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Christ, Our Hero

Sermonette by Hunter D. Swanson

Jacob Collier defines a hero as a person who reveals to us the things that are possible for us to accomplish, including enduring the most difficult hardships.

Will You Show Up?

Sermonette by Hunter D. Swanson

Expecting to do the very best each time might prove to be a detriment leading to inhibiting self-doubt. Sometimes, "showing up" may be our best works.

Deuteronomy (Part 6)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God is absolutely faithful to finish what He started, knowing the end from the beginning. Our strength is dependent upon the relationship we have with God.

Contentment

Sermon by John O. Reid

Many people live in a state of discontent. Tragically, what they set their hearts upon often displaces the love for family and a relationship with God.

Pillars in the Temple of God

Sermonette by Ted E. Bowling

Christ says He will make those who overcome 'pillar[s] in the temple of My God.' The pillars of a building support its roof and the structure as a whole.

Faith and the Christian Fight (Part Eight)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Abraham embodied living by faith. Through perpetually living in a tent, he demonstrated his complete trust and reliance upon God.

Joy No One Will Take From You!

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Materialism has never led to anything but increased sorrow. True lasting joy is based neither on material accumulation nor in physical accomplishments.

New Covenant Priesthood (Part Six)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

We must have both perseverance and humility in prayer to keep our vision sharp and clear. Without humility, the doorway to acceptance by God is closed.

Gideon's 300

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Gideon incrementally moved from a position of weakness and fear to a position of strength and valor as he increasingly started to trust in God to give victory.

Deuteronomy (Part 5) (1994)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Paradoxically, humble obedience and dependency upon God strengthens us, while prideful self-sufficiency weakens us.

Conviction, Moses, and Us

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Like 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.

Faith (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

We 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.

Are You Strong in the Lord?

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

We are admonished to recognize Jesus Christ as our Archegos—our trailblazer, pioneer, and captain of our salvation-leading us through suffering into glory. As He became incarnated and endured suffering, He was perfected for His mission of becoming our merciful and faithful High Priest. From His example, we learn that hardship is not removed from our spiritual trek, but God strengthens us to endure and overcome through our afflictions. Rather than a sign of divine neglect, suffering is a training ground for spiritual maturity. Paul's "thorn in the flesh" (II Corinthians 12) was not a pardon, but a power to endure. Paul reminds us that through God's Holy Spirit, we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us (Philippians 1:13; 4:13). Paradoxically, true spiritual strength manifests itself in weakness, as we lean on God and actively participate in our sanctification. God's spirit energized Paul during persecution, shipwreck, and abandonment, illustrating that divine assurance, not comfort, empowered his lifelong mission. Nehemiah 8:10 teaches us that God-inspired joy and courage sustain us when circumstances threaten to weaken us. Paul, Ezra, and Nehemiah have taught us that knowing who we are—namely God's elect—enables us to reject fear, endure opposition, and stand firm. II Peter 1:10-11 exhorts us to make our calling and election sure, actively confirming our salvation through obedience, growth, and spiritual fruit, realizing that our strength does not lie in worldly power, but rather in unwavering confidence in God's promise, empowered by Christ and fueled by joy, identity, and grace.

What the Holy Spirit Does

Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Holy Spirit always inspires loving, wise, sound-minded actions according to God's will. This helps us discern true guidance from other spirits.