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Living Up to Our Responsibilities
Sermonette by Mark SchindlerGod has entrusted each of us with responsibilities to fulfill His purpose as we prepare for the next step in His plan to develop His Family. If we fail to uphold these responsibilities, we create a void that affects the entire Body of Christ, causing pain and suffering among His elect. Our individual failures to meet these obligations may prolong the challenges we face, as God urges us to live up to our calling in this final stage of preparation. Our job now directly impacts the well-being of the whole church, both physically and spiritually. We must strive to become holy as God is holy, united and in harmony as one complete body. God holds us accountable for one another, making us our brother's keeper, responsible for each other's well-being. When one member suffers, the whole body suffers, and our lack of fervor in overcoming the ways of this world may weaken the effectiveness of our prayers, contributing to the afflictions of those dear to us. We are called to examine ourselves daily, ensuring we do not hold onto accursed things that hinder our path to holiness. To whom much is given, much is required, and God has provided everything we need to succeed. He expects us to show the same sacrificial love for one another within His united body. If we commit to overcoming and becoming holy, we will be pleasing in His eyes, and healing will come as He has promised. Now is the time to confess our faults to God, change our ways, and recommit ourselves with day-to-day fervor to holiness, so that the body may be healed.
How to Be a Bad Disciple
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughLooking at discipleship from a negative perspective can help reveal errors in ourselves. Jesus shows four main attitudes that make for bad discipleship in Luke 9.
Each Other (Part Three)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeWe should assemble with the rest of the Body where possible, and the reason the apostle gives is for exhorting others. We cannot exhort if we have withdrawn.
A Little Leaven
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughOur individual sins (committed in our thoughts, words, and behaviors) are never isolated, but sadly influence every other member of the congregation.
What Does God Really Want? (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe are called to fulfill our job as a steward, entrusted with managing, protecting, preserving, attending, and increasing what has been entrusted to us.
Every Action Has a Reaction
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughEvery action has a corresponding reaction; even the little things we do matter. Sin produces increase (the leavening effect) just as righteousness does.
What Is the Work of God Now? (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughNeglecting to feed the flock has been detrimental to preaching the gospel to the world. Because of neglect, members succumb to feeling insignificant.
Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen (Part Nine)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe loyalty of the Laodiceans did not extend far beyond loyalty to self. Loyalty and friendship are inextricably bound together.
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Solomon emphasized in Ecclesiastes 2 that we should enjoy and derive pleasure from our work. The way that we work is a visible witness of God before men.
A Contrast of Kings
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe currently have no preparation for our future roles as kings and priests, but God desires to fill thousands of leadership positions in the Millennium.
The Sacrifices of Leviticus (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe meal offering represents the second Great Commandment, love toward fellow man. Our service to others requires much grinding self-sacrifice and surrender.
The Commandments (Part Nineteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus taught that all outward sin stems from inner inordinate desire. What we desire or lust after automatically becomes our idol.