Playlist: Sins, Greater and Lesser (topic)
Are You Feeling Guilty Of Past Sins?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsScripture does distinguish greater and lesser sins, but not in how hard they are for God to forgive. All sins are forgivable when truly repented of, so a Christian must not obsess over a forgiven past sin as though it exceeded God's mercy. Paul, a blasphemer and persecutor, obtained mercy as a pattern for those who think their …
Forms vs. Spirituality (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAll unrighteousness is sin, but not all sin is equal, and God does not judge every act or person on the same level, though He judges all fairly. The Ten Commandments stand above all other law, and justice, mercy, and fidelity outweigh scrupulous tithing. Lesser laws are not done away; they are simply less critical to God's …
Forms vs. Spirituality (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLove, justice, mercy, and fidelity (the weightier matters of the law) God desires more than meticulous, mechanical religiosity.
Do Not Judge
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWhile we do not have the prerogative of condemning and passing judgment, we do have the responsibility of observing behaviors or inspecting spiritual fruit.
God's Sovereignty, Ecclesiastes, and God's Will
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God knows the end from the beginning, but He does not give us all the details at once, except as they are necessary for us for His purpose to be worked out.