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What Has Happened to Deference?
CGG Weekly by John W. RitenbaughDeference is a foundational virtue. It reveals one's humility—that he is thoughtfully aware of others and seeking to serve them even in insignificant ways.
Countering Presumptuousness
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughKorah, Dathan, and Abiram were not content with where God had placed them, but, in a spirit of pride, wanted to arrogate to themselves the office of Moses.
Presumptuousness
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIndividuals arrogating to themselves the authority to change doctrine are on extremely dangerous ground, presumptuously setting up idols in place of God.
In The Likeness of Men!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJesus was subjected to the same experiences as the rest of us, having the appearance, experiences, the capability of receiving injury and suffering temptation.
Honor Before Love
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAgape love will not occur unless we first learn to honor, esteem, and cherish God and the preciousness of Christ's sacrifice for us.
Jesus Christ's Ascension
Sermon by David C. GrabbeJesus was exalted by the Father after His ascension. He was received up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. God exalted Him to His right hand to a position of honor and rulership. The Father gave Him dominion and glory and a kingdom. The Father told Him to sit at His right hand until His enemies are made His footstool. God made Him both Lord and Christ. The Father granted Him to sit with Him on His throne. Jesus did not glorify or exalt Himself. He was exalted by the Father rather than by self-will. He waited for the Father to raise Him up. By contrast Helel exalted himself in his heart in an attempt to ascend to a position to which he had not been appointed. God brought Helel down rather than exalting him. Because Jesus was exalted by the Father all angels and authorities and powers are subject to Him. He is far above every principality and power.
Philippians (Part Seven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughPaul warns the Philippians that nothing blemishes their witness more than complaining, because like the Israelites, they were calling God into account.
Psalms: Book Three (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBook Three of the Psalms addresses the compulsion to fast and to mourn. Judah's faithlessness brought about the horrific destruction of Jerusalem on Av 9.