Playlist: Abominations (topic)
Abomination
Sermonette by Martin G. CollinsThe concept of abominations carries significant weight, reflecting actions and attitudes that provoke great disgust and hatred in the eyes of God. An abomination, as understood through various definitions, encompasses anything hateful and disgusting, synonymous with loathing, abhorrence, and repugnance. Biblically, it often …
Guard Against Being an Abomination to God
Sermon by Kim MyersWe are living in a country where things that are an abomination to God are increasing daily, especially in the Israelitish nations. To God, an abomination is something greatly disliked, something He loathes, detests, and finds vile, shameful, and disgusting. God hates the actions we take that are abominations to Him. Idolatry is …
Humanism Dominates
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The breaking of the First Commandment is the gravest sin, as it opens the door to violating all other commandments and epitomizes self-centered carnality, pushing God entirely from consideration in one's conduct. Idolatry, which is giving greater influence to someone or something over one's actions, thoughts, attitudes, or life …
Urgency to Get Closer to God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Kim MyersIn considering the state of our times, we must reflect on what God deems as abominations, for these are grave offenses in His sight. Idolatry stands as an abomination to the Lord, provoking Him to anger as seen in Deuteronomy 32:16-17, where foreign gods and sacrifices to demons incite His jealousy. Unjust weights and measures, …
Hollywood Propaganda: The Insidious LGBT Agenda (Part Three)
Commentary by David F. MaasAs God's saints, we cannot cease from sighing and crying for the damnable abominations in our midst, which are steadily increasing. These abominations, defying God's holy laws, include the promotion of sodomy and the murder of unborn infants, as seen in the actions of the current administration with appointments based on …
The Torment Of The Godly
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)In the visions granted to Ezekiel, as recorded in chapter 8, God revealed a series of abominations committed within the very Temple in Jerusalem. Initially, Ezekiel beheld the image of jealousy, an idol set up in the sanctuary, driving God far from His holy place. This was followed by a greater abomination, as he uncovered a …
Homosexual Marriage?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the biblical perspective presented, abominations are grievous sins that stand in direct opposition to God's will, particularly concerning sexual morality. Homosexuality is explicitly labeled as an abomination in Leviticus 18:22, which states, "You shall not lie with a male as with a woman. It is an abomination." This …
Zeal
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamJesus warns that our zeal must exceed that of the Pharisees. Zeal involves earnestness in advancing a cause, diligence, and plowing ahead with great fervor.
Hands That Shed Innocent Blood
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn the eyes of the Almighty, certain acts stand as abominations, grievous sins that provoke His righteous indignation. Among these, as revealed in Proverbs 6:16-17, are a proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood—three wicked characteristics epitomized by the act of abortion. God hates these with a …
Whoever Loves and Practices a Lie
Sermon by Charles WhitakerIn Revelation 21:8, Christ lists three spiritual conditions and four behaviors, all of which He links to deceit and which will lead to the Lake of Fire.
Halloween
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughTrue Christians do not celebrate Halloween. It is pagan in origin and practice and will destroy one's relationship with God. Light and darkness cannot mix.
Sin And Overcoming (Part 1): If Anyone Sins!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe are obligated to uphold a higher standard of morality, responsible for the letter and spirit of the law, as well as the prompts of our consciences.
The Commandments (Part Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIdolatry constitutes the fountainhead from which all other sins flow, all of which amplify obsessive self-centeredness and self-indulgence.
Assassination of Character
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamAssassinations have occurred frequently. There is an extremely dangerous kind of assassination—namely, character assassination through murmuring and gossip.
Manasseh
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughEven though Manasseh was absolutely the worst king ever to lead Judah, Manasseh finally got the message that God only is God, and sincerely repented.
The Day of Israel's Calamity
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAs a nation, we have rejected wisdom in favor of foolishness, bringing about major calamities: famines, pestilence, earthquakes, cosmic disturbances.
The Occult
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Bible condemns divination, necromancy, soothsayers, sorcery, spiritism and witchcraft, identifying all these practices as abominations, based on demonism.
Satan's Pagan Holy Days
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Kim MyersNew Years, Christmas, Easter, Halloween and birthdays all originate in paganism. Satan entices many into accepting these pagan practices through emotional appeals.
Principled Living (Part Two): Conquering Sin
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughChrist warns that we must do everything possible to annihilate sin - surgically going right to the heart or mind: the level of thought and imagination.
Truth-Based Worship Vs Spiritual Confusion
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod never accepts worship that comes from human reasoning and the traditions of man. The starting point for worship must always be God and His revelation.
What Do We Do at the End of an Age?
Sermon by David C. GrabbeIn this unstable world, the only solution is to decisively prioritize our relationship with God. That relationship is the only secure footing at the end of an age.
Climate Change
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamVarious leaders have tried to instill fear about alleged climate change, warning both about a coming ice age and the earth heating up, to justify greater control.
God Hates?
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamGod hates hypocritical religious convocations when people pay lip service but no heart service to Him. Mankind does not know how to stop hate, but God will.
Our Words Matter: Are They Harmful or Helpful?
Sermon by Ted E. BowlingEmotional damage from hurtful words is more harmful to our nervous system than we have imagined, lingering long past the healing time of any cut or broken bone
Our Spiritual Roof
Sermon by Bill OnisickIf we are not performing righteous acts with the right spirit (God's Holy Spirit or the mind of Christ) we will not hit the mark.
Abraham's Sacrifice (Part Two): Love Exemplified
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe love of Abraham for Isaac serves as an emblem for the love of the Father for His Son and for all the children of Adam and Eve.
Friends
Sermonette by Craig SablichGod's people should not waste their time on entertainments dedicated to spreading Satan's lies, but rather turn their attention to pure and wholesome things.
Remember When
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamOur previous fellowship was blown apart because of apostasy; we need to solemnly remember that fact and purpose to get back to the old faith once delivered.
Is 'The Leavening' of the Pharisees in Us?
Sermonette by Bill OnisickIf we feel we are better than our brethren, separating ourselves from them, we are hypocrites and actors, harboring the leavening of the Pharisees in us.
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Sixteen)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Ecclesiastes 1-6 contains an indictment of materialism. The only lasting fulfillment comes from establishing and maintaining a relationship with God.
The Iniquity of the Amorites
Sermonette byBecause of multiculturalism, political correctness, and mush-headed tolerance, we as a culture have sanctioned sin and corruption.
Is God in All Our Thoughts?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe must not allow the cares of the world, its pressures or its pride, to crowd God out of our thoughts, bringing about abominable works or evil fruits.
Sanctification and Holiness (Part 5)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod gives conditions for acceptable sacrifices and offerings, differentiating the holy and authentic from the defiled, unclean and strange.