Sermon: The Talking Blood (1994) Witness of Blood #119 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 19-Mar-94; 55 minutes listen: description: (hide) I John 5:6 teaches that blood is a witness. Blood atonement, referenced 427 times in the Bible, dramatically magnifies the seriousness God places on the consequences of sin. Only blood can atone for sin (Leviticus 17:11, … Continue reading “Sermon: The Talking Blood (1994)”
Sermonette: What Is "Son of God"?
Sermonette: What Is "Son of God"? #118s Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 12-Mar-94; 21 minutes listen: description: (hide) An article in the Charlotte Observer, "Who Do You Say I Am?," contains modern characterizations of Jesus Christ that are shallow, disrespectful, downright limiting characterizations advanced by scholars. Some ‘scholarly’ opinions claim that only 18% of the things … Continue reading “Sermonette: What Is "Son of God"?”
Sermonette: The Apostle Thomas
Sermonette: The Apostle Thomas #117s Martin G. Collins Given 05-Mar-94; 14 minutes listen: description: (hide) Thought the apostle Thomas has some negative associations (i.e. ‘Doubting Thomas’), he also has positive, admirable traits which we should emulate. Though Thomas was pessimistic, when he saw what he was supposed to do, he did so without hesitating, as … Continue reading “Sermonette: The Apostle Thomas”
Sermon: The Fourth Commandment (Part 5)
Sermon: The Fourth Commandment (Part 5) Conclusion of Series #116 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 26-Feb-94; 54 minutes Go to the The Fourth Commandment (sermon series) description: (hide) The reason for refraining from work or pleasure on the Sabbath is not labor or muscular energy, but the overall motivation for expending this energy. Proper preparation for … Continue reading “Sermon: The Fourth Commandment (Part 5)”
Sermonette: The Solid Foundation of God
Sermonette: The Solid Foundation of God #115s Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 19-Feb-94; 21 minutes listen: description: (hide) The Leaning Tower of Pisa, constructed on a faulty foundation in the Middle Ages, now leans 17 feet off the vertical. Efforts to correct this defect have been disappointing and futile. Our spiritual foundation, constructed on the Prophets, … Continue reading “Sermonette: The Solid Foundation of God”
Sermon: The Fourth Commandment (Part 4)
Sermon: The Fourth Commandment (Part 4) A Work Day vs. A Rest Day #115 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 19-Feb-94; 68 minutes Go to the The Fourth Commandment (sermon series) description: (hide) Our close proximity to a materialistic world, filled with man’s works, makes it difficult for faith to take root. The Sabbath is the day … Continue reading “Sermon: The Fourth Commandment (Part 4)”
Sermonette: Controlling the Weeds
Sermonette: Controlling the Weeds #114s Mike Ford (1955-2021) Given 12-Feb-94; 15 minutes listen: description: (hide) Mike Ford, reflecting on the Kudzu infestation in the Southeast United States, a plant that was supposed to provide groundcover and prevent erosion, but has gotten totally out of control, draws some comparison of this fast growing weed with sin … Continue reading “Sermonette: Controlling the Weeds”
Sermon: The Fourth Commandment (Part 3)
Sermon: The Fourth Commandment (Part 3) Why Did the World Change the Sabbath? #114 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 12-Feb-94; 59 minutes Go to the The Fourth Commandment (sermon series) description: (hide) Bondage is the consequence of rejecting or neglecting the Sabbath. Far from doing away with the Sabbath, Jesus magnified the Sabbath, giving us principles … Continue reading “Sermon: The Fourth Commandment (Part 3)”
Sermonette: 1 Peter 3:19
Sermonette: 1 Peter 3:19 #112s Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 29-Jan-94; 20 minutes listen: description: (hide) Richard Ritenbaugh, claiming that the idea of purgatory, Hades, or Hell has a long history, predating Christianity by centuries (a belief that a ‘land of the dead’ served as a holding pen for people awaiting judgment) , asserts that Roman … Continue reading “Sermonette: 1 Peter 3:19”
Sermon: The Fourth Commandment (Part 2)
Sermon: The Fourth Commandment (Part 2) How To Keep The Sabbath #112 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 29-Jan-94; 70 minutes Go to the The Fourth Commandment (sermon series) description: (hide) The two major purposes for the Sabbath are to (1) remind us that God is Creator and (2) to remind us that we were once in … Continue reading “Sermon: The Fourth Commandment (Part 2)”