Playlist: Holiness (topic)
Entrusted with Godly Holiness
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerIn Leviticus 19, the scriptures are part of the Holiness Chapters, which emphasize the eternal responsibilities and goals of God's principles of liberty for the Spirit-led Body of Christ. These scriptures, originally for the physical church of God in the wilderness, are intended for those currently called by God, to whom He has …
Be Holy, as I am Holy
Sermon by Ted E. BowlingHoliness, as revealed in the Scriptures, signifies being set apart, a cut above, separated for God's divine purpose. The first mention of holiness appears when God declared the ground holy in His presence before Moses at the burning bush, emphasizing that His presence sanctifies a place or person. Similarly, the Sabbath was …
Holy as He is Holy
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamBecoming holy is a process that spans an entire lifetime, which includes embracing God's holy days and tithes. Becoming holy takes continuous practice
The Holiness Code
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe term 'holiness code' is applied to a section of Scripture, specifically Leviticus 17 through 26, which concentrates on sanctification or holiness. The word holiness appears frequently in these chapters, indicating that the main subject of these chapters is holiness. Holiness is God's essential nature, characterized by …
Sanctification and Holiness (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHoliness is a state of cleanliness, purity, blamelessness, and sacredness. It is closely associated with sanctification, which involves being set apart for God's purposes. God demands that those He has called to be His dwelling place must be holy as He is holy. This holiness extends to our conduct and sacrifices, requiring a …
Holiness of God (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHoliness means transcendent purity. It indicates God's beyondness, His otherness, His aboveness. God is holy, and the word holy sums up everything we can know and say about Him, indicating the totality of His excellence. God's holiness is so great that it is beyond our comprehension. Our senses only transmit a vague likeness of …
Sanctification and Holiness (Part 5)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHoliness is a vital aspect of our relationship with God, reflecting His standards and calling in every facet of our conduct. Only the offerings acceptable to Him are those He has designated, for He receives back what He has given, and these are truly holy. Mankind cannot declare something holy on their own; it is God who makes …
Holiness of God (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe holiness of God stands as the central theme of our spiritual journey, for He is the ultimate standard of purity and transcendence. God's holiness is not merely one attribute among many; it is the essence that elevates all His qualities, making His love a holy love, His mercy a holy mercy, and His justice a holy justice. He …
Holiness (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe holiness of God is a profound and essential aspect of His nature, setting Him apart as unique and incomparable. His name is holy because He is holy, demanding reverence and awe, as it is trampled in the dirt of this world through profanity and carelessness, even by those who bear His name. God's holiness places Him in a …
Holy Ground
Sermon by Ted E. BowlingHoliness is a vital concept that God calls us to embody, as He Himself is holy. Many struggle to grasp its meaning, often dismissing or misunderstanding it, yet it remains central to our relationship with God. When God's presence is in a place, it becomes holy, set apart, and sacred, as seen when Moses encountered the burning …
Deuteronomy and Holiness
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God greatly desires that His church, the Israel of God, become a holy people despite the immoral corruption surrounding us. We are required by God to pursue holiness regardless of the circumstances, even amidst the anger and fear prevalent in the nation. Our challenge is to become holy in the midst of this corruption, as God has …
Seeking God's Will (Part One): Holiness
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHoliness is the foundational characteristic of God, setting Him apart from everything else in the universe and serving as the source from which all His other traits flow. We are called to be holy as He is holy, a command rooted in the idea of separation, consecration for a special purpose, and being different. This holiness …
Sanctification and Holiness (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHoliness, as revealed through sanctification, is central to God's purpose for His people. From the beginning, God's intention has been to set apart individuals for His sacred use, marking them as holy through His calling. This designation of holiness implies cleanliness, purity, and blamelessness, reflecting both a position and …
Principled Living (Part Six): Becoming Holy
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughTrue Christians are called by God to be different from the world, set apart by His invitation to join His family. This separation is rooted in holiness, a fundamental principle of Christian living. God commands us to widen the gap between ourselves and the world, as seen in Romans 12:2, which urges us not to conform to this …
Sanctification and Holiness (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod desires His stipulations to be followed precisely, emphasizing the importance of sanctification, or setting apart, in fulfilling His specific requirements. Sanctification is crucial, as it defines the particular elements that align with His will, much like specific ingredients define a recipe's unique flavor. If these …
Humbleness is Our Only Path to Holiness
Sermonette by Bill OnisickFor to come near to God, we must be thoroughly cleansed inside and out. Self-affliction, enabled by fasting, creates humility—the only path to holiness.
