Playlist: Fear of God as Beginning of Wisdom (topic)
The Fear of God
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe fear of God is presented as the cornerstone of true wisdom and knowledge. Proverbs 1:7 declares that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, emphasizing that this fear is not merely reverence or respect, but carries a deeper connotation of dread and fright, intended by God to be integral to our understanding. …
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon concludes with a profound truth about the essence of wisdom, emphasizing that the fear of God and keeping His commandments provide safe guidance in every situation. This conclusion serves as a secure path, ensuring that one does not provoke God by choosing to follow His way. Even when life …
The Sovereignty of God (Part Ten)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe fear of God stands as the foundation of wisdom, marking the starting point for a right relationship with Him. God's own word declares that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, emphasizing that true understanding and right action stem from a deep, reverential awe of Him. This fear is not merely terror or faint …
Deuteronomy: Fear
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughFear of God is the essential starting point for wisdom and a right relationship with Him. It is not merely terror or dread, as the children of Israel displayed at Mount Sinai, where they were paralyzed by fear of death in His presence, lacking reverence or devotion. Instead, God desires a proper fear, one that motivates …
Resuming Ecclesiastes (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe fear of God stands as the foundation of wisdom, guiding us to make right choices in a world filled with vanity. Solomon, in Ecclesiastes 12:13, declares that fearing God is everything, the key to navigating the labyrinth of life's decisions. This reverence for Him means paying extra special attention to His words, knowing …
Christ Our Wisdom
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsRegardless of knowledge, true wisdom can only be attained through the fear of the Lord and keeping His Commandments through the power of His Holy Spirit.
Biblical Wisdom
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWhile Greek culture rendered wisdom mostly mental and contemplative, it is not truly biblical wisdom unless it follows through with a specific behavior.
Understanding and Wisdom
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughKnowledge, understanding and wisdom leads to righteousness and ultimately knowing God and attaining eternal life. By applying diligence, wisdom will accrue.
Works of God
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe idea that the 'work of God' is equated with 'preaching the gospel around the world as a witness' severely limits the awesome scope of God's work.
Trumpets: Glorious Appearings
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod spoke audibly to Moses and the people, intentionally testing their faithfulness, to instill the fear of the Lord in them, and to keep them from sin.
Sovereignty and Choice
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeSome theologians see law and grace at the opposite ends of a continuum. They cannot imagine how God's sovereignty and man's free moral agency can co-exist.
Deuteronomy (Part 5)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's faithfulness is the foundation of our faith. We cannot live by faith unless we believe we have a God who is faithful in everything He does.
Elements of Motivation (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFearing God leads to a determination not to bring shame on God's name or offending and hurting the relationship between God and us.
Deuteronomy (Part 2) (1994)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughDeuteronomy, which is to be reviewed every seven years, provides us with vision and instruction for living in our spiritual Promised Land.
Proverbs 31 and the Wife of Christ (Part Three): Esther
Sermon by Mark SchindlerTrue virtue, strength, and worth come only from God and are developed through faith, obedience, humility, and reverent fear of being unfaithful.
Thankfulness
Sermonette by James BeaubelleRobbing God extends far beyond the neglect of tithes and offerings, but also includes ignoring God and neglecting to thank Him for the plethora of blessings.
The Sacrifices of Leviticus (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLike geodes, hiding magnificent structural and aesthetic designs, the biblical types, emblems, or allegories are deceptively simple on the surface.
Are We Ready To Enter The Promised Land?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe may not be troubled by giants or enemy nations, but we have trials of similar magnitude. We dare not behave as the timid spies, but live with boldness.
Philippians (Part Five)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ, through His voluntary humility, has given us a model of the mindset that we need to have in order to attain membership in the family of God.
Who Do You Trust? (Part Two)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerCarnal men prove themselves to be dangerous, hopeless fools when not equipped with the wisdom of God, made possible only with his Holy Spirit.
Who Are the Firstfruits?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeWe may take it for granted that 'firstfruits' are synonymous with 'Christians.'" However, 'firstfruits' is very general, referring to surprising things.
Elements of Motivation (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughVision is a picture in the mind's eye that is undergirded by faith and scriptural revelation, enabling one to anticipate events that have not yet occurred.
Man's Greatest Challenge (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIt is almost impossible to make sense out of this world if we try to process the voluminous information available in these days of exploding knowledge.
Strengthening the Family
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod ordained marriage and the family for the physical and spiritual growth and nurturing of children. God's goal is a Family composed of mature spirit beings.
Made Alive by Exceeding Greatness!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod granted humans a limited measure of power and dominion at creation, but not until the Day of Pentecost of 31 AD did their potential become fully operative.
Discerning Signs and Redeeming Time
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod's people have an obligation to awaken out of their complacency, realizing that their allotted time for repenting and overcoming is drawing to its close.
How Much Does the Snowflake Matter?
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsAs one snowflake does not cause an avalanche by itself, wisdom dictates that we cogently size up potential cause-effect relationships.
The Failure of Miracles to Produce Righteousness
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMartin Collins asserts that miracles and signs from God, while certainly generating awe and fear, seldom lead to righteousness, but more likely to continued rebellion. Jesus points out that only an adulterous generation seeks after miracles and signs. No greater period of miracles took place in history than at the time of the …
Teach Us To Pray! (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsA righteous life needs frequent times of prayer or communication with God. In one sense, Jesus Christ's life was one continuous prayer.
What Is Always True About the World?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsTo guard against the world, we must be careful not to fall into idolatry, based upon limiting God to tangible objects or those things which occupy our thoughts.
Willingness to Believe
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAmericans (like most of the Western world) tend to be skeptical, cynical, and jaded, demanding mountains of evidence before becoming convinced of anything.