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Profanity (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughChrist's blood makes us holy; we are a new creation, having an intimate relationship with God. We need to change our behavior to reflect this new status.
Pure Language Restored
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWhen we repeat negative expressions, they become reinforced, and we develop a negative disposition. Our spoken words reinforce our thoughts.
Sacrifice Dost Thou Want - Kindness
Sermon by Bill OnisickSatan's most effective deceptions are found in modern translations of the Bible that use the English word "love" as representative of godly sacrificial love. Unable to edit the Scriptures directly, satan influenced the meaning of the English words used in the Bible. Today, the English word "love" is rendered meaningless, reduced to a mere emotion or feeling, requiring no action or obedience. It stands as a contronym to God's standards, often used to represent even sinful actions like lust. Most modern translations employ this watered-down term to describe God and His way throughout the entire Book, promoting a deceptive mantra that negates the need for work, action, sacrifice, or obedience, suggesting one must only believe and feel the love. This subtle corruption of language serves as a brilliant and evil deception, undermining the true essence of godly sacrifice and commitment.
Fairness and Grace
Sermonette by James C. StoertzWhen we compare human standards of fairness with God's standards of fairness, we see human standards reveal a drive for schemes towards similar equal outcomes.
The Incomprehensibility of Our Great God
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsWestern society is increasingly using exaggerations or superlatives to describe the ordinary and mundane. Everyone will give an account of all idle words.
A Government to Fear (Part Six)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The US government has changed for the worse in the past 50 years, incrementally following collective dictatorships like Nazi Germany and Stalinist Russia.
Seeking God's Will (Part Five): Goodness
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod employs goodness when He shakes us out of complacency and directs us toward repentance. God's goodness is there to take advantage of if we trust Him.
Why the Last Great Day?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSome words are inadequate to describe the magnitude of certain things. Why is the 'Last Great Day' called great?