Playlist: Consolation (topic)
Everlasting Consolation and Good Hope
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsConsolation, as developed here, emerges as God's direct answer to the universal human struggle with discouragement and depression, a struggle that even the most faithful biblical figures experienced. Job, Moses, and especially Elijah demonstrate that spiritual strength does not exempt anyone from despair; Elijah's collapse after …
Overcoming Discouragement and Depression
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsConsolation emerges as the culminating divine remedy for the discouragement and depression that afflict even the most faithful servants of God. Having traced how figures such as Noah, Moses, David, Elijah, and Jeremiah suffered genuine despair—sometimes to the point of asking God to take their lives—the discussion …
The God of All Comfort
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeBlessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. God is the God of all comfort, providing relief from pain, …
Are You Worthy of Your Calling?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPaul encourages the Thessalonians to thank God for their salvation, surrender without complaint, ask God for wisdom, and look for opportunities to serve.
Lamentations (Part Five)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe expressions of sorrow in the Psalms far outnumber expressions of praise, indicating that the Hebrew culture has almost made the lamentation an art form.
Those Who Mourn
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWorldly sorrow leads to death while godly sorrow leads to repentance and life. After godly repentance, sorrow is swallowed up in profound joy.
The Great Flood (Part Seven)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe passage, 'God repented,' suggests that God sometimes changes, which presents us a problem when we need to have faith in His changelessness.
Could You Be Struck Dead?
Sermon by Martin G. Collinsthe deaths of Ananias, Saphira, Nadab, Abihu, and Uzzah all occurred at a pivotal time of change, a time God desired to get the attention of all people.
Pentecost and Hope
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSimeon's life serves as a precursor to that of God's called-out ones, demonstrating the elements necessary to bring a person to spiritual maturity.
Philippians (Part Three)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughPaul conveyed to the Philippians his optimism that his imprisonment was actually a blessing, enabling him to magnify his effectiveness and bear more fruit.