How Good Is Your Word?
'Ready Answer' by David F. MaasWe are known by what we say and how well we keep our word. How honorable and dependable are the promises that we make to others?
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Eleven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughEcclesiastes deals with quality of life issues for those who have been called, emphasizing responsibility and choice, continually fearing God.
Swear Not!
'Ready Answer' by John O. Reid (1930-2016)The New Testament strictly forbids oaths of any kind, as our word should always be honest and trustworthy.
Purging the Rumor Bug from the Body of Christ
'Ready Answer' by David F. MaasThe church grapevine is good at spreading news, but it can be evil when it spreads gossip and rumor. Gossip actually harms the gossip himself. Here's how.
New Covenant Priesthood (Part Nine)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPride elevates one above God, denigrating any dependence upon God, replacing it with self-idolatry. We ought to boast or glory in the Lord instead of ourselves.
Stupid 'Entertainment'
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughThe fool thinks perverse behavior is funny. He scoffs at the critic who questions it, saying, 'It doesn't mean anything; it's just entertainment.'
Impure Language Destroyed
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPoisoned and perverted language will be destroyed in God's kingdom, when purified hearts will speak a pure language.
Many Excuses
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe need to avoid the trap of self-justification, allowing our hasty words to lure us into sin. We must be quick to listen, and slow to speak.
Joseph: A Saga of Excellence (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJacob's son Joseph receives the least criticism and the most praise, a sterling record of character and human accomplishment surpassed only by Jesus Christ.