Playlist: God's Sovereignty, Accepting (topic)
The Sovereignty of God (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe sovereignty of God demands our acceptance and faith in His supreme authority over all creation. We must recognize that He is with us, aware of every aspect of our lives, declaring, "I am with you." His counsel shall stand, and He will do all His pleasure, a reality we must be willing to live with, even during tragic times. …
The Sovereignty of God (Part Eleven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe sovereignty of God is fundamental to all understanding and practice, serving as the foundation that links intellectual belief to practical application. A recognition of God's sovereignty transforms mere acceptance into living faith, motivating us to turn understanding into works. Without this recognition, faith remains dead, …
The Sovereignty of God (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's sovereignty is the foundation of all creation and purpose, demonstrating His absolute right to govern as He sees fit. He chooses to act or refrain from acting based solely on His own will and purpose, as seen in His diverse interventions—knocking down the walls of Jericho uniquely, allowing Stephen to be stoned while …
The Sovereignty of God (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's sovereignty demands our acceptance, even when His purpose overrides our expectations. We must trust that He is aware of our circumstances, and His purpose in allowing difficulties will result in far greater good than if we had our way in removing them. This acceptance is the crux of faith, understanding that God rules with …
The Sovereignty of God (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe sovereignty of God is a concept easily accepted intellectually, yet it becomes profoundly challenging to embrace when its practical reality strikes close to home in difficult or tragic ways. It is all too simple to elevate man's importance while diminishing God's, especially since He remains out of sight. The question of who …
The Providence of God (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughEven when we exercise free moral agency, God engineers circumstances and outcomes so that we are virtually forced to make the right decision.
The Glory of God (Part 4): Glorifying God
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughA raw display of emotion and exuberance does not necessarily glorify God. What we do to glorify God will reflect just how highly we esteem Him.
The Faithfulness of God (Part Three)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God is absolutely faithful to His promises. We attain salvation is entirely by grace; God owes us absolutely nothing.
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.
The Vessels of Wrath
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeSometimes we see God as unfair, but when we remember that we are worthy of death, we understand that God has demonstrated far more mercy than harshness.
Naomi
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingNaomi, could be considered the female version of Job. After losing her husband and two sons, she felt severely tried by God while continuing to trust Him.
Becoming Fearless
Sermon by Mark SchindlerWhen Job was afflicted with physical problems, he learned that God was using them to perfect him. Afflictions are intended to bind us together.
A Badly Divided Nation
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Our country is divided politically and culturally more than at any other time since the Civil War and the population as a whole has become more callused.
Faith and the Christian Fight (Part Nine)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe heroes of faith may have had a longer period of testing than those called now, but the trials will come at greater intensity here at the end.
Job: Things Left Unsaid
Sermon by David C. GrabbeEven the accuser of the brethren made no accusations against Job, the first of several curious absences—things left unsaid—in the book of Job.
Contentment
Sermon by John O. ReidMany people live in a state of discontent. Tragically, what they set their hearts upon often displaces the love for family and a relationship with God.
Prayer Makes a Difference
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod expects us to intercede in behalf of others, but we must do this with wisdom, sincerity, and humility, with the help of God's Spirit, according to God's will.
New Covenant Priesthood (Part Ten)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur obligation toward God mandates that we love our fellow human beings, even individuals who have severely wronged us.
Lamentations (Part Seven; 1989)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughLamentations 3 and 4 show the stark contrast of a once proud people (secure in their wealth, technology, and cleverness) suffering bitter humiliation.