Playlist: Pleasure, Seeking (topic)
According to His Pleasure
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod 'took pleasure' in Christ's being bruised, not in the pain and suffering that His Son endured, but in the ultimate goal of adding to His Family.
The Consequences of Affluence
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. Collins'Affluenza' describes the bloated insensitivity caused by trying to keep up with the Joneses, the stress caused by doggedly pursuing the American Dream.
God's Holy Days - Our Shared Vision Of Hope
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerFrom Passover to Pentecost to Trumpets to Atonement to the Feast of Tabernacles, these days should solidify our vision of he Father, Jesus, and one another.
Remember the Holy Sabbath
Sermon by Ronny H. GrahamThe theme of pleasure-seeking centers on Isaiah 58, where God confronts Judah for a worship that only appeared righteous. The people fasted, sought God daily, and delighted in knowing His ways outwardly, yet God did not honor their fasting because on their fast day they pursued their own pleasure, oppressed their laborers, and …
A Misunderstood Characteristic of God
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMany are shocked at the seeming lack of sensitivity in the Father's bruising of His Son. He struck the Being He loved most to add multiple members to His family.
Peace With God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsLike the restless motions of the sea, man will always have conflict without God's intervention and without the guiding influence of God's Holy Spirit.
Stimulating a Spiritual Appetite
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. MaasA major key to our spiritual survival is the control, regulation, and re-direction of our appetites from what is not good for us to what is good for us.
What You Think You Have Can Be Taken Away
Sermon by Clyde FinkleaThe Parable of the Sower identifies the "thorns" category—those choked by the cares, riches, and pleasures of life—as the group of greatest concern because their fruit never reaches maturity. Unlike the seed on the path, which is snatched away immediately, or the seed on rock, which withers quickly under testing, the …
Addicted
Sermonette byIndividuals from stable families or those having a network of healthy relationships are less vulnerable to addiction than those who suffer isolation.
Ecclesiastes (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughTime and events are in the hands of God; He knows when to relieve the pressure and when to bring on more. Looking above the sun teaches us about the seasons.
God Gives Grace to the Humble
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGenuine humility is one of the most elusive characteristics a person can attain. It consists of of self-respect accompanied by a genuine desire to serve.