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Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

In the matter of deference to civil authority, we must remember that we must give governing officials respect, even though they may be the basest of men.


Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Twenty-Eight)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Wisdom does not give us complete understanding into the ultimate purposes of God, but when accompanied with faith in God, it will brighten our countenance.


Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Twenty-Nine)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

We are not privy to God's, but we must realize that He has the prerogative to impose both blessings and calamity, the latter in response to disobedience.


Of Snowflakes and Suns and Glory

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)

The glory we reflect to God goes all the way over the sun to God's throne room; God in turn reciprocates with spiritual assets and gifts.


Glory Be

Sermon by Ronny H. Graham

The Hebrew word for glory carries the connotation of a burden or responsibility, just as Christ glorified the Father in every thought, word, and deed.


Spiritual Heat Treatment

Sermonette by Christian D. Hunter

After metal has endured its prescribed heat treatment, it glows brightly. Our job, as God's metaphorical metal, is to endure the trials of heat treatments.


Micah (Part Three): Who Is a God Like You?

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Micah 5 describes legal proceedings against the people who have rejected God, promising a harsh retribution but future restoration for a physical remnant.


The Handwriting Is on the Wall (2021)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark Schindler

When comparing the Jewish Disneyland Succoth Extravaganza with the Holy Days kept by Israel, it is obvious that the veil still bars their understanding.


From Pilgrims to Pillars (Part Two)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. Maas

The intensity of the heat in both the refiner's furnace and the potter's kiln resembles the fiery trials we must endure for the Refiner to remove the dross.


The Priesthood of God (Part Three)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Because God is holy, His people must also be holy, displaying the character of God. Holiness designates God-like qualities found in those sanctified by God.