Playlist: Sanctification as Growth (topic)
Whom the Lord Loves He Chastens (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsSanctification is a process of growth, a matter of maturing into spiritual adulthood and no longer remaining as a child. It involves growing in grace, sometimes abundantly and at other times slowly and methodically. This incremental journey is about pressing on toward a goal, not yet perfect, but progressing toward perfection. …
Our Part in the Sanctification Process (Part One)
Sermon by David F. MaasSanctification constitutes a lifelong process of growth in spiritual maturity that begins at God's calling and continues until death. This development parallels the agricultural cycle in which planting seed marks only the start of a far more extensive sequence of cultivation, weeding, and pruning required to bring row crops, …
Completing Sanctification
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSanctification encompasses consecration and separation as conditions in which God sets individuals apart as holy for His use, along with purification as a process that unfolds over time through moral choices and cooperation with divine help. This process requires active participation after initial justification, as believers …
Hope That Purifies
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe true Christian has the unique hope of becoming like Jesus Christ, sharing in His joy, power, and honor. Only the pure in heart will actually see God.
Preparing to Rule (1993)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSanctification is both a state and a process—a time period between justification and glorification during which overcoming, purification, and holiness takes place.
Spiritual Maturity
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Kingdom parables allude to the process of spiritual maturity, depicting a planted and cultivated seed becoming a sprout, eventually bearing fruit.
Character and Leadership
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughChristian leaders should exhibit Christ-like qualities such as truth speaking, upholding standards, listening to others, giving gifts, and remaining humble.
Character and Leadership (2023)
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughLeaders cannot compartmentalize their personal and public lives. Immorality in private life will bleed into public leadership. Jesus condemned hypocrisy.
The Priesthood of God (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We must endure chastening and correction to grow in holiness and become priests. In the qualifications of a Melchizedek priest, zeal and holiness are mandatory.
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Nineteen)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe spirit of the law does not do away with the letter of the law; without the letter, there is no spirit because there is no foundation. Examples show God's will.
Unity (Part 5): Ephesians 4 (B)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAdopting a revolutionary stance for the sake of change, variety, or relieving boredom will systematically destroy the faith once delivered.
Why Are We Afflicted?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAffliction is a necessary aspect of life, yielding strength of character, while ease and comfort weaken us. Christ was perfected as High Priest through suffering.