Playlist: Grace, Received in Vain (topic)
Grace, Mercy, and Favor (Part Two)
Sermonette by Mark SchindlerAs workers together with Him, we plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain. Now is the accepted time; now is the day of salvation. We must not fail to use this wonderful gift, for God gives grace to be used by those who receive it. The sanctification process requires our cooperation with Him to produce the right …
Living by Faith: God's Grace (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God's grace is indispensable to His purpose, serving as the key element in our salvation. Without it, there would be no calling, justification, sanctification, or even creation itself. Yet, there is a solemn warning that we must not receive this grace in vain. As shown through Israel's experience in the wilderness, many who …
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Sixteen)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughRighteousness consists of applying the Law's letter and/or intent. Sin constitutes a failure of living up to the standards of what God defines as right.
Grace, Mercy, and Favor (Part Four): Favor to Live as God Lives
Sermon by Mark SchindlerWe earn God's favor by obedience; there is a direct tie between submission to His will and His favor. The more one submits, the more favor and grace accrues.
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughUnder both the Old and New Covenants, refusal to keep to keep God's Law severs the relationship. God's law protects us and brings us quality life.
Faith and the Christian Fight (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughBoth the 'eternal security' and 'no works' doctrines are destroyed by the remarkable example of Noah, who performed extraordinary works based upon faith.
Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Twelve)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe early church was invaded by Gnosticism that denigrated the 'enslavement to Yahweh, His Law, and the Sabbath,' replacing it with Greek philosophy.
Maintaining Good Health (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Bible contains 700 references to the act of eating. Eating reminds us that God's provision and human need also apply on a spiritual level.