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Christ's Revelation of the Father
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus Christ, from the earliest recorded moments of His life, was deeply aware of His divine origin and purpose. At the age of twelve, He already knew that He was not Joseph's natural son, but that His true Father was God in heaven. He understood that His Father had a specific purpose and work to be done, and He was sent to accomplish it during His human lifetime. Even at this young age, Jesus was eager and willing to engage in His Father's business, as seen when He was found in the Temple, teaching and correcting the priests with remarkable insight. Throughout His ministry, Jesus faced consistent misunderstanding, even from those closest to Him, including His parents, who did not grasp the significance of His words about His Father. His mission was not only to preach and sacrifice Himself but also to reveal the existence of His Father in heaven. He spoke often of this relationship, which confounded many who could not conceive of another divine Being beyond their understanding of Yahweh. Despite opposition and threats, Jesus persistently declared His Father's presence and sovereignty, emphasizing that while He was on earth as a human, His Father upheld the universe. Jesus' words and actions were a direct reflection of His Father, showing Their intimate unity. He stated that seeing Him was akin to seeing the Father, as He was the perfect representation of His Father's character and will. Their constant communication and fellowship, evident from His childhood, underscored this bond, which was only broken momentarily at the cross when He bore the sins of the world, experiencing a profound separation from His Father. Yet, even in that moment, He fulfilled His Father's business, completing the work He was sent to do. Jesus did not merely introduce His Father but explained and expounded upon Him through His teachings and actions, providing a foundational narrative of His Father's nature. He emphasized the importance of knowing both the Father and Himself for eternal life, urging a deep contemplation of His life and words to gain insight into the Father. This process of observing, believing, and living in accordance with His teachings leads to an intimate fellowship with both the Father and the Son, mirroring the unity They share.
'What Do You Seek?'
Sermon by Mark SchindlerWe all had somewhat carnal reasons for responding to God's calling, but we must lay those aside in favor of truly seeking Christ and His righteousness.
The March Toward Globalism (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We cannot instill sound-mindedness in our offspring unless we are personally filled with the fruits of God's Holy Spirit, modeling these for our children.

Abraham's Sacrifice (Part Three): Hope Demonstrated
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAbraham's resolute intent to sacrifice Isaac displayed his unreserved devotion to God's purpose for him. We must display the same kind of tenacity.
Dancing With the Devil's World
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Unlike most Millennials, obsessed with acceptance by their peers, Jesus did not mind being a loner because He loved the things His Father taught.
Instruction in the Morning
Sermon by Charles WhitakerSpiritual breakfast is the most important meal of the day. The early morning hours seem to be the most advantageous time to receive the counsel of God.
Built as a Witness
Sermon by Mark SchindlerMichael Phelps' phenomenal success in the Olympics invites four parallels for our spiritual goals.