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Basic Doctrines: The Third Resurrection
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsMost of Christianity ignores the third resurrection, but it shows God's ultimate justice and how He will deal with incorrigibly evil people in godly love.
Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (Part One)
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsThe Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man illustrates the resurrections from the dead and the Second Death. Knowing the hidden time element is key.
Benefits of the Third Resurrection
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Lake of Fire (Second Death or Third Resurrection), dreadful as it initially appears, produces both immediate as well as ultimate benefits or good.
Wrong Will Eventually Be Set Right
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod frequently turns things around with an element of surprise, defeating human will, replacing it with understanding of the benefits of His will.
God's Wrath and Hell
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOblivion, not eternal torment in hell fire, is the merciful end for the wicked. God is both good and severe, but His mercy endures forever.
Joshua's Four Miracles (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe life and leadership of Joshua provide a powerful metaphor for the Christian journey following baptism, a precarious path marked by spiritual warfare, growth, and trust in God. Reflecting on parallels between Israel's conquest of Canaan and the believer's pursuit of sanctification, the speaker explores how Almighty God guides, corrects, and empowers His People. Some key themes of this message, consists of 1) Joshua as a type of Christ- Joshua, by leading God's people into the Promised Land, symbolizes Christ leading believers into spiritual maturity. Joshua's successes and failures highlight the human side of leadership and the need for divine guidance. 2) Leadership Lessons from Joshua 9: Joshua's tragic mistake with the Gibeonites demonstrates how even faithful leaders can be deceived if they fail to seek God's counsel. This sermon draws four enduring lessons about the fallibility of church leadership and the long-term impact of poor decisions. 3) Miracles as metaphors: the crossing of the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, the hailstorm at Gibeon, and the sun standing still each intervention of Almighty God, each demonstrate that A) God confirms and empowers leadership. B) Obedience brings victory. C) God fights for His people. D) God answers prayer in extraordinary ways. 4) Divine Judgment and Mercy: God's destruction of the Amorites was just and long-delayed, rather than arbitrary. 5) Prayer and Provision - Joshua's bold request for extended for extended daylight illustrates God's willingness to respond to faithful prayer- for the light of truth, wisdom , strength , and time. As God fulfilled every promise to Israel ( Joshua 21). He will fulfill His promise to us, the Israel of God.
How Much Longer Do We Have?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeWhen Christ returns, we cannot be at odds with Him at all, but must have been attending to the salvation process, putting our spiritual houses in order.
John 3:16: Does God Really Love the World?
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod does not love everybody equally. Nowhere does He tell us to prefer the ungodly world. Though He tells us to love our enemies, but not to be affectionate.
Ecclesiastes and Christian Living (Part Fifteen): Deference
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughSolomon makes the subject of deference a major part of Ecclesiastes 8. Christians must always strive to see God behind those in power over us.
Habakkuk
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHabakkuk learns to look, watch, wait, then respond, realizing that God is sovereign and will rectify all the injustices in His own time.
Has Humanity Reached Total Depravity? (Part One)
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughIt would be difficult to devise a sentence that would more effectively portray the corruption of humanity than does Genesis 6:5. Mankind was totally depraved.
Psalms: Book Two (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBook II of the Psalms was written largely by David and shows how he reacts to some gruesome trials by surrendering to God's redemption.
'As It Was In the Days of Noah'
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughWhen Jesus said the end time would be like the days of Noah, did He mean that the last days would be violent and corrupt, or that they would come suddenly?