Playlist: Forsaking God (topic)
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Four): God's Indictment
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWhen God called Israel out of Egypt and made them a nation, He knew the inclination of their hearts and that their carnality would ultimately destroy them. He anticipated that they would forsake Him for idols, incurring the wrath of the Angel of the Lord, whom they were ordered to obey in everything. Indeed, Israel did exactly …
The Fruit of Existentialism
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Woe to the shepherds of Israel who feed themselves rather than the flocks, as declared by the Lord GOD. They eat the fat, clothe themselves with the wool, and slaughter the fatlings, yet they do not feed the flock. They have not strengthened the weak, healed the sick, bound up the broken, brought back the driven away, nor sought …
The Doctrine of Israel (Part One): Origins
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe relationship between Israel and God has been marked by a persistent pattern of forsaking Him, despite His unwavering love and care. God foretold this rebellion in Deuteronomy 31:15-22, declaring to Moses that the people would rise and play the harlot with foreign gods, forsaking Him and breaking His covenant. He warned that …
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Three): A Cycle of Rebellion
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Israelites, marked by a highly independent and rebellious nature, consistently forsook God throughout their history. Despite being led by righteous individuals over the centuries, they repeatedly turned from Him to follow their own ways, displaying deceit, cunning, and disloyalty. They could not keep their word, even to God, …
Gideon's 300
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and He delivered them into the hand of Midian for seven years, allowing the Midianites to prevail against them. Because of this oppression, Israel was greatly impoverished, and they cried out to the LORD. In response, the LORD sent a prophet who reminded them of His past …
The Danger of Trusting in Oneself
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThose wise in their own eyes, including philosophers, politicians, educators, and religious leaders, have failed in their quest to make the world better.
The Sin of Self-Deception
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn our relationship with God, we must emphasize principle over pragmatism. If we are led into deception, it is because our carnal nature wanted it that way.
Lessons From Saul and David
Sermon by Ted E. BowlingGod chose both Saul and David, the first complying with the people's choice (judging by outward appearance and stature), the second by judging inwardly.
Globalism and the Wisdom of Men
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe disintegration of the Catholic Church and the greater church of God have eerie parallels. We must seek the wisdom of God rather than the wisdom of men.
Grace, Mercy, and Favor (Part Two)
Sermonette by Mark SchindlerRather than considering God's calling a badge of righteousness, the child of God must consider it to be a call to action, motivating him to yield and glorify God.