Playlist: Intimate Relationship with God (topic)
Intimacy with Christ (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHoliness is the fruit of the relationship with God, knowing God, and applying His way in the practical circumstances of life. This process writes His laws in the heart. The gospel of the Kingdom of God provides the cause that motivates overcoming and produces living faith for right choices. God takes the initiative to reveal …
Intimacy with Christ (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughEternal life consists in knowing God and Jesus Christ, a relationship that encompasses far more than endless existence and includes a quality of delight that makes living worthwhile. This knowledge entails approving of and taking delight in the object known, progressing to cherishing and intimate personal experience rather than …
Wisdom: Only Through The Grace of God
Sermon by Mark SchindlerSolomon glomed on to his gift, forgetting its source. He could have been used as mightily as David if he would have remembered the Gift Giver.
Our Ultimate Purpose (Part Three)
Sermonette by Austin Del CastilloOur great God desires a deep and intimate relationship with us, His called ones, as He molds us into the kind of wife He seeks. He views Himself as the husband of His people, as seen with ancient Israel, despite their repeated disrespect and idolatry that caused Him pain and heartache. Even though Israel was unfaithful, He …
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Fourteen)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSolomon ruminates about life being seemingly futile and purposeless. A relationship with God is the only factor which prevents life from becoming useless.
What Are You Leaving?
Sermonette byThe Ephesians had a strong sense of duty and served as a vanguard in the battle against false doctrines. What was lacking was devotion to Christ.
Love's Emotional Dimension
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLove doesn't become 'love' until we act. If we don't do what is right, the right feeling will never be formed; emotions are largely developed by our experiences.
Sin And Overcoming (Part 1): If Anyone Sins!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe are obligated to uphold a higher standard of morality, responsible for the letter and spirit of the law, as well as the prompts of our consciences.
Psalms: Book One (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe two principle themes of Book One of the Psalms are the Torah (the instruction of God) and the Messiah (or God's Anointed).
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe best use of imagination would be to assimilate events, principles, lessons, and doctrine from scripture, transforming us into the image of God.