Playlist: Sin as Debt (topic)
An Incredible Debt
Sermonette by Ryan McClureBecause all people have sinned, we must all emulate the gratitude displayed by the woman who sacrificed the expensive alabaster bottle of fragrance for Christ.
Debt and Obligation
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSin is presented as a debt owed to God that must be discharged by paying the penalty, as Jesus expresses in the model prayer when He instructs believers to ask the Father to forgive their debts. All have sinned, and the wages of sin is death, placing every person in a state of peculiar indebtedness that cannot be repaid while …
Sin and Overcoming, (Part 2): What Is Sin Like?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWhen a righteous man feels an inclination to sin, God will place stumblingblocks in his way to force moral choices, as well as a watchman to give understanding.
Matthew (Part Twenty-Five)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus contrasts the enormity of what we are forgiven to what we forgive others. Our forgiveness is directly connected with our forgiveness of our brother.
The Gifts We've Been Given
Sermonette by Ryan McClureThe gift of the Holy Spirit, leading to an intimate relationship with God, eternal life in the God family as called out firstfruits, is priceless.
New Covenant Priesthood (Part Eleven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPride destroys relationships, rendering righteous judgment next to impossible. Self-righteousness (a product of pride) makes an idol out of self.
Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsSin as debt is presented through the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, where a king settles accounts with his servants and confronts one who owes ten thousand talents. Unable to pay, the servant faces sale into servitude along with his family and possessions to satisfy the obligation. He pleads for patience, promising eventual …
Thou Shall Love Thy Neighbor
Sermon by John O. ReidWe are obligated to show compassion and mercy to all, refraining from gossip, exercising righteous judgment, forgiving others and applying the Golden Rule.
The Bond of Perfection: Sacrifice
Sermon by Bill OnisickSacrifice is the central theme of God's plan, not only the foundation of salvation, but also a means by which we are transformed into God's image.
Elements of Motivation (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughBecause we have been bought with an awesome price, we have no right to pervert our lives, but are obligated to look upon our bodies as vessels in His service.
Belief with Obedience
Sermon by John O. ReidCatholics and Protestants, because of lack of belief, do not find the Bible a sufficient guide to salvation. They claim to believe Christ, yet disobey.
Grace Upon Grace
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughForgiveness 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.
Faith and the Christian Fight (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughEverything that we go through has been engineered by God. We are His workmanship, created for good works, a response to the faith He has given us.
A Priceless Gift
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's people are the precious jewels (or the private, personal possessions) of God, obligated to conform exclusively to His will and purpose.
Foolishness and Cleansing
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHuman nature has a perverse drive to take risks, pushing the envelope, taking unwise chances, foolishly gambling away the future. Foolishness is sin.
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twenty-One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Colossian Christians were criticized by ascetics for the way they were keeping the Sabbath and holy days. Paul argues against a philosophy, not the law of God.