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Leadership and Covenants (Part Four)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughEven though Christians have been called to follow Christ, their journey to the Kingdom of God is preparation for leadership under Him.
Leadership and Covenants (Part Two)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughWe must learn the lessons of godly leadership now because our positions in the Kingdom will require their use. Society demonstrates a lack of personal leadership.
Leadership and the Covenants (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)In the combined history of Judah and Israel, when the leaders abandoned the covenants with God, the citizenry generally followed suit.
The Problem Of Leadership
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The demise of society is caused by the lack of leadership within the family. The breakdown of society derives from the breakdown and of the family.
Leadership and the Covenants (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Becoming equipped for leadership requires that we discipline ourselves in following God's way of life, allowing the mind of Jesus Christ to be in us in.
Have You Become an Example to All Who Believe?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWhether we are called to welcome others, speak truthfully, keep commitments, or guard our own speech, credibility flows from consistent daily actions. Our Lord and Savior Christ is the perfect model—strong though meek—surrendered totally to God as well as others' good. Imitating Christ consists of appropriating virtues such as kindness, humility, patience, moral courage, and unity of spirit. If we practice courtesy, sincerity, and adamantly avoid pride, we avoid worldly distractions, practicing pure speech which edifies rather than tears down. In this age of hostility, God's people should emulate Abraham Lincoln's restraint in anger, putting hot letters in a metaphorical cooler rather than send them. We need to listen well, respond to correction, keep promises, set expectations clearly, and perpetually seek understanding. The apostle Paul admonishes us (I Corinthians 14) that our spoken words must be distinct and edifying, resembling notes from a well-played musical instrument. Leaders must strive to be truthful, loyal, quick to repent, and continually motivated by unconditional love. The harsh zeal demonstrated by James and John must yield to Christ's peaceable, merciful spirit. Ultimately, as God's chosen saints, we should reflect Christ's humility in Philippians 2, placing the concerns of others over self, practicing moral strength as well as gentleness, thereby making every relationship a testimony of God's love.
Amos (Part Eleven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAncient Israel had at the core of its religion an obsession to please the self at the expense of justice and the best interests of the disadvantaged.
Prepare to Teach
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe will be kings and priests, responsible for those coming out of the tribulation. We must prepare now to fill the entire earth with the knowledge of God.
Philippians (Part Nine)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughGodly righteousness demands humility, a readiness to admit shortcomings, a yieldedness to correction, and a willingness to be refashioned.
Philippians (Part Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughWorking out our salvation does not mean working for salvation, but instead making what we believe operational. God gives us the power both to will and to do.
'I'll Never Follow Another Man!'
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughThis is an oft-repeated refrain in these days of distrust of the ministry. But is it a godly attitude? What does the Bible say about human leadership?
Individual State Bankruptcies (Part Two)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)California, Illinois, and Minnesota, while levying confiscatory taxes for liberal programs, are hemorrhaging productive taxpayers to more responsible states.