Playlist: Job, Character of (topic)
Job and Self-Evaluation (Part One): Job's Character
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJob, as depicted in the narrative, stands as a man of exceptional character, described from the outset as blameless and upright, one who feared God and shunned evil. These qualities are affirmed by God Himself, who regards Job as complete and straight, a paragon of absolute integrity. His righteousness is not merely superficial; …
Job: Things Left Unsaid
Sermon by David C. GrabbeIn the book of Job, we encounter a man whose character is held up as exemplary by God Himself. Job is described in Job 1:1 as blameless and upright, one who feared God and shunned evil. God reaffirms this in Job 1:8 and 2:3, declaring to satan, "Have You considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a …
Job and Self-Evaluation (Part Two): Perspective
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJob stands as an exemplary figure of righteousness, described consistently as blameless and upright, meaning spiritually mature and straight. He is portrayed as among the most righteous men of the Old Testament, comparable to Noah and Daniel. God Himself confidently calls Job His servant, affirming that he fears God and shuns …
Job and Self-Evaluation (Part Three): Attitude
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJob had not achieved spiritual maturity, but had assumed the arrogant stance of attempting to debate the Creator on his own level.
Becoming Fearless
Sermon by Mark SchindlerWhen Job was afflicted with physical problems, he learned that God was using them to perfect him. Afflictions are intended to bind us together.
God's Good Work in Us
Sermon by John O. ReidDespite the privileged position of our calling, God does not cut us any slack in terms of trials and tests to perfect us. We must accept God's sovereignty.
Reflections on the COVID-19 Pandemic
Sermon by David C. GrabbeLessons learned from COVID, as well as possible reasons God allowed or caused the pandemic to sweep through the church and wreak havoc on Feast observance.
The Back Door
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaitySatan knows how to exploit the vulnerabilities of carnal nature for his purposes. Satan's tireless efforts to hack the human mind steal valuable time.
The Path to Magnificence
Sermon by Mark SchindlerWe have not been uninformed about the enemy's tactics, nor about our capacity to endure. God will never forsake us, and we should never forsake one another.
Jesus Christ's Trial (Part Four)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod will not reveal His precious truth to idle curiosity, as was the case with the self-indulgent Herod Antipas, seeking entertainment rather than truth.
Conscience (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughA conscience can only function according to what it knows, and will automatically adjust in the way it is exercised. Conscience follows conduct.
Do Not Judge: What Does it Mean?
Sermon by Clyde FinkleaThe caution not to judge is more accurately rendered, 'do not condemn' rather than to evaluate according to their fruits. We risk condemning ourselves.