Sanctification and Holiness (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHoliness is a fundamental aspect of the calling to be part of a royal priesthood, as it defines the specific way in which priests belong to God. As saints, or holy ones, we are set apart to serve as kings and priests, with a particular focus on the priestly role. Being holy is a critical qualification for priests, granting them …
Holiness (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe third commandment addresses the quality of our worship and personal witness to God. It emphasizes glorifying God by not taking His name in vain, which means not using it in a lying, false, profane, foolish, reproachful, or useless manner. To take God's name involves lifting up, bearing, carrying, using, or appropriating it, …
Original Sin and Holiness
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Holiness is a vital pursuit for those whom God has called and converted. We are urged to pursue peace with all people and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord. In its purest form, holiness is a state or condition of being like God, reflecting His nature through our thoughts and actions. We are like God to a limited …
The Priesthood of God (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Holiness is a central quality emphasized for those who serve God, reflecting His own nature. As declared in Leviticus 11:44-45, God commands, "For I am the Lord your God. You shall therefore consecrate yourselves, and you shall be holy; for I am holy." This call to holiness is reiterated in Leviticus 19:2, "You shall be holy, …
Living Up to Our Responsibilities
Sermonette by Mark SchindlerBrethren, our main responsibility as the last wave of firstfruits is to become holy as God is holy, uniting as one complete Body of Christ. When God calls us out of this world, we are not innocent, but through repentance and the sacrifice of His Son Jesus Christ, we become as holy as He is in that moment. The second we start …
His Eye Is on the Sparrow (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Holiness is central to God's purpose and plan, reflecting His very nature as separate and distinct from humanity. God is above all things, holy, while we are not, and this difference drives the process of becoming like Him. Sanctification, as a separation procedure unto holiness, is the means by which God guides His purpose …
Deuteronomy (Part 7)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHoliness, as presented in the scriptures, is a fundamental aspect of our relationship with God. In Deuteronomy 7:6, it is declared, "For you are a holy people to the LORD your God; the LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for Himself, a special treasure above all the peoples on the face of the earth." This holiness is not …
We Must Work for What We Believe
Sermon by Mark SchindlerBrethren, it is our responsibility to proclaim a system of beliefs bound together in holiness through God's Holy Spirit, uniting us in submission to His authority and standards of conviction for the job ahead. On Mount Zion, there shall be deliverance and holiness, as the house of Jacob shall possess their possessions, and the …
Who Are We and Where Do We Fit? (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)You are a holy people to the Lord your God; the Lord your God has chosen you to be a people for Himself, a special treasure above all the peoples on the face of the earth. The Lord did not set His love on you nor choose you because you were more in number than any other people, for you were the least of all peoples; but because …
Preparing to Rule (1993)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHoliness, as a central theme in our journey toward the Kingdom of God, is synonymous with sanctification, a process of being set apart for a divine purpose. This process, rooted in the Greek word "hagios," signifies being separated for a specific reason, with the aim of achieving purity as God is pure. We are called to become …
His Eye Is on the Sparrow (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God's active involvement in sanctification is evident as He sets apart individuals and nations for His purpose. He declared Israel a holy people, chosen as a special treasure above all others on earth, not because of their number or merit, but due to His love and the oath sworn to their fathers. As seen in Deuteronomy 7:6-11, He …
The Gift of Eternal Life
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn God there is holiness, and therefore, eternal life means the defeat of sin. It signifies a life clad with the transcendent purity of God and armed against the soiling infections of the world. The word 'holy' primarily means separate, derived from an ancient term meaning to cut or to separate, often translated as a cut above …
The Priesthood of God (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Holiness is a central theme in the life and responsibilities of those called to serve God, reflecting His unique and awe-inspiring nature. God's holiness transcends mere morality; it is a catchall term describing His uniqueness, indicating He is different, separate, and set apart. He is numinous, evoking awe and reverence, and …
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Eight)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHoliness is an essential part of God's plan, intricately tied to the process of sanctification, which transforms us into the image of Christ. It is through living and using God's law in our daily experience, empowered by the Spirit of God, that we become holy as He is holy. As Peter instructs in I Peter 1:16, we are to be holy …
