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Are You a True Friend of Jesus Christ?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJesus Christ is the essence of loyal friendship and the consummation of God's determined loyalty to His gracious covenant with His people. He is loyal to the Father, and the Father to Him. As a merciful and faithful High Priest, He makes expiation for the people's sins (Hebrews 2:17). He surpasses Moses, who was faithful as a servant in God's house, for Christ is faithful as a Son over His own house, entrusted with all as if it were His own, and we are that house if we hold fast our confidence and hope to the end. His faithfulness is proven in His friendship: He laid down His life for His friends, and this love exceeds any human sacrifice. He did not have to die, since He was immortal, yet He knowingly and deliberately went to the cross. He died for us while we were still sinners and enemies, and He endured spiritual death, separation from the Father, so that we would never have to. Because of His loyalty and the Father's, nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ (Romans 8). Even when we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself. His faithfulness calls for a response: He calls us friends if we actively, continuously, and completely obey whatever He commands.
The Household of God and Loyalty
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe ultimate shame for a covenant people is to be found disloyal. God will be faithful to His purpose for humankind and will pursue it to its glorious end.
Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen (Part Nine)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe loyalty of the Laodiceans did not extend far beyond loyalty to self. Loyalty and friendship are inextricably bound together.
'You Are My Witnesses...'
Article by Martin G. CollinsWhat is a witness? Here is how the term is used in both Old and New Testaments, including the everyday witness of a Christian and the end-time Two Witnesses.
Israel's Missing Characteristics of God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Faithfulness is living continually by faith, acting even though doing so may cost us. Love is not primarily a feeling, but faithfulness in applying God's Word.
The Ninth Commandment
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We must embody truth as did Jesus Christ, absolutely refusing to bear false witness in our words, our behavior, and our cumulative reputation.
Loyalty and Submission (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLoyalty and submission to God (not always easy) empowers and guarantees ultimate success and leadership, actually freeing us from the fear of death.
The Elements of Motivation (Part Four): Obligation
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughUnderstanding our obligation to Christ leads to a deeply held loyalty to Him. Our redemption should make us strive to please Him in every facet of life.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Eleven): Laodicea
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Laodiceans fail to reciprocate Christ's love for them. The comfort of prosperity blinded them to their spiritual condition, especially their need for Christ.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Nine): Philadelphia
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWhen Jesus warns us not to let anyone take our crown, He encourages us to endure over the long-haul and not bask in the glory of a brief, victorious accomplishment.
Government (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOnly those who are governable will be allowed to govern with God. No government will work without each individual submitting in his area of responsibility.
The Four Cups of Wine
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaJewish tradition calls for four cups of wine on Passover based on God's 'I will' statements in Exodus 6:6-7, which apply to the Israel of God today.
Hebrews (Part Fifteen): Chapter 2, A Mind Bending Purpose (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Even though we must cooperate in cultivating spiritual fruit, God alone creates character and takes responsibility for creating spiritual offspring.
Five Easily-Neglected Doctrines
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Here are five easily neglected doctrines, which, if carelessly observed or distorted, could jeopardize the salvation of God's people.