motivation of Some of What Is Said #1006c John W. Ritenbaugh Given 14-Aug-10; 11 minutes listen: description: (hide) John Ritenbaugh, reflecting that most of the commentaries deal with economic issues, speculates that envy over Israel’s wealth have triggered jealousy among gentiles. Economic issues seem to be the … Continue reading “Commentary: The High Cost of Hypocrisy”

Sermonette: The Sin of Esau #1006s Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Given 14-Aug-10; 16 minutes listen: description: (hide) The comparison of Sodom and Egypt when referring to Jerusalem refers to similar national characteristics it shared with ancient Sodom. Likewise the profiling of Edom’s sin derives from the careless attitude toward the promises of Abraham and the later … Continue reading “Sermonette: The Sin of Esau”

Sermon: Self-Government (Part Two) We Are All Under God’s Authority #1005 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 07-Aug-10; 71 minutes Go to the Self-Government (sermon series) description: (hide) When the government is so evil and inept, it is difficult to live up to the admonition of Titus 3:1-3. Human governments tend to produce nothing, yet gobble up … Continue reading “Sermon: Self-Government (Part Two)”

Commentary: Crisis of Leadership No Great Stone Face-Yet #1005c Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 07-Aug-10; 10 minutes listen: description: (hide) Real leadership is sadly lacking in Washington, while the real leaders seem to be emerging from the state governments. The current administration behaves more like narcissistic children, relying on focus groups and polls rather than principle. … Continue reading “Commentary: Crisis of Leadership”

Sermonette: Where Can I Flee From Your Presence? God is Omnipresent #1005s Martin G. Collins Given 07-Aug-10; 19 minutes listen: description: (hide) Many of the forefathers of the United States, such as Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, were Deists rather than Christians. Deists espouse a belief that a Supreme Deity created the world, but then … Continue reading “Sermonette: Where Can I Flee From Your Presence?”

Biblestudy: Angelic Responsibilities Angels #BS-1004 Martin G. Collins Given 31-Jul-10; 58 minutes listen: description: (hide) Isaiah 14 describes the creation of Helel, a magnificent archangel before iniquity was found in him. The creation of the earth took place before the rebellion of Satan and the demons. Originally, the earth was created in an orderly fashion, … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Angelic Responsibilities”

Sermon: Darts Whole Armor of God #1004A John O. Reid (1930-2016) Given 31-Jul-10; 37 minutes listen: description: (hide) A combat veteran teaches that if we learn to know the sounds (of mortars being launched) and where to put our feet (to avoid land mines), we could probably fulfill our tour of duty. If we are … Continue reading “Sermon: Darts”

Commentary: The Clinton Wedding How We’ve Changed! #1004c John W. Ritenbaugh Given 31-Jul-10; 7 minutes listen: description: (hide) John Ritenbaugh, reflecting on the Chelsea Clinton wedding, observes that no evidence of recession seems to be apparent in this event. According to the Associated Press, the total expenses may range from $3,000,000 to $5,000,000. George Bush … Continue reading “Commentary: The Clinton Wedding”