Playlist:

playlist Go to the Sabbath Services (topic) playlist

Proper Sabbath-Service Behavior

'Ready Answer' by Staff

Our and our children's behavior at Sabbath services must conform to the serious and godly nature of this special worship time with God.


Skipping Services? Consider Carefully

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God's word marks the Sabbath as a time of His calling His people together for worship, so attending church services is a vital part of the Christian Sabbath.


Our Participation in Services

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh

We should not trivialize the importance of music in helping our meditation and remembering spiritual lessons, especially regarding congregational singing.


Is Church Attendance Required in the Bible?

Bible Questions & Answers

The New Testament contains numerous examples from Jesus Christ and His apostles regarding attending worship services on Sabbath whenever possible.


Contend Earnestly

Article by John O. Reid

All the signs point to Christ's imminent return, yet the Bible warns us not to let down. Hebrews 10 exhorts us to strive to please God and finish our course.


Do All to the Glory of God!

Commentary by Martin G. Collins

Casualness has overtaken many mainstream Protestant and Catholic churches, but has also been creeping into the greater church of God.


The Miracles of Jesus Christ: Healing a Stooped Woman (Part One)

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

When Jesus healed a woman bent over by a severe spinal condition, it was in a synagogue and on a Sabbath, arousing the anger of the Pharisees.


The Miracles of Jesus Christ: Healing a Cripple by a Pool (Part Three)

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

When Jesus healed the crippled man, His critics were more interested in attacking Him for healing on the Sabbath than in rejoicing in the restoration.


Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Formality and decorum (in terms of dress and behavior) are part of godly standards and sanctity. We must always look for the spirit and intent of what God commands.


Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part Two)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

We must continually upgrade our decorum and formality in our approach to God. What is practiced on the outside reinforces what is on the inside.


The Fear of God (Part Four)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The fear of God is the first line of defense, keeping us from profaning God's name, tarnishing the image of the Lord, and defending us from pain and/or death.


Worship and Culture (Part Two)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The apostles, to properly honor God, reinforce existing traditions to create unity, order, and decorum, avoiding the common, crude, or profane.


Worship God!

'Ready Answer' by Staff

What is worship? What should our attitude be in worship? How do we worship God? Our God is seeking people to worship Him in spirit and truth!


The Miracles of Jesus Christ: Healing a Withered Hand (Part Two)

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

When Jesus healed the man with the withered hand, He was closely watched by the Pharisees, yet He did not hesitate to heal on the Sabbath.


How Far Have We Fallen? (Part Four)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh

Respect for God is declining all over the world. Even in the scattered Church of God, an increasing casualness threatens to detract from respect for God.


Hebrews (Part Twelve)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Hebrews 11 provides examples to bolster faith. The faith described is not blind, but is carefully developed from systematic analysis of available evidence.


How Far Have We Fallen? (Part One)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh

Because of the rapid information flow, the changes occur faster and the regressions become the norm, as is seen in the acceptance of homosexuality and abortion.


Outside the Normal Pattern of Order

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. Collins

God is a God of order and not confusion; all He does follows a specific order—summarized by the adage, a time and a place for everything.


The Five Warnings of Hebrews

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The modern church stands in danger of allowing salvation to slip away. Hebrews gives warnings to help us turn our lives around so we do not fall short.