Playlist: Appointed by God (topic)
The Sovereignty of God (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod appoints certain individuals to eternal life, as shown when the Gentiles in Antioch heard the gospel and believed because they were ordained for that purpose. The term ordained means appointed, set in order, or constituted by divine action, indicating that belief arises as the result of God's prior determination rather than …
Unity (Part 2): God's Pattern of Leadership
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe concept of divine appointment forms the foundation for understanding how unity can be restored in a divided church. Since God is not the author of confusion, He establishes doctrine through a single appointed voice at any given time rather than through multiple competing sources. This pattern is traced from Genesis onward, …
Chosen Instruments of God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Ted E. BowlingEvery believer stands in this present position because of divine selection made before the foundation of the world, not through personal volunteering or merit. As Deuteronomy 7:6 declares, each person has been individually chosen by God to be a special treasure, and Ephesians 1:4 reveals this choosing flows from God's great …
Sanctification and Holiness (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughDathan and Korah agitated for a democratization of priestly responsibilities. God shows that not everybody set apart is holy in the same way.
Sanctification and Holiness (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn Numbers 16-18, God performed several miracles to demonstrate conclusively that not everyone is called to the same function and that He remains the Boss.
Unity (Part 3): Ephesians 4 (A)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod alone chooses the servants through whom He works His will. Sometimes the rationale God uses for selecting His vessels defies worldly wisdom.
Think Soberly (Part Two)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerNo one has ever appointed themselves into a position in God's family. God's appointment is a prerogative reserved by Him alone.
Wilderness Wandering (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We are being fitted as lively stones into an already formed Kingdom, being conformed to the image of Christ, who has been designated as the Cornerstone.
Think Soberly (Part One)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerAs we examine our spiritual gifts, we must avoid any presumption that we alone carry exclusive knowledge that other church groups are too blind to see.
Sovereignty, Election, and Grace (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe term 'grace' describes a generous, thoughtful action of God, accompanied by love, which accomplishes His will, equipping us with everything we need.
Matthew (Part Thirty)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe events in Matthew 24 parallel the six seals of Revelation 6 and the seventh seal of Revelation 7, showing a definite chronological progression.
Avoiding Superficiality
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSuccess in spiritual things does not consist in growing large and powerful, but humbly living by faith, overcoming, and yielding to God's shaping power.
Maintaining Good Health (Part 6)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe can do nothing to gain the favor of God before our calling, but we are empowered by God to carry out a particular part of His plan to edify the body.