Playlist: God as Designer (topic)
God's Splendor Revealed in Orchids!
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsGod's creation of thousands upon thousands of flowers, including orchids, demonstrates His love for beauty, His careful nurturing, His tremendous imagination, and His rejoicing over things that are good. Orchids, as part of God's creation, reflect His invisible attributes. God designed orchids with a variety of features, such as …
Seeing God in Creation (Part Three)
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamPhysicists see order and regularity in nature, seeing the ubiquitous pattern of the golden ratio unifying the shapes of rose petals, shells, and the human body.
Seeking God's Will (Part Six): Forethought
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's forethought is evident in the creation of the earth, designed to support life, particularly human life. He prepared the earth with all necessary elements like air, water, and soil, as well as countless minor details such as beneficial microbes, yeast, and plant essences that contribute to human well-being and enjoyment. …
Ecclesiastes (Part Four; B)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's design is evident in the natural world, as seen in the consistent patterns of egg hatching times: potato bugs in 7 days, canaries in 14 days, hens in 21 days, ducks and geese in 28 days, Mallard ducks in 35 days, and parrots and ostriches in 42 days. This precision extends to the unique design of the elephant, which has …
Bible Difficulties by Design
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod, as the Designer, has purposefully crafted the Bible with apparent difficulties to fulfill His divine plan. He has designed His written Word in a way that may seem riddled with errors, discrepancies, and contradictions to the unconverted, yet it remains perfect according to His purpose for the salvation of mankind. These …
The Pattern of Creation
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mike FordGod works with patterns, much like a skilled quilter follows a design. In Exodus chapter 25, He provided Moses with precise directions for the tabernacle and its furnishings, establishing a clear plan. Similarly, in I Chronicles 28, David received plans from God to pass on to Solomon for the building of the Temple, possibly …
Creation Stewardship
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod is the masterful Designer of all creation, crafting the earth and everything within it with profound wisdom and care. The earth is the Lord's, and all its fullness, as declared in Psalm 24:1-2, for He founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters. His invisible attributes, eternal power, and divinity are …
We Must Believe!
Sermon by John O. ReidThe concept of God as Designer is evident in the intricate order and purpose woven into the fabric of creation. The existence of spiritual and physical laws points to a great Lawgiver who established them with precision. Life itself demands a Life-giver, as life originates from life, reflecting a deliberate source. Creation, …
Unity (2006)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLike the symphony orchestra, only as an instrumentalist submits to the leader, working with the other members of the ensemble, can unity be accomplished.
Many Excuses
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe need to avoid the trap of self-justification, allowing our hasty words to lure us into sin. We must be quick to listen, and slow to speak.
Hebrews: Its Background (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The book of Hebrews clarifies that the persecution on the early church did not come directly from God, but He did stir the pot that caused the persecution.
Abraham (Part Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAbraham was a wealthy and influential man who instructed the Chaldean priesthood on the reality of God, showing the foolishness of worshipping the creation.
A Millennium of Preparation
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod has been preparing His plan from before the foundation of the world, and life's complexity and symbiosis reveal a super-competent Designer and Planner.