Sermons and Biblical Studies

Sermon: New Covenant Priesthood (Part Three) Humility, Gratitude, and Thanksgiving #531 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 24-Nov-01; 71 minutes Go to the New Covenant Priesthood (sermon series) description: (hide) Without the proper emphasis on thanksgiving and praise, our prayers degenerate into the "gimmes" with the emphasis exclusively on self. We need to learn to give God … Continue reading “Sermon: New Covenant Priesthood (Part Three)”

Sermon: Antidotes to Fear and Depression God’s Revelation Provides Hope #530 Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 17-Nov-01; 67 minutes listen: description: (hide) Anxiety, fear, depression, and panic disorders have increased dramatically in America, characterized by feelings of loss of control, and hopelessness for the future. The key to overcoming the fear of loss of control is … Continue reading “Sermon: Antidotes to Fear and Depression”

Sermon: Anticipating the Enemy Satan #528 Martin G. Collins Given 03-Nov-01; 64 minutes listen: description: (hide) There are two typical reactions to the spirit world—fear and ignorance. In the Old Testament, Satan’s role (Job 1:12) is an investigator, tester, and prosecuting attorney, functioning totally within the parameters of God’s power. The New Testament greatly expands … Continue reading “Sermon: Anticipating the Enemy”

Sermon: Promised: Protection and Healing Conditions to Consider #526 Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 20-Oct-01; 69 minutes listen: description: (hide) God gives several conditions for receiving protection and healing, including God’s sovereignty, God’s purpose, and one’s level of growth. A way to see things "God’s way" involves replacing our carnal, egocentric viewpoint with outgoing concern. We … Continue reading “Sermon: Promised: Protection and Healing”

Sermon: Deuteronomy (Part 7) Holiness #525 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 13-Oct-01; 72 minutes Go to the Deuteronomy (2001) (Feast sermon series) description: (hide) A grave danger exists in emphasizing grace (with a no responsibility "Once saved only saved" mentality) and de-emphasizing sanctification, works, and overcoming. Holiness has two distinct stages or aspects: (1.) to be … Continue reading “Sermon: Deuteronomy (Part 7)”

Sermonette: Being There The Second Resurrection #FT01-14s Mike Ford (1955-2021) Given 09-Oct-01; 23 minutes listen: description: (hide) Mike Ford, reflecting upon the second resurrection, in which billions of people who have never known God’s plan, will be given their first chance. We need to be diligent to make sure we’ll be there to see them, … Continue reading “Sermonette: Being There”

Feast: The Process of Righteous Judgment The Last Great Day #FT01-08-PM Martin G. Collins Given 09-Oct-01; 51 minutes listen: description: (hide) God’s judgment on His called out ones has already begun (I Peter 4:17) and comes in incremental stages, somewhat like a divine installment plan. As God’s spiritual offspring (or the first fruits), we are, … Continue reading “Feast: The Process of Righteous Judgment”

Sermonette: The Only Sure Thing Who or What Can We Trust? #FT01-13s Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 09-Oct-01; 19 minutes listen: description: (hide) We live in an unstable world. Not only is there terrorism and war, but even during peacetime, nations have diplomats to keep even allies from coming to blows! Financial instability seems to be … Continue reading “Sermonette: The Only Sure Thing”

Feast: Deuteronomy (Part 6) Faithfulness, continued #FT01-08-AM John W. Ritenbaugh Given 09-Oct-01; 79 minutes Go to the Deuteronomy (2001) (Feast sermon series) description: (hide) God is absolutely faithful to finish what He envisioned from eternity, knowing the end from the beginning. God is meticulously building a family, fashioning experiences (bad and good), blessings and trials … Continue reading “Feast: Deuteronomy (Part 6)”

Feast: The Two Reports The Contrast Between God’s Report and Man’s Report #FT01-07A Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Given 08-Oct-01; 42 minutes listen: description: (hide) Man’s boast of increasing reforestation is juxtaposed with prophecies of deforestation and famine, symbolizing the judgment of the modern arrogant, godless Assyrian power (Isaiah 10:5-19), making both trees and people so few … Continue reading “Feast: The Two Reports”