Playlist: Forgiveness, Seeking (topic)
The Need for Forgiveness
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughForgiveness is a vital principle that we must embrace, reflecting the character of God and Jesus Christ. We are commanded to forgive one another, as Christ forgave us, not merely as an option but as an urgent necessity for our fellowship within the Body of Christ. If we forgive, we will be forgiven, establishing a direct …
Restoration and Forgiveness
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIt is impossible to grow spiritually in a climate of animosity and jealousy. If we use the power of God's Holy Spirit, peace will accrue as a fruit.
New Covenant Priesthood (Part Ten)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur obligation toward God mandates that we love our fellow human beings, even individuals who have severely wronged us.
Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe one who injures another bears the duty to seek forgiveness from the offended party. When that request is made, the one wronged must grant forgiveness and treat the offender accordingly, without keeping a record of offenses or limiting the number of times such pardon is extended. Even when the sincerity of the seeker cannot …
New Covenant Priesthood (Part Twelve)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur forgiveness from God is conditional, depending upon our forgiving others. It is an opportunity for us to extend grace, sacrificing as Christ did for us.
What Every Christian Must Know
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsI John is a very encouraging epistle, giving us a testimonial of what God has done. It teaches that there are foundational things every Christian must know.
Lamentations (Part Two; 1989)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJerusalem recounts her sins as a nation, depending on her own strength or on her lovers (political alliances) rather than upon God.
Teach Us To Pray! (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPrayer should be a major practice in our life and bring us into contact with God's creative purpose, indicating to Him that we will yield to His purpose.
Psalm Genres (Part Six): Penitential Psalms
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGuilt motivates individuals to seek God and change. Like Peter in Luke 5, people recognize their sinfulness and unworthiness after encountering divine holiness and turn to a Savior for the remission of sins to remove the burden of guilt. In Acts 2, listeners convicted of killing their Messiah asked what they could do and …
Think on This
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingContrary to false concepts of meditation in Eastern religions, we are mandated to maintain control of their minds, using meditation as a teaching tool.
Responding to Catastrophe
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHow are we going to react when the next disaster strikes our area? Are we going to gripe and complain? Are we going to sit and wait for somebody to help us?
Mutability and Our Christlike Response
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe all change repeatedly throughout the stages of life, as do others, requiring constant adjustment as to how we evaluate and treat others.
Those Who Mourn
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWorldly sorrow leads to death while godly sorrow leads to repentance and life. After godly repentance, sorrow is swallowed up in profound joy.
True or False Guilt?
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingWe must be able to separate genuine guilt, which is the spiritual equivalent of pain, from false guilt when we call into question God's forgiveness.
Whatever We Ask
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPrayer comes under attack if we live double-lives, giving us a guilty conscience, not practicing what we have been taught, allowing our hearts to condemn us.