Playlist: Ministry as Gift (topic)
The Ministry
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidMinistry is a gift bestowed by God, who has placed each elder in their position to serve His people. God has given different gifts to each of the elders, a divine arrangement that none of them planned for, as they had their own personal aspirations. Yet, God had different ideas, positioning them to serve Him by serving the …
The Purpose of the Ministry
Sermon by John O. ReidGod provides the ministry as a fourth means of instruction to those He calls, presenting it as a divine gift from Jesus Christ to equip the saints for service. Christ Himself appoints apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers to perfect members, moving them from the point of their calling into the condition required …
A Survey of God's Gifts to Us
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMinistry as gift begins with the recognition that every human being receives endowments from God, some natural through the spirit in man and others spiritual through the Holy Spirit, all belonging to Him and intended for His glory rather than personal elevation. This stands in direct contrast to worldly notions of giftedness …
Government (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe 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.
Titus (Part Four): Traits of a Healthy Church
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughTitus 2 gives specific instructions to senior members of the congregation, followed by instructions to the youth, explaining their responsibilities.
God and Government
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGovernment run by carnal men will never work, but those under the New Covenant, having God's law written on their hearts, can make any form of government work.
Government (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe ministry's authority consists of teaching, edifying, and equipping the members for sainthood, but not to wield dictatorial power over their lives.
Character and Leadership (2023)
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughLeaders cannot compartmentalize their personal and public lives. Immorality in private life will bleed into public leadership. Jesus condemned hypocrisy.
Titus 2:11-14
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe are obligated to dress and keep what is placed in our care, improving what He has given to us. We dare not stand still, but must make effort to grow.
Character and Leadership
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughChristian leaders should exhibit Christ-like qualities such as truth speaking, upholding standards, listening to others, giving gifts, and remaining humble.
Spotting False Teachers
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughTrue shepherds have genuine concern for the flock, as opposed to hirelings who only devour or take advantage of the flock.
Corinthian Parallels to Sodom
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughI Corinthians is a practical manual for surviving in a Sodom-like culture, guarding against the corrosive aspects of our perverted culture and its excesses.
Checklist for Overcoming
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughRomans 12-16 provide a checklist for overcoming and promoting positive relationships, developing tender affection. We are mutually dependent upon one another.
What Do We Have to be Proud Of? (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughMinistry, as Paul develops the concept in the opening chapters of I Corinthians, is presented as something given by God rather than earned or possessed by human merit. This theme surfaces early when Paul reminds the Corinthians in 1:7 that they had come short in no gift, establishing that whatever spiritual endowments they …
Jesus Christ's Ascension
Sermon by David C. GrabbeChrist's victorious ascension on the 40th day is the source of the church's ministry. Psalm 68:18 pictures a conquering king who leads captivity captive and receives gifts for men, as victors in ancient processions distributed spoils. Christ defeated bondage to Satan and sin, and He gives gifts so that the LORD God may dwell in …
Consequences of Resurrection and Ascension
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughNeither Christmas or Easter appear in the Feasts of the Lord, but we find plenty of emphasis on the resurrection and ascension of Christ in the Holy Days.
Sanctification and Holiness (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn Numbers 16-18, God performed several miracles to demonstrate conclusively that not everyone is called to the same function and that He remains the Boss.