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Drifting

Sermonette by Bill Onisick

Hebrews warns us to resist the pernicious pulls of the world and the flesh that cause us to spiritually drift, particularly pride and double-mindedness.

Why Hebrews Was Written (Part Thirteen): Hebrews 2 and the Next Five Years

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

We must keep God's Word fresh in our minds through diligent study and practice of His way of life to keep from drifting spiritually during perilous times.

Hebrews (Part Eleven): A Simple Recap

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Most of the attrition from the truth stems from losing interest. Drifting away is rarely intentional, but the result of choosing to live carnally.

Going on to Perfection

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. Reid

We are bombarded by technology, competing for our attention, causing us to drift from our spiritual quest. God expects us to continue to mature spiritually.

Hebrews (Part Twelve): Chapter 2, A Mind-Bending Purpose (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

To counteract complacency, Hebrews warns against neglecting God's invitation of salvation, which He does not guarantee until sanctification has run its course.

Living by Faith and God's Justice

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Among the spiritual realities that a faithful Christian must understand is God's sense of justice. The deaths of Nadab and Abihu are a case in point.

Beneath the Surface

Sermonette by Hunter D. Swanson

While some aspects of Christmas might not bother us, we may let things slide (especially with close friends and family) and show agreement with the world.

What Do We Do at the End of an Age?

Sermon by David C. Grabbe

We are living at the end of a collapsing political, economic and cultural age. The greatest danger for God's people in such times is not the upheaval itself, but instead spiritual drift, neglect, and hardening of the heart. Drawing heavily from the book of Hebrews, we learn that salvation is not merely a past event, but an ongoing relationship and participation in a covenant that can be neglected, but with horrible serious consequences, such as Israel, Zedekiah, and even Elijah experienced as Elijah experienced loss through unbelief and misaligned priorities. We, as God's called-out saints, must avoid distraction in lesser things, such as national crises, work, media, or normalized immorality, all of which can produced "spiritual sclerosis," making us insensitive to God's voice. Hebrews repeatedly emphasizes urgency: "today" we must refocus on Christ's supremacy, nurturing faith through obedience, study of God's word, faithful Sabbath observance, serving as a safeguard against hardening. In this unstable world, the only solution is to decisively prioritize our relationship with God above all else, because that relationship exclusively is salvation and the only secure footing at the end of an age.

Don't Take God for Granted

Sermon by John O. Reid

We all tend to allow familiarity to lure us into carelessly taking something for granted. This is particularly dangerous regarding God and His purpose for us.

Prevailing Winds

'Ready Answer' by Gary Montgomery

The steady, contrary winds of this world's way of life can be overcome by adjusting our sails to make spiritual headway.

Accepted in the Beloved

Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)

In the greater church of God, amidst schisms of doctrine, personality conflicts, and self-aggrandizement, the peace of God seems to be dwindling away.

Sanctification, Teens, and Self-Control

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Young people are responsible for the spiritual knowledge that they have learned from their parents, as well as the custodianship of spiritual blessings.

How to Combat Future Shock

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Alvin Toffler described a phenomenon known as Future Shock, a stressful malady caused by an inability to adjust to rapid change and over-stimulation.

The Peter Principle

Sermon by Mike Ford

As one uses the power provided by God's Holy Spirit, even one who has previously failed miserably can rise to astounding levels of spiritual competence.

You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks

Sermonette by Mike Ford

Because we lean towards resting on our laurels and coasting, learning as we get older tends to slow down, but it does not have to be that way.

Itching Ears

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

False ministers pander to the 'itching ears' of the audience, telling it what it wants to hear, catering to desires and lusts, fatally mixing truth with error.