Playlist: Attention, Lack of (topic)
Indistractable
Commentary by Bill OnisickIn this era of social acceleration, the flood of information from social media, news feeds, online games, and other sources competes fiercely for our attention. With over 3.5 billion social media users spending an average of three hours daily on networks and messaging, and each person generating 1.7 megabytes of data per second, …
Listening
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughListening is a vital yet often neglected skill in communication, far surpassing speaking in importance. While speaking can go on endlessly, it is meaningless without an attentive listener. Unfortunately, many hear but fail to truly listen, distracted by the constant noise of the world—television, radio, and passing …
Meditation: Preventing Spiritual Identity Theft
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. MaasIf we don't cultivate the ability to meditate on a regular basis, we run the very real risk of losing our spiritual identity and letting someone take our crown.
A Thoughtful Offering
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughIn our daily lives, we often experience lapses of thought and attention, such as when driving and suddenly realizing we have no recollection of the past few miles. These moments of daydreaming are common, but the deeper concern lies in the habits of thoughtlessness, lack of attention, and carelessness that our frail human …
Make Sure of Your Focus!
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughDistractions produce a movement toward randomness and confusion, seriously endangering one's calling. We must sharpen our focus on God and His purpose.
Conscientiousness
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityWe are obligated to be conscientious and diligent in whatever work is placed before us, guided by our conscience and influenced by God's Spirit.
Lessons From First-Century Christianity
Sermon by David C. GrabbeEven though the believers of the first century experienced extraordinary events, because of entropy, their zeal atrophied after the shockwaves dissipated.
Fatherhood and Modern Temptations
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMany fathers abdicate their leadership responsibilities, becoming addicted to workaholism, television, or even pornography. The culture teeters on destruction
Living Abundantly In Tough Times
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughLived properly, a Christian's life is scintillating and deeply satisfying, full of rewards, even though it involves responsibility and self-control.
Waiting
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe discipline of waiting is on the same level as the other spiritual disciplines, requiring substantial admixtures of faith and hope, building endurance.
Parenting (Part 4): Discipline
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughRealizing that parental authority must be used with godly love, the prompt discipline we mete out should be fair and appropriate.