Playlist: God's Authority (topic)
God and Government
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGovernment run by carnal men will never work, but those under the New Covenant, having God's law written on their hearts, can make any form of government work.
The Father-Son Relationship (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus referred to His Father as 'My God,' indicating that They do not share equality, preeminence, or superiority. They are equal in kind, but one is subordinate.
Proverbs 31 and the Wife of Christ (Part Four)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerGod's sovereignty prevails amid human folly: He acts as He pleases, directs kings' hearts, shows mercy on His terms. Even poor choices can advance His plan.
Government (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod intended government to be a positive force of bringing order out of chaos, keeping on a straight course, educating, and edifying with necessary laws.
Biblical Principles of Justice (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAll authority for law and justice resides in God; when God is taken out of the picture, darkness and chaos dominate. God's laws create a better life and character.
Seeking the King
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeIt is common to focus on what the King gives and does, at the expense of what the King desires and requires, emphasizing God's grace over obligation.
The Father-Son Relationship (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Father is the source of everything and the Son is the channel through which He carries out His purpose. Jesus declared that the Father is superior to Him.
Do You Really Want Just Any Eternal Life?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe have a natural desire for eternal life, but living endlessly would not be a blessing if our circumstances were miserable. Eternal life means quality of life.
There Was No King in Israel
Sermon by Mark SchindlerTruth becomes distorted when people forget God's authority. Israel's decline in Judges illustrates the chaos that follows when God's kingship is ignored.
Offering Profane Fire
Sermonette by Craig SablichGod's authority stands as the foundation of true worship, distinct from human tradition. He determines how He is to be worshiped, and good intentions alone are never sufficient. As Jesus Christ declared in Luke 6:46, "But why do you call Me Lord, Lord, and do not do the things which I say?" This highlights the disconnect between …
Simplifying Life (Part Six)
Sermon by David F. MaasTrue simplicity, peace, and spiritual flourishing emerge when we yield to both God's laws and human authority, embracing order rather than resisting it.
Eden, The Garden, and The Two Trees (Part Three)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus' crucifixion took place outside the camp of Israel, just outside the border of the Garden of Eden, the general area where the Miphkad Altar stood.