Playlist: Woman of Proverbs 31 (topic)
Proverbs 31 and the Wife of Christ (Part Three): Esther
Sermon by Mark SchindlerThe Woman of Proverbs 31 embodies the virtuous wife, described in Proverbs 31:10-31, as a model of strength and power that comes solely from God. This strength, rooted in the Hebrew word chayil, signifies the divine source of her capability to fulfill her responsibilities as she prepares to complement Jesus Christ in His …
Proverbs 31 and the Wife of Christ (Part One)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerThe wife of Christ, as depicted in Proverbs 31:10-31, embodies a profound and intimate relationship with Christ, reflecting God's plan to create mankind in His image and likeness. This relationship is typified in the marriage of husband and wife, intended to perfectly complement one another. The wife of Christ must live as …
Proverbs 31 and the Wife of Christ (Part Two)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerThe Woman of Proverbs 31, described as a wife of valor in Proverbs 31:10-31, embodies the strength and character that God provides for those He prepares to be in perfect harmony with Christ. This woman of valor represents a deeper, personal call for each individual to prepare as the perfected wife of Christ, maintaining a …
Proverbs 31 and the Wife of Christ (Part Four)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerFrom the very beginning, God has given mankind the privilege to choose a life aligned with His Word, a path that leads to an eternal relationship of absolute trust, perfectly exemplified in the Proverbs 31 wife of Christ. As it is written in Proverbs 31:10-12, who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. The …
Our Help
Sermon by Bill OnisickThe woman was created to be a strong, equal, complementary partner. Marriage was intended to mirror the intimacy between Christ and the church.
Marriage and the Bride of Christ (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe husband is charged to exercise love to his wife, actually a more demanding task than submitting, carrying more instructions than the command to submit.
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Eleven)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's selection of Eve as a companion to Adam took into account the need for a helper as a counterpart—like himself, but standing opposite as complementary.
Marriage and the Bride of Christ (Part Twelve)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAs husband and wife are commanded to become one flesh, members of the Bride of Christ become spiritually unified through the indwelling of God's Spirit.
The Politicalization of Motherhood
Sermonette by Mike FordMothers are crucial in developing the baby's nervous system during the first three years, something that husbands, fathers, or day care centers cannot do.
The Bride of Christ (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerOur daily choices build character that will endure divine testing. By aligning with God's divine order, we do our part in yielding to this active preparation.
Honoring Mom
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingTruly, a mother's love knows no bounds. The special bond between mothers and their children provides an insight as to how Jesus Christ loves us.
Do We Truly Honor God in Our Actions?
Sermon by Kim MyersWe've all read the verses that state that the Word of God is the Bread of Life, but do we consistently practice what it teaches, and thus honor God?
In the Wake of an Unnatural Disaster (Part Seven)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Of the things God says He hates, including pride and hands that shed innocent blood, nothing seems to be more disgusting than the American abortion industry.
Loyalty and Submission (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAs wives are admonished to emulate the ideal of the Proverbs 31 woman, husbands must emulate the sacrificial spirit of Jesus Christ.
Displaying Gentle and Patient Conduct
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod's people must follow the spirit of the law regarding the treatment of others, being humble, sincere, and gentle, esteeming others before themselves.
Our Ultimate Purpose (Part Three)
Sermonette by Austin Del CastilloOur God has called us to be examples of the virtuous woman of Proverbs 31. This is the kind of wife for which Jesus Christ is looking, in stark contrast to many women today who have been influenced by ideologies that proclaim their own worth above others, demanding material wealth and status from potential mates. Our behavior …
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.
It Takes a Church
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAs Christians, we need to form warm, productive, quality relationships with our brethren, actively ministering to the needs of one another.
Lydia
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingCombining her intense work ethic and her faithfulness to Almighty God, Lydia could serve as the exemplification of the Proverbs 31 woman.
Manifesting Kindness
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe desperately need to internalize the godly traits of kindness, mercy, compassion, and tenderness, displacing the carnal traits of bitterness and wrath.