Playlist: God's Name, Kept by (topic)
Where God Places His Name (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's name is kept by those who bear it faithfully rather than in vain. The Hebrew word for "take" in the third commandment means to bear or carry, so the commandment covers all conduct, not just speech. Those called into the covenant bear His name as His children, and their speech, attitudes, decisions, and demeanor must …
A Name's Significance
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBearing God's name properly is the heart of the third commandment (Exodus 20:7), which concerns far more than avoiding swear words. It is about how believers carry His name as a witness to the world and to each other, honoring Him in every way and doing what He commands. Because a name expresses essence and ties a person to its …
God's Perseverance With His Saints (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod, as our true Shepherd, provides total protection of His called out-ones forever. Being kept in God's name refers to assimilating the attributes of God.
Image and Likeness of God (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe numerous figures of speech describing God's body parts substantiate that God has shape and form and occupies a specific location.
The Commandments (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe prohibition against taking God's name in vain is the least understood commandment. When we bear God's name, we are to bear His character and nature.
Holiness (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughTo appropriate the name of God means to represent His attributes, character and nature. Our behavior must imitate Christ just as Christ revealed God the Father.
John (Part Twenty-Five)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughEternal life is to know God, seeking Him to imitate Him, living as He does, and developing an intimate relationship with Him. This brings an abundant life.
Christ's Responsibility, Resurrections, and All in All
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughChrist's resurrection was bodily. He will destroy death before returning control back to the Father, at which time the entire creation would be all in all.
Ambassadors for Christ
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe are sojourners, pilgrims, aliens, and ambassadors, living among, yet separate from, the peoples of this present world. We must be loyal to our spiritual family.
Change and Hope
Sermon by John O. ReidAs God found it necessary to test our forbears, He allows us to go through grueling experiences (trials, tests, and temptations) for maximum growth.