Sermons and Biblical Studies

Sermon: Elements of Motivation (Part Six) Sin and Fear of Judgment #219 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 03-Feb-96; 74 minutes Go to the Elements of Motivation (sermon series) description: (hide) Even though sin offers temporal and fleeting pleasure, we must learn to intensely hate sin, regarding this product of Satan as a destroyer of everything God … Continue reading “Sermon: Elements of Motivation (Part Six)”

Sermon: Prophecy and Love in the Song of Songs Christ and the Church #218 Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 27-Jan-96; 70 minutes listen: description: (hide) From this often misunderstood and misinterpreted poetical work comes some hopeful prophecies along with some vivid descriptions of intimate spiritual love. More parable than allegory, the Song of Songs seems to … Continue reading “Sermon: Prophecy and Love in the Song of Songs”

Sermon: Elements of Motivation (Part Five) Our High Calling #217 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 20-Jan-96; 77 minutes Go to the Elements of Motivation (sermon series) description: (hide) When Jesus became mentally exhausted and enervated, He became invigorated and refreshed by seeing God’s will completed, regarding it metaphorically as food and nourishment. Similarly, we can become … Continue reading “Sermon: Elements of Motivation (Part Five)”

Sermon: Elements of Motivation (Part Four) Obligation #216 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 13-Jan-96; 77 minutes Go to the Elements of Motivation (sermon series) description: (hide) We have a deeply felt sense of obligation knowing that a ransom has been paid to redeem us from the death penalty. While we have been justified through grace by … Continue reading “Sermon: Elements of Motivation (Part Four)”

Sermon: Remembering God’s Gifts, Promises, and Rewards We Have So Much Going for Us! #215 John O. Reid (1930-2016) Given 06-Jan-96; 79 minutes listen: description: (hide) God gives us the capability of remembering in order to learn and retain lessons, fortifying us in the midst of grave trials. During these times of intense distress and … Continue reading “Sermon: Remembering God’s Gifts, Promises, and Rewards”

Sermon: Elements of Motivation (Part Three) Hope #214 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 30-Dec-95; 73 minutes Go to the Elements of Motivation (sermon series) description: (hide) In the familiar triumvirate (faith, hope, and love), faith serves as the foundation, love serves as the goal, and hope serves as the great motivator or energizer. Unique among the … Continue reading “Sermon: Elements of Motivation (Part Three)”

Sermon: Elements of Motivation (Part Two) Vision #213 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 23-Dec-95; 79 minutes Go to the Elements of Motivation (sermon series) description: (hide) Biblically speaking, vision is an especially vivid picture in the mind’s eye that is undergirded by faith, scriptural revelation, and prompted by God’s Holy Spirit, enabling one to anticipate and … Continue reading “Sermon: Elements of Motivation (Part Two)”

Sermon: Elements of Motivation (Part One) The Fear of God #211 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 09-Dec-95; 76 minutes Go to the Elements of Motivation (sermon series) description: (hide) Having knowledge of God’s law is not a guarantee of spiritual success or growth. Only those motivated to use the law will experience growth and produce fruit. … Continue reading “Sermon: Elements of Motivation (Part One)”

Johannes 3:16 Heeft God de wereld werkelijk lief?   Sermon: John 3:16: Does God Really Love the World? How Far Does God’s Love Extend? #210 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 02-Dec-95; 79 minutes listen: description: (hide) God does not love everybody equally. Nowhere does He tell us to prefer the world of the ungodly, adopting the pagan … Continue reading “Sermon: John 3:16: Does God Really Love the World?”

Sermon: The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twenty-Nine) Summary of Series #208 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 18-Nov-95; 74 minutes Go to the The Covenants, Grace, and Law (sermon series) description: (hide) A summary of the Covenants, Grace and Law series: 1. Realize the position carnal man comes from: completely under Satan’ sway, antagonistic to God’s … Continue reading “Sermon: The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twenty-Nine)”