Playlist: Fighting (topic)

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Are You Fighting the Good Fight?

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Fighting stands at the center of a doctrinal battle exposed through Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones's commentaries, revealing a deceptive teaching that infiltrated mainstream Christianity and even the Worldwide Church of God. This false doctrine claims Ephesians 6:10 means Christians need not struggle at all, but should simply surrender …


Soldiers of Christ

Sermonette by Ryan McClure

Paul enjoins God's people to enlist as soldiers of Christ, enduring hardship, keeping themselves from the world, and putting on armor for spiritual battle.


Debate

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Bible takes a very dim view of argument, debate, discord, and strife. In all matters of contention, we must strive to put ourselves above the fray.


Restoration and Forgiveness

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

It is impossible to grow spiritually in a climate of animosity and jealousy. If we use the power of God's Holy Spirit, peace will accrue as a fruit.


The Patterns of God

Sermon by John O. Reid

When the ancient prophets describe Israel's rebellion, one of the gravest consequences God pronounces is that He will refuse to listen when the people finally cry out to Him. In Zechariah 7:8-14, God recalls how He commanded His people through the former prophets to execute true justice, show mercy, and refrain from oppressing …


Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The strife between this world's belief systems shows that God did not originate them. False teachings are dangerous because they can erode the faith.


Anger (Part Two)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

We dare not let the sun go down on our wrath. Uncontrolled anger can be a major cause of mental and physical illness. We must reconcile with our adversaries.


Sin (Part Four)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

True Christianity is no cakewalk into eternal life, but a life and death struggle against our flesh, the world, and a most formidable spirit adversary.


Remember the Holy Sabbath

Sermon by Ronny H. Graham

The fourth commandment begins with "Remember," calling us to keep the Sabbath holy because God Himself sanctified it. Its observance is not ours to redefine.


The Christian Walk (Part Four): Mutual Submission in Godly Fear

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Americans have a hard time submitting to authority and like to consider themselves as sovereigns, having the last say over anything including church doctrine.


The Sacrifices of Leviticus (Part 3)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Various animals were used in the burnt offering—bullocks, lambs, doves, and goats. Each depicts some characteristic of Jesus that we must emulate as we serve God.


Unity (Part 8): Ephesians 4 (E)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The group that one fellowships with is less important than the understanding that there is one true church, bound by a spiritual, not a physical unity.


How to Be a Bad Disciple

Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Looking at discipleship from a negative perspective can help reveal errors in ourselves. Jesus shows four main attitudes that make for bad discipleship in Luke 9.