Playlist: Curse (topic)

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Curses

Sermonette by Martin G. Collins

Curses have long been pronounced upon others with the intention of inflicting penalty or retribution. Pronouncing a curse upon one's parents, the handicapped, the king, or God is punishable by death according to biblical standards. Pronouncing a curse on God's people was not permitted, as seen in Numbers 22, where God prevented …


The Curse

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Malachi 4:4-6 warns of a a coming Elijah and of a curse if the hearts of the children are not turned back to the fathers and vice versa. Are we seeing this?


Childrearing (Part One)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

In the context of child rearing and societal decay, the concept of a curse emerges as a grave consequence of failing to align with God's intentions for family and marriage. Malachi 4:6 warns that if the hearts of fathers and children are not turned toward each other, God will strike the earth with a curse, which signifies utter …


Self-Government and Responsibility (Part Three)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Jacob's Trouble, or the Great Tribulation, comes about because people are not meeting their God-given responsibilities: keeping His Commandments.


Resuming Ecclesiastes (Part Two)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The disappointment in the vanity of life is good for our spiritual preparation, making us disillusioned with all the world's glamorous but false choices.


The Two Witnesses (Part Six)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Two Witnesses have authority from God to annihilate those who interfere with their work as well as power over weather patterns and natural elements.