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Biblical Wisdom
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughMany in this world speak highly of wisdom as an abstract ideal, yet when faced with the opportunity to embrace true wisdom, they often reject it, favoring instead tangible gains like wealth or beauty. Our culture relentlessly showcases its riches and allure, evident in media that glorifies the affluent and attractive, while rarely honoring great thinkers, educators, or statesmen. Wisdom, it seems, holds little value in a society dominated by materialism, where shiny objects captivate more than profound understanding. The consequences of lacking wisdom are dire, as ignoring wise counsel leads to calamity and terror. When destruction strikes like a storm, and distress overwhelms, those who have despised wisdom will find no answer, no refuge. Their rejection of knowledge and disdain for correction result in a harvest of their own misguided ways, leading to ruin and death. The complacency of fools becomes their downfall, a stark warning of the bleak future awaiting those who turn away from wisdom's path. In contrast, the world's understanding of wisdom often falls short, rooted in human experience, judgment, and societal knowledge, yet missing the divine essence. Many seek wisdom through relentless contemplation or human logic, viewing it as the domain of philosophers or hermits who claim esoteric insight. Such pursuits, however, fail to grasp the true nature of wisdom, which is not merely intellectual but active and practical, a skill in living rightly that must be manifested in deeds. True wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord and is a gift from Him, sustained by His guidance. Without this foundation, all human attempts at wisdom are futile, mere vanity and grasping for the wind, leading only to emptiness. Those who seek wisdom apart from God stumble over their own misconceptions, unable to recognize the true path even when it is before them. Wisdom, therefore, is not complete until it is lived out in godly choices and actions, reflecting a life aligned with His will.
Christ Our Wisdom
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsRegardless of knowledge, true wisdom can only be attained through the fear of the Lord and keeping His Commandments through the power of His Holy Spirit.
Discerning Truth and Applying Wisdom
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsSpiritual discernment is a gift from God, enabling us to judge between good and evil, comparing things with God's Word to see if they align with His standards.
Recognizing the Intents of the Heart
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe are counseled to seek wisdom (the power of judging rightly) and discernment (the ability to consider the end of a thought pattern or behavior).
Who Do You Trust? (Part Two)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerCarnal men prove themselves to be dangerous, hopeless fools when not equipped with the wisdom of God, made possible only with his Holy Spirit.
Elements of Motivation (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughVision is a picture in the mind's eye that is undergirded by faith and scriptural revelation, enabling one to anticipate events that have not yet occurred.
Liberal Lunacy (Part One)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Progressive humanists are neither satisfied with God's standards nor common sense, but strive to replace them with something they deem to be 'better.'
Foolishness and Cleansing
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHuman nature has a perverse drive to take risks, pushing the envelope, taking unwise chances, foolishly gambling away the future. Foolishness is sin.
To Know Good and Evil
Sermon by Mark SchindlerEvery human government that has ever existed, including the American constitutional republic, has been flawed because it has not looked to God for what is right and wrong.
Fast-Forwarding the Tape
'Ready Answer' by David F. MaasSome of us fast-forward to catch a glimpse of the ending of a story. This curiosity is similar to God's showing us how life's experiences can turn out.
Four Warnings (Part Four): Founded on the Rock
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughMixing the solid foundation of Christ's teachings with the sand of worldly philosophies and traditions ends in calamity. We must build on the Rock.
The Essence of Self-Control
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsA lack of self-control, as well as the cultivation of self-indulgent perversions, will characterize large segments of our society living at the end times.
The Back Door
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaitySatan knows how to exploit the vulnerabilities of carnal nature for his purposes. Satan's tireless efforts to hack the human mind steal valuable time.
Our Precious Calling
Sermonette by James BeaubelleGod has ordained that His chosen grow while residing in an environment of transience and corruption created by Satan and perpetuated by those rejecting God.
The Fifth Commandment
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe fifth commandment teaches our responsibility to give high regard, respect, and esteem to parents and other authority figures, leading to a prosperous life.
The Commandments (Part Ten)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe fifth commandment provides a bridge, connecting our relationships with God and the relationships with our fellow human beings.