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He Will Never Forsake Us!

Sermonette by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

In times of trial, the assurance that God will never leave or forsake us provides immense comfort. This promise is a beacon of hope, reminding us that no matter the circumstances, we are not alone. God's unwavering presence is a source of strength and peace, ensuring that we can face any challenge with confidence.

How God Cares for Us

Sermon by David F. Maas

The assurance that God will never leave or forsake His people forms the culminating truth behind every picture of divine care presented, drawing directly from Hebrews 13:5, where Jesus declares, "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." This promise flows naturally from the seven illustrations of God's constant, personal …

How Does God Help Us? (Part 1)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

As we journey through our spiritual pilgrimage, facing trials and stresses of this life, we are reassured by the promise that God will never leave or forsake us. This assurance is a source of unfailing strength, reminding us to be content, for He has pledged His constant presence. Just as He provided for two to three million …

God's Love and Teachings for His Children

Sermon by Kim Myers

As children of God, we are assured of His constant presence and unwavering support. God promises that He will never leave nor forsake us, as stated in Deuteronomy 31:6, "Be strong and of good courage, do not fear or be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you." …

Facing Times of Stress: When God Is Silent (Part Three)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

In the midst of life's storms, as exemplified by the apostle Paul's harrowing journey in Acts 27, we find a profound assurance that God will never leave or forsake us. Paul, facing a tempestuous storm on the Mediterranean, received direct encouragement from an angel of the Lord, affirming God's presence and promise in Acts …

How Much Does God Love You?

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

The foundation for understanding I John 4:17 begins with recognizing our special standing before God, expressed through titles such as the called, chosen, redeemed, saints, sons of God, and the Bride of Christ—each carrying both privilege and responsibility. This specialness, though easily forgotten amid daily struggles, …

God's Faithfulness and Hope

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God's unwavering faithfulness stands in stark contrast to human tendencies to abandon those who prove difficult or disappointing, illustrated by an account of giving up on a beautiful but incorrigibly restless dog after only six months. Unlike this human impatience, God demonstrates extraordinary longsuffering, working with His …

Holiness of God (Part 4)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

To be like God, we need to work on purifying ourselves, purging out sin and uncleanness, reflecting our relationship with God in every aspect our behavior.

God Is Aware

Sermonette by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Unlike human beings, who are very limited in their awareness, God knows all of our secret desires and urges, which are continually open to Him for inspection.

The Providence of God (Part Five)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God uses calamities as part of His creative process. Like Jacob, who initially succumbed to weak faith and fear, we must repent of our loss of devotion to God.

After God's Own Heart

Sermon by Ronny H. Graham

Though David certainly broke all of God's Ten Commandments, he also repented continually, cognizant of the fear of losing God's Holy Spirit.

The Sovereignty of God (Part Two)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Nothing and no one can thwart God's purposes. We need to develop the faith to yield and conform to His will as clay in the potter's hands.

Lonely, But Not Forsaken

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Even Jesus had to cope with feelings of anxiety and loneliness in Gethsemane before His crucifixion, a time when He experienced separation from His Father.

The Absence-Presence Dichotomy and God's Spirit

Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)

Paul's use of the presence-absence dichotomy clarified that absence does not materially affect the Work of God because the same Holy Spirit is always present.

Remembering God's Gifts, Promises, and Rewards

Sermon by John O. Reid

During these times of intense distress and tribulation, God expects that we use our memories to reflect upon His gifts, promises, and rewards.

Hebrews 2: God Is Present

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

God's people must immerse themselves daily in the Scriptures. While sinning Israelites consider God to be absent, He is nevertheless present with His saints.

God Works in Marvelous Ways (Part One)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

False doctrines cut people off from a wholesome relationship with God. Doctrinal purity is measured according to how one emulates Christ.

A God Near at Hand

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Deists believe that creation proves the existence of God, yet they assert that God has left this marvelous and interdependent creation to manage itself.

Fully Accepting God's Sovereignty (Part Six, Conclusion)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Our responsibility is to yield to God's sovereignty. Nevertheless, God has enabled us to freely sin, but holds us responsible for governing ourselves.

The Providence of God (Part Two)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Even when we exercise free moral agency, God engineers circumstances and outcomes so that we are virtually forced to make the right decision.

Count Your Blessings

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The fact that God has handpicked us from the billions that live on the earth should give us a quiet confidence that God is providentially caring for us.

Finishing Your Gun Lap

Sermon by John O. Reid

The most dangerous lap we encounter is when everyone around us tends to be compromising. Today, what was once aberrant behavior is now considered normal.

Our Spiritual Wilderness

Sermonette by Ryan McClure

Time after time, the children of Israel accused Moses of leading them to their deaths, failing to trust God in spite of His track record of provision.

Change and Hope

Sermon by John O. Reid

As God found it necessary to test our forbears, He allows us to go through grueling experiences (trials, tests, and temptations) for maximum growth.

Saved By His Life

Sermonette by Austin Del Castillo

Contrary to the belief that most of the Christian professing world hold that we are saved by the death of Jesus Christ, in reality we are saved by His life.

