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Themes of I Corinthians (Part 8)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn I Corinthians 15, Paul expounds the resurrection, recalling the basic facts of the gospel message, stressing that salvation is an ongoing process.
Acts (Part Eighteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughOn Paul's second evangelistic campaign, he preaches in southern Turkey and western Greece. He tries to go north but is prevented.
Are You Looking for Some New Thing? (Part 1)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMan's obsession with new things most often turns out to be a recycled idea from the past attempting to satisfy the irrepressible itch for novelty.
Are You Looking for Some New Thing? (Part 2)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe events in Acts 17 contrast the hope, certainty and assurance expressed by Paul with the diffidence and uncertainty of the Athenian philosophers.
Is America a Christian Nation? (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Though the United States was not established as a Christian nation, the founding Fathers established a legal system based upon biblical ethical standards.
Are You Becoming a Leader?
Sermonette by Craig SablichAnticipating Christ's plan is an essential skill to those called to become Kings and Priests. We can use examples from our own lives, such as acting as the quarterback in football, or dancing with a partner learning to both lead and follow, as well as any other activity requiring leadership and teaching. We are required to anticipate and know the elements of Christ's plan such as the mission, the playbook, being able to anticipate a wide variety of plays, have knowledge of each member and their role, and be able to coach each member of our team in a language they understand so they can also deepen their own understanding. Basing our overall mission on the commands of Matthew 28, we are directed to "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you." We can help those whom God has called to become members in the family of God. Christ's followers are not to become just a leader/King or a teacher/Priest, but we are to develop the abilities to become both. Forethought and anticipation are a major component of each of those roles.
Back to Life (Part Four)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod's love does not shield us from sickness, pain, sorrow, or death. There are several scriptural contexts in which Jesus shed tears and expressed grief.
The Cultural Moral Norm
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsShockingly, two-thirds of the American populace believe truth is relative, while only one-third believe in absolute standards.