Playlist: Living in the Flesh (topic)
Works of the Flesh
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn this sex-crazed, wealth-driven, every-man-for-himself culture, temptations to gratify our desires are flung at us constantly. Turning on the television exposes us to allurements of fornication, envy, and selfish ambition, creating desires to follow the cravings of our flesh. The line between Christian works and the works of …
God Works in Mysterious Ways (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe influence mankind struggles with is already within us, and our Creator has proposed for us to confront it on the basis of belief in Him, and love for Him, and the value of what He is offering to us. The enemy is right in us and we carry it everywhere we go with every breath that we draw. It is right there all the time ready …
On Works
Sermon by John O. ReidWe walk in the flesh, and so walk in weakness, but not according to the flesh. Though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to it. Our warfare is against sin; a deceitful heart, the depravity and moral breakdown of the world around us. Plus, the very real powers of darkness are working to destroy us with all forms of …
Are You Weary of Doing What's Right?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsSowing to the Spirit enables us to walk in the Spirit, keeping ourselves from spiritual weariness while keeping an environment of peace and tranquility.
God Works in Mysterious Ways (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur carnal nature's desire to satisfy an addictive self-centeredness can eventually overrule the Christian's loyalty to God and His commandments.
Are You Fighting the Good Fight?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMainstream Christianity espouses the pernicious doctrine of, 'Let go and let God,'" which releases us from any obligation to overcome and build character.
Love and Works
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod expects works from all He has called. We show our faithfulness and loyalty to God by our works or conduct - what we produce by what we have been given.
Humanism's Flooding Influence (Part Two)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The world's religions today are steeped in humanism, leaving the church of God standing virtually alone defending God's truth in a world of falsehood.
Grace, Faith, and Love
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPride condemned Satan to a fate of manipulating rather than serving. This presumptuous self-centered trait creates disunity and ultimately destruction.
Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Thirteen)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe elect are not immune to antinomian deception, including the doctrine of eternal security, the total depravity of man, unconditional love, and cheap grace.
God's Workmanship (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWorks are not the cause of salvation, but instead are the effect of God's creative efforts at bringing us into His image—a new creation.