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Principled Living (Part Two): Conquering Sin
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughChrist warns that we must do everything possible to annihilate sin - surgically going right to the heart or mind: the level of thought and imagination.
Sin (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThough relatively neutral at its inception, human nature is subject to a deadly magnetic pull toward self-centeredness, deceit, and sin.
Has Humanity Reached Total Depravity? (Part Three)
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughGod in us by His Spirit accounts for any real good that we may do. Otherwise, we would be just like everyone else: altogether evil continually.
The Christian Paradox (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAddressing a common troubling question "Are Christians still sinners or have they become saints?", some commentaries prefer to emphasize our new identity as holy and redeemed through Christ's sacrifice, while others struggle with the annoying persistent reality of sin and carnal human weakness. Most theologians …
Those Who Mourn
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWorldly sorrow leads to death while godly sorrow leads to repentance and life. After godly repentance, sorrow is swallowed up in profound joy.
Color In Scripture
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Hebrews perceived color differently than we do, assigning symbolic significance to a number of different colors as they associate with concrete objects.
Life in Sodom
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSodomites were industrious people, but they cared nothing for God, mirroring the worst aspects of modern Israel. We need to make sure that we live soberly.