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Are You Subject to Perpetual Bondage?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn the journey of spiritual transformation, we recognize that every person is subject to slavery, either to sin or to God. The world, under the influence of satan, ensnares all in a tyrannical system, as foretold in Revelation 13:16-17, where the Beast power enforces complete physical subjection through a mark, controlling even the ability to buy or sell. Nobody on earth is truly free from this satanic Babylonian bondage in a physical sense. Yet, the critical shift is not merely from slavery to freedom, but from slavery to sin to slavery to God, moving from darkness to light, from falsehood to truth. The Bible assumes universal service on earth, presenting the choice of master as either God or sin. Romans 6:15-22 illustrates this dichotomy, urging us to present ourselves as slaves to righteousness for holiness, having been set free from sin to become slaves of God, bearing fruit to everlasting life. The world, however, remains in bondage to corruption, with unredeemed sinners enslaved to evil powers and lusts, as II Peter 2:19 warns of false promises of liberty that only deepen corruption. Jesus Christ exemplifies voluntary slavery, humbling Himself to death and teaching that true greatness lies in humble service, as seen in His parables in Luke 17:7-10, where a servant's duty is expected without thanks. His death serves as the redemptive payment, delivering many from the slave market of sin, showing that freedom is not autonomous perfection but a chosen relationship with God, requiring obedient rejection of sin's control. Thus, we are called to resist the influence of the world and satan, striving to remain slaves to God, embracing His easy yoke and light burden as described in Matthew 11:28-30.
The Christian and the World (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe best way to attain true wealth and the abundant eternal life is to loosen our grip on worldly rewards and treasures, and single-mindedly follow Christ.
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.
Entanglement with the Yoke of Bondage
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsNo civilization has escaped the scourge of slavery, although Gentile administration has always been more cruel and severe than Israelite administration.
Freedom and Unleavened Bread
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughChristian freedom has nothing to do with location or circumstance but how we think. By imbibing on God's Word, we will incrementally displace our carnality.
Unleavened Bread Basics
Sermon by David C. GrabbeThe Feast of Unleavened Bread memorializes God's deliverance from the environment of sin rather than our coming out of sin. Christ embodies sincerity and truth.
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twenty-Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn Colossians 2:16 and Galatians 4:9-10, Paul was warning against mixing Gnostic asceticism and pagan customs with the keeping of God's Sabbath and Holy Days.