Playlist: Idolatry, Fleeing (topic)
Flee From Idolatry (Part Two): Faithfulness
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn our Christian fight, we must recognize idolatry as the chief sin of mankind, the primary stumbling block that hinders our progress toward the Kingdom of God. It weakens and wrecks our faith, diverting us from the path we are meant to follow. Idolatry manifests as placing something or someone else in the place of God in our …
Flee From Idolatry (Part One): Self-Discipline
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the recounting of Israel's history, as presented by the psalmist Asaph in Psalm 78, there is a profound warning against the pitfalls of idolatry and the necessity of fleeing from such practices. Israel's journey through the wilderness reveals a persistent pattern of forgetfulness and ingratitude, marked by stubbornness and …
Idolatrous Suppressors of the Truth
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWhen John talks about idols, he is going far beyond things like statues, icons, and crucifixes, but instead anything people focus on first.
What Is Always True About the World?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsTo guard against the world, we must be careful not to fall into idolatry, based upon limiting God to tangible objects or those things which occupy our thoughts.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Five): Thyatira
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Thyatira epistle carries a central theme for all seven churches, namely the tendency to syncretize or mix worldly ideas with the truth of God.
Defining Trials
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidTrials define who we are by placing choices before us, forcing us to have faith in God. Character is built by making right, though difficult, choices.
Acts (Part Sixteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughWe must always conduct ourselves with the long-term spiritual interests of others in mind, being sensitive to the conscience and scruples of others.
Worship
Sermonette by James BeaubelleWorship is required for all events in our lives, including the trials that build character within us. Anything that displaces God must be rooted out.
The Book of Daniel (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIf we look upon the Book of Daniel as a puzzle of prophecies, we miss the more important point that it gives strategies to remain godly in a godless venue.
Amos (Part Seven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughGod, through His prophets, warns that He will chasten His people with increasing severity until they repent and begin to reflect His characteristics.