Sermons and Biblical Studies

Gebed (Deel 5)   Sermon: What Is Prayer? Definition of Prayer #083 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 03-Jul-93; 85 minutes Go to the Prayer (sermon series) description: (hide) Prayer is a tool we must learn to use more efficiently or effectively. God’s chief work on this earth is to produce holiness in His offspring, transforming our carnal, … Continue reading “Sermon: What Is Prayer?”

Sermonette: Unity Through Humility #082s Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 26-Jun-93; 20 minutes listen: description: (hide) Rush Limbaugh claims that America was built on competition. Truly, America seems to be awash in competition, from sibling rivalry to classmate rivalry to athletic rivalry to academic rivalry to economic rivalry. Competition in the church, however, can lead to … Continue reading “Sermonette: Unity Through Humility”

Gebed (Deel 4)   Sermon: Prayer and Persistence How to Pray #082 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 26-Jun-93; 72 minutes Go to the Prayer (sermon series) description: (hide) Being persistent in prayer does not mean incessant pestering, whining, or cajoling God into action. Luke 11:1-13 purposefully contrasts the generous nature of God with that of a reluctant … Continue reading “Sermon: Prayer and Persistence”

Gebed (Deel 3)   Sermon: Prayer and Seeking God Hebrews 11:6 #081 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 19-Jun-93; 78 minutes Go to the Prayer (sermon series) description: (hide) We must not have an apathetic relationship toward God (Revelation 3:15), but instead to ardently, earnestly, diligently, and fervently seek God in order to imitate His behavior in our … Continue reading “Sermon: Prayer and Seeking God”

Gebed (Deel 2)   Sermon: Prayer and Fervency Real Faith #080 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 12-Jun-93; 78 minutes Go to the Prayer (sermon series) description: (hide) Zealous, sincere, human, religious faith may not be godly, but ironically, because of its fervency, often puts our faith to shame. Our faith has to have as its object a … Continue reading “Sermon: Prayer and Fervency”

Gebed (Deel 1)   Sermon: Faith and Prayer Prayer #079 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 05-Jun-93; 77 minutes Go to the Prayer (sermon series) description: (hide) Constant, earnest prayer keeps faith alive and makes certain the receiving of every one of the qualities which make us in the image of God. Like Enoch, we must walk with … Continue reading “Sermon: Faith and Prayer”

Sermon: Faith (Part Seven) Pride and Humility #076 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 22-May-93; 78 minutes Go to the Faith (sermon series) description: (hide) Pride comes about in a person because of a perverted comparison—a comparison that will elevate one above another, make one feel better than another, or more deserving than others. Because of its … Continue reading “Sermon: Faith (Part Seven)”

Sermon: Faith (Part Six) Pride #075 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 15-May-93; 81 minutes Go to the Faith (sermon series) description: (hide) The hallmark of true Christian character is humility, which comes about only when one sees himself in proper comparison to God. Then he can see himself in proper comparison to other men. The opposite … Continue reading “Sermon: Faith (Part Six)”

Sermon: Faith (Part Five) Grace #074 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 08-May-93; 68 minutes Go to the Faith (sermon series) description: (hide) What a person believes is a major driving force of his conduct, determining the outcome of his life. At the time of the end, iniquity is going to be so pervasive and so compelling … Continue reading “Sermon: Faith (Part Five)”

Sermon: Faith (Part Four) Lot’s Wife #073 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 01-May-93; 72 minutes Go to the Faith (sermon series) description: (hide) The example of Lot’s wife teaches us that God does not want us to maintain close associations with the world because it almost inevitably leads to compromise with godly standards, jeopardizing the consistency … Continue reading “Sermon: Faith (Part Four)”