Playlist: Youth, Characteristics of (topic)
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Nine): Ecclesiastes 11:9-10
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughYouth is generally a positive period marked by health, strength, freshness, and boundless potential, during which opportunities seem readily attainable through modest effort and individuals can pursue new experiences, test skills, compete, form friendships, and engage in enjoyable activities with relatively few responsibilities. …
The Commandments (Part Twelve)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughParents need to teach their children to consider the long-range consequences of current behaviors, chastening and disciplining them while there is hope.
The Purposes of Aging
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughYouth culture dominates modern society, directing advertising and media toward those aged eighteen to twenty-five while portraying youth as the ideal of beauty, energy, and vitality. Young people possess physical strength, vigor, and boldness that enable them to pursue their desires and reject counsel from elders, often …
Adolescent Geriatrics
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAdolescents, having passed beyond childhood, remain generally selfish and insist on having things their way. This selfishness fuels ongoing foolishness that must be disciplined out of the heart, leading them to perform many actions they would avoid if they paused to consider the consequences. Instead they act impulsively on …
Accountability
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe prophecies reveal that if young people try to find answers in the world or other religions, they will meet with disaster.
The W's and H's of Meditation (Part Four)
Sermon by David F. MaasMeditating on the perils of our transitory existence paradoxically leads to a longer, happier life as our portion of God's Spirit grows within us.
Sanctification, Teens, and Self-Control
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughYoung people are responsible for the spiritual knowledge that they have learned from their parents, as well as the custodianship of spiritual blessings.
Without Me, Nothing! (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe first and last words of Jesus Christ in the book of John are to 'follow Me,' directed at His disciples then and now.
Foolishness and Cleansing
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHuman nature has a perverse drive to take risks, pushing the envelope, taking unwise chances, foolishly gambling away the future. Foolishness is sin.
Modesty (Part One): Moderation and Propriety
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe must avoid the world's extremes and sensual excesses in matters of dress and fashion, adopting instead humility, chastity, decency, morality, and self control.
Maintaining Good Health (Part 10)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughEven though we are already damaged goods when God calls us, by embracing God's truth and seeking His help, we can break the bad habits which enslave us.
The Post-Resurrection Last Words of Christ (Part Three)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod has called individuals with different temperaments, giving them a variety of spiritual gifts to work interdependently within Christ's Body.
Samson and the Christian (Part 3)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAs Judges 14 opens, God motivates a spoiled, lustful, impetuous troublemaker to begin delivering Israel from the Philistines. Samson walked by sight.