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Prayer
Sermonette by James BeaubellePraying according to God's will means overriding our own desire, using forethought in our petitions, realizing that God's direction is steadier than our own.
The Intercessory Character of Christ
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJesus demonstrated the importance of intercessory prayer, a practice urged by Paul for spiritual siblings, family members, rulers, and even enemies.
Prayer Makes a Difference
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod expects us to intercede in behalf of others, but we must do this with wisdom, sincerity, and humility, with the help of God's Spirit, according to God's will.
Our Part in God's Will
Sermonette by Austin Del CastilloWhile it is good to acknowledge God's will in our prayers and know that His decisions will stand, we must also remember that God's mind can be changed.
Do Not Judge: What Does it Mean?
Sermon by Clyde FinkleaThe caution not to judge is more accurately rendered, 'do not condemn' rather than to evaluate according to their fruits. We risk condemning ourselves.
Go Forward
Sermon by Mark SchindlerAre we ready to sacrifice as was Moses, realizing that our precious calling is far more than the imaginary quest of Don Quixote?
God's Promise of Rest
Sermon by Bill OnisickBeginning with creation, Scripture presents God's purpose for humanity as one of goodness, blessing, and rest, yet sin transformed life into a weary struggle marked by toil, sorrow, and death. While Ecclesiastes acknowledges the futility of labor "under the sun," it also reveals that meaningful work becomes a gift when joined with a relationship with God. Throughout the Bible, God consistently offers a greater promise of rest—from the Sabbath established at creation, to His assurance of rest for Israel, to Christ's invitation for the weary to take His easy yoke and find rest for their souls. Jesus teaches that the Sabbath is a merciful gift designed not merely for physical cessation from work but for spiritual renewal, worship, and doing good. Daily prayer and faithful obedience enable believers to exchange life's burdens for God's peace, while the weekly Sabbath foreshadows the ultimate rest promised in His Kingdom. Hebrews concludes that this eternal rest remains available to those who respond with faith expressed through obedient living, pressing forward toward the glorious inheritance God has prepared for His people.
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.
Are We Ready To Enter The Promised Land?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe may not be troubled by giants or enemy nations, but we have trials of similar magnitude. We dare not behave as the timid spies, but live with boldness.
God's Faithfulness and Hope
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe children of Israel severely tested God's patience through their compulsive murmuring and faithlessness, but God refused to give up on them.