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Faith and the Christian Fight (Part Nine)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFaith is the essential foundation that supports and sustains our love for God, especially during testing times. As seen in Hebrews 11:13-14, the heroes of faith died without receiving the promises, yet they saw them from afar, were persuaded of their truth, and embraced them, confessing themselves as strangers and pilgrims on …
Faith and the Christian Fight (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFaith stands as a cornerstone in our response to God's love, surpassed in importance only by His grace and Christ's blood. Without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for it is through faith that we believe and trust in Him. It was by faith that Abel offered a sacrifice acceptable to God, that Enoch walked with Him, and that …
Faith and the Christian Fight (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFaith is absolutely essential to the Christian's warfare, as it undergirds every aspect of Christian life. Salvation is by grace through faith, forming the foundation for the disciple of Christ. Hebrews 11, a chapter of classic status, illustrates how great men and women of the past used their faith in God to achieve remarkable …
Our Faith Is the Victory
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWhile the carnal mindset is hostile to everything in God's word, we have been provided a gift to enable us to overcome: the faith from being born of God.
Faith and the Calendar (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe real issue in the calendar controversy is not astronomical, but faith in God's sovereignty, providence, and His right to assign responsibility.
Lord, Increase Our Faith
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeFaith is a gift which requires continual practice and exercise. God will grant us more faith if we faithfully use what He has already given us.
Maintaining Good Health (Part 13)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughCommitment to a course of action is essential for physical or spiritual success. Faith motivates and sustains right action, protecting us from wavering.
Prayer and Fervency
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLiving faith has its roots in fervently, diligently seeking God and His righteousness with intense desire (like a passionate lover) through habitual prayer.
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughUnder both the Old and New Covenants, refusal to keep to keep God's Law severs the relationship. God's law protects us and brings us quality life.
Hope to the End (Part Three)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Faith, hope and love are spiritual gifts which safeguard us from discouragement and depression, giving us a mature perspective that will last eternally.
Limiting the Holy One of Israel (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod has self-imposed limitations when we go against His commands, testing His patience, purposely limiting Him by our faithlessness, robbing ourselves of blessings.
Values and Conversion
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughRepentance involves incorporating God's values, alien to our human nature—ones that will unify us with God and with others who accept His value system.