Playlist: Children of Converted Parents (topic)
Teaching Children
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughThe spiritual education of children is the solemn responsibility of their converted parents, not the church. Parents are directly accountable to God for teaching their children, as it is their duty to instill His ways diligently, speaking of them at home, on the way, at bedtime, and upon rising. This responsibility cannot be …
For the Children
Sermon by David C. GrabbeChildren of converted parents face unique challenges in embracing God's way of life, even when raised in environments structured around His standards. Despite efforts to create settings conducive to spiritual growth, such as schools administered by the church, the spiritual outcomes for these children are often mixed. Many fail …
Sanctification and the Teens
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughChildren of converted parents hold a unique position, as they are sanctified through their parents' calling, according to I Corinthians 7:14. This sanctification means they are deemed clean in God's sight, not sinless, but legally acceptable in His presence, granting them an extraordinary opportunity for true success in life. …
Childrearing (Part One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe family problems predicted for the end times in II Timothy stem from faulty childrearing practices. We must help prepare our children for the Kingdom.
Sanctification, Teens, and Self-Control
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughYoung people are responsible for the spiritual knowledge that they have learned from their parents, as well as the custodianship of spiritual blessings.
Don't Cherry Pick God's Law
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Kim MyersWhile many people like some of God's laws, they like to pick and choose, preferring a blend of their own preferences with some of God's laws added in.
You Are What You Choose
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughYoung people must make a choice in favor of God's will. We have the freedom of choice to set our destiny, and must bear the consequences of our choice.
Can a Believer Sanctify a Husband or Wife?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeIf only God can call someone into His family, how is it possible that a believing husband or wife can sanctify a spouse or child (I Corinthians 7:14)?
Acts (Part Seventeen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughPaul, by circumcising Timothy, demonstrates a reluctance to flaunt his religious liberty, preferring instead to exercise cautious conservative expediency.
How God Deals With Conscience (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe may have guilty consciences like Joseph's brothers and self-pity like Jacob, but we can break through if we acknowledge God as Jacob and Elisha did.
Conviction and Moses
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur conviction reveals itself in living by faith. Moses is a stunning example of how a convicted Christian should live — with loyalty and faithfulness to God.