Playlist: God, Offended (topic)
Living By Faith: God's Justice
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe concept of God being offended emerges most vividly through the account of Nadab and Abihu in Leviticus 10, where these sons of Aaron offered "strange fire" before the Lord—incense using fire that had not been touched or sanctioned by God Himself. Only eight days after the tabernacle's erection, and immediately …
Israel's Missing Characteristics of God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The account of Miriam and Aaron speaking against Moses because of his Ethiopian wife provides the central illustration of God's response to offense. When they self-elevated themselves to claim equal standing with Moses in receiving God's word, the Lord heard their speech and acted swiftly, calling all three—Moses, Aaron, …
The Providence of God (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's displeasure emerges as a central concern regarding His relationship with His covenant people, both ancient Israel and the modern Church, which stands as Jacob's spiritual descendant and the true Israel of God. This displeasure is not arbitrary but arises from specific attitudes and behaviors that violate the intimacy of …
Justice and Grace
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSometimes we are disturbed, even angered, because an act of God seems unfair. We have difficulty because we do not understand holiness, justice, sin, and grace.
Offences Must Come
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamContrary to popular usage, the verb 'offend' indicates a transgression of a moral or divine standard. There is little room to be offended unless there is sin.
American Manners?
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The far-left media, collaborating with liberal 'progressives,' have successfully destroyed the manners and dignity of the nation.
Unsharpened
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityThe church of God may have focused too intensely on elusive esoteric principles and neglected the basics, such as developing solid relationships.