Playlist: I Corinthians, Book of (topic)
Themes of I Corinthians (Part 2)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Book of I Corinthians addresses the challenges faced by the church in Corinth, a city known in Paul's time as a wealthy, influential Roman hub of trade, diverse peoples, and ideas, marked by a freewheeling, sensual, multi-cultural society. This environment mirrors the attitudes and ethics of modern Western culture, despite …
Themes of I Corinthians (Part 5)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe book of I Corinthians provides significant insight into the principles of order and authority within the church of God. It reveals the apostolic guidance given by Paul, who, despite being physically distant, maintained charge over the Corinthian church through his authoritative writings. His epistle is filled with …
Themes of I Corinthians (Part 6)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the exploration of the apostle Paul's first epistle to the Corinthians, it becomes clear that the culture of Corinth deeply influenced the new converts, leading them to bring attitudes, ideas, and sins into the church. Paul, as the founding apostle with authority over this church, felt compelled to correct these issues out of …
Themes of I Corinthians (Part 1)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe book of I Corinthians holds significant relevance for us today, despite being separated from its inception by nearly two millennia. Its teachings closely parallel our present circumstances, offering valuable insights for navigating the challenges of our time. Unlike a systematic doctrinal text, I Corinthians focuses on the …
Corinthian Parallels to Sodom
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughI Corinthians is a practical manual for surviving in a Sodom-like culture, guarding against the corrosive aspects of our perverted culture and its excesses.
Is Ignorance Truly Bliss?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe 'people of the lie' do not believe they have any major defects and, consequently, do not have any need to examine themselves, let alone change.
Flee From Idolatry (Part One): Self-Discipline
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThough Paul's spiritual credentials outstripped all of his coworkers, Paul used none of his rights as an apostle, but gave his life as a sacrifice.
The Fifth Teacher
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeCorinth had four positive teachers, yet a mysterious fifth teacher was also influencing them and instilling beliefs that were the source of all the bad fruit.
The Wisdom of Men and Faith
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe pressures and conflicts that the church has undergone is part of the spirit of the time that has embroiled religious and political institutions worldwide.
Unity
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughEach 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
Living by Faith: Humility and God's Justice
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Humility, poverty of spirit, and acknowledging our total dependence on God are of the utmost importance. God responds to those who are humble.
Globalism and the Wisdom of Men
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe disintegration of the Catholic Church and the greater church of God have eerie parallels. We must seek the wisdom of God rather than the wisdom of men.
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.
Tests of True Knowledge
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsA person who is puffed up parades his knowledge by exhibiting impatience, intolerance, or a false modesty, marginalizing what the uneducated in their minds.
Satan (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSatan uses lies and disinformation to promote self-satisfaction over obedience to God. The way to the kingdom is through self-denial, even suffering unjustly.
Teaching Us to Think (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod instructs us to be living sacrifices. Too many drag this change out over decades, thereby self-limiting the process of sanctification.
Laodiceanism
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur love for beauty must be coupled with love for righteousness and holiness. Our relationship with Christ must take central place in our lives, displacing all else.
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Twenty-Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Trials are a means to produce spiritual growth, unless we resort to super-righteousness, straining to please God by exalting our works.
Conscience (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLawful behavior with a wrong attitude, motivated by pride, displaying lack of sensitivity to others or lack of wisdom, also constitutes sin.