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The Manifold Grace of God

Sermon/Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

God's calling us is just our initial taste of His grace. Grace is unmerited, but it is not unconditional. We have an obligation to respond to God.

God Gives Grace to the Humble

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Genuine humility is one of the most elusive characteristics a person can attain. It consists of of self-respect accompanied by a genuine desire to serve.

As I Breathe

Sermonette by Austin Del Castillo

Some in the church of God have succumbed to the lie that we do not need to be overly concerned about sinning because we are under God's grace.

A Conversation With Paul

Sermonette by Craig Sablich

In this imaginative and heartfelt message, the speaker shares a personal, story-driven narrative on the Apostle Paul's true teachings about law, grace, and obedience. Set in a Cajun-style fireside conversations, the author "meets" Paul in a bayou cabin, asking the apostle to clarify misunderstood scriptures which are often used to claim that Paul's law was abolished. Throughout the dialogue , Paul explains that his warnings in Galatians, Colossians, and Romans were not against God's Sabbaths of Commandments, but against pagan observances, human traditions, and legalistic efforts to earn salvation. God's Law is holy and good; its curse is death, not obedience. Christ bore that curse on the cross, freeing believers from condemnation, but not from responsibility. Grace absolutely does not cancel the law but instead empowers believers to live righteously through the Holy Spirit. Paul teaches that baptism symbolizes dying to sin and rising to new life, adding that love and unity must govern how believers relate to one another. The speaker summarizes the core themes as: 1) the law reveals sin; the curse is death. 2) Christ redeemed us from that curse through His sacrifice . 3) Grace strengthens obedience, not lawlessness. 4) God's feasts and commands reflect enduring truth.5) Love and humility constitute the heart of Christian living. True faith balances law and grace, doctrine and relationship, continually centered on Christ.

Magic Doesn't Work (Part Three)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Magic is always used as some kind of weapon, but not to build or develop moral strength or character. God chooses a life-long process of sanctification.

A Priceless Gift

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God's people are the precious jewels (or the private, personal possessions) of God, obligated to conform exclusively to His will and purpose.

Maintaining Good Health (Part 13)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Commitment to a course of action is essential for physical or spiritual success. Faith motivates and sustains right action, protecting us from wavering.