Playlist: Holy Spirit, Given to Those Who Obey (topic)
Did God Change the Sign From the Sabbath to the Holy Spirit?
Sermonette byA common idea is that the Sabbath is the sign of the Old Covenant, but the Holy Spirit is the sign of the New. Yet the seventh day has been holy since creation.
What Does It Mean to 'Walk in the Spirit'?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeIf fleshly things become more important, we are on a trajectory toward death. We must exercise control, drawing on the power of God's Spirit.
The Absence-Presence Dichotomy and God's Spirit
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)The presence of God's Holy Spirit is a transformative power, linked intimately with obedience among His people. As Christ and the Father make Their home within us, Their presence becomes an overarching force, unifying God's people across all distances. This indwelling, promised by Christ, results from obedience to God's law, …
Pentecost and the Holy Spirit
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod gives His Holy Spirit to those who obey Him, demonstrating His willingness to bestow this gift abundantly, as Jesus affirms that God is more eager to provide His Spirit than parents are to feed their children bread. However, this gift is conditioned by the purity of one's desire. If the Spirit is sought for selfish reasons …
What Does God Really Want? (Part 6)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod gives His Spirit to those who obey Him. Obedience is the fruit of seeking God through prayer, Bible study, meditation, and fasting. Pursuing a relationship with God by drawing near through these means allows the Spirit to flow, enabling one to become like God and fulfill responsibilities. This process empowers believers to …
The Five Paraklete Sayings
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus begins His teaching on the Holy Spirit by declaring that if His disciples love Him they must keep His commandments, establishing obedience as the essential condition for receiving the Spirit. This requirement forms the foundation for all that follows in the five Parakletos sayings, because the Holy Spirit is given …
The Needed Dimension
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod gives His Holy Spirit only to those who obey Him after He has worked circumstances to produce repentance. He will not give His Spirit to anyone unwilling to obey, because that Spirit is the essential element enabling a person to overcome the pull of Satan's spirit, submit to God's law, and live in loving cooperation with Him …
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twelve)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe fault of the Old Covenant was with the hearts of the people. Christ took it upon Himself to amend the fault enabling us to keep the commandments.
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.
Fully Accepting God's Sovereignty (Part Six, Conclusion)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Our responsibility is to yield to God's sovereignty. Nevertheless, God has enabled us to freely sin, but holds us responsible for governing ourselves.
Our Part in the Sanctification Process (Part Eight) Cultivating the Fruit of Faithfulness
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. MaasThe only tangible measures of faith is faithfulness, trust, and loyalty to God. We don't need to ask God for more faith, but rather work on being faithful.
Purpose-Driven Churches (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe emerging, new paradigm, purpose driven, outcome-based churches emphasize that the ends justify the means, glorifying relativistic human philosophy.