Playlist: Embarrassment (topic)
My Hour Has Not Yet Come
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerAt the wedding in Cana, a significant social crisis emerged when the supply of wine ran out, posing more than just a minor inconvenience. Weddings in the ancient Near East carried a strong legal aspect, particularly concerning the provision of appropriate wedding gifts, of which the feast itself was a crucial part. The failure …
Confidence at Christ's Appearance
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMany people today feel uncomfortable standing up for virtue and sound principles, preferring silence on matters of politics and religion rather than thoughtful disagreement. Embarrassment often attaches instead to trivial concerns such as clothing, possessions, or social image, while deeper shame arises from association with …
John (Part Five)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJohn and James were related, but still had to have the Messiah revealed to them. God is involved in the details of our lives as well as the great events in history.
Reconciliation and Unity
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIt is foolish and pointless to use the same charm, social skills, and duplicity toward God as we use to deceive others and, sadly, even ourselves.