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Our Identity: Conviction or Convenience?
Sermonette by Hunter D. SwansonExploring whether we follow our faith because of conviction or convenience is an essential question we should ask when we seek to determine what motivates our character and long-term actions. Convenience cannot drive our behavior even though it can be beneficial, such as being among brethren on the same walk who are also following God's commandments. Conviction (fixed or firm belief) in our faith and our walk with Christ should be the main driver of our thoughts, behaviors, character, and action. When driven by convenience, our hypocritical character can be revealed to others when a situation occurs, and it is more convenient to follow a non-godly set of values. However, all brethren are imperfect, and they will make mistakes that go against the way of God. This will often happen when tested in a trial (James 1:2-4) designed to strengthen our conviction to help us become stronger and more determined to follow His way. We should remember to be slow to wrath and show mercy to ourselves in addition to getting back on the path and repenting.
Purpose-Driven Churches (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughDespite the growing popularity of Purpose-Driven churches, national immorality is still increasing. The 'emerging church' grows numerically by suppressing truth.
Franchising the Faith
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)In churchianity, slick business tactics and advertising take precedence over scriptural knowledge. Yet truth trumps sincerity, emotion, and glitz.
The Sin of Self-Deception
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn our relationship with God, we must emphasize principle over pragmatism. If we are led into deception, it is because our carnal nature wanted it that way.
Itching Ears
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughFalse 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.
Skipping Services? Consider Carefully
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's word marks the Sabbath as a time of His calling His people together for worship, so attending church services is a vital part of the Christian Sabbath.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Four): God's Indictment
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughEven though Jacob's offspring have had a special relationship with God, their carnal nature led them to test God's patience, growing more corrupt than even Sodom.
Deception, Idolatry and the Feast of Tabernacles
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJeroboam, pragmatic and fearful, established a more convenient idolatrous festival to prevent his people from keeping the real Feast of Tabernacles in Judah.
Hope to the End (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We need these horrific times and conditions to learn the consequences of foolish decisions in order to ensure that nothing like this ever happens again.
Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThroughout the 'Christian' world, militant atheism may be decreasing, but religious indifference is also increasing at even a more dramatic rate.
The Road Less Traveled
Article by Richard T. RitenbaughThe road that leads to salvation has ditches on either side: legalism and liberalism. God's way perfectly balances and blends law and grace.