Playlist: Works, Trust in (topic)
The Secret Sin Everyone Commits
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsTrust in works is presented as fundamentally incompatible with true righteousness, forming a central thread in understanding self-righteousness as an idolatrous, satanic sin. This principle is first illustrated through Israel's history: God made it explicit in Deuteronomy 9 that the Israelites did not receive the Promised Land …
Philippians (Part Nine)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughHuman righteousness always reaches a ceiling because it is limited by self-interest, but God's righteousness, being created within a person, has no such limit and allows for continuous growth. This distinction underlies the danger of trusting in one's own works or accomplishments rather than in the ongoing work of God. Paul …
Christ's Vital Final Warning to His Church
Sermon by Mark SchindlerWe must be careful in our approach to our spiritual riches so we do not fall into the same trap that people with abundant physical wealth fall.
Love and Works
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod expects works from all He has called. We show our faithfulness and loyalty to God by our works or conduct - what we produce by what we have been given.
Philippians (Part Seven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughPaul warns the Philippians that nothing blemishes their witness more than complaining, because like the Israelites, they were calling God into account.
John (Part Twenty)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJust as a seed must die to itself in order to bear fruit, we also must sacrifice our lives, submitting unconditionally to God's to bear abundant fruit.
Abraham (Part Seven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAbraham's experiences teach us not to try to force God's will. When any sin or self-will is involved, the fruits of such an endeavor will be bitter.
Offerings (Part Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe sin offering was for sin in general deals with our evil nature, while the trespass offering deals with the fruits of that nature.