Playlist: God, Our Strength (topic)
Power Belongs to God (Part 1)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPower belongs to God, and it is not merely that He is powerful, but that all power is His possession to use and distribute as He wills. We must know and believe this truth in a practical way to make the best use of His merciful warnings. A firm conviction in God's ever-present power provides the right perspective to not only …
Christ Our Rock
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughMoses begins his song by proclaiming the name of the Lord and ascribing greatness to Him, declaring, "He is the Rock." This image of God as The Rock holds preeminence, suggesting aspects of perfection, justice, truth, and righteousness. When the Israelites thought of God as The Rock, qualities such as enduring, unchanging, …
The Patient Pineapple
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingThe majority of the growth or maturation of a pineapple plant takes place from within. The same holds true for our calling and conversion.
Samson and the Christian (Part 4)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod is our strength, a truth vividly shown through Samson's life. When Samson faced utter exhaustion and dehydration after his battle, he realized his human limits and turned to God in desperate prayer. He acknowledged his dependence, pleading for salvation from death at the hands of his enemies, recognizing that only God could …
Refuge! Refuge! (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod is our strength and refuge, a constant source of safety in times of trouble and violence from our enemies. Jesus Christ, as our Savior, shields our minds spiritually when we place our trust in Him. Unlike the cities of refuge in ancient Israel, which required a desperate race to reach safety, Christ is always at hand, …
Gideon's 300
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the midst of Israel's oppression by the Midianites, the people cried out to God, and He responded with strength and guidance. He sent a prophet to remind them of His past deliverance from Egypt, showcasing His mighty hand in their history. The prophet declared that God had brought them into the land, clearing out their …
Refuge! Refuge! (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod is our ultimate refuge and strength, a sanctuary for His covenant people. As portrayed in the Psalms, He is often depicted as a rock, wings, a fortress, and a strong tower, offering safety and protection from danger. His presence provides relief after stress and defense against enemies, embodying security for all who seek …
Proverbs 31 and the Wife of Christ (Part Two)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerProverbs 31 is far more than an idealized portrait of womanhood or a generic symbol of the Church; it is divinely placed, constituting a weekly Sabbath plumb line.
Chronicles: Answered Prayer
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe thesis of Chronicles seems to be that when God's people seek Him in repentance and humility, God comes to their aid; if not, they fail.
Abraham (Part Eight)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIf we surrender to God, allowing Him to shape character in us, He will enable us to live in hope, giving us direct access to Him, giving us a more abundant life.
Lamentations (Part Five; 1989)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAmidst the devastation, the narrator has hope that God would rescue his humbled people. Though He punishes, God is still faithful and loyal to His people.
Boaz and Pentecost
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe name of Boaz (a type of Christ) appears many times more than Ruth (a type of the church), indicating Christ's intense work on behalf of the church.
The Commandments (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe prohibition against taking God's name in vain is the least understood commandment. When we bear God's name, we are to bear His character and nature.