His Eye Is on the Sparrow (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The concept of holiness, as it pertains to sanctification, is central to understanding God's purpose and plan for His people. Holiness signifies a separation, a setting apart by God for a divine purpose, indicating purity and cleanliness. In the Bible, the terms for sanctification in both Hebrew and Greek are often translated as …
The Priesthood of God (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Holiness is a central objective in our spiritual training, reflecting the ultimate standard set by God. In Revelation 15:3-4, it is declared that God alone is holy, emphasizing His absolute goodness and uniqueness. This is echoed in Luke 18:18-19, where Jesus affirms that only God is truly good, establishing a direct connection …
Forms vs. Spirituality (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHoliness, as explored in this discussion, varies significantly between contexts and covenants, revealing that not all holiness is the same. Under the Old Covenant, holiness often derives from being set apart or consecrated to God, without necessarily implying moral or ethical purity. For instance, in Genesis 38, Tamar is …
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Nine)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSanctification, also known as holiness, is a critical step in God's purpose, representing the transformation into the image of His Son and the Father. It is the visible evidence of the Holy Spirit's work within us, distinguishing those who are led by God's Spirit as His children. Through sanctification, the fruit of God's Spirit …
Amos (Part Six)
Sermon/Bible Study byThe favorite-son status of Israel was conditioned on accepting the terms of the covenant with God. Israel, then and now, has placed her trust in material things.
Building the Wall (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the pursuit of spiritual separation, we are called to build a wall of holiness that sets us apart from the world. As Jesus prays in John 17:17, we are sanctified through God's truth, for His word is truth. This sanctification means to be set apart, to be cut out as different, much like a calf separated from the herd. As …
The Handwriting Is on the Wall (2021)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerGod is separating us all from Satan's systems of conspiracies that only produce destruction and death. We are here to learn God's laws so well that we will be able to rule with a just rod of iron. Because God's laws are becoming part of our DNA we shall be the living Word of God just like Christ. We are here to shun profane and …
Who Are We and Where Do We Fit (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Holiness is mentioned as being sanctification's destination. The apostles also use sanctification to identify the intended end result of what God did and that is the end result is absolute holiness, divine holiness, purity in every facet of life. This is why this term sanctification for the best understanding has to be …
Do You Really Want Just Any Eternal Life?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn God there is holiness. Therefore eternal life means the defeat of sin. It means a life clad with the transcendent purity of God and armed against the soiling infections of the world. The primary meaning of holy is separate. It comes from an ancient word that meant to cut or to separate. Since God is holy He transcends all. …
New Covenant Priesthood (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHoliness involves separation from the world through obedience to God's commands. The church is intended to be a holy nation and a peculiar people set apart to make sacrifices acceptable to God and to show forth His praises. Keeping the Sabbath gives evidence to God, to the sanctified ones, and to the world regarding where those …
Maintaining Good Health (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the pursuit of reflecting God's image, we are called to build and beautify in every circumstance, mirroring His creative nature. This stands in stark contrast to the adversary, who promotes decay and destruction. As Revelation 11:18 warns, those who corrupt the earth—through promoting decay, disease, and …
The Wall, Our Work
Sermonette by Christian D. HunterLike the nation of Judah under Nehemiah, we are building a spiritual wall of holiness, requiring a day-by-day effort to keep the world out and protect our families.
God's Perseverance With His Saints (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsHoliness is the characteristic of God most mentioned in the Word of God, and therefore it must characterize God's church. We are a holy people. We are to follow after and pursue holiness. Jesus speaks of this characteristic of the church in John 17 by praying that God would keep them from the evil one. Holiness has to do with …
Elements of Judgment (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We are commanded to be holy. Holiness is presented as a quality that must be pursued so strongly that one must carefully consider lest falling short of God's grace. Holiness is an important quality regarding a Christian life if one is going to glorify God. All things termed holy in the Bible are not on the same level. Things …
Unity (Part 6): Ephesians 4 (C)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe have been invited to be holy as God is holy. We have been called to be without blame before Him in love. We have been called to be sanctified. Becoming holy is sanctification. Sanctification is a term that means becoming holy. It means growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ. It means overcoming. Without holiness …
Can You Mix Wool and Linen?
