Playlist: Overindulgence (topic)
Don't Be Indifferent (1995)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOverindulgence can distract us from our main concern of preparing for God's return. It involves indulging our appetites to an excess, not just with food, but with the whole range of desires that motivate us to seek fulfillment. This can lead us to focus in a direction away from what ought to be our primary focus. Jesus warns us …
Life in Sodom
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe society before the Flood was characterized by overindulgence in everyday activities. People were so focused on eating, drinking, marrying, and giving in marriage that they were unaware of the impending judgment. This overindulgence in mundane and exceptional life events distracted them from spiritual awareness, leading to …
Intimacy with Christ (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOverindulgence in the physical things of life, such as excessive eating or drinking, can burden a person, causing them to lose their spiritual mobility and effectiveness. This overindulgence, referred to as surfeiting, is compared to a weight that hinders a person's ability to act or react, especially in spiritual battles. The …
Are You Dissipating Your Own Energy?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe need to be on guard against dissipating our energy, becoming over-immersed in activity and busyness to the point of losing overall effectiveness.
What's So Bad About Babylon? (2013) (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Babylon is a system, virtually irresistible to the carnal mind, appealing to ambition and self-centeredness. It is far greater than any church institution.
The Entertainment Craze
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Elizabeth Taylor exemplified the hedonistic, pleasure-mad lifestyle that destroyed the ancient Roman Empire.
The Chemistry of Government
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughExpectation of reward, fear of disadvantage, and charisma all constitute the chemistry of government and childrearing, but require the right proportion.
Stewardship of God's Temple (Part One): Controlling Our Appetites
Sermon by David F. MaasAfter God's calling, the human body becomes the temple of God's Spirit, a reality which obliges us to care for our bodies because they belong to God.
Esther (Part Four)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSome regard approaching the Bible as literature to be demeaning, yet the literary approach can be a powerful tool to appreciating it more fully.
Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe must continually upgrade our decorum and formality in our approach to God. What is practiced on the outside reinforces what is on the inside.