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An Offering Made By Fire
Sermonette byIn I Peter 2:5-9, God's people are called a chosen generation and a royal priesthood, God's own distinctive people, commissioned to offer sacrifices.
Made By Fire
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughWe are a kingdom of priests, called to be living sacrifices, ardently serving God, with a view of being consumed or used up in service to Him.
The Divine Paradox: Joy Through Sacrifice!
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Bill OnisickThe Feast of Tabernacles represents the apex of Israelite joy, characterized by a divine paradox where communal rejoicing is inextricably linked to sacrifice. This celebration demands more offerings than all other feasts combined, illustrating that true, lasting joy arises not from ease but from complete devotion, humility, and surrender. Acceptable sacrifice requires genuine repentance, tangible cost, and careful stewardship of speech, ensuring that negative words do not contaminate the community as polluted grain would. Ultimately, the Feast serves as an optimal environment for spiritual transformation, where believers practice becoming like God through daily living sacrifices that put the carnal nature to death, shifting focus from self to God and producing the abundant spiritual harvest that mirrors the joy Jesus Himself endured for the cross.
An Acceptable Sacrifice
Sermonette byAbel was totally consumed, becoming the first martyr for faith. Likewise, when we are called to God, we can expect to be used until we are consumed.
The Offerings of Leviticus (Part Nine): Conclusion (Part Two)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughThere must be something to prove we are one with Christ and in union with the Father and the Son. That something is the manner in which we conduct our life.
False Gospels
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughA major clue for discerning false gospels is that any teaching attempting to change the nature of God or Christ or their doctrines is anti-Christ and false.
Back to Life (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsSickness and hardship should not erode our faith in God's ultimately favorable purpose for us. A current trial may serve as a witness for the good of others.
Are You Zealous? (Part Three)
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughZeal is not just an emotion about God and godliness; it must work with understanding and motivation to take action. By itself, feeling is just not enough.
Christian Zeal
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughZeal has been discredited as the tool of the charlatan, but Christians must develop passion and zeal for the Christian way of life and the Kingdom of God.