Sermonette: Perfect In His Generations Understanding Genesis 6:9 #697s Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 18-Dec-04; 16 minutes listen: description: (hide) The King James translation, written before 400 years of changing language, must be approached to understand the author’s intention rather than the assumptions of the translator. One semantic drift occurring in Genesis 6:9, translated "perfect in … Continue reading “Sermonette: Perfect In His Generations”
Sermon: The Present and Future Crisis (Part One)
Crises Presentes et Futures (Partie 1) Sermon: The Present and Future Crisis (Part One) Oil and the Economy #696 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 11-Dec-04; 78 minutes Go to the The Present and Future Crisis (sermon series) description: (hide) As we watch rising energy prices, we should exercise caution and self-control in spending and taking on … Continue reading “Sermon: The Present and Future Crisis (Part One)”
Sermonette: The Origin of Hanukkah
Sermonette: The Origin of Hanukkah Should We Celebrate It? #696s Bill Onisick Given 11-Dec-04; 14 minutes listen: description: (hide) Bill Onisick explores the origin of the Feast of Dedication, Feast of Lights or Hanukah, the only civil or national Jewish holiday mentioned in the Bible. Greek tyrant Antiochus Epiphanes defiled the temple by sacrificing a … Continue reading “Sermonette: The Origin of Hanukkah”
Sermon: Worship and Culture (Part One)
Sermon: Worship and Culture (Part One) What Is Acceptable Worship? #695 Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 04-Dec-04; 75 minutes Go to the Worship and Culture (sermon series) description: (hide) Modern charismatic churches have experimented with worship like "praise dancing," "praise bands," "racing for Jesus," etc. What kind of worship will God accept? To answer this, it … Continue reading “Sermon: Worship and Culture (Part One)”
Sermonette: Immigrating To The Kingdom
Sermonette: Immigrating To The Kingdom God’s One Culture #695s David C. Grabbe Given 04-Dec-04; 14 minutes listen: description: (hide) David Grabbe, focusing upon the tragic results of the multi-cultural experiment in Europe (having allowed the basest elements of radical Islam to co-exist with European culture — leading to deadly culture wars), draws a parallel to … Continue reading “Sermonette: Immigrating To The Kingdom”
Sermon: As Much as Depends on You
Sermon: As Much as Depends on You Principles of Conflict Resolution #694 Martin G. Collins Given 27-Nov-04; 63 minutes listen: description: (hide) Despite such slogans such as ‘unity through diversity,’ neither unity nor peace really exists in the world, but conflict has continued to increase. Though we are periodically confronted with conflict, we have a … Continue reading “Sermon: As Much as Depends on You”
Sermon: Paul: Grace, Law, and Obedience
Paulus: Genade, wet en gehoorzaamheid Sermon: Paul: Grace, Law, and Obedience Paul and the Law #693 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 20-Nov-04; 67 minutes Go to the Does Doctrine Really Matter? (sermon series) description: (hide) Paul had impressive credentials and pedigree, which he considered rubbish compared to his conversion and God’s dramatic intervention in his life. … Continue reading “Sermon: Paul: Grace, Law, and Obedience”
Sermonette: The Abundant Life
Sermonette: The Abundant Life The Kind of Life God Wants Us to Live #693s Bill Cherry Given 20-Nov-04; 13 minutes listen: description: (hide) Focusing on the topic of abundant life, Bill Cherry urges us to be content and joyful for the food, clothing, and positive uplifting human relationships (especially marriage and family) God has provided … Continue reading “Sermonette: The Abundant Life”
Sermon: Works of God
Sermon: Works of God God’s Work Is Salvation #692 Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 13-Nov-04; 74 minutes listen: description: (hide) The idea that the "work of God" is equated with "preaching the gospel around the world as a witness" severely limits the awesome scope of God’s work. If God ever stopped working, the whole universe would … Continue reading “Sermon: Works of God”
Sermonette: Why?
Sermonette: Why? God Does Not Owe Us an Explanation #692s Mike Ford (1955-2021) Given 13-Nov-04; 15 minutes listen: description: (hide) Mike Ford focusing upon the perennial question, "Why do bad things happen to good people?" concludes that God does not owe us an explanation, reflecting that God’s thoughts are infinitely higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9). … Continue reading “Sermonette: Why?”