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Wisdom: Only Through The Grace of God
Sermon by Mark SchindlerThe Wisdom of God, as exemplified through Solomon, reveals both the immense gift and the grave responsibility bestowed upon those chosen by His grace. Solomon, known as Jedidiah, Beloved of God, received the extraordinary gift of wisdom directly from Him, as seen in I Kings 3, where his request for discernment pleased God immensely. This wisdom, evident in his judgment between the two women claiming the same child, caused the people to hold him in reverential awe, recognizing the divine source of his discernment. Yet, despite this divine endowment, Solomon's lack of personal conviction led him astray from the Giver to the gift itself. His failure to adhere to the instructions given by his father David and by God, as outlined in Deuteronomy 17, to study and live by the law, turned his focus to the gift rather than strengthening his relationship with God. This shift in focus allowed vanity to guide his life, diminishing the potential of what he could have achieved as the Beloved of God. The lesson for us is clear: all we have and are is by the grace of God, and every gift must be used to fulfill His purpose, not our own. We must live as living sacrifices, completely set apart to God, understanding that His grace continuously outflows to us, enabling us to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to Him. Everything we possess is a gift by His grace, to be used as He sees fit for His glory.
Globalism and the Wisdom of Men
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe disintegration of the Catholic Church and the greater church of God have eerie parallels. We must seek the wisdom of God rather than the wisdom of men.
The Wonderful, Powerful Gift of God's Holy Spirit
Sermon by John O. ReidWhen we receive God's Spirit, we cannot escape the responsibility of using it, being a light to the world in the correct way of living. Hi Spirit is His power.
The Wisdom of Men and Faith
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe pressures and conflicts that the church has undergone is part of the spirit of the time that has embroiled religious and political institutions worldwide.
General Revelation
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's truth is shockingly simple to understand, yet deceptively profound, causing the 'wise' to stumble but guiding true Christians toward eternal life.
Reluctant Leaders
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughDo we as God's called-out ones find ourselves reluctant heirs to the throne or priesthood? We are all commoners, not yet equipped for rulership.
Teaching Us to Think (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod instructs us to be living sacrifices. Too many drag this change out over decades, thereby self-limiting the process of sanctification.
Who Do You Trust? (Part Two)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerCarnal men prove themselves to be dangerous, hopeless fools when not equipped with the wisdom of God, made possible only with his Holy Spirit.
How the Human Mind Shapes What We Believe
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThere are numerous fallacious reasoning patterns to which we can all fall prey, seen in a number of incidents recorded throughout the Bible.
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Ecclesiastes is perhaps the most practical book in the Old Testament, providing overviews of life-guiding advice, essentially a roadmap through the maze.
Glorify You Me
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidThe purpose of our calling is not the place of safety, but that we glorify God, following the example of Jesus Christ.
The Christian Fight (Part Six)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughFar more than on any other hero of faith, Hebrews concentrates on Abraham as the father of the faithful, the Bible's premier example of walking with God.