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Fear is the Mindkiller
Sermonette by Jarod RitenbaughFear is the mind-killer, a force that can paralyze and push us toward cowardly instincts like freezing in place, running away, or burying our heads in the sand. These responses are the easy choices, shirking responsibility and avoiding the hard work needed to overcome fear's grip. When fear surges, it turns blood to ice, plunges the mind into thoughtless panic, weakens muscles, and triggers survival instincts of fight, flight, or freeze. Freezing, as seen in the servant who hid his talent out of fear, results in severe consequences, being cast into outer darkness for failing to act. Flight, exemplified by Elijah fleeing from Jezebel, shows a lack of faith, leading to God retiring him from his role. In contrast, fighting past fear means taking action, the hardest yet most necessary response. As Moses urged the Israelites to move forward despite their terror of the pursuing Egyptians, God expects action, not passive waiting. Though fear is daunting, God offers encouragement, promising never to leave or forsake us. With the Lord as our helper, we can confidently declare that we will not fear, for what can man do against us when the Creator stands by our side?
Fear Not (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by John ReissMost of us have been brave on occasion, but perhaps other times we have been timid. What can we do to avoid being a coward when it matters most?
Deuteronomy: Fear
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWhen people allow fear to rule them, they lose their mind. Fear of God, however, is not mind killing, but inspires a reverential awe of the Creator.
Antidotes to Fear and Depression
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe key to overcoming the fear of loss of control is to admit that God is in control. If we have our priorities straight, God will take care of our anxieties.
The Agape Evolution
Sermonette by Bill OnisickIn one context, evolution is absolutely real:the transition of one of God's called-out ones from a state of fear to a state of transcendental agape love.
Overcoming Troubled Hearts (Part One)
CGG Weekly by Clyde FinkleaWith His crucifixion before Him and His departure from this life near at hand, Jesus encouraged His disciples with some final help for troubled hearts.
Be Anxious For Nothing
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughFear and anxiety are normal human emotions. But through changing our focus from earthly to heavenly things, we can rise above the concerns, remembering Who is with us.
Gideon's 300
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGideon incrementally moved from a position of weakness and fear to a position of strength and valor as he increasingly started to trust in God to give victory.
Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe church of God is not immune to the deterioration of doctrine. Minor deviations from doctrine bring about irreparable, disastrous consequences.
Sparrows, Don't Be Afraid
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingMatthew 10:29-31 and Luke 12:24 assure Christ's disciples that nothing escapes the attention of God, including the flight patterns of the lowly sparrows.
Strategies for Escaping Babylon (Part Five)
Sermon by David F. MaasTo escape Babylon, we must embrace God's work ethic, choosing to serve rather than be served, endeavoring to give extra measure and go the second mile.
Habakkuk: A Prophet of Faith (Part Four)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe may find God's means of correction discouraging, but when we place His actions in context with His overall plan, we can find peace in God's sovereignty.
How God Deals With Conscience (Part Three)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe have to learn to rely on God to get us out of strait and difficult situations, realizing that God may want to help us to develop a backbone and mature.
Maintaining Good Health (Part 10)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughEven though we are already damaged goods when God calls us, by embracing God's truth and seeking His help, we can break the bad habits which enslave us.
Matthew (Part Fifteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe commission to the disciples evolves from their initial orders to go to the House of Israel to their ultimate commission of going to the Gentiles.
The Most Dangerous Battlefront
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. MaasThe most dangerous battle at hand is against our own flesh, where we least expect treachery and where we have become the most complacent.
Daring to Be Vulnerable
Sermonette by Bill OnisickWe find it difficult to love our brethren as Christ loved us because we do not want to expose our vulnerability, which is anchored to self-focused pride.
Christ, the Chief Cornerstone
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIf a foundation is flawed, the building cannot stand. God built His spiritual temple on the prophets and the apostles, and Jesus Christ is the chief cornerstone.