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Zeal
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamJesus warns that our zeal must exceed that of the Pharisees. Zeal involves earnestness in advancing a cause, diligence, and plowing ahead with great fervor.
Offering Profane Fire
Sermonette by Craig SablichAs we reflect on our journey of faith, we recognize that our initial worship, though sincere, did not align with God's true instructions. We were not rebelling or rejecting Him; rather, we were compelled to read His word for ourselves and discovered a disconnect between tradition and Scripture. This realization drove us to seek a deeper understanding, not to defend human teachings, but to examine and prove what is true under God's authority. Our zeal for God grew as we understood that worship must be according to His commands, not foreign or unauthorized practices. Scripture warns against adopting ways of worship that He did not ordain, as seen in the severe consequences faced by Nadab and Abihu for offering profane fire. God determines how He is to be worshiped, and good intentions alone are insufficient. His instructions are clear: we must not add to or take away from what He commands, maintaining one law and one covenant for all who follow Him. This zeal compels us to reject systems of belief built on human tradition and to return to the faith once delivered, walking the path of Abraham, Moses, and the apostles. It is about submitting to God's authority, embracing His true Sabbath, and worshiping in the way He recognizes. Our commitment is not a one-time decision but an everyday choice to live a life fully obedient to Him, dedicated to truth through consistent prayer and study, always proving all things under the authority of His pure word.
The Healing of a Man Born Blind (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIronically, the blind man who could not see physically eventually sees spiritually, but the Pharisees, who could see physically, could not see spiritually.
By This Shall All Men Know You
Sermon by John O. ReidA native practice involves leaving a young man on a remote island with only a bow and arrows until he learns to become a man, and God does something similar.