Playlist: Distinction between Righteous and Wicked (topic)
Psalms: Book One (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe distinction between the righteous and the wicked forms a central concern of Psalm 37, an instructional acrostic psalm arranged from aleph to tav so that it could be memorized and meditated upon by those without access to the Scriptures. Unlike the faith psalms that arise from a specific crisis in David's life, Psalm 37 …
Psalms: Book One (Part Four)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe exposition of Psalm 37 develops the contrast between the righteous and the wicked as a central lesson in trusting God rather than the world's systems of power. David begins by instructing believers not to charah , or "burn," with anger and envy toward evildoers who appear to prosper, since such prosperity is gained without …
Malachi's Appeal to Backsliders (Part Four)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAt the end of Malachi, the priests make seven feeble queries, questioning God's providence and His faithfulness, asking what good it does to be godly.
Psalms: Book One (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Hebrew word used to mark appointed times connotes a pilgrimage. The Hebrew year contained five steps or seasons, corresponding to God's holy times.
Psalms: Book One (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBecause Jesus is God's Son, we can avoid the rod of His anger by paying respect with worshipful awe. We must know both His instruction and Him personally.
Psalms: Book Three (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBook Three of the Psalms deals with the somber theme of judgment on a people who have rejected their God and have produced much rotten spiritual fruit.
Psalms: Book One (Part Five)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBook One of the Psalms, parallel with the spring season, focuses on the Messianic prophecies, revealing God's plan to redeem Israel by crushing Satan.
Balaam and the End-Time Church (Part 2)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBalaam, motivated by self-interest, believing that the ends justify the means, willing to do anything to get his way, is spiritually inferior to a donkey.
The Fear of God (Part Four)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe fear of God is the first line of defense, keeping us from profaning God's name, tarnishing the image of the Lord, and defending us from pain and/or death.