Playlist: Vision, Blurred (topic)
Vision (Part One)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)A dream, as expressed in the song "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Miserables, sung by the character Fantine, reflects a broader concept of vision. Vision encompasses the faculty of sight, the ability to anticipate and make provisions for future events, and the capacity for insight and imagination to conceptualize and picture …
The Right Goal
Sermonette by Bill OnisickSuccess depends upon having a transcendent vision (defined as a mission statement), visible goals, and measurable concrete objectives.
Focus!
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityMany spiritual parallels exist regarding the function of the camera lens to enable light rays to converge at a specific point.
Spiritual Blindness: Choosing a Curse
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeGod proclaims a cause-effect relationship between sin and madness, blindness, and confusion of heart. Sin causes blindness, and blindness begets more sin.
The Christian and the World (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughClear vision lights the way spiritually. If the eye of the heart is aimed at spiritual treasure and the glory of God, it will remain singly focused.
The Eyes of the Blind Shall Be Opened
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe parable of the blind man parallels our post-conversion process throughout many parts of our life. We are given hope and a way of overcoming our lack of clarity.
Impediments to Sanctification
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAny materialistic goal will decay and deteriorate, having a limited lifetime. Only spiritual treasures last forever. God demands undivided loyalty.
Who Are We and Where Do We Fit (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God has placed us all in the body where it has pleased Him. We dare not imitate Satan by letting self-centered goals eclipse God's purpose.
Importance of the True Gospel
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe way back to unity is to embrace the vision that once kept us focused on the same goal, giving us active, kinetic, dynamic and explosive power.
Childrearing (Part Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughWe cannot turn the teaching of our children over to others, but instead must train and educate them to become productive citizens in the Kingdom of God.