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God's Law Is Eternal
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod's law is a permanent, perpetual, and eternal guide for moral and spiritual conduct, expressing His expectations for Israel and the church. It is designed for human benefit, serving as a reliable path to living as He intended, illuminating understanding with delight and joy. Jesus Christ affirmed the enduring authority of the law, declaring in Matthew 5:17-18 that He did not come to abolish it but to fulfill it, ensuring that not one jot or tittle would pass until all is accomplished. He emphasized that it would be easier for heaven and earth to be destroyed than for God's law to perish. Christ's mission was to explain and amplify the law, revealing its spiritual depth and intent. He corrected misunderstandings, such as the Pharisees' rigid observance of the Sabbath, showing that acts of mercy and necessity honor God on that day. By teaching that even thoughts and desires must align with God's will, He demonstrated the law's far-reaching sovereignty, not diminishing but confirming its eternal relevance. His life embodied perfect obedience to the law, fulfilling it as an example for all, proving that it remains unchanged and undiminished. The law's fulfillment in Christ does not mean its abolition but its completion through His life and sacrifice. He bore the penalty of sin on behalf of humanity, upholding the law's demand for perfect obedience and justice. Through faith in Him, believers receive the righteousness to strive toward fulfilling the law in spirit and truth. God's law stands forever, defining sin and guiding toward holiness, with its ultimate fulfillment seen in the transformation of believers into perfect conformity with His will.
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Fourteen)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughNo part of God's Law has been 'done away'. Jesus came to magnify the law, giving it a far more penetrating, spiritual application. Man flounders without law.
Liberty Under the Law
Sermon by Mark SchindlerWe must discipline ourselves to live within the hedge of God's law, knowing that His Spirit provides the motivation to stay free by submitting to that law.
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughUnder both the Old and New Covenants, refusal to keep to keep God's Law severs the relationship. God's law protects us and brings us quality life.
Is Jesus Christ a Christian?
Sermonette by Craig SablichJesus would not align with the vast majority of doctrines taught in the major branches of Christianity. Here's why.
In Honor of the Father
Sermonette by Austin Del CastilloFather's Day is a time to not only honor our physical fathers, but also our Heavenly Father who established the family and the sanctity of marriage.
Repentance and Righteousness (Part 2)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughMechanically keeping the law is only the beginning of righteousness. By emphasizing principle, Christ came to magnify, not to destroy God's law.
Hebrews: Its Background (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Although God never intended the Old Covenant to endure eternally, the spiritual law (shared by both the old and new covenants) lasts forever.
Psalms: Book Five (Part Five): Psalm 119 (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughEven though keeping the law does not justify us, it does point out to us what sin is. The law is a guide keeping us within moral and ethical boundaries.
The Promises of God
Sermon by John O. ReidIn this time of confusion and rapid change, we have a desperate need for something solid to hold onto. Some of the most secure things are the promises of God.
By This We Know Love!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAs God's people keep God's law in its spiritual intent, they begin to think like the Father and His Son, both of whom habitually do good.
'But I Say to You' (Part Two): Murder and Anger
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughMurder originates in the heart. Nothing from the outside defiles a man but originates in the heart governed by carnal human nature.
Biblical Principles of Justice (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThough the Old and New Testament are complementary to one another, the emphasis of justice in the New Testament switches from national to personal in scope.
Watch and Vigilantly Prepare
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe are ambassadors in a foreign land, awaiting the return of Christ, when we will help our Warrior King subdue all the rebellious nations of the earth.
Powers of Christ
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAfter His resurrection, Jesus Christ commissioned His disciples, reminding them of His limitless power to help them in their work.
Love Thy Neighbor (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)He who loves God must love his brother, including every fellow human being. Our closeness with God transcends the other human relationships.
The Unleavened Sinless Life!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsLike with Joseph, trials and troubles have been preplanned by God to shape us into members of His family, predestined to be sanctified and glorified.
Sabbathkeeping (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHow and why a person keeps the Sabbath determines whether this test commandment is really a sign between God and His people or an act of futility.