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Was Canaan Cursed for Ham's Sin (Genesis 9:24-25)?
Bible Questions & AnswersHam was the first on the scene after his son's perverse act. Later, when Noah awakes, knows that Canaan had defiled him, and Noah curses Canaan for it.
The Great Flood (Part Eight)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod literally called Noah, offering him deliverance from the world catastrophe, and offering him a job of being a physical savior for all of creation.
Debased Sodom
Sermon by James C. StoertzThis exploration of the biblical narrative of Sodom argues that its significance extends far beyond the familiar account of divine judgment, presenting it instead as a timeless warning about the moral and spiritual decline of societies that reject God. Drawing on Genesis, Romans 1, Ezekiel 16, and other biblical passages, it traces the progression from pride, prosperity, and idleness to idolatry, sexual immorality, and ultimately a "debased mind," while highlighting striking parallels between ancient Sodom and the modern Western world. The study also examines the contrasting responses of Abraham, Lot, Lot's wife, and Lot's daughters, challenging readers to consider which example most closely reflects their own lives. Rather than advocating withdrawal from society, it calls for faithful engagement without becoming rooted in a corrupt culture, concluding with Revelation's enduring exhortation to "come out of her" lest believers share in her sins and judgment.
What's So Bad About Babylon? (2013) (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Babylon is a system, virtually irresistible to the carnal mind, appealing to ambition and self-centeredness. It is far greater than any church institution.
God as Father
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod is the only perfect example of fatherhood. We need to emulate His virtues, among them being the perfect example of what we want our children to be.