Sermon: The Christian Medal of Honor Honor to Those Who Humbly Work What Is Good #607 Martin G. Collins Given 19-Apr-03; 71 minutes listen: description: (hide) God rewards patient and continual perseverance in good works, reflecting an inner nobility and character. Keeping unleavened is tedious and arduous, reflecting the narrow and straight way traveled by … Continue reading “Sermon: The Christian Medal of Honor”
Sermonette: Devotion and the Days of Unleavened Bread
Sermonette: Devotion and the Days of Unleavened Bread Burnt Offerings #607s David C. Grabbe Given 19-Apr-03; 14 minutes listen: description: (hide) David Grabbe, focusing upon the symbolism of the burnt offering, asserts that this offering depicts a total surrender to God with absolutely nothing held back. The level of commitment in the Days of Unleavened … Continue reading “Sermonette: Devotion and the Days of Unleavened Bread”
Sermon: No Real Love Without God
Sermon: No Real Love Without God Agape Love: The Greatest Spiritual Gift #606C John O. Reid (1930-2016) Given 17-Apr-03; 70 minutes description: (hide) What the world needs now is the agape love modeled by the Father and Jesus Christ. We are called to take on the very nature of God, to put on the love … Continue reading “Sermon: No Real Love Without God”
Sermonette: Is the Cross an Acceptable Symbol?
Sermonette: Is the Cross an Acceptable Symbol? How Does God Want to be Worshipped? #606Bs Mike Ford (1955-2021) Given 17-Apr-03; 16 minutes listen: description: (hide) Mike Ford asserts that the sign of the cross is a pagan symbol used by the ancient Chaldeans to honor Tammuz – the sun god. Even if Jesus were crucified … Continue reading “Sermonette: Is the Cross an Acceptable Symbol?”
Sermon: Mercy, Pilgrimage, and Providence
Sermon: Mercy, Pilgrimage, and Providence God’s Guarantee to Supply All Our Real Needs #606B John W. Ritenbaugh Given 17-Apr-03; 78 minutes listen: description: (hide) Jesus Christ admonishes us to take the straight gate or the narrow way (symbols of grave difficulty), indicating that our experience in overcoming and developing character will be fraught with difficulties. … Continue reading “Sermon: Mercy, Pilgrimage, and Providence”
Sermon: The Purpose of Israel
Sermon: The Purpose of Israel Why God Chose Israel #606A Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 17-Apr-03; 77 minutes listen: description: (hide) Ancient Israel cyclically fell into captivity only to need rescuing again. Was ancient Israel a "failed run" at God ruling a people or did their experience serve a more transcendental purpose? Serving as a model … Continue reading “Sermon: The Purpose of Israel”
Sermonette: More Blessed To Give Than Receive
Sermonette: More Blessed To Give Than Receive Why Giving Is Good #606As John W. Ritenbaugh Given 17-Apr-03; 21 minutes listen: description: (hide) In this offertory message, John Ritenbaugh reflects that individuals often hoard things out of fear of what might happen in the future. Paradoxically, holding back treasure and time may result in a major … Continue reading “Sermonette: More Blessed To Give Than Receive”
Passover: Passover Service 2003
Passover: Passover Service 2003 God’s Unfathomable Mercy #PS2003 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 15-Apr-03; 52 minutes listen: description: (hide) In this Passover service, John Ritenbaugh, examining the tendency of human nature to justify sin, asks us to soberly reflect upon the enormous cost of Christ’s sacrifice, demonstrating God’s unfathomable compassion and mercy. We have an obligation … Continue reading “Passover: Passover Service 2003”
Sermon: Camouflage and Salvation
Sermon: Camouflage and Salvation Salvation is Only Through Christ #605 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 12-Apr-03; 71 minutes listen: description: (hide) Satan, the grand master of deception, has provided what appear to be plausible alternatives to Christ’s sacrifice for salvation. We are saved through a combination of the sinless life of Jesus Christ, His sacrifice, and … Continue reading “Sermon: Camouflage and Salvation”
Sermon: What Would You Die For?
Sermon: What Would You Die For? The True Christian Martyr #604 Martin G. Collins Given 05-Apr-03; 67 minutes listen: description: (hide) Martin Collins, focusing upon the subject of martyrdom, spiritual conviction, and sacrifice, reflects upon the conviction, deaths or sacrifices of Abel, Jephthah’s daughter, Stephen and, most notably, the example of Christ. Christian martyrs, convicted … Continue reading “Sermon: What Would You Die For?”