Playlist: God's Will, Understanding (topic)
God's Will
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWhen faced with situations like an impending storm, the desire to understand God's will becomes paramount, as it allows for more precise and aligned prayers. If we could know His will more clearly, our requests would synchronize with what He is working out, eliminating the need to hedge prayers with phrases like "if it's Your …
Teaching Us To Think (Part Three): Proving God's Will
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod does not disregard the testing stage in His plan. He is a manufacturer of righteous character, training Christian soldiers to lead His Kingdom alongside Him. He produces sons and daughters in the image of Jesus Christ, testing every person He chooses through the proving grounds of human life. He puts them through various …
Seeking God's Will (Part Two): Faithfulness
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe are called to understand and do God's will, especially as the days grow increasingly evil. To move forward, we must grasp what His will entails by imitating His character, for His will is inherently expressed through who He is. By focusing on His significant character traits, we can discern His will in various situations and …
Seeking God's Will (Part Five): Goodness
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod desires for us to be thoughtful in our speech and actions, seeking to understand and align with His will. He urges us to use fitting words, avoiding meaningless or overused expressions, as they fail to reflect the depth of His creation or purpose. By observing His character and actions, we can discern His will in various …
The Faithfulness of God (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God has a very real concern for us, promising to never leave us. We have to strongly believe in His faithfulness to build a relationship with Him.
The Sovereignty of God (Part Eight)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe purpose of prayer is not to overcome God's reluctance, but to help in yielding to His will. 'Prayer changes things' is only true if it conforms to God's will.
Is God's Way Simple?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJust because something is simple does not make it true and just because something is complex does not make it false. Deeper knowledge often comes with complexity.
Our Spiritual Marathon
Sermonette by Bill OnisickIt behooves us not only to accept God's will, but also to earnestly desire it as our will, and not to kick against the goads, as Saul initially reacted.
The Christian Walk (Part Three): In Wisdom
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod wants us to take our salvation seriously, walking in love, light, and wisdom, attaining the know-how to work out our own salvation, redeeming the time.
Are We Redeeming the Time?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughTime is fleeting; any of us could perish tomorrow. Procrastination in matters of godliness can be fatal, as the parable of the rich fool teaches.
The Perfect Husband
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHusbands need to imitate God's behavior as reflected through the life of Jesus Christ. Isaiah 54 reveals Yahweh (who became Jesus Christ) as the Husband of Israel.
Discerning Truth and Applying Wisdom
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsSpiritual discernment is a gift from God, enabling us to judge between good and evil, comparing things with God's Word to see if they align with His standards.
Back to Basics
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIncreasing knowledge without the capacity to process it leads to insanity. To combat information overload, we must get back to the basics of Christianity.
Why Study Prophecy?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe study prophecy to know the general outline of future events, be prepared for the next significant event, and understand God's will and His character.