Playlist: Achan (topic)
Achan's Sin, God's Punishment
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughWe must remember to pay our vows to Almighty God, remembering God's grace in sparing us from similar presumptuous acts we have previously committed.
A Little Leaven
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughOur individual sins (committed in our thoughts, words, and behaviors) are never isolated, but sadly influence every other member of the congregation.
Spiritual Strongholds (Part Two): Faithful Trust
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAchan's disobedience in stealing and hiding the spoil from Ai compromised the standing of Israel before God and led to the costly defeat of the Israelite armies at Ai. The story of Achan demonstrates that sin cannot be tolerated and that sin brings judgment. Although the account involves judgment it also proclaims hope for …
Spiritual Strongholds (Part One): Obedience
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAchan took accursed things from Jericho. Israel as a covenant community bore responsibility for this sin in its midst. Achan's action led to defeat at Ai where thirty six Israelite men died. Achan later confessed that he had seen a Babylonian garment two hundred shekels of silver and a wedge of gold weighing fifty shekels. He …
Do You Take Sin Seriously? God Does!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAchan took accursed things from Jericho. His sin caused the defeat of Israel's army at Ai. Achan was a soldier who heard God's command that the city of Jericho be destroyed. All metal articles were to go to the treasury of the Lord. Everything else was to be consumed by fire. When Achan entered the city he saw a beautiful …
Our Moral Bearings Lost
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)In the account involving Achan, Achan confessed after his crime of thievery that led directly to the deaths of 31 Israelites. Joshua responded by immediately executing Achan along with his family, oxen, donkeys, and sheep. Joshua also ordered that Achan's tent be burned and the remains covered with stones. This action showed …
Every Action Has a Reaction
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughEvery action has a corresponding reaction; even the little things we do matter. Sin produces increase (the leavening effect) just as righteousness does.
Joshua's Four Miracles (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe life and leadership of Joshua provide a metaphor for the Christian journey following baptism, a path marked by spiritual warfare, growth, and trust in God.
God, Satan, and David's Numbering of Israel
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeAn apparent contradiction exists between I Chronicles 21:1 stating that Satan moved David to take the census while I Samuel 21:1 says that God did.
Joshua's Four Miracles (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIsrael's conquest of Canaan under Joshua can be a metaphor for the journey from baptism to entering God's kingdom, especially for the second generation.
Are We Already In Captivity?
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Major curses, including economic oppression, famine, pestilence, mental illness, alien invasion, the scattering of modern Israel are yet to occur.
Living Up to Our Responsibilities
Sermonette by Mark SchindlerMuch of the pain and anguish of a trial to the Body of Christ may well be caused by someone letting down in his or her responsibility within the Body.
Suffering Disgrace For Christ's Name
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe can always expect new challenges, including persecution, and must never be content with standing still, but must press on to spiritual maturity.
Hosea's Prophecy (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsHosea was ordered by God to make a symbolic marriage to a harlot. This heartbreaking marriage portrayed Israel's unfaithfulness to God in spite of His care.
Why We Tithe (Part 3)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod uses tithing as a learning experience to teach us to give as He does, helping to fashion us into His image. Our generosity reflects God's generosity.
Reflections on the COVID-19 Pandemic
Sermon by David C. GrabbeLessons learned from COVID, as well as possible reasons God allowed or caused the pandemic to sweep through the church and wreak havoc on Feast observance.
Acts (Part Seven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughLuke records the confrontation of the apostles and the Sanhedrin. Amazingly, the apostles found an ally in Gamaliel, a Pharisee and grandson of Hillel.
Acts (Part Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe early church had confidence in God's sovereignty, realizing that no human authority could thwart God's power. This conviction gave them strength.
The Spirit of Babylon
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe Spirit of Babylon is couched in brazen outlook of the goddess Inanna/Ishtar, the femme fatale who asserted her free will to overcome the influence of Eden.
Corporate Faith
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughCorporate faith requires that we lay aside our individualism and join our brethren doing God's work.
Hamas' October 7 Attack
Sermon by David C. GrabbeHamas' October 7 attack fits into a biblical pattern of God's people turning from Him, causing God to hide His face and allow incredible suffering.
Could You Be Struck Dead?
Sermon by Martin G. Collinsthe deaths of Ananias, Saphira, Nadab, Abihu, and Uzzah all occurred at a pivotal time of change, a time God desired to get the attention of all people.
Promised: Protection and Healing
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod gives several conditions for receiving protection and healing, including God's sovereignty, God's purpose, and one's level of growth.
God's Pattern of the Family
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe family structure, with assigned orders of responsibility (not orders of importance implying superiority or inferiority), is paramount to God's plan.
The Household of God and Truth
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsTo destroy the concept of home is to destroy the nation or church. The centrality of the family or household is the heart of the church and the nation.