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Glorifying God
Sermon by John O. ReidGod has called us to be His special treasure, yet many fail to respond with the honor and obedience He desires. When we do not glorify God, we risk losing the opportunity for eternal life in His Kingdom. The failure to glorify Him, as seen with ancient Israel, led to their rejection of His calling and blessings, as they turned away from His ways. Despite knowing God as their Creator and Provider, they pushed Him out of their lives through vanity and disobedience, forfeiting His guidance and protection. Not glorifying God results in severe consequences, as it means neglecting to imitate His nature or follow His example. We can attend services, understand sermons, and be faithful members of the church, yet still fail to glorify Him if we do not put His teachings into practice. God judges by one criterion—obedience. Without it, we are not glorifying Him, no matter how much we profess or appear to follow. Lip service without action is empty, and a foundation built on anything other than God's instruction will lead to ruin. When we choose not to glorify God, we deceive ourselves by thinking that merely hearing His word is enough. True glorification requires perseverance in observing His laws, which demonstrates faith. This faith must produce works—actions that reflect His character and righteousness. Without such works, faith is useless, as even demons believe in God but do not act on His will. Glorifying God demands a heartfelt response of obedience, a commitment to change, and a life that mirrors His holiness, showing the world the difference His calling makes in us.
Do All to the Glory of God!
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsCasualness has overtaken many mainstream Protestant and Catholic churches, but has also been creeping into the greater church of God.
Faith to Carry Us to the Millennium
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Kim MyersHow do we get the faith we need to endure this present age? Living faith requires that we match hearing with productive works.
Job and Self-Evaluation (Part Three): Attitude
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJob had not achieved spiritual maturity, but had assumed the arrogant stance of attempting to debate the Creator on his own level.
Testing the Spirits (Part 1)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Apostle John exhorts us to test and discern the spirits, judging between the true and the false, using the scripture as the steady standard of truth.
The Spirit of Gratitude
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)Pride, the kind demonstrated by Nebuchadnezzar when he boasted about what he had accomplished, militates against any feelings of gratitude.