Playlist: Pleasing Men (topic)
What Do The Mentally Strong Avoid?
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsMentally strong individuals avoid worrying about pleasing others, recognizing that neither habitual people-pleasing nor deliberate efforts to displease others in order to project an image of strength constitutes a sound approach. They instead strive to be kind and fair, pleasing others only where appropriate, while remaining …
Dreaming Big
Sermonette by Hunter D. SwansonDreaming big does not have to mean desiring fame and fortune, but instead aspiring for a meaningful life that aligns to God's plan and trusting God's will for us.
Are You Living An Illusion?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsReligious narcissists, who identify with the servant who received ten talents, cherry-pick Scripture to enhance their self-love and support their views.
The Summertime Soldier and Sunshine Patriotism
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus refused to compromise His message in order to retain the favor of the multitudes who followed Him. Rather than softening His demands so that hearers could find some point of agreement, He required a loyalty that surpasses every human tie, including love for father, mother, wife, children, and even one's own life. This …
False Gospels
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughA major clue for discerning false gospels is that any teaching attempting to change the nature of God or Christ or their doctrines is anti-Christ and false.
The Purpose of the Ministry
Sermon by John O. ReidMinisters must choose between persuading men or God, for seeking to please men prevents one from remaining a bondservant of Christ. This requirement arises because the ministry receives its authority and message directly from Jesus Christ through revelation rather than human tradition or approval. When a minister prefers worldly …
Faith (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFar from being blind, faith is based on analyzing, comparing, adding up from evidence in God's Word, our own experience, and our calling by God's Holy Spirit.