Playlist: Law, Attitude toward (topic)
God's Law Is Eternal
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod's law expresses the expectations for the moral and spiritual conduct of His people. It is permanent, perpetual, and eternal. The law comes from God. It is intended for human benefit. It is a reliable guide to living. It illuminates one's mind or understanding. The law is associated with delight, joy, and meditation. It is a …
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe anti-law attitude surfaces repeatedly in teachings that portray Christianity as free from rules, Old Testament laws, the Sabbath, tithing, holy days, and food laws. Such statements reveal an underlying carnal resistance that treats God's law as restrictive, harsh, or obsolete rather than as the fair and good standard given …
Unity and Law
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughThe attitude toward law formed the central barrier preventing unity between Israelites and Gentiles, as human nature in both groups stood opposed to God's spiritual, moral, and ceremonial laws. Israelites had allowed their religion to center on ceremony while minimizing the greater spiritual and moral requirements, relying on …
Authority and Government
Sermon by John O. ReidToo many feel that they are above the law, but paradoxically, laws proliferate when corruption prevails. We must be subject to all law, God's and man's.
Deuteronomy (Part 4)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIf we learn to fear and love God, loyalty, faithfulness and commandment-keeping will naturally follow, and we will instinctively hasten to depart from evil.
Maintaining Good Health (Part 11)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHuman nature takes chances, assuming the day of reckoning will come later, not sooner. We cannot ignore truth or God's laws without paying a horrific price.
Differences of Opinion
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsSatan champions self-opinion and mob behavior. God's church has never been immune to division because each member has only part of the truth.
Many Excuses
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe need to avoid the trap of self-justification, allowing our hasty words to lure us into sin. We must be quick to listen, and slow to speak.
Elements of Motivation (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughBecause we have been bought with an awesome price, we have no right to pervert our lives, but are obligated to look upon our bodies as vessels in His service.
Is it Salvational?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeIt is easy to denigrate a matter as not being 'salvational,' but the real question to ask is, How will this action affect my relationship with God?
The Works of the Devil Destroyed
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsSatan and his demons know that their time is short and are determined to destroy as many people as possible, especially the Israel of God.
Thou Shall Not Covet
Sermon by John O. ReidBecause virtually every sin begins as a desire in the mind, the command against coveting (lustful cravings) could be the key to keeping the other commandments.
Use God's Word as a Mirror
Sermonette by Bill CherryThe mirror metaphor in James 1:23 suggests that if we honestly look into God's word, we should see the state of our godly deeds reflected.
Acts (Part Nine)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughStephen's martyrdom and his compassion on his persecutors, followed by the reaction against his brutal murder, resulted in a rapid spreading of the Gospel.
Maintaining Good Health (Part 10)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughEven though we are already damaged goods when God calls us, by embracing God's truth and seeking His help, we can break the bad habits which enslave us.
Government (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFor us to take on the glory of God, we must have the same kind of access to the Father as Christ did, taking on the responsibility of behaving like His sons.