Playlist: Abraham, Accounting of (topic)
Abraham's Sacrifice (Part Three): Hope Demonstrated
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe narrative of Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac in Genesis 22 illustrates a profound connection between love and obedience. The first mention of love in the Bible appears in this account, with the term "beloved" referring to Isaac in verse 2, while the first mention of obedience is noted in verse 18, where Abraham is said to have …
Abraham (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAbraham stands as a monumental figure in spiritual history, uniquely chosen by God to represent Him as a type of the Father. Historically, he emerged from a sophisticated society, demonstrating remarkable abilities as a mathematician, scientist, astronomer, public speaker, and military leader when necessary. He was a prince, …
Abraham (Part Twelve)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAbraham accounted that God was able to raise Isaac from the dead. Paul used a bookkeeping term translated here as accounting that or concluding that. It means that a person put things in order like an accountant does. He adds them up or reconciles them. It can also mean that he calculated. That is what Abraham did based on his …
Abraham (Part Five)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughWe learn from Abraham's experience to trust God even when we have incomplete information. When we attempt to take the expedient way out, we will run into trouble.
The Providence of God (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus and Abraham rose above their emotional pulls by exercising living faith—a faith built on acts of obedience. Faith can never be separated from works.
The Providence of God (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughA spiritual Israelite undergoes a metamorphosis in which his own self-centered will is broken so that God's creative work can be completed within him.
Leadership and Covenants (Part Nineteen)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The seven 'I will' promises Got made to Abraham were truly foundational promises, impacting the lives of multiple billions of people up to the present day.
Good, Good, Good Vibrations
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Bill OnisickEvery human has a spirit in us, constituting an invisible force that enables us to think and be motivated, influenced, and encouraged by other spirits around us.
Faith (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFar from being blind, faith is based on analyzing, comparing, adding up from evidence in God's Word, our own experience, and our calling by God's Holy Spirit.
God, the Church's Greatest Problem
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAfter our calling, we must seek God and His way, for our conduct is motivated by our concept of God. Coming to know God is the church's biggest problem.
Our Personal Plumblines
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. Maaswe learn righteous judgment through learning to see the consequences of our thoughts, words, and behaviors as they affect us and the lives of others.