Playlist: Church, Judgment on (topic)
The Process of Righteous Judgment
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe judgment on the church begins now, as a process of evaluation against God's standard of righteousness. As stated in I Peter 4:17-18, the time has come for judgment to start at the house of God, and if it begins with us, the end for those who do not obey the gospel of God will be severe. The church, being holy, cannot …
Continuing on to Completion
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsBecause of God's grace, those who are called late will reap as much as those who are called early. Whenever we are called, we must continue faithfully.
Reflections on the COVID-19 Pandemic
Sermon by David C. GrabbeLessons learned from COVID, as well as possible reasons God allowed or caused the pandemic to sweep through the church and wreak havoc on Feast observance.
The Spirit and the Way
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe are being judged by our works, based upon what we know and what we are doing with this knowledge. The more we know, the more God expects from us.
Do You Take Sin Seriously? God Does!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe demise of an institution can result from the irresponsibility of its constituents; if one member sins, the whole body experiences the effects.
God's 'Heart Measure'
Sermon by Bill OnisickThe judgment to begin at the house of God measures the church against the divine standard. Jesus Christ measures the temple of God, the altar, and those who worship there as the true church. Self-examination requires testing the heart against the standard of God rather than outward actions alone. The church must recognize …
Warning in the Wind
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod can use lethal storms to execute judgment on sinful people. Elihu informed Job that God has sovereign control of the weather, for blessing or cursing.
Ensuring Our Calling
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBecause judgment is now on the house of God, we must be diligent, making sure of our calling because it is not yet a sure thing without effort on our part.
A Search for Identity
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod gave His approval for the destruction of the Worldwide Church of God into numerous groups, allowing heresies so He could see who really loves Him.