Sermonette by Mike FordThe context of the prohibition against mixing wool and linen teaches that God wants us to remain separate from the world, not being unequally yoked with any part.
The Book of Daniel (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsFaithfulness and holiness is separation to God, devotion to God, service to God. It is being of one mind with God and wanting God's will. Holiness is necessary because the voice of God and Scripture plainly command it. Holiness is necessary because this is the ultimate purpose for which Christ came into the world. Holiness is …
The Priesthood of God (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Holiness is the single most important requirement for filling the position of priesthood after being called by God. Growing in holiness is the sanctification process because the position is so important. Holiness reflects a similitude of God and the priest stands between God and His worshippers as His agents provided by Him for …
Elements of Motivation (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe word saint and the word holy express exactly the same idea. Both of these words imply separation. They imply consecration. They imply dedication. The common idea is that it means belonging to God. A saint then is one who has been summoned to be dedicated, summoned to be consecrated, summoned to be separated, summoned to …
What Is Prayer?
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's work is perfecting holiness of heart and life in His people. He is reproducing Himself. The object toward which the remainder of life is lived is becoming holy as He is holy. In order for one to preach the Gospel effectively, one has to be becoming perfected in holiness. As He who called you is holy, you also be holy in …
The Christian Paradox (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod calls believers holy at the point of justification by setting them apart as holy to Him and covering them with the righteousness of Christ. At that moment they are saints, holy and beloved of God, adopted as sons and daughters of God and joint heirs with Christ. Yet they remain unchanged in human nature, still carnal, …
Moral Purity
Sermon by James BeaubelleGod has set exceedingly high standards for His people to live by as they grow in the faith of the Lord. These standards encompass all that they do and think. The command to be holy for He is holy appears in I Peter 1:16 as an echo of Leviticus 11:44-45 and Leviticus 19:2. God instructs His people from Leviticus 19:3 to 19:37 on …
Completing Sanctification
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHoliness encompasses consecration by God, separation from what is profane, and a process of purification over time. God makes people holy by dictate and sets them apart for His use while they undergo purification through moral choices and growth in righteousness. The term in New Testament Greek is hagiasmos , which covers both …
Marriage and the Bride of Christ (Part Eight)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsChrist sanctifies and cleanses the church with the washing of water by the word so that He might present her to Himself a glorious church not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing but that she should be holy and without blemish. The process of sanctification and cleansing is a continuing work with the ultimate objective that …
The Priesthood of God (Part Eight)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Holiness relates directly to goodness. The term holy implies difference, separation, and cleanliness. All three are partly achieved by departing from the evil of this world. The contrast between the world's goodness and this world's evil creates this goodness that is slowly but surely becoming God-like. The only way this can be …
Deuteronomy (Part 3) (1994)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHoliness relates to the promise that those delivered from enemies might serve God without fear in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of life. God declares His people holy by choosing them as a special treasure above all peoples on the face of the earth and setting them apart for Himself. This places them in a …
The Meaning of "In Christ"
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod chose believers in Christ before the foundation of the world so that they should be holy and without blame before Him in love. This purpose forms one facet of the multifaceted reality of being in Christ, which encompasses the Christian's place, status, value, holiness, distinctiveness, and actions. The term "saints" …
Approaching God Through Christ (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHoliness demands comprehensive spiritual cleanliness, encompassing both pure hearts and clean hands, so that one may ascend into God's presence and stand in His holy place without defilement. This requirement extends to every aspect of life, as clean hands signify righteous actions performed in public work while clean feet …
When Tolerance Is Intolerable
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsHoliness describes the life and character of Jesus Christ, who lived completely set apart for God's work and fully pleasing to the Father. This quality refers not primarily to outward appearance before others but to goodness as seen by God, demonstrated through faithful obedience to His will from the heart. The same holiness is …
Deuteronomy (Part 4) (1994)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHoliness is both a state into which God places a person through imputation and a quality achieved through personal effort. It appears in Deuteronomy immediately after the command to destroy the Canaanites along with their altars, pillars, and images, underscoring the sharp separation God requires between Himself and the world. …
Examples of Divine Justice
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHoliness means to be sanctified and set apart. It includes moral and ethical qualities. Those who are consecrated to serve God must follow His instructions explicitly. Holiness is not merely consecration or dedication to a god. It is moral and ethical as well. Those who draw near to God are expected to be holy. The real …
Polluted Sabbath?
