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Lost and Found: The Power of Apologies and Forgiveness

Sermonette by Jared M. Ellis

Forgiving, even when there is no apology, reflects the Father and Jesus Christ. The prodigal son is a story of the deep love we should have towards each other.

'But I Say to You' (Part Six): Retaliation

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus, using hyperbole to shock His disciples into a change of behavior or attitude, emphasizing that they should resist the impulse to retaliate.

Mutability and Our Christlike Response

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

We all change repeatedly throughout the stages of life, as do others, requiring constant adjustment as to how we evaluate and treat others.

Displaying a Good Conscience: Politeness

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

This message proclaims that true politeness is not mere social formality but a sacred expression of Christian virtue. Genuine courtesy flows from a Christlike virtue, rooted in love, humility, patience, and integrity, standing as a living testimony of faith. Drawing on Scripture from I Peter, Ephesians, Colossians, Proverbs, and James, the speaker teaches that civility and respect are spiritual duties which reflect on God's wisdom and peace. As society sadly drifts toward rudeness and self-interest, God's chosen saints are summoned to restore kindness and honor through righteous daily contact. The family is the training ground for moral refinement, where parents model respect, children learn empathy, and ordinary manners such as gratitude, attentiveness, and patience become acts of Christian love. Men and women alike are urged to embody godliness in their relationships, the gentleman through integrity, self-control, and justice, the virtuous woman through gentleness, dignity, and strength. Patience undergirds everything, transforming trials into spiritual maturity. This message declares that good manners constitute visible, grace in action, revealing the peace of Christ within, shining as a quiet yet powerful witness to the world.