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Be Holy, as I am Holy
Sermon by Ted E. BowlingHoliness means to be set apart, to be a cut above, separated for God's use. When God sanctifies something, He makes it holy, as He did with the Sabbath, setting it apart from the other days of the week for His purpose. The Sabbath is a sign, a beacon, and evidence of the covenant between Him and His people, marking them as chosen and distinct. To be holy is to be separate, not just physically, but spiritually and morally, reflecting God's character and qualities through a transformation that requires His Holy Spirit. God called Abraham, separating him from his family, making him holy through a covenant of faithfulness, setting him apart as a friend of God. Similarly, God chose Israel out of all nations to be His holy people, a special treasure to represent Him on earth, called to live in obedience to His commandments and maintain a distinct identity. Today, we are also set apart, chosen by God to be a holy people, a light and example to others, not by our own merit but by His purpose and love. Holiness is a daunting challenge and a process of sanctification, requiring us to grow closer to Him through obedience and godly conduct. Christ lives to make us holy, investing in us as His treasure, desiring us to be blameless and complete in righteousness before God. We must be prepared mentally and spiritually for action, focusing our thoughts to meet challenges and resist temptation, striving to be holy as He is holy.
Holy Ground
Sermon by Ted E. BowlingThe principle of sanctification applies to time as well as place, as God sanctified the seventh day Sabbath as a covenant sign between Him and His people.
Holiness of God (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAs bearers of God's name, we must aspire to holiness. Perfecting holiness is the process by which we are transformed from the glory of man to the glory of God.
Deuteronomy and Holiness
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God has provided the God-plane marriage relationship to teach us how to submit to one another, sacrificing our self-centeredness for the benefit of our spouse.
Principled Living (Part Six): Becoming Holy
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPentecost forces us to stand out from the crowd, separated as firstfruits for sanctification and holiness. God has called us to be different.
The Priesthood of God (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Because God is holy, His people must also be holy, displaying the character of God. Holiness designates God-like qualities found in those sanctified by God.
Living Up to Our Responsibilities
Sermonette by Mark SchindlerMuch of the pain and anguish of a trial to the Body of Christ may well be caused by someone letting down in his or her responsibility within the Body.
Forms vs. Spirituality (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's holy law gives love its foundation, stability, and evenness, preventing it from degenerating into a sappy, sentimental feeling.
The Gift of Eternal Life
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe difference between living forever and eternal life is that longevity does not equate to quality of life. Living forever while enduring pain lacks appeal.
Deuteronomy (Part 3) (1994)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe will not be prepared to rule in the Millennium unless we are experientially persuaded of God's faithfulness to His Covenant and His intolerance of evil.
The Priesthood of God (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)A priest, having cognizance of his own weaknesses, has an obligation to empathize with other peoples' weaknesses and bear one another's burdens.
Polluted Sabbath?
Sermon by Bill OnisickPolluting and profaning God's Sabbath means to allow the distractions of the world to prevent us from calling the holy Sabbath a delight.
Hope in Christ Purifies Us
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe must remember that hope is sure, but we must wait patiently for God's plan for us to unfold. In the meantime, we purify ourselves of corruption.
The Fourth Commandment (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Sabbath is a special creation, a very specific period of holy time given to all of mankind, reminding us that God created and is continuing to create.
The Purpose of Israel
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod chose ancient Israel 1) to be separate, 2) to demonstrate His love to them, 3) to keep His promises to Abraham, and 4) to make a covenant with them.