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The Number Three in Scripture
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamIn scripture, when the number 3 is involved, it designates completion, suggesting that what God will complete what He has started.
The Three Angels
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe tend to organize things in groups of three, such as the proclamation of the three angels in Revelation 14:6-13. Angelos could refer to a human messenger.
Here I Am!
Sermonette by James C. StoertzThe Hebrew hinneh and the Greek idou translated "Here I am," is a declaration of humble readiness to serve. In a noisy world where self-interest and delay dominate, this marvelous phrase cuts through the clutter expressing obedience, trust, and selfless availability—even mirroring Almighty God's own name, "I AM." Moses made this declaration at the burning bush, Samuel made this declaration as a boy, as did Father Abraham, Joseph, and Jesus Christ. Each of these biblical luminaries, declaring "Here I am," stepped boldly into their divine purpose, contrasting with Father Adam's pathetic failure to respond in the Garden, demonstrating the devastating cost of hesitation. When we say "Here I am" today, we show our willingness to serve without knowing all the details, whether to Almighty God, our families, or to our neighbors. Declaring "Here I am" demonstrates our spiritual maturity, servanthood, and solemn covenant-like commitment as we proclaim, " I'm available, use me." When we respond to this call to action, we cultivate our hearts like fertile soil (Parable of the Sower) ready to receive godly seed enabling us to bear fruit, pushing us past convenience, self-interest, and hesitation, enabling us to step up in faith, realizing that Almighty God will equip us to fulfill whatever task He assigns.
The Grand Secret!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod reveals a grand secret through David: namely, that spiritual growth will come to people who set the Lord before oneself continuously.
Garden of Gethsemane: The Oil Press
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingThe Garden of Gethsemane has particular significance because it was not only an olive grove, but also the location where olives were pressed into oil.
The Unshakable Kingdom!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsBecause all things will be violently shaken, God commands His people to place their trust in the unshakeable Kingdom of God which will displace all empires.
Numbers Don't Lie
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mike FordThere are responsible and irresponsible uses of numbers. Only God's numerical patterns are reliable, while all humanly-devised uses of numbers are bogus.
Facing Times of Stress: Always in God's Presence
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe can maintain spiritual contact using David's tactic of continually maintaining the Lord before him in his thoughts, prayers, and meditations.
Amos (Part Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe favorite-son status of Israel was conditioned on accepting the terms of the covenant with God. Israel, then and now, has placed her trust in material things.
Matthew (Part One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughMatthew wrote his account with the Jews in mind, repeatedly saying, 'This was done to fulfill the prophets,' emphasizing the law and the Kingdom of God.