Playlist: Measure of the Stature of the Fullness of Christ (topic)

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Christ Our Standard

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

We are called to evaluate ourselves against a true standard, which is Jesus Christ. He is the goal, the purpose, and the end result we strive to emulate. In Ephesians 4:13, we are urged to come to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, a deep concept tied to gaining the knowledge of the Son of God. This depth …


Christ Our Passover

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

We are called to grow into the likeness of Jesus Christ, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. He is the standard toward which all men are to strive, the personification of perfect love and perfect government, the perfect man, God in the flesh. The goal of life is to study Christ, for He is the end and goal of …


Principled Living (Part Three): Growing in Righteousness

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God's law—the unleavened bread of righteousness—needs to be ingested into our minds as we purge sin, resulting in righteous thoughts, words, and deeds.


Numbering Our Days

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

We must allow God to show us how to carefully number our days in order to gain a heart of wisdom and develop a godly perspective upon our remaining time.


The Mystery of the Church

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God desires to know whether the spiritual remnants will choose His teaching or assimilating into the world, biting and devouring one another.


Human Will

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God's children should never emulate the self-willed attitude Frank Sinatra's song "My Way" glorifies. Human nature and godly character are polar opposites.


Principled Living (Part Six): Becoming Holy

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Pentecost forces us to stand out from the crowd, separated as firstfruits for sanctification and holiness. God has called us to be different.


Glorifying God

Sermon by John O. Reid

We have been called for the purpose of glorifying God by totally changing our lives, conforming to His character and image.


Government (Part Seven)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The authority in the ministry is a 'staff position,' given by God, as a gift for equipping the saints for service and for edifying the body of Christ.


The Holy Spirit: The Power of God

Sermon by Kim Myers

The Holy Spirit enables us to become offspring of God, giving us the ability to produce spiritual fruit, the very character, power, and mind of God.


Perfect, Gentle Courtesy (Part 2)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Good manners are not just an accomplishment, but a duty that everyone must practice in order for society to move smoothly.


Titus (Part Four): Traits of a Healthy Church

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Titus 2 gives specific instructions to senior members of the congregation, followed by instructions to the youth, explaining their responsibilities.