Sermons and Biblical Studies

Sermon: Prophets and Prophecy (Part 2) Elijah and John the Baptist #639 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 22-Nov-03; 72 minutes Go to the Prophets and Prophecy (sermon series) description: (hide) Both Moses and Aaron fulfilled the role of prophet. Jesus described John the Baptist as the greatest of all the Old Covenant prophets, distinctive by his … Continue reading “Sermon: Prophets and Prophecy (Part 2)”

Sermonette: Liberality and Legalism Examples of Self-Worship #639s David C. Grabbe Given 22-Nov-03; 14 minutes listen: description: (hide) David Grabbe makes some comparisons between the Pharisees and the Laodiceans, maintaining that they both were zealous for works, but because they both indulged in self- worship instead of dependency upon God, their works did absolutely no … Continue reading “Sermonette: Liberality and Legalism”

Sermon: What Happened Between the Testaments? Preparing the World For the Messiah #638 Martin G. Collins Given 15-Nov-03; 72 minutes listen: description: (hide) The Inter-Testamental period is a dark time in history, approximately 400 years between the time of Malachi and Matthew, a time of intense political and intellectual fermentation. Internally, the terrible cataclysms gave … Continue reading “Sermon: What Happened Between the Testaments?”

Sermonette: The ‘Martha, Martha’ Story The Good Part Mary Chose #638s Bill Cherry Given 15-Nov-03; 13 minutes listen: description: (hide) Bill Cherry, expounding upon the gentle reprimand Martha received from Jesus, focuses upon the "one thing [that] is needed." Martha, as well as Mary, had been an ardent disciple of Jesus, having been "at His … Continue reading “Sermonette: The ‘Martha, Martha’ Story”

Sermon: Prophets and Prophecy (Part 1) What Is a Prophet? #637 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 08-Nov-03; 75 minutes Go to the Prophets and Prophecy (sermon series) description: (hide) Through Biblical contexts, we learn that a prophet is one who speaks for God, expressing His will and purpose in words and signs. The office of a … Continue reading “Sermon: Prophets and Prophecy (Part 1)”

Sermonette: Walking With God 5 Things Required For Walking With God #637s Clyde Finklea Given 08-Nov-03; 14 minutes listen: description: (hide) Clyde Finklea, examining the lives of Enoch and Abraham, explores what it means to walk with God. Five components of this walk include (1) righteousness (obeying God and conforming to His will) (2) faith … Continue reading “Sermonette: Walking With God”

Sermon: Carelessness An Attitude Typical of Laodiceanism #636 Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 01-Nov-03; 74 minutes listen: description: (hide) Our culture is rife with carelessness or sloppiness in attitude, speech and dress. Unfortunately these careless attitudes are finding their way into the church—with devastating consequences. Carelessness, indicative of not thinking (or refusing to think, derivative of … Continue reading “Sermon: Carelessness”

Sermon: Laodiceanism and Being There Next Year Seeking God #635 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 25-Oct-03; 69 minutes listen: description: (hide) The best matrix for salvation (or to come out of Babylon) is to diligently seek God, a connection lost in the Garden of Eden. Christians must rigorously practice their faith, having their senses trained, growing … Continue reading “Sermon: Laodiceanism and Being There Next Year”

Feast: All His Ways Are Just God’s Merciful Judgment #FT03-08-PM Martin G. Collins Given 18-Oct-03; 60 minutes listen: description: (hide) Justice is more a process of doing (exercising justice, mercy, love, humility and faith — in short, the way of give) in all of our interpersonal relations rather than rendering a stern verdict or sentence. … Continue reading “Feast: All His Ways Are Just”

Sermonette: God Alone Can See God’s Master Plan #FT03-13s Mark Schindler Given 18-Oct-03; 20 minutes listen: description: (hide) Mark Schindler was able to reveal God’s plan to mankind to nearly 400 people assembled at his father’s funeral service, which happened to be on the Eighth Day. God apparently opened a door of opportunity to reveal … Continue reading “Sermonette: God Alone Can See”