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Magic Doesn't Work (Part Three)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Magic is always used as some kind of weapon, but not to build or develop moral strength or character. God chooses a life-long process of sanctification.


Principled Living (Part Three): Growing in Righteousness

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God's law—the unleavened bread of righteousness—needs to be ingested into our minds as we purge sin, resulting in righteous thoughts, words, and deeds.


Spiritual Maturity

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Kingdom parables allude to the process of spiritual maturity, depicting a planted and cultivated seed becoming a sprout, eventually bearing fruit.


From Rubble to Utopia

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The World Tomorrow is not going to happen because of an instantaneous miracle. God takes His time to produce both physical and spiritual changes.


The Meaning of "In Christ"

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

In order to have our inner core properly re-adjusted, we must have the state of 'being in Christ.'


Are You Fighting the Good Fight?

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Mainstream Christianity espouses the pernicious doctrine of, 'Let go and let God,'" which releases us from any obligation to overcome and build character.


Do You Recognize This Man? (Part Four)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Fruit is a product of growth requiring knowledge, work, patience, truth (light) and water (God's Spirit). Only by remaining on the vine will we bear fruit.


Our Part in the Sanctification Process (Part Five): Cultivating Patience

Sermon by David F. Maas

Numerous scriptures show the bad effects of impatience committed by ancient Israel, while the patriarchs, Jesus Christ, and the Father set examples of true patience.


Potential for Good

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The chief tool we can use to do good (building positive relationships between other people) is to develop and exercise the mind of God within us.


The Christian Medal of Honor

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

God rewards patient and continual perseverance in good works, reflecting an inner nobility and character.


Genesis 3:17-19: Consequences for Adam

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Adam sinned, having abdicated his leadership position. His posterity has been cursed with overwhelming toil just to stay ahead. We are perfected by hardship.


Magic Doesn't Work (Part Two)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

People are attracted to magic because they think it brings quick results, bringing them their desires, erasing their fears and providing for their needs.


The Most Dangerous Battlefront

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. Maas

The most dangerous battle at hand is against our own flesh, where we least expect treachery and where we have become the most complacent.