How Fear Resists Faith

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

God has not given a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind. God the Father and the Son remain deeply committed to Their promises. They continue Their work in those called until completion. God will not leave or forsake those who revere and obey Him. He stays with them wherever they go and finishes what He …

Don't Ever Ring the Bell

Sermonette by Austin Del Castillo

Discouragement is one of the battles God's people face, yet it must never determine the direction of our lives. In Navy SEAL training, ringing a bell means quitting.

Endurance

Sermonette by Ronny H. Graham

As we approach the time of Christ's return, persecution will become increasingly intense, coming from places we least expect it. We must learn endurance.

Our Hope

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Our hope is based on having a living Savior. At times we are discouraged and overwhelmed, but God has not left us—though unseen, He is in the trials with us.

Becoming Fearless

Sermon by Mark Schindler

When Job was afflicted with physical problems, he learned that God was using them to perfect him. Afflictions are intended to bind us together.

Fear is the Mindkiller

Sermonette by Jarod Ritenbaugh

Fear impacts the nervous system, manifesting three instinctive responses: freeze, flight, and fight. These occur in everyday life and throughout Scripture.

Could You Stand Alone?

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Would we have the same courage to stand spiritually as the brave unarmed man who resisted the tanks of the Chinese Red Army in Tiananmen Square?

The Genuineness of Your Faith

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

In the Bible, character is not affirmed until action takes place-namely obedience to God's commands in which faith or trust in God is the dominant ingredient.

We Are Not Alone

Sermonette by Ted E. Bowling

God's promise never to leave or forsake His people stands as the central assurance offered to those who struggle with the pain of loneliness. This promise is illustrated through the contrast between the fictional character Chuck in the film Castaway, who endured years of isolation with only an inanimate volleyball for …

We Can Make It!

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

This is the time to make the most of what we have experienced, establishing our spiritual priorities, and reflecting deeply on why we gave ourselves to God.

Christianity Is a Fight! (Part 2)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The most formidable foe in our spiritual battle is the flesh. We must mortify, slay, and crucify the flesh, enduring suffering as Jesus Christ exemplified.

Resistance Is Not Futile

Sermonette by Austin Del Castillo

Satan salivates over our discouragement, proclaiming that any resistance is futile. But we must actively resist Satan's lies and propaganda.

Our Part in the Sanctification Process (Part Eight) Cultivating the Fruit of Faithfulness

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. Maas

The only tangible measures of faith is faithfulness, trust, and loyalty to God. We don't need to ask God for more faith, but rather work on being faithful.

New Covenant Priesthood (Part Six)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

We must have both perseverance and humility in prayer to keep our vision sharp and clear. Without humility, the doorway to acceptance by God is closed.

Contentment

Sermon by John O. Reid

Many people live in a state of discontent. Tragically, what they set their hearts upon often displaces the love for family and a relationship with God.

Covetousness

Sermonette by Martin G. Collins

Covetousness—wanting something with a deep, greedy, envious burning—has reached epidemic proportions. Covetousness is also idolatry.

Psalm 23:4

Sermonette by Ronny H. Graham

A major heresy is that God is completely about love and no correction. However, the rod of correction is an essential part of being guided safely.

Two Realities

Sermon by David C. Grabbe

At baptism, we begin living in two realities simultaneously, one identified by the physical senses and the other discerned by the eyes of faith.

Wilderness Wandering (Part Four)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

We share in Christ's suffering, realizing that glory follows suffering. It may involve enduring hardship, deprivation, duress, and outright boredom.

Sovereignty, Election, and Grace (Part Three)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The term 'grace' describes a generous, thoughtful action of God, accompanied by love, which accomplishes His will, equipping us with everything we need.

Hebrews: A Message for Today

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The book of Hebrews provides reasons to recapture flagging zeal, focusing on the reason for our hope and faith, establishing Christ's credentials.

Facing Cultural Headwinds

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God's saints encounter great difficulties keeping their balance and moving toward the Kingdom while being buffeted by the anti-God, progressive culture.

The Doctrine of Israel (Part Ten): Where Is Israel Today?

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

No matter how scattered Israel is, God will not lose the smallest grain. Using Jerusalem as a reference point, Israel dispersed north and west into Europe.

Psalms: Book Three (Part Three)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Psalm 75 reveals that God both promotes and removes individuals from positions of power and He has the final say as to how power will be administrated.

Sovereignty and 'Once Saved Always Saved'

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Those who believe in the "once saved always saved" doctrine fail to see that God has a more extensive and creative plan for mankind than merely saving him.

Philippians (Part Three)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Paul conveyed to the Philippians his optimism that his imprisonment was actually a blessing, enabling him to magnify his effectiveness and bear more fruit.

Hebrews (Part Fifteen)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

We dare not allow a root of bitterness to spring up in us as a result of trials - those burdens intended by God to strengthen us and perfect us.

Unity

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Each member of Christ's body must choose to function in the role God has ordained to produce unity, emulating Christ in striving to please the Father

Lessons From Unleavened Bread

Sermon by Mark Schindler

God promises never to leave or forsake those set apart to follow His way of creation. Through Jesus Christ as the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth, the faithful remain focused on the One who delivers them from the zero-sum system of Satan. This promise enables them to continue the journey without fear, content with what …

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