Playlist: Jesus Christ's Emotions (topic)
Jesus Wept
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingAs we reflect on the life of Jesus Christ during the Passover time, we recognize that He was not unemotional or detached, but a man who experienced a full range of human emotions. He knew happiness, love, joy, and laughter, as well as pain, sorrow, grief, and weeping. The Scriptures highlight specific instances of His tears, …
Four Views of Christ (Part 5)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe book of Luke develops a distinctive portrait of Christ by emphasizing His emotional life as evidence of His full humanity and His method of drawing people to God through love rather than force. This theme begins with Hosea 11:3-4, where God describes leading Israel "with gentle cords" and "bands of love," like a parent …
How Emotions Affect Spiritual Maturity
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe emotional life of Jesus Christ stands as the ultimate demonstration of emotional and spiritual maturity, offering the perfect contrast to the emotional immaturity that characterizes fallen human nature. Christ's example must be understood within the broader framework of emotional maturity itself, which is defined as the …
Matthew (Part Twenty-Three)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe apostles' inability to drive out the demon teaches that faith is not a constant factor; it will deteriorate if it not exercised through prayer and fasting.
Back to Life (Part Four)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod's love does not shield us from sickness, pain, sorrow, or death. There are several scriptural contexts in which Jesus shed tears and expressed grief.
Matthew (Part Thirty-One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe emotions Jesus felt were real, experiencing every agony, fear, anguish, disappointment, terror and temptation we all experience, yet without sin.
Garden of Gethsemane: The Oil Press
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingThe Garden of Gethsemane has particular significance because it was not only an olive grove, but also the location where olives were pressed into oil.
Abraham (Part Twelve)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughBased on his long friendship with God, Abraham could systematically calculate the reliability of God's promises even in the lack of visual evidence.
The Providence of God (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus and Abraham rose above their emotional pulls by exercising living faith—a faith built on acts of obedience. Faith can never be separated from works.
John (Part Eighteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughTrust in God's ability to resurrect can neutralize the most basic debilitating fear—the fear of death. Christ assures us that death is not the end.
Lamentations (Part Six)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn Lamentations 3, the narrator finally convinces Lady Jerusalem that her own sins have caused her necessary punishment and affliction by God.
Anger (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsUnrighteous anger, whether explosive or smoldering, can lead to high blood pressure, migraine headaches, or can ultimately lead to our spiritual demise.
Elements of Motivation (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFearing God leads to a determination not to bring shame on God's name or offending and hurting the relationship between God and us.
Hebrews (Part Fourteen): Chapter 2, A Mind Bending Purpose (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Without a meaningful relationship with Christ, God's people cannot possibly bear fruit. Our responsibility is to yield to God's creative work in our lives.