Playlist: God, Turning to (topic)
Power Belongs to God (Part 2)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe are heading toward the worst period of mankind's history, requiring the greatest resources to negotiate the coming troubles, which are primarily spiritual. We need supernatural spiritual help, available to God's children through Jesus Christ, establishing a relationship with the Father and the Son, the source of the greatest …
Hosea, Gomer, God, and Israel
Sermon by Kim MyersThe book of Hosea reveals God's profound and unending love for His people, despite their spiritual idolatry and rejection of His laws. God, through Hosea, calls Israel to turn back to Him, emphasizing repentance and closeness to Him. In Hosea 6:1-2, the plea resounds, "Come, and let us return to the LORD; for He has torn, but He …
Knowing God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the pursuit of an undivided mind, turning to God is presented as the essential path to wholeness and unity. Ezekiel 33:11 reveals God's heartfelt plea, as He declares, "As I live, says the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn you, turn you from your evil …
Going On to Perfection
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod has revealed Himself to us, and in this revelation, the call to turn to Him is clear. As Isaiah 55:6-7 declares, we are to seek the Lord while He may be found, calling upon Him while He is near, forsaking wicked ways and unrighteous thoughts to return to Him, for He will have mercy and abundantly pardon. This seeking is not …
Hope to the End (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)In the journey of life, God has set before us clear choices, as declared in Deuteronomy 30:15-20. He offers life and good, death and evil, commanding us to love Him, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commandments, statutes, and judgments, that we may live and multiply, and be blessed in the land we possess. Yet, if our hearts …
Repentance
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeIn mainstream Protestantism, repentance has fallen out of favor, yet it is mentioned far more in the New Testament than in the Old Testament.
The Book of Joel (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWhen Joel describes the devastating locust plagues, instead of promising a silver lining on a very black cloud, he says things are going to get intensely worse.
Don't Be Indifferent (1995)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe cannot allow ourselves to become surfeited with the world's distractions, being lulled off to sleep as the foolish virgins, wasting our precious time.
Acts (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughPeter, using the details of fulfilled prophecy, establishes the Messiahship of Jesus Christ and convicts the crowd of their culpability in His death.
Repentance and Righteousness (Part 1)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughNothing happens in our lives (including repentance) until God initiates it. A change of heart, by God's Holy Spirit, results in a total change of direction.
Amos (Part Eight)
Sermon/Bible Study byAmos severely chides Israel for exalting symbolism over substance, superstitiously trusting in locations where significant historical events occurred.
Acts (Part Five)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe witness of the apostles, particularly miraculous healings performed in the name of Jesus Christ, brought them into conflict with the Jewish leaders.
A Time To Scatter
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeWhile we yearn for the church to be re-united, until our own personal walk with God is attained and we intently seek Him first, church unity will not happen.
Preparing To Rule
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)How can a group of rag-tag upstarts with no experience—that's how the world's leaders perceive us—hope to succeed where they have utterly failed?
Psalms: Book Three (Part Five)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIf we would keep God's Feasts properly, we would be in sync with God's noble purpose for us, defending us from falling into apostasy and idolatry.
Real Conversion
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe process of conversion is actually God's workmanship creating a new spiritual being with godly spiritual character- the image of Christ.
Make Sure of Your Focus (1998)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur focus should be to seek God's kingdom, reciprocating God's love, committing ourselves to a life of service, fulfilling His purpose without complaining.
Of One Accord
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughConfusion and separation have been man's legacy since Eden. Christ is working to put an end to division, enabling us to be one with the Father and each other.