Playlist: God's Existence, Proofs of (topic)
Seeing God in Creation (Part Two)
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamTwo theories try to deny the Creator God: the Big Bang Theory and Darwin's theory of the Origin of the Species. We can deduce God's presence from His creation.
Seeing God in Creation (Part Three)
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamPhysicists see order and regularity in nature, seeing the ubiquitous pattern of the golden ratio unifying the shapes of rose petals, shells, and the human body.
Psalm 8: God's Majesty
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingSeveral notable scientists marvel at the psalmist David's accurate scientific description in Psalm 8, millennia before technology verified these descriptions.
Wonders of God
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamWhen science confines itself to observable facts, it is impossible to escape the evidence of intelligent design and the reality of God.
Psalms: Book Four (Part Four): God as Creator
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe wonders of the night sky, weather patterns, DNA, plants, animals, and human abilities all point to the mind, power, design, and creativity of God. These intricate elements of creation could not have originated by chance, as there is far too much detail and harmony in the world for it to be a cosmic accident. Everything …
God Works in Mysterious Ways (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's existence is evident through the creation He has made, as His invisible attributes, eternal power, and divine nature are clearly seen and understood by what has been fashioned, leaving mankind without excuse for denying Him. This revelation occurs not through direct sight but through thoughtful observation of the earth and …
Are Humans Becoming More Intelligent? (Part Four)
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsGod created the world in a way that reflects divine wisdom, a pattern discernible to those who seek after it, so that wisdom itself must begin with acknowledgment of and reverence for God as its source. This wisdom is imprinted throughout creation, as the apostle Paul declares in Romans 1:18-21 that all who refuse to acknowledge …
Are Humans Becoming More Intelligent? (Part Three)
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsBelieving that God created the universe leads to regarding the visible world as the achievement of an intelligent being who carefully thought out and prepared it in advance. Genesis 1 displays this through elaborate patterns in which God first creates three settings of light, sky and sea, and dry land with vegetation, then fills …
Wisdom and Foolishness
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Stephen Hawking has proven himself an unmitigated fool possessing a totally reprobate mind, totally ignoring the visible proofs of His existence.
Our Creator and Savior
Sermon by Ryan McClureThe first sentence in the Bible makes the reader aware of time, space, and matter, and draws the reader in to seek God and understand who He is.
Are Humans Becoming More Intelligent? (Part Two)
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsIf we measure intelligence as the ability to adequately respond to challenging situations, humans are faring no better than ancient civilizations.
Leaves of Healing?
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamGod created the healing and medicinal attributes of leaves and herbs, including the Tree of Life described in Revelation 22:1-2.
Psalm 8: What Is Man?
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingPsalm 8 declares that the Creator of the universe has our backs, keeping us under close observation and unfailing protection throughout our sanctification.
From Dust to Glory
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Clyde FinkleaAs our sanctification process comes to full term, we will see our Creator as He is, having attained the same glorified state.
The Sabbath: Creation
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Sabbath provides an opportunity for God's children to develop a relationship with Him, reflecting on the spiritual as well as the physical creation.
The Pattern of Creation
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mike FordGod has a pattern that we can use for planet formation, a skill He will teach us after we assume a glorified spirit body following our resurrection.
Outside the Normal Pattern of Order
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod is a God of order and not confusion; all He does follows a specific order—summarized by the adage, a time and a place for everything.
Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Eight)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFaith is difficult enough to maintain on its own, but greatly confused when the pastor dilutes correct doctrine with 'benign' false doctrine from the world.
The Religion of Climate Change
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mike FordBeing good stewards of the earth should not lead to the imbalanced practice of making mother-earth our goddess. Rejecting the Creator brings calamity.
Psalm Genres (Part Seven): Trust
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughNature from micro to macro provides more than enough proof to conclude that God exists. Creation has clearly revealed God's invisible attributes. A beautiful sunset shows that all these things cannot have evolved just by chance on this beautiful earth. God is known as Creator and Designer and the First of everything. He made all …
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Nine)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Only those called by God are given insight into God's grand design, making living by faith possible. God adds understanding as we are able to use it.
Leadership and the Covenants (Part Thirteen)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God is at work producing leadership in an organization that will follow Him, calling people into His family, carefully crafting it into a perfect organism.
In the Wake of an Unnatural Disaster (Part Nine)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Philosophers and educators have been Satan's chief tools in recent history. God has allowed Satan to do his work, realizing that all humans require testing.
Spiritual Leitmotifs: Patterns of Seven
Sermon by David F. MaasGod's signature, the repeatable pattern of the recurring number seven, can be seen in astronomy, physics, chemistry, genetics, and all other sciences.
New Covenant Priesthood (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWithout thanksgiving and praise, our prayers degenerate into the 'gimmes' with the emphasis on the self. We must give God thoughtful thanks in every circumstance.
The W's and H's of Meditation (Part Five)
Sermon by David F. MaasIf we stockpile God's Word into our nervous systems, even though our outer man is decaying while our inner self is being renewed, we will nurture our spiritual legacy.
Trusting the Bible
Sermonette by Craig SablichWhen asked about our beliefs and the foundations of them, we should be prepared to answer these questions systematically and thoughtfully.
Many Excuses
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe need to avoid the trap of self-justification, allowing our hasty words to lure us into sin. We must be quick to listen, and slow to speak.
Psalm 23 (Part One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughOf all animals, sheep need the most care and are extremely vulnerable to predators, pests, and fear, leading to extremely dependent and trusting behavior.
Amos (Part Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe book of Amos is addressed to the ones who have made the new covenant with God. Having made the covenant, we must remember that privilege brings peril.
Sanctification and Holiness (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn Numbers 16-18, God performed several miracles to demonstrate conclusively that not everyone is called to the same function and that He remains the Boss.
Deception, Idolatry, and the Feast of Tabernacles
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJeroboam, pragmatic and fearful, established a more convenient idolatrous festival to prevent his people from keeping the real Feast of Tabernacles in Judah.
Man's Greatest Challenge (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughMany have difficulty accepting internal biblical evidence attesting to the Bible's authority. When properly studied, there are no contradictions in Scripture.
We Must Believe!
Sermon by John O. ReidWe are asked to believe in a Being nobody has directly seen or heard, whose written word has been vilified and scorned. Without faith, we can't please God.
Sin (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThough influenced by Satan and the world, sin is still a personal choice. Christ's sacrifice and God's Spirit provide our only defense against its pulls.
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.
Amos (Part Twelve)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughGod will do what He must to bring Abraham's seed to repentance and salvation, including allowing crisis, hardship, humiliation, and calamity.
Hebrews (Part Twelve)
Sermon/Bible Study byHebrews 11 provides examples to bolster faith. The faith described is not blind, but is carefully developed from systematic analysis of available evidence.
John (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe apostle John has provided at least eight separate forms of witness, establishing the veracity of Jesus Christ's identity as God in the flesh.