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Hearing and Understanding the Truth
Sermonette by Cody FordAs we enter the Christmas season with its allure, we must remember the truth of our calling and seek God's ways over the world's festivities. Christmas is a massive event that costs most families in the United States and other western countries a large part of their budgets for all the gifts, hosting, and travel. Even though many Christians in the United States know the pagan origins of it starting with Saturnalia and Norse origins of Santa Claus, many continue to follow it thinking the good outweighs any of the downsides of its origins. Matthew 13 says that the truth is hidden behind the parables and not given to the large audiences. Isaiah 44:18 says much of this comes because most do not humble themselves to listen to the way of God. While many of the mature members of the church are not tempted to rush off to participate in Christmas, their children or the younger called-out ones may be tempted to join with their friends, families, and peers to belong to the ways of society. We are advised to focus on the ultimate prize of our Election and realize how insignificant the customs of the world are.
Hear the Word
Sermonette by Mark SchindlerWe must invest as much energy into understanding the messages as went into preparing them, regardless of the idiosyncrasies of those delivering them.
Truth (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOnly a converted person humbles himself before the truth, making a conscientious effort to follow the light of evidence, even to unwelcome conclusions.
Truth-Based Worship Vs Spiritual Confusion
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod never accepts worship that comes from human reasoning and the traditions of man. The starting point for worship must always be God and His revelation.
Why Was Hebrews Written? (Part Eleven): God Is Not Silent
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughChristians must seek God Himself and truly listen to what He says in His Word. Only then will they have the heart of wisdom to deal with today's challenges.
Beware the Second Flood (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeOur minds adapt to what we focus on. We can damage or even destroy faith through abuse or neglect. Without being refreshed in what He says, faith weakens.
Old Testament: Fruit of the Spirit (Part Three)
Sermon by Ronny H. GrahamIn contrast to Stephen who spoke the truth fearlessly, Haman valued his position more than the truth and gave into hatred for Mordecai and his people.
Teaching Us to Think (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod instructs us to be living sacrifices. Too many drag this change out over decades, thereby self-limiting the process of sanctification.
Strategies for Escaping Babylon (Part Two)
Sermon by David F. MaasIn the Olivet prophecy, Jesus gave His disciples a pointed warning about rampant deception occurring at the close of the age, engineered by the arch deceiver.