Playlist: Convenience (topic)
Our Identity: Conviction or Convenience?
Sermonette by Hunter D. SwansonExploring whether we follow our faith because of conviction or convenience is an essential question we should ask when we seek to determine what motivates us.
Deception, Idolatry and the Feast of Tabernacles
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe convenience of false doctrines and practices can lead people astray. People often prefer lies because they are easier to accept than the truth, which can be inconvenient and cause trouble. This preference for convenience over truth can result in individuals being weaned away from God's true path, as they seek easier …
The Sin of Self-Deception
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJeroboam's appeal to the people regarding the Feast of Tabernacles was based on convenience. He argued that traveling to Jerusalem was too burdensome, suggesting that his new feast, held a month later, would be more practical. This change was appealing because it relieved the people of the long journey and the financial risk …
Abraham (Part Five)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAbraham's decision to go to Egypt during the famine might have been driven by a desire for convenience and safety. Faced with a crisis, he chose what seemed like an easy way out, possibly not trusting God long enough to provide for him in Canaan. This choice reflects a human tendency to seek immediate relief and comfort, even …
Deuteronomy: Being Careful
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOur care in following God's instructions must be thorough, leaving no place for inattention, short cuts, negligence, or doing only enough to get by.
Reflections on the COVID-19 Pandemic
Sermon by David C. GrabbeLessons learned from COVID, as well as possible reasons God allowed or caused the pandemic to sweep through the church and wreak havoc on Feast observance.