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Reviler
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamAs culture degenerates, the sin of reviling has become more pervasive, as impatient narcissists lash out at others, using foul and abusive language.
The Beatitudes, Part 8: Blessed Are the Persecuted
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughPersecution is a fact of life for a Christian. Jesus Christ says we are blessed if we are persecuted for righteousness' sake — here's why.
Those Who Are Persecuted
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPersecution is already here, part and parcel in the lives of followers of Christ. If we are persecuted for following God's instructions, we will be blessed.
Matthew (Part Seven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus, showing the spirit of the law, warns against rash divorces, taking oaths, invoking God's name frivolously, realizing that a covenant is binding.
The Reality of Evil
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe best weapon against the evil of our human nature is to develop the mind of Christ within us to displace our carnal nature.
Conduct of the New Life
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsDriving out the evil must be followed by cultivating goodness and righteousness. An antidote to depression is to get our hearts focused on someone else.
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.
Perfect, Gentle Courtesy (Part 1)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsOur manners express our personality, especially as they portray humility, courtesy, or gentleness, and are improved as we make use of God's Spirit.
Displaying Virtuous Character
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsSelf-control has both an inward and outward dimension, the latter concerned with human relationships, manners, and reflecting God's orderly mindset.
How Much of the Mind of Christ Do We Have?
Sermon by David C. GrabbeWhen Almighty God scattered the Worldwide Church of God, members were forced to rely directly on Him. We can see parallels between the struggles of earlier believers lacking rapid communication and cohesive leadership and the divided greater church of God today. Even though our core doctrines can be largely identical differences in interpretation and various levels of spiritual maturity cause divisions which have emerged among the splinter groups, just as contentions between the early apostles (i.e., Peter and Paul). Possessing the mind of Christ is a long, rigorous lifetime process rather than an instantaneous transformation. Consequently, true unity requires seeking Christ's mind through faith, humility, and love—even amid doctrinal differences. Suffering, patience, and submission to God's will are inextricable when developing the mind of Christ. Today, as in the 1st century, selfish ambition, conceit, and factional motives hinder unity within the body of Christ because the fleshly mind resists correction, prioritizing personal or group interests over spiritual truth. True unity can emerge from each member developing the mind of Christ by practicing humility, persistence, and a willingness to sacrifice personal comfort for spiritual growth and maturity.
Old Testament: Fruit of the Spirit (Part Two)
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamAbigail bravely prevents David from engaging in a foolish act of revenge against a fool which would have lowered David to Nabal's stature.
Living by Faith: God's Sovereignty
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Since God is sovereign over His creation, we need to be careful about reviling someone in authority, even someone who may have been appointed to bring evil.