Playlist: Forward, Looking (topic)
Looking Back
Sermon by Ryan McClureGod instructs those He calls to look and move forward toward the Kingdom rather than remaining rooted in this present life. The message develops this theme through the example of Lot's wife, whom Jesus specifically directs believers to remember. When destruction came upon Sodom, she looked back and became a pillar of salt, …
Glory Days
Sermonette by James C. StoertzLooking back can teach lessons but can also be harmful if it leads to disobedience or dwelling on the past. Our focus should be on the glory that lies ahead.
Sacrificial Service Within the Body
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerThe call to look forward requires careful control of reflection so that past experiences neither distract from present responsibilities nor hinder the work God has assigned in His service. Reflection becomes profitable only when it reveals the awesome scope of what He continues to accomplish through His elect and strengthens …
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Fifteen):The Israel of God
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe top priority for the Israel of God is to cooperate with Him as He develops godly character through their mortifying the old man and putting on the new man.
All in All
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe 'all in all' process has already begun. Our obligation and responsibility is to obey and yield to Christ and God the Father, conforming to their image.