Sermon by Bill OnisickTo be holy is to be set apart, undefiled, clean, and pure. God commands His people to consecrate themselves and become holy because He Himself is holy. The Hebrew term qadosh describes this state of holiness, while the root qadash refers to the active process of cleansing, consecrating, purifying, and sanctifying. Through this …
Modesty (Part One): Moderation and Propriety
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsHoliness forms the core standard by which true Christian principles govern personal conduct, particularly in matters of dress and outward appearance. Cultures aligned with these principles make personal holiness the driving force behind their dress code, in direct contrast to idolatrous societies that descend into immodesty …
Meditate on These Things
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMeditation on noble things centers on those possessing the dignity of holiness. This quality marks what is serious and dignified rather than flippant, cheap, or attractive only to the light-minded. Christians therefore direct their thoughts toward such matters so that their contemplation honors God, benefits neighbors, and …
Building the Wall (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHoliness functions as the literal spiritual wall that both defends God's people from external spiritual threats and separates them from the surrounding world of falsehood and corruption. This wall arises through the process of cleansing oneself from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit while perfecting holiness in the fear of …
Hope in Christ Purifies Us
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsHoliness belongs to God alone, yet He requires His people to be holy in all conduct because they are already His sanctified children through grace. Following the Passover cleansing by the blood of Christ, the Days of Unleavened Bread call believers to work with divine help to remain sinless and unleavened by purifying themselves …
Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod is holy, and His people are commanded to be holy because He is holy, requiring conformity to His standard of purity and separation. Holiness derives from a root meaning to cut or cut away, indicating that which is set apart from the common and elevated above it in cleanliness and acceptability before Him. This quality …
Where is the Promise of His Coming?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe material presents holiness as the essential response to the certainty of Christ's return and the coming judgment that will dissolve the present heavens and earth in fire. Because the Day of the Lord approaches suddenly and without warning, believers are urged to pursue holy conduct and godliness so that they may be found in …
The Priesthood of God (Part Ten) Conclusion
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The high priest wore upon his forehead a golden plate engraved with the inscription HOLINESS TO THE LORD, fastened by a blue cord to the white linen turban so that the words remained constantly visible. This placement on the forehead, understood as the seat of reasoning and will, served as a perpetual reminder that every …
The Fifth Commandment
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHoliness requires living in a manner like the Lord by devoting one's life to imitating God and striving to reach a degree of holiness beyond that received through the forgiveness of sin and the gift of His Spirit. Sanctification leads to holiness, so a holy person applies time and energy to growing in grace and in the knowledge …
God's Sense of Justice
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHoliness is presented as a moral quality rooted in obedience to God's explicit instructions. In the account of Nadab and Abihu, the requirement is stated directly: those who come near God must regard Him as holy and He must be glorified before the people. The sons of Aaron violated this by offering profane fire that God had not …
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twenty)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHoliness is transcendent purity that permeates every aspect and attribute of God-life. God's character is holy, and it flows out from Him in acts of love, making it impossible for Him to do anything evil. This is the state toward which He is drawing humanity. God is reproducing Himself by making man in His image, beginning with …
Amos (Part Twelve)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughGod will do what He must to bring Abraham's seed to repentance and salvation, including allowing crisis, hardship, humiliation, and calamity.
Laodiceanism
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe beauty of holiness is the love of beauty combined with the love of righteousness. This love centers on God and all that He is, embracing His way so that it produces delightful and fulfilling gratification in humble, grateful submission to Him. It builds and keeps what is good while destroying evil, which cannot abide in its …
Deuteronomy (Part 5) (1994)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHoliness begins with God's declaration that His people are chosen as a special treasure set apart for Himself. This separation from the world was physical for ancient Israel, requiring them to occupy a distinct land free from contaminating influences and idolatry. For those under the New Covenant the separation is spiritual, …
The Jerusalem Council's Conclusion
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Jerusalem council underscores that Christianity, like the true religion from the earliest times in the Old Testament, is a religion of holiness and purity expressed in daily life. James therefore highlights four prohibitions for Gentile converts—abstaining from things offered to idols, from sexual immorality, from …
Who Do You Trust? (Part Three)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerThe corruption of sin was brought on the world through the rebellion of Satan and his fallen angels, an event which took place between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2.
