Playlist: Etiquette (topic)
Perfect, Gentle Courtesy (Part 2)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsEtiquette arises as an expression of gentleness, humility, kindness, patience, meekness, and love that Christians must put on as fruit of the Spirit. These qualities, modeled by Christ who is gentle and lowly in heart, produce peace, quietness, and order rather than the frustration that accompanies pride and anger. Paul urges …
Perfect, Gentle Courtesy (Part 3)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsEtiquette encompasses practical expressions of common courtesy, good manners, and consideration for others that reflect underlying attitudes of respect and thoughtfulness. These principles apply across daily interactions, from basic hygiene practices such as washing hands after restroom use and avoiding strong scents that offend …
Displaying Virtuous Character
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsEtiquette encompasses the outward dimension of self-control, requiring believers to act appropriately, politely, and graciously toward others as representatives of the Kingdom of God. This virtue manifests in orderly conduct that avoids confusion, as Paul instructs in I Corinthians 14:40 to let all things be done decently and in …
Displaying Gentle and Patient Conduct
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsContemporary society has witnessed a marked breakdown in civility, as noted in a 2021 Time magazine article describing rudeness in restaurants, hospitals, and airlines, attributed partly to crude public discourse and heightened emotional reactivity following the pandemic. This decline stands in contrast to the broad spiritual …
Perfect, Gentle Courtesy (Part 1)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsEtiquette, understood as good manners and courteous behavior, forms the practical heart of a broader call to Christian living, particularly during unsettled times when believers might otherwise fixate on world events rather than personal spiritual growth. Rather than dwelling on prophecy, the focus turns to self-examination and …
Displaying a Good Conscience: Politeness
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPoliteness, as developed here, is far more than surface-level manners; it is the outward expression of an inner, Christ-like goodness and benevolence rooted in genuine spiritual conviction. Historically, cultures from the Greeks and Romans to the Chinese and Europeans have prized etiquette, sometimes codifying it as strictly as …
Civility and Courtesy
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughEtiquette, understood as common courtesy and good manners, emerges as a small but essential expression of love and a foundation for genuine morality, rather than an outdated or trivial social convention. Simple practices such as saying "please" and "thank you," addressing others as "sir" or "ma'am," rising for the elderly, …
Have You Become an Example to All Who Believe?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsEtiquette, understood as good manners and courteous conduct, flows directly from Christian character and serves as visible evidence of an inward transformation toward Christ's likeness. Paul's commendation of the Thessalonians establishes the pattern: small, consistent acts—hospitality, encouragement, courtesy toward …
Marriage and the Bride of Christ (Part Nine)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe marriage relationship and the family structure provide a workshop to learn the intricacies of the God-plane relationship between Christ and the church.