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Do You Really Know God?

Sermon by Clyde Finklea

We can know for sure that we know Him intimately by keeping His commandments and practicing loving kindnesses.

Without Natural Affection

Sermonette by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Because of lawlessness, love has gone stone-cold. Sin and lawlessness begets more sin and lawlessness, and natural affection and love disappear.

Handwriting on the Wall: Without Natural Affection

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Narcissism and self-centeredness have snuffed out out-going concern, and everyone does what is right in their own eyes as the love of many grows cold.

Grace, Unleavened Bread, and the Holy Spirit

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

We eat unleavened bread because of what God has done, not what we have done. Eating unleavened bread symbolizes following God and displacing sin.

Unleavened Bread and Pentecost

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Unleavened bread serves as a memorial of God's deliverance from the bondage of sin. We must realize that our part of the salvation process is to follow God.

The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Seven)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The New Covenant was designed by God to circumcise the heart, making it possible for God's laws to be written in our hearts and reflected in our behavior.

Those Who Hunger and Thirst

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

In the Beatitude, hungering and thirsting for righteousness are present tense active participles signifying continuous longing for God's righteousness.

Titus (Part Seven): Maintaining Good Works

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Even though we are not justified by good works, good works are the honing process with which God perfects us in the life-long process of sanctification.

Intimacy with Christ (Part Four)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

We don't really know something unless we have experienced it. Knowing God manifests itself in the way one lives, reflecting faithfulness and obedience.

Afflicting Our Souls

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus taught that fasting is an internal, spiritual good work, done in the inner self. Any other kind of fasting has little or no spiritual value.

Confidence at Christ's Appearance

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

We live in a time when many feel uneasy standing up for virtue and sound principles, often preferring silence over disagreement on important issues. Society frequently feels little shame over wrongdoing, yet deep embarrassment about being associated with faith and moral standards. Scripture warns that such attitudes will not endure, as hidden sins will be exposed, bringing true accountability and a renewed sense of shame. David, in Psalm 35:26, prayed for his enemies to be ashamed and brought to confusion, those who rejoiced at his hurt and exalted themselves against him. In Psalm 25:2-3, he trusted in God, asking not to be ashamed and for his enemies not to triumph, while praying that those who wait on God would not be ashamed, but that the treacherous would bear shame. This reflects a deep concern that the success of enemies might cause others to doubt God's power. Jesus Christ, in Mark 8:34-38, called for self-denial and following Him, warning that whoever is ashamed of Him and His words in this sinful generation, of them will the Son of Man be ashamed when He returns in glory. To feel ashamed is to align with the world instead of with Christ, and such unfaithfulness will lead to Him disowning those who disown Him. Paul, in Romans 1:16-17, declared he was not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, revealing the righteousness of God from faith to faith. Despite being treated as foolish, weak, and disgraced, Paul endured hardship and persecution without shame, holding a strong conviction in the gospel's value and truth, experiencing its transformative power. In II Timothy 1:7-8, 12, Paul urged perseverance through hardships, encouraging not to be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of sharing in sufferings for the gospel by the power of God. He affirmed his own lack of shame, knowing whom he believed and being persuaded that He is able to keep what was committed to Him. Peter, in I Peter 4:14-16, taught that if reproached for the name of Christ, one is blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon them. If anyone suffers as a Christian, they should not be ashamed but glorify God in this matter, enduring hardship for faith without embarrassment. In Hebrews 2:11 and 11:16, it is shown that Christ is not ashamed to call believers brethren, uniting with them as the one who sanctifies. God is not ashamed to be called the God of the faithful, having prepared a heavenly city for them, treating them as benefactor, protector, and friend. Paul, in Philippians 1:19-20, expressed hope that in nothing would he be ashamed, but with boldness, Christ would be magnified in his body, whether by life or death. His conviction in God's truth, not mere preference, fueled his determination to stand firm without shame, relying on the Holy Spirit's power. John, in I John 2:28-29, urged believers to abide in Christ to have confidence and not be ashamed at His coming. Knowing He is righteous, those who practice righteousness are born of Him, remaining in Him through righteous living. In Ephesians 2:8-10, Paul reminded that we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand for us to walk in. Remaining in Christ means staying in His law and love, accomplishing His work by practicing His righteousness. Finally, in Psalm 22:3-5, the faithful patriarchs trusted in God and were delivered, not ashamed. With His help and constant trust, we too can be delivered from the evil of this world without shame, standing firm in His righteousness, unashamed of His name and truth, looking forward to His return with confidence and joy.

Unifying Behaviors

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Every righteous, selfless act of outgoing concern we perform promotes unity within the church, drawing brethren closer together, suggesting a spiritual law.

Conscience (Part 3)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Lawful behavior with a wrong attitude, motivated by pride, displaying lack of sensitivity to others or lack of wisdom, also constitutes sin.

Psalm 51 (Part Four): Psalm 51:13-19

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Repentance is far more than feeling guilt or apologizing but instead is a spirit-empowered reorientation of heart, mind, and behavior.