Playlist: Support, from Brethren (topic)
No Work, No Eat
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughPaul's teaching on brotherly support, given in II Thessalonians 3:6-15, arises directly from a crisis of misunderstanding within the Thessalonian church. Having emphasized Christ's return throughout his first letter, Paul found that some members took his exhortations to mean Christ's coming was immediately imminent. Rather than …
Encouragement
Sermon by Ted E. BowlingSupport from brethren begins with the command to comfort and edify one another, to recognize and esteem those who labor and lead, and to warn the unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, and remain patient with all. The same Greek term underlies both comfort and exhortation, conveying admonition, consolation, …
Acts (Part Twenty-One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe phrase 'first day of the week' is used 8 times in scripture, but none does away with the Sabbath nor establishes Sunday as the 'Lords Day.'
'Follow Me'
Sermonette by Hunter D. SwansonThe death of a loved one can be one of the most transformative experiences of life because of how profoundly it reveals God's presence, comfort and purpose.
Pillars in the Temple of God
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingChrist says He will make those who overcome 'pillar[s] in the temple of My God.' The pillars of a building support its roof and the structure as a whole.
Facing Times of Stress: Persecution
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPersecution involves a wide spectrum, ranging from torture, physical beating, social excommunication, imprisonment and death. Our boldness should match Paul's.
Is Redistribution of Wealth Biblical?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Bible shows that economic disparity is a given. Scripture teaches that we should voluntarily help the poor rather than be coerced by the government.