Playlist: Comparison, Perverted (topic)
An Unequal Comparison
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughA popular meme equates the sacrifice of Jesus Christ with that of the American soldier by claiming that only these two forces have offered to die for others, one for the soul and the other for freedom. The comparison arises within a cultural setting that elevates military service to a sacred status, treating soldiers as heroes, …
Grace, Mercy, and Favor (Part One): To the Beaten
Sermon by Mark SchindlerThe Pharisee in the parable evaluated himself against the tax collector whom he regarded as inferior, magnifying his own supposed righteousness through this faulty comparison and producing the corrupt fruit of religious egotism. Such comparison fed his self-congratulatory opinion, separated him from fellow men, and placed him at …
The Problem with Pride
Sermon by Ryan McClurePride distorts relationships with others by fostering perverted comparisons that elevate the self while diminishing those around. In the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, the Pharisee thanks God that he is not like extortioners, the unjust, adulterers, or the tax collector, while highlighting his own fasting and …
New Covenant Priesthood (Part Eight)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPride leads to destruction, tricking us into thinking we deserve better than we have. Paradoxically, pride is a mark of inferiority, causing overcompensation.
New Covenant Priesthood (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWithout thanksgiving and praise, our prayers degenerate into the 'gimmes' with the emphasis on the self. We must give God thoughtful thanks in every circumstance.
Faith (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe hallmark of Christian character is humility, which comes about only when one sees himself in comparison to God. Pride makes distorted comparisons.
New Covenant Priesthood (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPride is the basis of resisting God, while humility is the key to a relationship with Him. We recognize it in others but we seldom see it in ourselves.
The Secret Sin Everyone Commits
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsSelf-righteous people tend to trust in their own heart, be wise in their own eyes, justify themselves, despise or disregard others, and judge or condemn others.
Faith (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPride is a perverted comparison that elevates one above another. Because of its arrogant self-sufficiency, it hinders our faith. Faith depends on humility.
John (Part Ten)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughWhen God removes an infirmity or gives a blessing, He also gives a responsibility to follow through, using the blessing to overcome and glorify God.
The Sovereignty of God (Part Ten)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLike Job, we must surrender to God's will and purpose for our lives, realizing that both pleasant and horrendous times work for our spiritual development.