Playlist: Love, Not Provoked (topic)

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Love

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. Reid

Love, as exemplified in the story of the lieutenant and the captain, demonstrates an unyielding commitment to others, even in the face of adversity. The lieutenant, despite the captain's harsh treatment, remained patient, kind, and loving, ultimately giving his life to save the captain. This act of agape love, defined as …


No Real Love Without God

Sermon by John O. Reid

The world today is driven by satan's ways of greed, hatred, and self-seeking, but what it truly needs is the sweet love that reflects the true nature of mankind. This love, which brings peace, harmony, and fulfillment, is what we are called to embody and share with each other and those around us. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we …


By This Shall All Men Know You

Sermon by John O. Reid

A native practice involves leaving a young man on a remote island with only a bow and arrows until he learns to become a man, and God does something similar.


Forms vs. Spirituality (Part 3)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God's holy law gives love its foundation, stability, and evenness, preventing it from degenerating into a sappy, sentimental feeling.


Blessed Are the Meek (2014)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

In Paul's listings of virtues, meekness always appears near the end, reflecting its difficulty. Meekness is the gentle, quiet spirit of selfless devotion.


Anger (Part One)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Unrighteous anger, whether explosive or smoldering, can lead to high blood pressure, migraine headaches, or can ultimately lead to our spiritual demise.