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The Enduring Results of Compromise

'Ready Answer' by Martin G. Collins

Compromise usually begins small and can grow to encompass once strongly held beliefs. The story of Solomon 'minor' sins illustrates how this process works.


Little Compromises

'Ready Answer' by John O. Reid

Scripture chronicles how Solomon's little compromises with God's law sent Israel down an idolatrous road leading to destruction and captivity.


Behold Your King!

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Jesus' sinless and faithful life qualifies Him as King of Kings, in contrast to the kings of Israel who seriously fell short God's requirements.


Compromise

Sermon by John O. Reid

Solomon compromised with God's law because his heart was turned to idolatry through his multiple marriages, diluting his early gift of wisdom and understanding


Portrait of a King

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God's church is the world's largest preparatory royal academy. Deuteronomy 17 provides basic instructions for kings as God has intended.


Advice to Kings

Sermonette by Ted E. Bowling

Deuteronomy is so important that God commands it to be read every seven years. Internalizing it ensures the humility required to become a servant leader.


To Be, or Not To Be, Like Everyone Else?

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

To keep from being swept up in the bandwagon effect of compromising with sin, we must make sure our convictions are not merely preferences.


Preparing To Be King

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Our life is intended to be preparation for rulership in the Kingdom of God. The Bible has included instructions for preparing for rulership.


The Commandments (Part Nine)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Benign neglect of the Sabbath covenant can incrementally lead us into idolatry. We must treat this holy time as different from the other days of the week.


Character Matters

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Unlike America's presidents, in God's kingdom only those who have God's approval, those who have developed iron-clad character, will be qualified to rule.


Wisdom: Only Through The Grace of God

Sermon by Mark Schindler

Solomon glomed on to his gift, forgetting its source. He could have been used as mightily as David if he would have remembered the Gift Giver.


Preventing the Warfare State

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Satan has taught mankind the craft of war between nations, within families, in politics, and in sports. We must resist being dragged into partisan battles.


Do You Have a Golden Calf?

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mike Ford

Abijah had three good years but was suddenly cut off because he didn't remove the idols. One act of faith is only something to build on, not a cause to rest.


The Two Shall become One

Sermon by Bill Onisick

The fact that Abraham, Jacob, David, and Solomon multiplied wives does not imply that the Bible endorses polygamy, which produces bad fruit.


Absalom: A Study in Narcissism

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Probably the biblical character best exemplifying the narcissistic personality is David's son, Absalom, clearly a spoiled son in a dysfunctional family.


Joseph: A Saga of Excellence (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Jacob's son Joseph receives the least criticism and the most praise, a sterling record of character and human accomplishment surpassed only by Jesus Christ.