Faith (Part One)
Sermon; Given 4/12/1993
We would like God to instantly gratify our desires. Consequently, we find living by faith difficult; we do not trust that He has things under control.
Sermon; Given 4/12/1993
We would like God to instantly gratify our desires. Consequently, we find living by faith difficult; we do not trust that He has things under control.
Freedom and Unleavened Bread
Sermon; Given 4/10/1993
Christian freedom has nothing to do with location or circumstance but how we think. By imbibing on God's Word, we will incrementally displace our carnality.
Sermon; Given 4/10/1993
Christian freedom has nothing to do with location or circumstance but how we think. By imbibing on God's Word, we will incrementally displace our carnality.
Producing Fruit
Sermon; Given 4/6/1993
To be made clean only prepares us for producing fruit. If we stand still, simply resting on our justification, the dark forces will pull us backwards.
Sermon; Given 4/6/1993
To be made clean only prepares us for producing fruit. If we stand still, simply resting on our justification, the dark forces will pull us backwards.
Produire du Fruit
Sermon; Given 4/6/1993
Produire du fruit Dans ce sermon, John Ritenbaugh, utilise la parabole de Luc 11:24 à 28, pour nous dire que le fait de nous purifier (d'ôter le levain), …
Sermon; Given 4/6/1993
Produire du fruit Dans ce sermon, John Ritenbaugh, utilise la parabole de Luc 11:24 à 28, pour nous dire que le fait de nous purifier (d'ôter le levain), …
Het voortbrengen van vrucht
Sermon; Given 4/6/1993
In deze boodschap waarin de gelijkenis van Lucas 11:24-28 wordt aangehaald, waarschuwt John Ritenbaugh dat schoonmaken (of verwijderen van zuurdeeg) slechts het begin …
Sermon; Given 4/6/1993
In deze boodschap waarin de gelijkenis van Lucas 11:24-28 wordt aangehaald, waarschuwt John Ritenbaugh dat schoonmaken (of verwijderen van zuurdeeg) slechts het begin …
The Awesome Cost of Salvation
Sermon; Given 4/3/1993
We need to be sobered at the awesomeness of the cost to set us free from sin—what the Creator endured. We have been purchased, and are obliged to our Purchaser.
Sermon; Given 4/3/1993
We need to be sobered at the awesomeness of the cost to set us free from sin—what the Creator endured. We have been purchased, and are obliged to our Purchaser.
L'immense Coût Du Salut
Sermon; Given 4/3/1993
Au cours de ce message sur la Pâque, John Ritenbaugh observe que les religions du monde constituent un misérable asservissement au mensonge parce qu'elles …
Sermon; Given 4/3/1993
Au cours de ce message sur la Pâque, John Ritenbaugh observe que les religions du monde constituent un misérable asservissement au mensonge parce qu'elles …
The Scourge of AIDS and the Sacrifice of Christ
'Personal' Article; Posted 4/1/1993
HIV/AIDS and all its ramifications on society impacts the church too. Here is how Jesus Christ's sacrifice applies in this situation.
'Personal' Article; Posted 4/1/1993
HIV/AIDS and all its ramifications on society impacts the church too. Here is how Jesus Christ's sacrifice applies in this situation.
Love's Greatest Challenges
Sermon; Given 3/27/1993
An irrational fear of loss prevents the development of agape love — we fear that keeping God's commandments will cause us to lose something valuable.
Sermon; Given 3/27/1993
An irrational fear of loss prevents the development of agape love — we fear that keeping God's commandments will cause us to lose something valuable.
Love's Emotional Dimension
Sermon; Given 3/20/1993
Love doesn't become 'love' until we act. If we don't do what is right, the right feeling will never be formed; emotions are largely developed by our experiences.
Sermon; Given 3/20/1993
Love doesn't become 'love' until we act. If we don't do what is right, the right feeling will never be formed; emotions are largely developed by our experiences.
Love's Basic Definition
Sermon; Given 3/13/1993
Love is not a feeling, but an action—defined as keeping God's commandments, the only means by which we can possibly know Him, leading to eternal life.
Sermon; Given 3/13/1993
Love is not a feeling, but an action—defined as keeping God's commandments, the only means by which we can possibly know Him, leading to eternal life.
Love's Importance and Source
Sermon; Given 3/6/1993
God is the source of real love; mankind by nature does not have it. It is only by knowing God that we can have this love. Godly love is a cycle that God initiates.
Sermon; Given 3/6/1993
God is the source of real love; mankind by nature does not have it. It is only by knowing God that we can have this love. Godly love is a cycle that God initiates.
Judging Our Brothers
'Personal' Article; Posted 3/1/1993
The subject of judging is a sensitive one in this age. Is it proper for Christians to judge matters? What does the Bible say?
'Personal' Article; Posted 3/1/1993
The subject of judging is a sensitive one in this age. Is it proper for Christians to judge matters? What does the Bible say?
Love and Fellowship
Sermon; Given 2/27/1993
Fellowship with God is the only antidote to overwhelming feelings of despair, doubt, and self-condemnation.
Sermon; Given 2/27/1993
Fellowship with God is the only antidote to overwhelming feelings of despair, doubt, and self-condemnation.
Self-Government and Responsibility (Part Three)
Sermon; Given 2/20/1993
Jacob's Trouble, or the Great Tribulation, comes about because people are not meeting their God-given responsibilities: keeping His Commandments.
Sermon; Given 2/20/1993
Jacob's Trouble, or the Great Tribulation, comes about because people are not meeting their God-given responsibilities: keeping His Commandments.
Passover and I Corinthians 10
Sermon; Given 2/13/1993
Like the Old Testament examples, the Corinthians had a careless presumption, allowing themselves to lust, fornicate, tempt God, and murmur.
Sermon; Given 2/13/1993
Like the Old Testament examples, the Corinthians had a careless presumption, allowing themselves to lust, fornicate, tempt God, and murmur.
Self-Government and Responsibility (Part Two)
Sermon; Given 2/6/1993
Our experiences prepare us to be a better judge or king. Though we may exercise righteous judgment, we dare not pass judgment nor justify sin in ourselves.
Sermon; Given 2/6/1993
Our experiences prepare us to be a better judge or king. Though we may exercise righteous judgment, we dare not pass judgment nor justify sin in ourselves.
Respect or Respect of Persons?
'Personal' Article; Posted 2/1/1993
What is the proper balance between respecting someone and showing respect of persons? How should Christians treat each other in formality among church members?
'Personal' Article; Posted 2/1/1993
What is the proper balance between respecting someone and showing respect of persons? How should Christians treat each other in formality among church members?
Self-Government and Responsibility (Part One)
Sermon; Given 1/30/1993
We need free moral agency to be transformed into God's image. Unless one has God's Spirit, he cannot exercise the internal control to be subject to the way of God.
Sermon; Given 1/30/1993
We need free moral agency to be transformed into God's image. Unless one has God's Spirit, he cannot exercise the internal control to be subject to the way of God.
Grace Upon Grace
Sermon; Given 1/16/1993
Forgiveness is only the beginning of the grace process, enabling us to grow to the stature of Christ. Paradoxically, grace puts us under obligation to obey.
Sermon; Given 1/16/1993
Forgiveness is only the beginning of the grace process, enabling us to grow to the stature of Christ. Paradoxically, grace puts us under obligation to obey.