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Truth or Unity?
Article by StaffWe are urged to continue in the things we have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom we have received them. The command to remain steadfast is vital, as it preserves the unity of God's church. We must hold fast to the teachings received from true ministers within the church, ensuring that we speak the same thing and maintain the bond of peace. Only when a deceiver alters the revealed doctrine into error should we obey God rather than men, continuing in the truths we have been taught without accepting weakened teachings or heresies.
A Search For Christmas Truth?
Sermonette byRejecting the Sabbath or embracing Christmas requires rejecting fundamental biblical truths. If we do not do what Christ did, we cannot claim to follow Christ.
God's Perseverance With His Saints (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe seriously err if we rely on the secular media to give us spiritual understanding. God sends strong delusion to those who do not love the truth.
Truth (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIf we are going to search for truth, we should not be seeking it in the philosophies of men, but rather in the fullness of truth found in God's revelation.
Strangers to the Truth (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by Mike FordIn any sin, deceit is involved. Society considers lying as a whole to be harmless. Everyone does it, so it must be okay, right?
Communication and Leaving Babylon (Part Three)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughChristians must continue to fight against self-centered and deception long after their calling to deepen and strengthen their relationships with God.
What Is Real Conversion? (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughSome in Antioch believed the preaching of the persecuted Christians, and they not only agreed with the teaching but also changed or transformed their lives.
Communication and Coming Out of Babylon (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod commands us to come out of Babylon, giving us spiritual resources to do so, including faith, vision, hope, and love. These come through knowing Him.
The Awesome Cost of Salvation
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe need to be sobered at the awesomeness of the cost to set us free from sin—what the Creator endured. We have been purchased, and are obliged to our Purchaser.
The Handwriting Is On the Wall (2010)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)A perception is how we affix significance to what we look at. With a distorted perception, we will not accept reality; our perception becomes our reality.
Wrong Ideas
Sermonette by James BeaubelleOver the course of millennia, only a few have been willing to hold to the covenant with God or make the sacrifice for building the faith He requires.
Leadership and the Covenants (Part Ten)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Ezekiel prophetically warns Israelites today of imminent cultural collapse because of ungodly leadership. We must treasure and appreciate the truth we have.
Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the matter of godly standards for dress, we must adopt the humble, childlike, sincere, unassuming, and teachable attitude, loving God intimately.
The Vessels of Wrath
Sermonette bySometimes we see God as unfair, but when we remember that we are worthy of death, we understand that God has demonstrated far more mercy than harshness.
John 3:16 in Context (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughChristians must navigate widespread falsehoods from false ministers, Satanic deceptions, manufactured human ideas, and innate personal failings such as mental laziness that favor soundbites over deep inquiry. This laziness promotes reliance on isolated proof texts, defined as Scripture passages used as evidence for doctrine, yet frequently misused when quotations are extracted from context to support erroneous teachings, as seen in misapplications of Matthew 24:17, Mark 16:9, John 3:16, and Ephesians 2:8. Such misuse sacrifices critical details and produces incomplete or false understandings of salvation. John 3 develops the topic by placing verse 16 within the full chapter, revealing that truth requires a spiritual process initiated by God through calling, baptism, and the Spirit, followed by belief in the Son that is demonstrated through practicing truth rather than mere intellectual assent. Belief separates those who come to the light from those who hide in darkness, with obedience determining whether one progresses toward eternal life or faces condemnation. The chapter further underscores Christ's supremacy as the one from above whose testimony originates directly from the Father, demanding humble submission and continued adherence over earthly perspectives or ancestral claims. This contextual approach counters bumper-sticker Christianity by showing that salvation unfolds progressively through justification, sanctification, and glorification, with John the Baptist modeling the required decrease before Christ so that believers may seize the opportunity to cling to the Son and inherit the Kingdom.
Why Are We Here?
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ's and Paul's example in Sabbath observance (including the annual Sabbaths) provide a model as to how we keep the Sabbath and the holy days.
Self-Government: Overcoming
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe dare not allow anybody to come between God's direct governance and ourselves. Even God's government will not work unless we voluntarily govern ourselves.