Parable of the Good Shepherd (Part One)
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsThe Parable of the Good Shepherd is one of John's few parables. It emphasizes Christ's sovereignty: He is the great and benevolent Owner of His sheep.
The Shepherd's Guidance (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeEven though under-shepherds do not always perfectly emulate Christ, He has nevertheless established their roles and has gifted them to serve in this way.
The Shepherd's Guidance (Part Three)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeIf sheep choose to become 'without a shepherd,' they reject one of Christ's major gifts to His flock, taking themselves outside of His established order.
Parable of the Good Shepherd (Part Two)
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsIn John 10, Jesus characterizes Himself as the 'Good Shepherd' who loves and cares for His sheep. This is shown in His providential leadership of His church.
The Shepherd's Voice
Article by Mike FordGod's people are often compared to sheep, yet some question whether they need a human shepherd. How does one know whether a minister is a true shepherd?
Knowing a True Shepherd
Sermonette by Mike FordWe are cautioned to test the spirits contained in what a shepherd says to see whether they come from God. The world is not able to understand this message.
Sheep Rustling
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeSheep are being lured, not with good food, clean water, and peace, but with promises of being a part of something big and of protection from the Tribulation.
From Sheriff to Shepherd: Are We Willing to Be Defrauded?
'Ready Answer' by David F. MaasWhich leadership style do you follow: Andy Griffith's or Barney Fife's? The desire to be in control takes a toll on one's relationships and one's health.
Parables of Luke 15 (Part One)
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsJesus' discourse in Luke 15 is essentially one distinct parable with three illustrations. He reveals that He came into the world to seek and save the lost.
Parable of the Lost Sheep
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingChrist shows His compassion and concern for those who have become distracted and fallen into error, providing an example to us to show mercy to others.
John (Part Sixteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe closer we get to God, the more likely we will have persecution, but also the greater and more real He becomes and the more likely we will serve Him correctly.
In Search of a Clear World View (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe modern nations of Israel, by turning its back on the truth, has blown its opportunity for moral leadership every bit as much as ancient Judah did.
Preternatural, Natural, Unnatural, Supernatural (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Christ's life and death were supernatural in that He had God's Spirit from the beginning, giving Him power over things, as well as undeniable logic.
For the Perfecting of the Saints
Booklet by John W. RitenbaughDo Christians need a church? With all the church problems in recent years, many have withdrawn. Yet the church—problems and all—serves a God-ordained role.
Leadership and Covenants (Part Two)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughWe must learn the lessons of godly leadership now because our positions in the Kingdom will require their use. Society demonstrates a lack of personal leadership.
Jehoshaphat
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAfter several catastrophes, Jehoshaphat finally became convinced that any decision without God in the picture is patently stupid.
'I'll Never Follow Another Man!'
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughThis is an oft-repeated refrain in these days of distrust of the ministry. But is it a godly attitude? What does the Bible say about human leadership?
John (Part Seventeen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe shepherd and door analogies in John 10 depict the close relationship of Jesus with His flock as the security and stability provided by His protection.
Spotting False Teachers
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughTrue shepherds have genuine concern for the flock, as opposed to hirelings who only devour or take advantage of the flock.
Avoiding Superficiality
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSuccess in spiritual things does not consist in growing large and powerful, but humbly living by faith, overcoming, and yielding to God's shaping power.
Psalm 23 (Part Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughSheep are the most dependent on their owner for their well-being. From the viewpoint of the sheep, the quality of care of the shepherd is of utmost importance.
Leadership and the Covenants (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the combined history of Judah and Israel, when the leaders abandoned the covenants with God, the citizenry generally followed suit.
Leadership and the Covenants (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe qualify to lead by internalizing the covenants, not only believing God, but doing what He says, realizing that the covenants are not complicated.
The March Toward Globalism (Part Eight)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSatan is cultivating vessels of destruction by turning God's principles of child-rearing upside-down, encouraging permissiveness and destroying the family.