Playlist: Character, Testing (topic)
Testing Spiritual Character
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe live in a society that thrives on illusions, often obscuring the truth about our true selves. God seeks to know what we are really like and lets us know where we stand in relation to Him by constantly testing our spiritual character. A Christian's life is a time of reality building, not illusion, with the purpose of building …
The Continuous Testing of Our Faith
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsFor those in God's church, life is a continuous test, where every event draws out responses that define a person's character. The physical world, social environments, and personal relationships all serve as tests, revealing our identities and loyalties. Action and character are inseparable, as seen in Abraham's prompt obedience …
Character Matters
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughCharacter is a critical measure of leadership, as it determines how power is wielded. Holding a position of leadership inherently means holding power, and only those of good character can manage it rightly. Character matters most in leaders, for their influence shapes the moral fabric of society. God calls us to become His sons …
Decide Now How You Will Respond!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWhile temptation is universal, it is not irresistible; no one is forced to yield. Every temptation provides a choice between life or death, blessing or curse.
Answered Prayer Through Faith
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod often tests the righteous, exercising, refining, perfecting, and increasing their faith while adding patience to their character. Jesus Christ will not accept us into His Kingdom unless we change and overcome sin, which requires developing spiritual lessons and character through trials. Sometimes, God allows situations where …
God and Self-Government
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod develops righteous character in His people through testing that requires rigorous self-control and voluntary submission to His sovereignty. Individuals begin by learning to restrain carnal impulses and align their thoughts, words, and actions with divine law, imitating Jesus Christ who humbled Himself from equality with God …
Teaching Us To Think (Part Three): Proving God's Will
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod tests and develops righteous character in those He calls by placing them on the proving grounds of human life. He functions as a manufacturer of sons and daughters formed in the image of Jesus Christ, running every individual through rigorous examination regardless of background. This process mirrors the exhaustive …
Using God's Given Authority
Sermon by Mark SchindlerGod has gifted all His called-out ones, expecting them to use those gifts with the pillars of godly wisdom for the edification of the Body of Christ.
Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen (Part Ten)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe three parables in Matthew 25 (The Ten Virgins, The Talents and The Sheep and Goats) all focus on the importance of spiritual preparedness.
The Genuineness of Your Faith
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn the Bible, character is not affirmed until action takes place-namely obedience to God's commands in which faith or trust in God is the dominant ingredient.
Are You Living An Illusion?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsReligious narcissists, who identify with the servant who received ten talents, cherry-pick Scripture to enhance their self-love and support their views.
Anticipating the Enemy
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe become vulnerable to Satan when we allow pride to consume us, cozy up to false doctrine, toy with the paranormal, or let down in prayer and Bible study
Facing Times of Stress: Contentment
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIf we trust God, we do not have to worry about the future. Having abundance and having need both have their unique problems and difficulties.
Enduring as a Good Soldier
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)To wage spiritual warfare, we must endure hardship, not entangling ourselves in the affairs of the world, being single-minded in pleasing our Captain.