Playlist: Way We Worship (topic)
Together We Stand - But on What?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsTrue worship of the Father occurs in spirit and truth, with the heart fully engaged rather than through mere outward form or ritual. It consists of sincere gratitude, praise, and prayer offered with a desire to glorify God, without turning the act into a spectacle. Spiritual worship requires presenting the heart and mind to God …
The Commandments (Part Five)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe second commandment addresses how worship must occur. True worshipers approach the Father in spirit and truth, for He is Spirit and seeks those who honor Him accordingly. No mechanical, artistic, or mental device may serve as an aid, since no human conception can capture God's essence or likeness. Any image or sculpture …
The Commandments (Part Three)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIdolatry derives from worshiping the work of our hands or thoughts rather than the true God. Whatever consumes our thoughts and behavior has become our idol.
The Second Commandment: Idolatry
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe natural mind craves something physical to remind us of God, but the Second Commandment prohibits this. Any representation will fall short of the reality.
The Fourth Commandment (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Sabbath is a special creation, a very specific period of holy time given to all of mankind, reminding us that God created and is continuing to create.
The Two Witnesses (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's truth may bring about sadness, astonishment, anger, and bitterness to the one delivering the message. James and John were types of the Two Witnesses.
Syncretic Use of the Cross
Sermonette by Martin G. CollinsThe questions about wearing a cross expose the foolishness of human reasoning regarding how it thinks it should worship the Lord and Savior. The synchronizing of pagan symbols with God's truth does not offer a true witness of God's way of life because it is a symbol that is borrowed from paganism, therefore using it is a …