Playlist: Food as Doing the Will of God (topic)
God Expects a Return on His Investment (Part Six)
Sermon by David F. MaasGod has given all of us minds to think and to plan, but He does not always grant us control over the outcomes of our plans. Though our hearts may devise our paths, the Lord carefully directs our steps, sometimes leading us sideways, backwards, or through unexpected detours. At times, He steers us away from unseen dangers, even …
Stewardship of God's Temple (Part One): Controlling Our Appetites
Sermon by David F. MaasOur Lord and Savior Jesus Christ teaches that true sustenance comes from aligning our desires with the divine purpose. He declares in John 4:34, "My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work," revealing that fulfilling God's mission nourishes the soul in a way that physical food cannot. He assures us that …
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Fifteen)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)True satisfaction in life comes from a deep relationship with God, where one finds fulfillment in doing His will. Jesus Himself declared that His food, which energizes and fills His life with satisfaction, is to do the will of Him who sent Him and to accomplish His work. This illustrates that genuine fulfillment is not derived …
Sincerity and Truth (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn contrast to the world's embracing of fraud and deceit, God's called-out ones are obligated to eat the bread of sincerity and truth all our lives.
James and Unleavened Bread (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJames had to be written as a counterbalance to antinomian elements that twisted Paul's writings to proclaim that that grace nullifies the need for works.
James and Unleavened Bread (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe book of James applies to us after the sanctification process has begun. The most effective way of eliminating sin is to do righteousness.
John (Part Eight)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe woman of Samaria is like each of us, initially hardened, self-willed and skeptical when called, but afterwards zealous when enlightened by the truth.
Maintaining Good Health (Part 7)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJeremiah compares studying and meditating upon God's Word to physical eating, enabling a person to receive spiritual energy, vitality, and health.
Elements of Motivation (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe can become energized and motivated by our high calling and summons to do the will of God, seeing how vitally important we are to God's purpose.
John (Part Nine)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus teaches the difference between works that cause burdens (work that profanes the Sabbath) and works that relieve burdens. The Father and Son never stop working.
The Present Harvest (Part One)
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)The Jews of Christ's day were weary and discouraged because of the burdensome yoke their leaders placed on them through the tradition of the elders.
Why 153?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe first sign in the book of John corrected the physical need for wine; the eighth sign of 153 fish corrected a spiritual need on the part of God's people.