Playlist: Prosperity, Spiritual (topic)
Prosperity and a Challenge
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughMost of God's people do not appear to be as financially prosperous as those in the world, making God's way seem confining. But there is more to the story.
Prosperity's Consequences
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsProsperity, in a spiritual sense, is deeply tied to the blessings and success that come as gifts from God, often intertwined with human effort or divine grace. It is not solely about material wealth but encompasses an exceptional degree of spiritual blessings. As seen in Genesis 39:1-5, the Lord was with Joseph, causing all he …
How to Become Rich
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughGod does not measure prosperity by the ownership of physical possessions but with the depth of a person's relationship with Him.
Courage and Faith
Sermonette byFear of man keeps us from resisting the current of the world, leading us off the path of God because of the overwhelming pressure to not be different from the crowd.
Love's Greatest Challenges
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAn irrational fear of loss prevents the development of agape love — we fear that keeping God's commandments will cause us to lose something valuable.
The Epistles of II and III John (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJohn warns Gaius of the treachery of Diotrephes, who had initiated a mutiny against God's true ministers, putting out of the church those who did not follow him.
Don't Show Up Empty
Sermonette byWe must not think that we will achieve spiritual growth merely by passively standing in close proximity to God's word or His church; fruit requires work.
The Man Like a Tree
Sermonette by Bill CherryThe righteous man, like the tree, flourishes when tapped into an abundant source of water—metaphorically identified with God's Holy Spirit and His Word.
Teaching Children
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughShould we teach our children or should we allow the church to do that? Do youth programs have a positive impact? Do they keep youth them in the church?
The Needed Dimension
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughUnless we humbly submit before God, all of His efforts go for naught. God will not give His Spirit to those who will not obey Him.
Matthew (Part Twelve)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughTo establish sound doctrine, we must build on the foundation Christ's teaching, taking the straight and narrow course rather than the wisdom of this world.