Playlist: Argumentation (topic)
Debate
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughArgumentation manifests as verbal contention and strife that pervades society, where opposing worldviews clash through endless disputes over politics, morality, and countless other issues. This same spirit infiltrates the church through debates on doctrine, government, and methods, often fueled by a desire to impose one's will …
The Only Path to Reconcliation
Commentary by Mark SchindlerThe world has grown increasingly divisive through argumentation rooted in pride, as seen when focus groups assembled to discuss political matters devolved into uncontrolled shouting matches that persisted even after the moderator stepped away, with participants from every political background expressing that division has reached …
All Sifted Like Wheat (Part One)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerArgumentation appears in the disciples as an ingrained attitude of quarrelsomeness and eagerness to contend, described by the Greek term philoneikia and defined as a love of strife, readiness to argue, and desire to dispute. This mindset mirrors the self-serving contention that leads physical Israel to die in its sins and that …
Unity (Part 7): Ephesians 4 (D)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughBecause of our lack of self-discipline and willingness to guard the truth, we have allowed our theological base to deteriorate under the persuasion of the world.
Be Ready for Every Good Work
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPaul underscores the importance of living as citizens of God's Kingdom by maintaining good works, being obedient, peaceable, and humble in all interactions.
Grace, Faith, and Love
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPride condemned Satan to a fate of manipulating rather than serving. This presumptuous self-centered trait creates disunity and ultimately destruction.
Unity (Part 8): Ephesians 4 (E)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe group that one fellowships with is less important than the understanding that there is one true church, bound by a spiritual, not a physical unity.
Titus (Part Six)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe have the commission to be witnesses to a corrupt society. It is in the closeness of the crowd that we have the greatest potential to grow spiritually.
Could You Stand Alone?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWould we have the same courage to stand spiritually as the brave unarmed man who resisted the tanks of the Chinese Red Army in Tiananmen Square?
The Christian Walk (Part Two): In Light
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughTo His disciples, Christ admonishes us to follow the light, imitate (or do) the light, and become sons of the light; to not just reflect light but become it.
Faith (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe hallmark of Christian character is humility, which comes about only when one sees himself in comparison to God. Pride makes distorted comparisons.
Civility and Courtesy
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSocietal incivility, discourtesy, and in-your-face attitudes (works of the flesh) have manifested themselves in the church of God, but contradict agape.
Displaying Virtuous Character
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsSelf-control has both an inward and outward dimension, the latter concerned with human relationships, manners, and reflecting God's orderly mindset.
No Real Love Without God
Sermon by John O. ReidGod's love, defined as agape , is His willful direction toward mankind that does what He knows is best rather than what man desires. This love was manifested when He sent His only begotten Son into the world as the propitiation for sins, providing the means for reconciliation and eternal life through Christ's sacrifice. While …
Man's Greatest Challenge (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIt is almost impossible to make sense out of this world if we try to process the voluminous information available in these days of exploding knowledge.
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 New World Order Rises
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Beast is a reality, and it is coming to pass in the scope of globalism. Satan has a vast reservoir of people he can work through; we used to be a part of it.
John (Part Twelve)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughWhat we believe automatically determines what we do; it is impossible to separate faith and works. If Jesus is not our source of belief, our works will suffer.