Playlist: Itching Ears (topic)
Itching Ears
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the context of preaching the truth, a grave concern arises when people prioritize their own desires over sound doctrine, leading to the phenomenon of "itching ears." This occurs when individuals reject teachings that do not align with their personal views, seeking only those messages that satisfy their wants. They filter …
The Spirit of Antichrist
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn our pursuit of God's way, we must be vigilant against the allure of messages that cater to our desire for comfort and ease. False teachers often preach smooth and peaceable things, promising that no evil shall come upon us, which can lead to having itching ears. These messages of benign good fail to produce spiritual fruit, …
The Fifth Teacher
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeCorinth had four positive teachers, yet a mysterious fifth teacher was also influencing them and instilling beliefs that were the source of all the bad fruit.
Perspective Matters
Sermonette by Craig SablichThe material contains no discussion of itching ears. No sections address this topic in relation to perspectives, obedience, or warnings about systems of belief.
Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen (Part Six)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsLike the four groups of seeds exposed to various qualities of soil, many have heard the true gospel, but few have remained faithful after the onslaught of hardship.
Together We Stand - But on What?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPaul, using the body analogy in I Corinthians, focuses on the need for unity and inter-relatedness by concentrating upon sound doctrine.
Paul's Letter to Titus (Part 1)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPaul encourages Titus to seek out teachers who have an ardent love of the truth, and warns him about false teachers who deceive the congregation.
Truth (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOnly a converted person humbles himself before the truth, making a conscientious effort to follow the light of evidence, even to unwelcome conclusions.
Faith and Technology
Sermonette byAs technology becomes more available, the material world threatens to crowd God out of the picture. The information age will destroy us unless we manage it.
Hear the Word
Sermonette by Mark SchindlerWe must invest as much energy into understanding the messages as went into preparing them, regardless of the idiosyncrasies of those delivering them.