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God's Will
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWhen faced with overwhelming situations like a looming hurricane, the desire to align our prayers with God's will becomes paramount. If we could know His will more precisely, our prayers would be synchronized with what He is working out, allowing us to submit in full knowledge of His purpose. Yet, often we must admit our …
The Sovereignty of God (Part Nine)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPrayer serves as the primary means by which believers align themselves with God's will rather than seeking to alter His predetermined purposes. Because God possesses perfect foresight, wisdom, and sovereignty, His plans require no revision, and prayer functions instead to bring human thoughts and actions into conformity with …
Human Will
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's children should never emulate the self-willed attitude Frank Sinatra's song "My Way" glorifies. Human nature and godly character are polar opposites.
God's Rest (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Sabbath rest depicts the miracle of conversion, in which the transformation of mankind into God's image brings about a rest in which God takes pleasure.
Elements of Motivation (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughEternal life, emphasizing a special intimate relationship with God the Father and Christ, is vastly different from immortality, connoting only endless existence.
Prayer and Persistence
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPersistence in prayer does not mean an incessant pestering God into action. God always looks at our petitions from the vantage-point of His purpose.
Conviction, Moses, and Us
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLike Moses, we have to develop conviction, a product of a relationship of God, established by being faithful day by day in the little things of life.