Playlist: God's Voice, not Hearing (topic)

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The Priesthood of God (Part Six)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The anointing of the priest's right ear underscores that true hearing of God's voice forms the foundation for all faithful service. This hearing is not mere auditory perception but attentive reception of the Word that produces understanding and obedient action. Faith arises through such hearing, as the Word of God enters the …


Eternal Security in the Church

Sermon by David C. Grabbe

God communicates with His people in numerous ways, yet human nature has a persistent tendency to miss or ignore what He is saying. Elihu's statement in Job 33:14 that God may speak in one way or another, yet man does not perceive it, captures this theme. Elihu points out that God may use a person, a dream, or even physical …


Jabez: 'That I May Not Cause Pain'

Sermon by Mark Schindler

Jabez's brief but powerful prayer identifies him as a spiritual beacon, a man born in pain who seeks blessing and alignment with God's will.


Life in the Church

Sermon by David C. Grabbe

Outwardly, many members in Sardis bore Christ's name, but like the apparently religious Pharisees, they were in reality hypocrites, full of dead men's bones.


Destroying America From Within (Part One)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

God's solution to humanity's unified rebellion at Babel was to confuse their language so that productive communication became impossible and cooperation on their self-exalting project ceased. This same principle explains why marriages and other human relationships fail when clear understanding is absent and why modern life …


The Handwriting Is on The Wall (2003)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

In the midst of warnings and prophecies about the approaching crisis and the return of Jesus Christ, there is a poignant concern about the inability to hear God's voice. The question arises, to whom shall I speak and give warning that they may hear? The ears of many are uncircumcised, and they cannot hearken; the word of the …