Playlist: Debt as Metaphor (topic)
An Incredible Debt
Sermonette by Ryan McClureBecause all people have sinned, we must all emulate the gratitude displayed by the woman who sacrificed the expensive alabaster bottle of fragrance for Christ.
Debt and Obligation
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the exploration of spiritual indebtedness, the concept of debt serves as a powerful metaphor for sin and obligation. Jesus, in His teachings, presents sin as a form of debt that we owe to God, a burden that cannot be repaid by our own means. As illustrated in the parable of the two debtors in Luke 7:41-50, both individuals …
The Year of Release
Sermonette by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The land Sabbath is a type of the weekly Sabbath, wherein the land is given time to regenerate, and all debts (and grudges) are forgiven and slaves set free.
The Gifts We've Been Given
Sermonette by Ryan McClureThe gift of the Holy Spirit, leading to an intimate relationship with God, eternal life in the God family as called out firstfruits, is priceless.
New Covenant Priesthood (Part Ten)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur obligation toward God mandates that we love our fellow human beings, even individuals who have severely wronged us.
The Bond of Perfection: Sacrifice
Sermon by Bill OnisickSacrifice is the central theme of God's plan, not only the foundation of salvation, but also a means by which we are transformed into God's image.