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Character and Leadership

Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Leaders cannot compartmentalize their personal and public lives. Immorality in private life will bleed into public leadership. Jesus condemned hypocrisy.


Ministerial Misleading

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh

The biblical illiteracy of the American people is illustrated with the 'clergy' who have been instrumental in the passage of same-sex 'marriage' laws.


Dominion and Leaven (Part One)

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

Dominion theology holds that the church's responsibility is to spread God's Kingdom around the world, but it misunderstands the Parable of Leaven.


How Does God View Human Government?

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

As obnoxious as tyrannical power may seem, we have the obligation to behave lawfully. Even the vilest of leaders has been allowed by God to rule.


Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

Jesus uses the parable of the wicked vinedressers to proclaim God's plan to take His message to others, the church, who would accept it.


Government (Part Five)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Only those who are governable will be allowed to govern with God. No government will work without each individual submitting in his area of responsibility.


Government (Part Six)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The ministry's authority consists of teaching, edifying, and equipping the members for sainthood, but not to wield dictatorial power over their lives.


Where Is Your Ultimate Allegiance?

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

When the laws of God conflict with the laws of man, civil disobedience is the only correct response, as was patterned by Peter, Paul, and the apostles.


Dominion and Leaven (Part Two)

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

Contrary to Dominion Theology, the Parables of the Mustard Seed and Leaven are not about the church but describe the history and condition of Israel.


The Present Harvest (Part One)

Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)

The Jews of Christ's day were weary and discouraged because of the burdensome yoke their leaders placed on them through the tradition of the elders.


Has America Gone Crazy? (Part One)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

America today resembles pre-revolution France. Like other mass movements, America's civil war drums are beaten by leaders in government, religion, and education.


Zephaniah (Part Three): Quick Destruction, Eternal Restoration

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Zephaniah has messages for the remnant of physical Israel, the house of David, and for the faithful remnant from the Israel of God.


Matthew (Part Twenty-Eight)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

When God gives a responsibility, He gives all the tools to carry it out and the freedom to decide how to do it. He wants to see how we do with what He gives.


Four Warnings (Part Two): Beware of False Prophets

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God's people will know false teachers by their fruits. Even as helpless sheep, we must exercise vigilance detecting the fruits of their preaching.


Jehoshaphat

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

After several catastrophes, Jehoshaphat finally became convinced that any decision without God in the picture is patently stupid.


'I'll Never Follow Another Man!'

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

This is an oft-repeated refrain in these days of distrust of the ministry. But is it a godly attitude? What does the Bible say about human leadership?


Jairus

Sermonette by Ted E. Bowling

Jairus, in effect, put his livelihood and status on the line, willing to give up everything for faith in the Son of God. Jairus' faith was tested twice.


Hebrews: Its Background (Part Four)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The frightful conditions during the 1st century are typical of the times ahead. To weather these circumstances, we need the encouragement of Hebrews.


The Miracles of Jesus Christ: The Withering of a Fig Tree

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

Jesus curses a fig tree for not having any fruit, even though it was not the season for figs. He used the situation to teach His disciples a lesson on hypocrisy.