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Patience
Sermonette by Ryan McClureWe should cultivate the Heinz Ketchup motto ('The best things come to those who wait'), rather than the Burger King approach ('Your way, right away').
Our Identity: Conviction or Convenience?
Sermonette by Hunter D. SwansonExploring whether we follow our faith because of conviction or convenience is an essential question we should ask when we seek to determine what motivates us.
First Things First (Part Four): Faithfully Witnessing
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeGod's measure of success for Noah was not how many sinners he saved from the Flood. If numeric results were God's measure of success, Noah would be a failure.
God's Non-Transmittable Attributes (Part Four): Immutability
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsGod Almighty is immutable; He does not change. This character trait allows us to trust and follow Him in hope.
Are You Worthy of Your Calling?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPaul encourages the Thessalonians to thank God for their salvation, surrender without complaint, ask God for wisdom, and look for opportunities to serve.
Who Will Be Kept from the Hour of Trial?
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeGod promises some Christians that He will keep them from the Tribulation, the 'hour of trial.' Here are the characteristics of those whom God will protect.
The Christian Fight (Part Three)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughWith all the military metaphors in the Bible, there can be no doubt that God likens the Christian life to a war against the evils and temptations we face.
Resistance (Part Three): Persistence
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe elite athlete is the one with the gritty persistence and tenacity to fight on regardless of the obstacles, wanting nothing to do with mediocrity.
Establishing Our Hearts Before Christ's Return
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJames emphasizes patience five times, suggesting that it is a capstone of saintly character, encompassing long-suffering, forbearance, and self-restraint.
Hope in a Turbulent World
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Greek and Roman myths have shaped the world view of Western culture, including our attitude toward hope, a concept which is often abused and distorted.
Faith and the Christian Fight (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Bible abounds in metaphors of warfare, indicating that the Christian's walk will be characterized by stress, sacrifice, and deprivation in building faith.
What Does God Really Want? (Part 5)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWhat God really wants is for us to see things from His point of view, making the right choices, striving to build character, developing into His image.
The Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughFaithfulness is a hallmark of a true Christian, yet unfaithfulness is prevalent at the end of the age. Here is what the Bible teaches about faithfulness.
Israel's Missing Characteristics of God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Faithfulness is living continually by faith, acting even though doing so may cost us. Love is not primarily a feeling, but faithfulness in applying God's Word.
Psalm Genres (Part Five): Psalms of Praise
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the exploration of psalms of praise, a profound attribute of God emerges through the concept of constancy, often reflected in the Hebrew term "hesed." This term, appearing 127 times in the book of Psalms, embodies a steadfast love or covenantal loyalty that God has bound Himself to provide. It signifies not merely affection, but a committed promise, a covenantal assurance that He will fulfill His obligations to His people. This constancy is a reminder that God remains true to His promises, unwavering in His character, and consistent in His behavior. God's constancy is celebrated as an enduring quality, paralleled with attributes like mercy, goodness, faithfulness, righteousness, and truth. These parallels reveal that His covenant love is reliable and trustworthy, a foundation upon which faith can be built. The psalmists, recognizing this unchangeable nature, express joy and gratitude for a God who is unlike the capricious deities of other nations. They praise Him for being a God who listens, responds, helps, watches, and guides with unwavering dedication. This enduring faithfulness is evident in His name and renown, which persist through all generations as a memorial of His covenant-fulfilling acts. As expressed in Psalm 135:13, His name endures forever, encapsulating His eternal character and the assurance that He will always be what He has declared Himself to be. This constancy ensures that His people can trust in His promises, knowing that He will save and sustain them because of who He is. Furthermore, in Psalm 100:5, the psalmist emphasizes that God's mercy is everlasting and His truth endures to all generations, highlighting His consistent goodness and unchanging reality. This steadfast nature calls for ceaseless praise, as it affirms that no people have ever had a God so reliable and loving, who remains true to His covenant and worthy of endless worship.
Camouflage and Salvation
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSatan has provided what appear to be plausible alternatives to Christ's sacrifice for salvation, like service, positive changes, and right thinking.
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.
Psalm Genres (Part One): Psalms of Thanksgiving
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPsalms of Thanksgiving consists of a rich biblical genre, expressing gratitude not merely through words, but through praise, action, and loyalty to God.