Sermons and Biblical Studies

Sermon: Why We Tithe (Part 2) Growing in Giving #459 Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 22-Jul-00; 60 minutes Go to the Why We Tithe (sermon series) description: (hide) It is much harder to keep the law in the spirit than it is in the letter. Applying the spirit of the law enables us to behave the … Continue reading “Sermon: Why We Tithe (Part 2)”

Sermon: Why We Tithe (Part 1) The Spirit of the Law #458 Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 15-Jul-00; 52 minutes Go to the Why We Tithe (sermon series) description: (hide) Because everything in the universe belongs to God, including the natural resources from which we get our wealth, we should not regard tithing as a bill … Continue reading “Sermon: Why We Tithe (Part 1)”

Sermon: Maintaining Good Health (Part 2) Cleanliness #457 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 08-Jul-00; 74 minutes Go to the Maintaining Good Health (sermon series) description: (hide) The cleanliness laws in Leviticus, prescribing washing, cleansing, and quarantine procedures, apply to the spiritual dimension as well. God will not tolerate uncleanness, either spiritually or physically. Spiritual sin and … Continue reading “Sermon: Maintaining Good Health (Part 2)”

Sermon: Maintaining Good Health (Part 1) Stewardship of Our Bodies #456 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 01-Jul-00; 70 minutes Go to the Maintaining Good Health (sermon series) description: (hide) Stewardship of our bodies or keeping ourselves healthy is (like the Levitical maintenance of the literal tabernacle) an aspect of holiness, promoting the strengthening of our relationship … Continue reading “Sermon: Maintaining Good Health (Part 1)”

Les anctres fminins du Christ   Sermon: Christ’s Female Ancestors Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba #454 Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 17-Jun-00; 76 minutes listen: description: (hide) The Jews, because of the scepter, the Levitical, and Messianic responsibilities, have been perhaps the most meticulous, careful, and accurate genealogy keepers in the world. No genealogy is more important … Continue reading “Sermon: Christ’s Female Ancestors”

Sermon: What Does God Really Want? (Part 6) The Work of the Holy Spirit #453B John W. Ritenbaugh Given 12-Jun-00; 77 minutes Go to the What Does God Really Want? (sermon series) description: (hide) God’s Spirit comes first before anyone is empowered to do anything. God’s gifts are in reality tools to do His work. … Continue reading “Sermon: What Does God Really Want? (Part 6)”

Sermon: Healing the Breach Assisting Christ in His Work #453A Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 11-Jun-00; 81 minutes listen: description: (hide) Jesus Christ, through His bloody death, has breached the enemy walls, rending the veil and opening up access to God the Father. We, as part of the firstfruits, have been called as an elite unit … Continue reading “Sermon: Healing the Breach”

Sermon: How the Human Mind Shapes What We Believe Human Reasoning #452 Martin G. Collins Given 10-Jun-00; 76 minutes listen: description: (hide) Our society has determined that everyone’s opinion is of equal value, regardless of how ridiculous and sinful it is. There are numerous fallacious reasoning patterns to which we can all fall prey. These … Continue reading “Sermon: How the Human Mind Shapes What We Believe”

Sermon: What Does God Really Want? (Part 5) Practical Virtues #451 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 03-Jun-00; 76 minutes Go to the What Does God Really Want? (sermon series) description: (hide) True riches consist of what we are (or what we become) rather than what we have. True riches consist of those things that can be … Continue reading “Sermon: What Does God Really Want? (Part 5)”

Sermon: Even From My Youth Seek God When Young #449 Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 20-May-00; 78 minutes listen: description: (hide) The mood and attitude of a generation shapes society, such as how the Baby Boomers "Youth Culture" pampers, overprotects, and worships its young people. It teaches a narcissistic, "look out for Number One" attitude, delaying … Continue reading “Sermon: Even From My Youth”