Sin
Sermonette by James BeaubelleOur carnal nature will always deceive the self, convincing us that our behavior is not so bad, but Paul realized the addictive, toxic nature of sin.
The Need to Escape and Be Rescued
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe can experience escape and rescue by exercising reverence and godly fear. One of the most dangerous forms of enslavement consists of our own carnal lusts.
By This We Know Love!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAs God's people keep God's law in its spiritual intent, they begin to think like the Father and His Son, both of whom habitually do good.
Trumpets Is a Day of Hope
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe are on the threshold of the greatest period of testing ever to come upon mankind. We need a sense of hope and faith to stay focused on our calling.
Lamentations (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe book's five acrostic songs (chapters) answer the question, 'Why did this happen?' God brought the punishment on Judah because of gross and sustained sin.
True Self-Control
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSelf-control is the ability to focus our attention so that our decisions will not be directed by wrong thoughts. If we change our thoughts, we change our behavior.
Elements of Judgment (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)None of God's law has been 'done away', though there is not always a literal application. Not every law of God has the same weight of importance.
Profanity (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughProfane living is equally, if not more significant, than profane words or speech. W bear the name of God; how we act and behave reflects on God.
Hosea's Prophecy (Part Three)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsModern Israel has a form of religion, but it is empty and unsatisfying because it refuses to obey God and substitutes the traditions of man in its place.
Hope That Purifies
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe true Christian has the unique hope of becoming like Jesus Christ, sharing in His joy, power, and honor. Only the pure in heart will actually see God.
I Never Knew You
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe flesh can counterfeit spiritual attributes, mimicking genuine spiritual gifts. Some pastors have preached the truth, but from an insincere motivation.
Seeking God's Will (Part Seven): Conclusion
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAs we walk in the light, we will prove to ourselves and others that God's way is best. Wisdom and understanding will accrue by keeping God's commandments.
Do Unto Others and Reap What We Sow
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Reaping good fruit does not happen immediately. If we feel we are not reaping, we must consider that we might be reaping some negative things we have sown.
The Priesthood of God (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The priestly garments represent the holy character of God. Clothing is used as a badge of one's office and symbolizes what our character is like inwardly.
God's Sea of Glass (Part 2)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAt the marriage supper of the Lamb, the resurrected saints, those who have faithfully kept God's commandments, will be allowed to assemble on the sea of glass.
The Great Flood (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGenesis 6:1-4 summarize what led to God's rejection of the pre-flood civilization: men chose wives solely on the basis of sex appeal and external beauty.
If You Do These Things, You Shall Never Fall
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerGod has not set up us for failure, but if we can't control our inordinate pride, we could destroy our own chances of fulfilling God's purpose for us.
Psalms 90-100
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughPsalms 90-100 are prophetic, having a definite time progression, especially referencing the time frame between the Feast of Trumpets to the Last Great Day.
Principled Living (Part Four): Giving of Ourselves
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAs Christ sacrificed for us, we are called to sacrifice for others. Love is an action, a behavior, rather than an emotion, described in I Corinthians 13.
All His Ways Are Just
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJustice is more a process of doing (exercising mercy, love, and faith) in all of our interpersonal relations rather than rendering a verdict or sentence.
Maintaining Good Health (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Bible contains 700 references to the act of eating. Eating reminds us that God's provision and human need also apply on a spiritual level.
Maintaining Good Health (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughStewardship of our bodies is (like the Levitical maintenance of the temple) an aspect of holiness, strengthening our relationship with Jesus Christ.
Intimacy with Christ (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHoliness stands as the central goal toward which the entire process of Christian growth is directed, drawn from the exhortation in Hebrews 12 to follow "holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord." Holiness is not an isolated achievement but the fruit of a genuine relationship with God—the natural result of knowing …