Playlist: Sodom and Gomorrah (topic)
Life in Sodom
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSodomites were industrious people, but they cared nothing for God, mirroring the worst aspects of modern Israel. We need to make sure that we live soberly.
Looking Back
Sermon by Ryan McClureWe must be careful not to get too accustomed to the things of this world so that we find it difficult to leave it behind, like Lot's hapless wife.
Our Spiritual Climb
Sermon by Bill OnisickOur journey to the Kingdom of God is not easy, requiring the same kind of physical and mental stamina that climbers need to climb Mount Everest.
Lot's Day and Our Day
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe West is obsessed with materialism and guaranteed security, as many institutions protect—even encourage—mediocrity, incompetency, and malfeasance.
Abraham (Part Nine)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughGod helps us to overcome our problems in an unraveling process, sometimes taking us back through the consequences of the bad habits we have accumulated.
Faith (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe example of Lot's wife teaches us that God does not want us to maintain close associations with the world because it almost inevitably leads to compromise.
Whose Morality Are We Following?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMoral legislation over the years has steadily eroded because liberal leaders have rejected biblical standards of morality in favor of personal choice.
Where Are the Children?
Sermon by Ronny H. GrahamMalachi 4:5-6 predicts a horrible curse if the hearts of the fathers are not turned to the children and the hearts of the children turned to their fathers.
God's Will
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPraying according to God's will is sometimes ambiguous. Yet as we respond positively to His covenant, He reveals more and more of His secret plans.
Faith (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFar from being blind, faith is based on analyzing, comparing, adding up from evidence in God's Word, our own experience, and our calling by God's Holy Spirit.
What God's Love Is Not
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamAn increasing number believe that the Bible is not the literal word of God, motivated by the desire to protect 'politically correct' positions.
Zephaniah (Part Two): God's Wrath on the Whole World
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughEven though the Gentiles will be punished, only Israelites had a special relationship with God, and consequently were more accountable for their failure.
Responding to Catastrophe
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHow are we going to react when the next disaster strikes our area? Are we going to gripe and complain? Are we going to sit and wait for somebody to help us?
Abraham (Part Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAbraham was willing to lay down his life to rescue his nephew Lot. His sacrifice shows us what kind of effort and sacrifice is needed to wage spiritual war.
Samson and the Christian (Part 3)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAs Judges 14 opens, God motivates a spoiled, lustful, impetuous troublemaker to begin delivering Israel from the Philistines. Samson walked by sight.
The Wrath of God
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughLove motivates the two intrinsic parts of God's holy character—goodness and severity, as He seeks to rescue humanity from the consequences of sin.
God's Wrath and Hell
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOblivion, not eternal torment in hell fire, is the merciful end for the wicked. God is both good and severe, but His mercy endures forever.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Seven): Romans 9
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPaul describes physical Israel as broken branches, allowing gentile branches to be grafted in, ultimately leading to the return of Israel to God's grace.
A Contrast of Kings
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe currently have no preparation for our future roles as kings and priests, but God desires to fill thousands of leadership positions in the Millennium.
God Has the Last Word
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We need to realize the seriousness of the times, waking ourselves out of our zombie-like slumber, casting off the works of darkness.
Matthew (Part Fifteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe commission to the disciples evolves from their initial orders to go to the House of Israel to their ultimate commission of going to the Gentiles.