Playlist: Peace, Lacking (topic)
Hijacking Peace
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityThe world has no idea where peace comes from because they have long ago rejected the Prince of Peace and His prescription for tranquility.
Peace, Peace (Part Three): Contentment
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe speaker describes a period without peace arising from multiple house repairs. A water heater failed after years of service and required replacement to avoid leaks. A power surge damaged a heat pump beyond repair after prior costly fixes, necessitating a new unit amid approaching warm weather. A high water bill revealed leaks …
Peace, Peace (Part Two): Christ's Peace
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe lack of peace, both external and internal, reveals a profound spiritual decay among people, as highlighted in prophecies from Jeremiah and I Thessalonians. In Jeremiah 6:10-15, God laments the state of Israel, where false prophets and priests deceitfully proclaim "Peace, peace!" when there is no peace, masking the true …
Peace
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidFinding peaceful moments in this life can be very difficult. The reason peace does not stay with us long is because we see the pain, disaster, strife, confusion, and agony in this world. The reality of what is on the horizon is ever-present with us, and it has its effect, not only on us, but on the people we deal with in the …
The Peacemakers
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWhen people are not in a right relationship with God, peace is impossible. Sin (the breaking of the law or covenant) automatically breaks the peace.
Peace, Peace (Part One): Peace with God
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the context of widespread disobedience and impending judgment, the absence of peace is a profound consequence of sin. God, through Jeremiah, expresses His frustration with the people of Judah, who reject His warnings and calls to repentance. The priests and prophets, tasked with guiding the people back to God, instead offer …
There Was No King in Israel
Sermon by Mark SchindlerIn the days of Israel, as recorded in Judges 21:25, there was no king, and everyone did what was right in their own eyes. This lack of a recognized sovereign led to disunity and a departure from the peace that God intended for His people. As Deuteronomy 12:8-9 warns, the people were not to continue doing as they did in the …
The W's and H's of Meditation (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. MaasMeditating on God's Law produces profound peace and vivid memory. Meditation fosters tranquility, safeguarding the integrity of our emerging spiritual body.
The Post-Resurrection Last Words of Christ (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe must be involved in proclaiming His message, feeding the flock, living His example, assuming the responsibilities of our awesome commission.
Offerings (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe peace offering symbolizes the abundant life that results from complete devotion to God (the burnt offering) and service to others (the meal offering).
What Kind of Life Do You Want?
Sermon by David C. GrabbeIn the midst of modern life's stress and frantic busyness, peace and serenity are sorely lacking. The world does not know the way to the green pastures and still waters described in Psalm 23, leading to constant restlessness and running to and fro among those estranged from the King of Peace. Those without the Good Shepherd …
Restoration and Forgiveness
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIt is impossible to grow spiritually in a climate of animosity and jealousy. If we use the power of God's Holy Spirit, peace will accrue as a fruit.
God's Rest (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe two principal robbers of peace are pride and the drive to have complete control of our lives. Discontent and imagined victimization led Adam and Eve into sin.
What Lies Beneath
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityIf we let our emotions rule, we can lose a lifetime acquisition of reputation in a split second. When Jesus Christ undergirds us, there is stability.
Self-Examination, Not Self-Preoccupation
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThere is a critical difference between self-examination and self-preoccupation. We must accurately assess our spiritual state without becoming self-absorbed.
God's Rest (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLust begets a guilty conscience, agitation, anxiety, depression, grief, torment. Wrong desire leads to lying, adultery, and murder—eventually leading to death.
Strategies for Interfacing with Babylon Without Becoming Assimilated (Part Two)
Sermon by David F. MaasThere are three basic causes for discontentment and three strategies to contentment, enabling us to emulate the apostle Paul's content state of mind.
Faith Over Fear
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWhen it looks like things are out of control, God is busily at work behind the scenes. If we replace anxiety with faith, God will grant us divine peace.
The Unshakable Kingdom!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsBecause all things will be violently shaken, God commands His people to place their trust in the unshakeable Kingdom of God which will displace all empires.
God Expects a Return on His Investment (Part Four)
Sermon by David F. MaasSatan's malicious forked tongue has become a symbol of lies and falsehood, blending good and evil, truth and mendacity, into poisonous mixtures.
God's Rest (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughCoveting—lust—is a fountainhead of many other sins. Desiring things is not wrong, but desiring someone else's things promotes overtly sinful behavior.
Satan (Part 5)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughTo resist the Devil is to resist unlawful desires, not allowing him to manipulate our emotions. Satan works on fear of being denied something pleasurable.
Simplifying Life (Part Three)
Sermon by David F. MaasScripture emphasizes the importance of nurturing a deep connection with God as the foundation of all other relationships.
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.
Jehu: A Type for Today
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughJehu may have been called to save Israel, but he was impulsive and bloodthirsty. Though he destroyed Baalism, he did not restore true worship of God.
Fault Lines
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityThe blame game has escalated from everywhere, including the political left and right, not unlike tectonic plates colliding, causing a major earthquake.
The Beginning of Sorrows
Sermon by Clyde FinkleaThe "last days" began with Christ's resurrection, when Satan was formally deposed as ruler of earth. God made His kingdom available at that time.
Doing Righteousness
Sermon by Kim MyersGod's church, because it co-exists with the unrighteousness of the world, is in danger of becoming corrupted or leavened by the world's example.
American Manners?
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The far-left media, collaborating with liberal 'progressives,' have successfully destroyed the manners and dignity of the nation.
The Wearing Out of the Saints
Sermon by John O. ReidDaniel foretells of a leader who will 'wear out the saints of the Most High.' Though we may feel worn out now, we will prevail in the end if we stay the course.
Anger (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsUnrighteous anger, whether explosive or smoldering, can lead to high blood pressure, migraine headaches, or can ultimately lead to our spiritual demise.
Anticipating the Enemy
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe become vulnerable to Satan when we allow pride to consume us, cozy up to false doctrine, toy with the paranormal, or let down in prayer and Bible study