Playlist: God, Does not Tempt (topic)
What Does God Really Want? (Part 6)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod does not lead us into sin or tempt us with evil intent. Instead, He tests us through spiritual gifts, providing every good and perfect gift to enable us to meet and overcome the challenges of sin. Every good gift, including life itself, is given for the purpose of empowering us to do His will, so that we might be the …
Lead Us Not Into Temptation
Sermon by Ryan McClureGod does not tempt anyone with evil, as James clearly states. While He tests His people to refine their character and know their hearts, His purpose is always for their growth and benefit. These tests, seen in the experiences of Job, Abraham, and the Israelites, are designed to strengthen faith and obedience, as when God …
Our Core Business
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidWhen corporations get rid of their core business, they become less effective. Likewise when we deviate from our core job, we risk returning to the world.
Trials: Much Needed Experiences
Sermon by John O. ReidGod uses trials to test our hearts, but He never places a trial before us to tempt us. God uses trials we bring on ourselves to draw us closer to Him.
The Holy Spirit and the Trinity (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn most biblical contexts, 'spirit' refers to the invisible, internal activating dimension of the mind. Synonyms include heart, mind, and thoughts.
Joseph: A Saga of Excellence (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughEven though Joseph was born into a highly dysfunctional family, he nevertheless had a high batting average when it came to making the right moral choices.
Leadership and the Covenants (Part Ten)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Ezekiel prophetically warns Israelites today of imminent cultural collapse because of ungodly leadership. We must treasure and appreciate the truth we have.