Playlist: Going Astray (topic)
Living By Faith: God's Justice
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLiving by faith is a continuous challenge, as human nature pulls us toward living by sight, which often leads to unbelief and departure from the living God. The Israelites in the wilderness exemplify this struggle, failing to live by faith despite visible evidence of God's presence, such as the manna provided for forty years and …
Have Mercy
Sermonette byWhen we become fixated on past resentment, we will never find opportunities to display mercy, enabling a repentant brother to move forward.
Parable of the Lost Sheep
Sermonette byChrist shows His compassion and concern for those who have become distracted and fallen into error, providing an example to us to show mercy to others.
Hebrews (Part Twelve): Chapter 2, A Mind-Bending Purpose (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The author of Hebrews issues a stern warning to church members about the peril of going astray from the faith. In Hebrews 2:1, we are exhorted to give earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away. This term "drift" paints a picture of one who lacks the determined will to accomplish the goals set by God, having no …
Hebrews (Part Eleven): A Simple Recap
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The author of Hebrews warns that believers risk going astray by drifting away from the great salvation offered through Jesus Christ, allowing the truths regarding His superiority to slip from their attention through simple neglect rather than deliberate rejection. This drifting occurs gradually as individuals fail to give …
Sovereignty, Election, and Grace (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod causes people to go astray from His ways and hardens their hearts from fearing Him, as Isaiah 63:17 records in the context of Israel's rebellion. This action forms part of His sovereign rule, where He initiates events that lead the unconverted along paths of error so that later, in the second resurrection, they may recognize …
Matthew (Part Twenty-Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe material addresses going astray through the parable of the lost sheep in Matthew 18:11-14. After warning against causing little ones who believe to stumble and stressing the need for self-sacrifice to preserve unity, the account shifts to those who have become useless to the congregation through bad example. The Son of Man …
Manasseh
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughEven though Manasseh was absolutely the worst king ever to lead Judah, Manasseh finally got the message that God only is God, and sincerely repented.
Sin Defined and Overcome
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughSin creates estrangement from God, causing us to fail in everything we attempt. Sin always produces separation; it never heals, but causes death.