Playlist: Discernment, Lacking (topic)
Developing Discernment
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsDiscernment is a vital element of wisdom, yet many lack it, often to their detriment. Those without discernment are considered foolish, ignoring advice and failing to consider the consequences of their actions. People who are self-confident, quick-tempered, or lawbreakers often fall into this category, displaying a simplicity …
Discerning Truth and Applying Wisdom
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsDiscernment is a vital component of wisdom, often indistinguishable from judgment, and is an ability that can be taught, practiced, and developed. Those lacking discernment are considered foolish, as they fail to listen to advice or consider the consequences of their actions. Such individuals are easily enticed, seduced, or …
Discerning Spirits and Discerning the Body
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsBecause of the culture of deception fostered by Satan and his children, we must develop discernment to tell the difference between truth and falsehood.
Recognizing the Intents of the Heart
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe are counseled to seek wisdom (the power of judging rightly) and discernment (the ability to consider the end of a thought pattern or behavior).
Even From My Youth
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSolomon teaches that childhood and youth are vanity, and that having fun while forgetting God may create flawed character and permanent sorrow.
Ecclesiastes: What is it All About? (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe activities that Solomon put to the test and found wanting are exactly those things the world emphasizes: hedonism, silliness, mirth, and foolishness.
Childrearing (Part Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIf we, as Christian parents, could shape and mold the minds of our children early, we could inoculate them against making the same mistakes that we did.
The More Things Change
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe tend to think of the early Church as a 'golden age' of unity and momentum. But early church members experienced problems similar to what we face today.
Corinthian Parallels to Sodom
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughI Corinthians is a practical manual for surviving in a Sodom-like culture, guarding against the corrosive aspects of our perverted culture and its excesses.
The Second Commandment: Idolatry
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe natural mind craves something physical to remind us of God, but the Second Commandment prohibits this. Any representation will fall short of the reality.