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Moses, Psalmist (Part 4)
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughMoses' life was full of lessons and instruction, and at the end of it, he left us a song that encapsulates much of what he learned about godly living.
Moses, Psalmist (Part 3)
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughWe frequently perceive characters in books as one-dimensional, and if we are an imaginative and comprehensive reader, perhaps in two dimensions.
Conviction and Moses
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur conviction reveals itself in living by faith. Moses is a stunning example of how a convicted Christian should live — with loyalty and faithfulness to God.
Moses, Psalmist (Part 2)
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughBecause Psalm 91 has no title, commentators reason that the Psalms' editors want the reader to understand that, like Psalm 90, it also came from Moses' pen.
Moses, Servant of God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughMoses sacrificed great worldly honor to become a servant of God, demonstrating real servant leadership. God praises Moses for his faithfulness and meekness.
Conviction, Moses, and Us
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLike Moses, we have to develop conviction, a product of a relationship of God, established by being faithful day by day in the little things of life.
Moses' Sin at Kadesh
'Prophecy Watch' by Mike FordWe wish God would tell us what to do but fail to realize that He has instructed us through His Word. Yet, like Moses at Kadesh, we fail to do what He tells us!
Moses: A Tale of Two Wives
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughA strange chapter of Moses' life deals with his two wives. The story begins sometime during the first forty-year period of his life when he was the hero of Egypt.
Moses, Prince of Egypt
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughMoses could have ruled all of Egypt. This makes his sacrifice of 'refus[ing] to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter,' all the more remarkable.
Moses, Psalmist (Part 1)
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughNot only is Moses the first recorded servant of God to write songs of praise, but all the other psalmists also generally follow his style and themes.
Why Did God Try to Kill Moses (Exodus 4:24-26)?
Bible Questions & AnswersExodus 4 shows that Moses, returning to Egypt to lead God's people Israel to the Promised Land, did not have his own house in subjection to God's covenant.
The Overlooked Work (Part One)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeWaiting on God is a work that demonstrates faith in Him, just as much as any other Christian deed. It is often one of the most difficult of all works.
Much Greater Than Ourselves
Sermonette by Martin G. CollinsNone of the heroes of faith faced their challenges by themselves, but were aware of God's protection and power, a power much greater than themselves.
Witness and Warning to the Powerful
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughGod coordinates events to place one of His servants in a position of high visibility and sometimes great power at the center of world events to sound a warning.
God Has Faith in You
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidIt can be encouraging to us that our patriarchs and the prophets had serious doubts, but God overrode all their fears in accomplishing His purpose.
Faith (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFaithfulness in a person ultimately rests on his or her trust in God, and if a person is going to be faithful, its because he or she believes what God says.
Making Faithful Choices (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGideon began his life as a coward, became a conqueror, and ended a compromiser, all the while needing assurances from God to bolster his flagging faith.
Hebrews (Part Thirteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAbraham, the father of the faithful, did not have a blind faith; it was based upon observation of God's proven track record of faithfulness.
Two Arks of Salvation
Sermon by Ted E. BowlingIn both the basket carrying Moses and the ark carrying Noah's family for over a year, God was in control, and guided both arks to safety.
Leadership and Covenants (Part Seventeen)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Because the world is under the sway of the wicked one, if mankind were left to its own choices, the world would revert to the condition before the Flood.
Seeing the Invisible
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughImagination, coupled by the power of the Holy Spirit, helps us to understand the power and reality of the invisible. Faith as a concept is immaterial.
Faith (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFar from being blind, faith is based on analyzing, comparing, adding up from evidence in God's Word, our own experience, and our calling by God's Holy Spirit.
In Whom Do You Place Your Confidence?
Sermonette by Martin G. CollinsGod does not want us to have confidence in ourselves or other people, but only in Him. Consequently, it is a mistake to trust the media or the leaders of nations.
Leadership and the Covenants (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Becoming equipped for leadership requires that we discipline ourselves in following God's way of life, allowing the mind of Jesus Christ to be in us in.
The Sovereignty of God (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughNothing and no one can thwart God's purposes. We need to develop the faith to yield and conform to His will as clay in the potter's hands.
Faith (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe would like God to instantly gratify our desires. Consequently, we find living by faith difficult; we do not trust that He has things under control.
Israel's Missing Characteristics of God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Faithfulness is living continually by faith, acting even though doing so may cost us. Love is not primarily a feeling, but faithfulness in applying God's Word.
The Great Work the Lord Has Done!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe must not fear but stand firm and be still, watching the salvation of the Lord, actively exercising faith, while God makes short work out of our enemies.
With Hands Raised
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingThe Bible shows several positions used in prayer, but gives special attention to the posture of raised hands, symbolic of giving up or being vulnerable.
Unleavened Bread and Pentecost
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughUnleavened bread serves as a memorial of God's deliverance from the bondage of sin. We must realize that our part of the salvation process is to follow God.
Among the Few
Sermon by Mark SchindlerInitially, the primary motivation for responding to God's call may be a panicky desire to save our skin, gloming onto a place of safety like Petra.
Martha, Martha
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerMartha used her gifts, but to an excessive extreme. Jesus had to reel her in, setting her on a more productive course. We must use our gifts responsibly.
Hebrews (Part Fourteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughLike Jesus and other heroes of faith, we need to look beyond the present to the long term effects of the trials and tests we go though, seeing their value.
Made His Wonderful Works to Be Remembered (Part Two)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerThe speaker, reflecting on the profound personal and spiritual impact of the death of his sister Cathy, uses this sorrowful event as a lens to explore God's enduring work in our lives. Cathy, born in 1949, died at age 15 months from a rare brain cancer, tragically causing a lasting, gaping hole in the family. Those called by God now have a unique privilege and responsibility to live in God's truth, guided by the Holy Spirit, distinguishing them from those who have a general hope in Christ, but lack full understanding. Citing Robert Kennedy Jr.'s remarks at Charlie Kirk's memorial proclaiming that grief's hole never shrinks, but we have the capability of growing larger than the hole by integrating the traits of the deceased, focusing on God's works, a perspective all of God's people must emulate. As we approach the Feast of Tabernacles, we must recall and rejoice in all of God's personal interventions (Leviticus 23:37). The Feast of Tabernacles, rooted in Israel's wilderness experience, reminds God's people of His provision and protection. The speaker shares a personal testimony of God healing his torn Achilles tendon during the Feast in 1980, reinforcing the necessity of remembering God's previous miracles to endure current trials, like his recent cancer diagnosis. Consequently, we as spiritual siblings must use the Feast to lift each other up, sharing stories of God's works to strengthen faith amidst life's chaos. We are obligated to stand on "holy ground" (Psalm 111 and II Corinthians 1:8-10) joyfully reflecting God's deliverance to persevere through current trials, trusting in His ongoing, continuous, perpetual faithfulness.
Why the Transfiguration?
'Ready Answer' by Richard T. RitenbaughWhy was Jesus transfigured on the mount? What did it mean? What was it designed to teach the apostles?
Acts (Part Eight)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughStephen points out that historically, God has dealt with His people without land or temple, but instead through deliverers, initially rejected by their own.