Playlist: Sin, Addiction to (topic)
America's Number One Addiction
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughAmerica's most socially and financially costly addiction is pornography, wreaking havoc by destroying family life as insidiously as a hidden cancer. This addiction does not require leaving one's home to indulge, and despite a reported small decline in the USA recently, the spread among more sellers makes tracking difficult. …
Addiction, Slavery, and Serving
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughAs God calls people to service in the church, He demands that they not be enslaved to alcohol or any other lust, but have their desires under control.
What Will Happen to Liars?
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Lying originates in the heart and becomes addictive to the liar. The addiction grows as the person finds it easier to lie a second and third time until it becomes habitual. The liar then tells lies without attending to it. The fruit of this addiction is that the person makes himself unbelievable. Lies form a fortress inside …
Addicted
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityIndividuals from stable families or those having a network of healthy relationships are less vulnerable to addiction than those who suffer isolation.
How God Deals With Conscience (Part Three)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsSin is often covered over and tolerated by those who commit it, but God will not allow it to remain hidden and instead uses necessity to bring it into the open for confession and forgiveness. Joseph's brothers acknowledged their sin to one another after facing deprivation, harsh treatment, and solitude, yet their confession …
Themes of I Corinthians (Part 6)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughReminding us to stay sensitive to conscience, Paul suggests we become other-centered, doing everything to the glory of God, especially in our relationships.
Fatherhood and Modern Temptations
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMany fathers abdicate their leadership responsibilities, becoming addicted to workaholism, television, or even pornography. The culture teeters on destruction
John (Part Fifteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAs long as we are slaves of sin and following the dictates of our lusts, we have no free moral agency. God liberates us from sin so we are free to obey Him.
Are You Sure You Believe in God? (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsBelief in God involves more than believing He exists, but in faithfully obeying what He asks us to do. Genuine faith gives us access to genuine power.
Conscience (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHuman nature will degenerate as far as it is allowed. It can adapt quickly to its environment, adjusting effortlessly to immorality and perversion.
Of Living Dogs and Dead Lions
Sermonette by Austin Del CastilloGuilt from failure to overcome is a dangerous distraction. When we consider God's profound pity, we realize that He is able to cleanse us, too.