Playlist: Obsession (topic)
Indistractable
Commentary by Bill OnisickIn this era of social acceleration, the flood of information from social media, news feeds, and online games competes fiercely for our attention, often leading to an obsession with staying connected and informed. This obsession is evident as many spend excessive time in virtual worlds, documenting their lives for ego inflation, …
Don't Lose Your Focus!
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHuman nature has a dangerous tendency to become obsessed with certain pursuits, leading to an unbalanced life that can cause one to stagger and fall. This obsession can manifest in various forms, such as gambling, sports, or material possessions, as seen in examples like Mickey Rooney, who lost millions trying to recover a …
Facing Times of Stress: Hopeless Regrets
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMany Christians fall into spiritual depression due to an obsession with past failures and missed opportunities. They are consumed by regret over wasted years spent outside the church, lamenting their slowness to respond to God's call to repent and overcome sin. These individuals torment themselves with thoughts of what they …
Idolatrous Suppressors of the Truth
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWhen John talks about idols, he is going far beyond things like statues, icons, and crucifixes, but instead anything people focus on first.
Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen (Part Six)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsLike the four groups of seeds exposed to various qualities of soil, many have heard the true gospel, but few have remained faithful after the onslaught of hardship.
Micah (Part One): Hope for the Hopeless
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe prophecy of Micah had a delayed effect, taking many years before a reformer emerged on the scene. Jeremiah's life was spared because of the memory of Micah.
Has America Gone Crazy? (Part Two)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The word 'crazy' comes from the image of an object full of cracks. It implies that a crazy person is so untrustworthy that he must be handled with caution.
Restoration and Forgiveness
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIt is impossible to grow spiritually in a climate of animosity and jealousy. If we use the power of God's Holy Spirit, peace will accrue as a fruit.