Playlist: God, not Seeking (topic)
Prayer and Seeking God
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe failure to seek God earnestly is a grave concern, as it leads to a lack of relationship with Him. There is a direct connection between not diligently seeking God and being displeasing to Him, as seen with the Laodiceans who do not recognize their great need. Without an awareness of need, there is no desire; without desire, …
God, Satan, and David's Numbering of Israel
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeDavid was not seeking God when he sought to deliver some of Saul's descendants to pay for their sin. God did not intervene to restore Israel but only allowed the normal weather cycle to resume. God was not in David's thoughts as he considered his own circumstances, achievements, solutions, and legacy rather than seeking what God …
The Providence of God (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod uses calamities as part of His creative process. Like Jacob, who initially succumbed to weak faith and fear, we must repent of our loss of devotion to God.
Hebrews (Part Six): God's Salvation Communication
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God personally communicated with Adam, Eve, Abraham, Moses, the prophets, and to us through His Son. With the Scriptures, God teaches His faithful today.
Human Will and God's Sovereignty (Part One)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)A prophecy in Zechariah concerns prophets or church leaders who, being ashamed of their false teachings, will claim they were farmers rather than ministers.
Our Merciful and Faithful Provider
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The experiences of ancient Israel, bad and good, guide us in our spiritual pilgrimage to our Promised Land. The book of Deuteronomy is a strong foundation.
Eternal Responsibilities
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe each have an eternal responsibility to do the will of God, continually seeking Him. Those who do not choose God's way of life will be mercifully put to death.
Unleavened Bread and the Holy Spirit (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Our exodus from the bondage of sin begins and ends with God. He commanded Israel to mark their escape with unleavened bread because of what He did.
Hebrews (Part Nine): Chapter 1: Jesus' Exultation and Christianity's Claims
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Hebrews 1:3 and Psalm 2 explain how Jesus becomes something He previously was not. Because of Christ's qualifications, Christianity has a claim on all mankind.
The Second Commandment: Idolatry
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe natural mind craves something physical to remind us of God, but the Second Commandment prohibits this. Any representation will fall short of the reality.
Accountability
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe prophecies reveal that if young people try to find answers in the world or other religions, they will meet with disaster.
Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God. You can tell these born-agains are not really seeking after God. Their faith comes from their own subjective experience, which certainly does include some things that are biblical. But apparently they go no further than accepting the blood of Jesus …
Joshua's Four Miracles (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe life and leadership of Joshua provide a metaphor for the Christian journey following baptism, a path marked by spiritual warfare, growth, and trust in God.
Asa's Laodicean Attitude
Sermonette byKing Asa started his reign trusting in God's intervention and providence, but like the Laodiceans, he finished his course weak and compromised. Here's why.
What's in the Bucket? (Part Five)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Gullible people habitually accept Satanic concepts, proffered by progressive liberal forces without scientific proof, such as that people can change genders.