Playlist: Persecution, from Family (topic)
Hebrews: Its Background (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Jesus warned that anyone coming to Him must hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, or he cannot be His disciple. He added that whoever does not bear his cross and come after Him cannot be His disciple, and that whoever does not forsake all that he has cannot be His disciple. This …
Hebrews: Its Background (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)New converts to the way of God faced intense opposition within their own families as they adjusted from the religion they had sincerely followed under Judaism. Jesus had already warned that becoming His disciple required placing Him ahead of father, mother, wife, children, brothers, sisters, and one's own life while bearing the …
Endurance
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamAs we approach the time of Christ's return, persecution will become increasingly intense, coming from places we least expect it. We must learn endurance.
Matthew (Part Fifteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe commission to the disciples evolves from their initial orders to go to the House of Israel to their ultimate commission of going to the Gentiles.
Abraham (Part Eleven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIf we hold fast to principles, though it may seem initially uncomfortable and fearful, we will eventually receive respect and even admiration.
Why Did Jesus Say 'Peace to You'?
Sermon by David C. GrabbeJesus as High Priest was blessing His disciples with peace, as well as declaring Himself to be the Messiah. If we lack peace, we must examine our connection to Him.
Principled Living (Part Seven): Enduring to the End
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughLike a marathoner or a soldier fighting a battle, we are admonished to endure to the end, standing firm, holding our ground, and resisting assaults.
Matthew (Part Sixteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughMatthew 11 focuses upon the ruminations of John the Baptist, who, even though he was close to Christ, may have misunderstood the nature of Christ's mission.
Secession (Part Two): Spiritual Separation
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAny syncretism with the world will lead to confusion. We must separate from the world in terms of its religious practices and its false gospels.
Christianity Is a Fight! (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur pilgrimage to the Kingdom will not be easy; we will suffer fatigue from difficult battles with serious consequences. We fight the world, Satan, and our flesh.