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Parable of the Unjust Steward

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

The Parable of the Unjust Steward has bothered Bible students. Is Christ saying that Christians are foolish? Are we to make friends with greedy people?

Money: A Gauge of Character

Sermonette by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

If God cannot trust a person to properly handle a small amount of money, He will not give him responsibility over more crucial matters.

Money Is Power

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

If we are untrustworthy with a paltry sum of money, we will be untrustworthy with the vast resources of God's creative power.

Stewardship

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

A steward is responsible for the supervision or managing of something entrusted into his care by a superior. As God's stewards, have been entrusted with much.

What Does God Really Want? (Part 4)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

We are called to fulfill our job as a steward, entrusted with managing, protecting, preserving, attending, and increasing what has been entrusted to us.

Are You a True Friend of Jesus Christ?

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

In every platitude and truism about friendship that we have read, all point to loyalty and faithfulness as the most desired attributes.

Biblical Wisdom

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

While Greek culture rendered wisdom mostly mental and contemplative, it is not truly biblical wisdom unless it follows through with a specific behavior.

Ecclesiastes and the Feast of Tabernacles (Part 2)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God emphasizes Ecclesiastes during the Feast of Tabernacles to show the result of doing whatever our human heart leads us to do. The physical cannot satisfy.

Overcoming is a Choice

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

We must make choices over our entire lifetime. God does the heavy lifting in terms of giving the choices and the solutions for us, but He will not choose for us.

Strategies for Interfacing with Babylon Without Becoming Assimilated (Part Six)

Sermon by David F. Maas

We must embrace failure as a tool for spiritual growth. Trials are essential in shaping character, building faith, and reinforcing dependence on God.

Real Comprehensive Communication

Sermonette by Mark Schindler

Only by activating the power of God's Spirit can God's people enjoy quality communication with God, giving them vast insight into the purposes of God.

Understanding and Wisdom

Sermonette by John W. Ritenbaugh

Knowledge, understanding and wisdom leads to righteousness and ultimately knowing God and attaining eternal life. By applying diligence, wisdom will accrue.

The Law's Purpose and Intent

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The effectiveness of a law is found in its purpose and intent rather than the letter. Love and mercy constitute the spiritual fulfillment of the Law.

Satan (Part 2)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Satan uses disinformation, spread through false ministers/prophets, teaching smooth things that destroy. We must test the spirits to ensure a teaching is from God.