Playlist: Works as Evidence of Growth (topic)
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Works serve as evidence of growth when they reflect internal development in knowledge, understanding, wisdom, perspective, attitude, traits of character, the way one thinks, and growth in the fruit of the Spirit. This growth occurs through faithful carrying out of personal responsibilities before any period of rest. The wise …
Revelation 2-3 and Works
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWorks serve as the visible evidence of genuine growth in discipleship because they demonstrate where loyalty lies after baptism and commitment to the authority of the Father and the Son. Through consistent effort in overcoming Satan, the world, and self-centeredness, a person shows whether knowledge has moved beyond mere …
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Nine)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSatan has attempted to obliterate the sanctification step from the conversion process. Sanctification is produced by doing works pleasing to God.
Repentance
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeIn mainstream Protestantism, repentance has fallen out of favor, yet it is mentioned far more in the New Testament than in the Old Testament.
He Who Overcomes
Sermon by John O. ReidIt is not profitable to focus on the place of safety or the specific time of Christ's return, but instead to make the best use of our time to overcome.
Offerings (Part Seven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIf we want to follow Christ, we must sacrifice, take up our cross, and follow His example of service to God and others.