Playlist: Church, Perfecting of (topic)
The Purpose of the Church
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe perfecting of the church emerges as the central purpose behind God's calling of a specific, called-out people throughout history. The church is not a building but a living, spiritual organism—described in Scripture as a spiritual house built of "living stones," as the body of Christ with Him as its Head, and as a bride …
Principles of Church Leadership
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughA major responsibility for the fracturing of the WCG rested with the leadership, based on a philosophy of authoritarianism Christ warned against.
From Start to Finish
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)God has laid the foundation of the earth, and will maintain and mend until the project is completed, promising to remain with us from start to finish.
God's Workmanship (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's creation did not end with the physical creation or our election, but God continues to work, giving us the motivation and the power to do His will.
Preparing to Rule (1993)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSanctification is both a state and a process—a time period between justification and glorification during which overcoming, purification, and holiness takes place.
God's Good Work in Us
Sermon by John O. ReidDespite the privileged position of our calling, God does not cut us any slack in terms of trials and tests to perfect us. We must accept God's sovereignty.
A Search for Identity
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod gave His approval for the destruction of the Worldwide Church of God into numerous groups, allowing heresies so He could see who really loves Him.
Trials and Suffering
Sermonette by James BeaubelleTrials and suffering are woven throughout God's purpose for humanity, shaping His people for their eternal inheritance.
Persistence
Sermon by John O. ReidPersistence is impossible without a transcendent and ardent vision, which prevents us from casting off restraint and gives us the will to keep on.
Hebrews (Part Eleven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughHebrews emphasizes the infinite superiority of Christ's priesthood and one-time sacrifice as contrasted to the repetitive Aaronic sacrifices.