Playlist: God's Law, Delighting in (topic)
God's Law Is Eternal
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod's law is a source of delight and joy for those who follow it, as expressed in Psalm 119, where it is described with terms such as testimonies, precepts, statutes, commandments, ordinances, ways, and word. This law is not merely a set of rules but a joyous path to walk, something to fix one's eyes upon, guarding a person's …
The Certainty of God's Promises
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Kim MyersGod's laws are designed to protect us, not to confine or hinder us. He desires for all His people to enjoy their physical lives within the boundaries of His laws. By living according to God's laws, we are shielded from many harms, such as diseases, substance abuse, and the consequences of broken relationships. These laws …
Thank You for Finishing What You Start!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe should be thankful to God for His Holy Spirit, spiritual blessings, fellowship, as well as God's promise that He will finish what He has started.
Will You Be Accounted Worthy for the Kingdom?
Sermon by John O. ReidLike businessmen reviewing plans, making forecasts, and anticipating accountability, God expects us to define and follow through on spiritual objectives.
Gratitude for Deliverance and God's Word
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeEven though we have heard that the Feast of Unleavened Bread signifies coming out of sin, the principal focus is that we remember God as our Deliverer.
The Priesthood of God (Part Eight)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The ephod, the curious girdle, and the breastplate of judgment were part of the high priest's attire that teach us godly principles today.
The Jerusalem Council's Conclusion
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughThe delighting in God's law finds its clearest expression in Paul's declaration in Romans 7:22, where he states, "For I delight in the law of God according to the inward man." This statement stands in sharp contrast to the burdensome "custom of Moses" that certain Pharisaic believers sought to impose on Gentile converts, and …
Our Part in the Sanctification Process (Part Four): Cultivating Peace
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. MaasHere are biblical strategies to cultivate the fruit of peace, including controlling our thoughts and emotions, submitting to God's will, and embracing His law.
Tree of Righteousness
Sermonette by Christian D. HunterThe blessed man avoids the progression from unmindful ungodliness through active sin to scornful mockery by choosing instead to delight in the law of the Lord and to meditate on it day and night. This continual delight and meditation supply the roots of his life, allowing him to be compared to a tree planted by rivers of water …
Our Part in the Sanctification Process (Part Three): Cultivating Joy
Sermon by David F. MaasStrategies for cultivating joy include developing contentment and gratitude, giving rather than getting, finding pleasure in work, and valuing God's law.
Elements of Motivation (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFearing God leads to a determination not to bring shame on God's name or offending and hurting the relationship between God and us.
Psalms: Book Five (Part Six): Psalm 119 (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPsalm 119 and Psalm 136, both in Book Five, are presented as showing God's law as a practical, daily guide for the pilgrimage out of spiritual Egypt toward His Kingdom. Psalm 119 praises the law as a way of life rather than legal minutiae or stern warnings, and it is called a New Testament psalm because it focuses on the heart. …
Psalms: Book Five (Part Four): Psalm 119 (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBook Five of the Psalms is covered by looking at the Hallel (the seven Psalms before Psalm 119), the Songs of Ascents (the Psalms after it), and Psalm 119 itself. Psalm 119 is a long meditation on God's law and way of life, and it fits between the Hallel's praise for redemption and the spiritual life lessons of the Ascents, …
Limiting the Holy One of Israel (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod has self-imposed limitations when we go against His commands, testing His patience, purposely limiting Him by our faithlessness, robbing ourselves of blessings.
Is it Salvational?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeIt is easy to denigrate a matter as not being 'salvational,' but the real question to ask is, How will this action affect my relationship with God?
Simplifying Life (Part Six)
Sermon by David F. MaasTrue simplicity, peace, and spiritual flourishing emerge when we yield to both God's laws and human authority, embracing order rather than resisting it.
Accountability
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe prophecies reveal that if young people try to find answers in the world or other religions, they will meet with disaster.
Living Abundantly In Tough Times
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughLived properly, a Christian's life is scintillating and deeply satisfying, full of rewards, even though it involves responsibility and self-control.
Psalm Genres (Part Eight): Wisdom Psalms
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughDelighting in God's law finds its clearest expression in the connection between fearing the Lord and taking pleasure in His commandments, a theme woven through the wisdom psalms, particularly Psalms 111, 112, and 128. The fear of the Lord, rather than being an abstract theological concept or emotional state, is defined …
Two Realities
Sermon by David C. GrabbeAt baptism, we begin living in two realities simultaneously, one identified by the physical senses and the other discerned by the eyes of faith.
Eden, The Garden, and The Two Trees (Part Three)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus' crucifixion took place outside the camp of Israel, just outside the border of the Garden of Eden, the general area where the Miphkad Altar stood.