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Hear the Word
Sermonette by Mark SchindlerWe must invest as much energy into understanding the messages as went into preparing them, regardless of the idiosyncrasies of those delivering them.
Why Was Hebrews Written? (Part Eleven): God Is Not Silent
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughIn the midst of national turmoil and uncertainty, the importance of hearing God's Word stands as a critical reminder. Salvation depends not on what we see, but on how well we listen, believe, and put into practice what glorifies Him. As Hebrews 2:1-3 admonishes, we must give earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away. Neglecting this great salvation, first spoken by the Lord and confirmed by those who heard Him, risks dire consequences. The truth of God's words remains steadfast, regardless of who speaks them in our day; the vital element is whether the hearer makes proper use of them.
The Beauty of God's Law
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughKeeping God's Law brings bountiful blessings, harmony, and profound peace (Psalm 119:165), while the 'cheap' grace brings guilt, anxiety, and pain.
Hearing and Understanding the Truth
Sermonette by Cody FordEven though many know the pagan origins of Christmas, they continue to follow it, thinking the good outweighs any of the downsides of its origins.
Living By Faith: God's Justice
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn order to live by faith, we must understand God's sovereignty, God's character, and God's justice, realizing that we do not see the entire picture.
The Patterns of God
Sermon by John O. ReidIn the unfolding of end-time events, the imagery of the Four Horsemen emerges as a prelude to the catastrophic trumpet plagues. As the first six seals are opened in Revelation 6, they set the stage for the intensifying judgments that will culminate in the sounding of the trumpets. These seals, already in motion and building over time, introduce forces of destruction and chaos that will work in unison to bring about the final warnings and corrections God will impose on mankind. The gravity of these events is underscored by the silence before the seventh seal, signaling the imminent onset of momentous and supernatural occurrences directly orchestrated by God. As the trumpets begin to sound, they unleash unparalleled devastation, revealing the severity of divine judgment on a world steeped in disobedience and perpetual conflict.
Beware the Second Flood (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeOur minds adapt to what we focus on. We can damage or even destroy faith through abuse or neglect. Without being refreshed in what He says, faith weakens.
What Restrains the Man of Sin?
'Prophecy Watch' by Charles WhitakerII Thessalonians 2 speaks about a force restraining the man of sin, the lawless man. Such a leader cannot rise and dominate in a law-abiding culture.
Is the United States a Christian Nation? (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)When the U.S. Congress wanted to put 'In God we Trust' on currency, the Seventh Day Adventists objected, arguing that the U.S. has never been a Christian nation.
Truth (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOnly a converted person humbles himself before the truth, making a conscientious effort to follow the light of evidence, even to unwelcome conclusions.
Wilderness Wanderings (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Israel's trek was not only a physical journey, but a mental wandering caused by rejecting God's leadership. The potential to sin is a test of resolve.
Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen (Part Seven)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe letters to the seven churches of Revelation warn of losing our first love, heeding false teachers, compromising God's Truth, and forgetting right doctrine.