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God Works in Mysterious Ways (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFor His Own reasons, God has chosen not to reveal His plan to those the world considers wise, but, instead, to work with the weaker sort of mankind.
Lamentations (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe book's five acrostic songs (chapters) answer the question, 'Why did this happen?' God brought the punishment on Judah because of gross and sustained sin.
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.
Do Little Things Not Count?
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThose who ignore the clear biblical instructions for the wavesheaf offering with its unambiguous prohibitions risk the displeasure and judgment of God.
Lamentations (Part Seven)
Sermon byThe people suffering under the Babylonians had basked in the privilege of being God's chosen people while also trashing the terms of the Covenant.
Sanctification and Holiness (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe bronze altar, made with the censers from the rebels, was a reminder of the folly of rebelling against holy things, replacing God's standards with human ones.
More Excellent Sacrifice
Sermon by Clyde FinkleaGod rejected Cain and his offering while accepting Abel and his offering. God rejected Cain because Cain yielded to the spirit of Satan and produced evil works. Cain came to worship God with a heart filled with bitterness and jealous envy toward his brother. God rejected Cain because his deeds were evil while his brother's deeds were righteous. God rejected Cain because Cain did not do well and allowed sin to lie at the door and consume him. God rejected Cain because Cain did not possess a broken and contrite heart. God rejected Cain because Cain did not worship in spirit and truth. God does not always accept worship even from those called by Him who know Him. God does not accept worship from those who practice lawlessness by violating the Sabbath. God does not accept worship from those who yield to the spirit of Satan rather than the Spirit of God. God does not accept worship from those whose hearts contain a hidden agenda of hypocrisy and deceit. God does not accept worship from those who fail to present themselves as a living sacrifice holy and acceptable by yielding to His Spirit. God does not accept worship from those who are conformed to this world and influenced by the prince of the power of the air. God rejected the worship of many who called Him Lord because they practiced lawlessness. God rejected the worship of the Laodiceans and spewed them out of His mouth because they yielded to the wrong spirit.
Thankfulness (1986)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughWe need to give thanks for everything, blessings and trials. Christianity ought to be an exhilarating experience, but it depends on our outlook on life.
The Sin of Self-Deception
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn our relationship with God, we must emphasize principle over pragmatism. If we are led into deception, it is because our carnal nature wanted it that way.
The Faith of Israel
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeNot only did Israel cross the Red Sea on the Last Day of Unleavened Bread, but it was also when Jericho's walls fell and when Jesus healed the lame man.
Sovereignty and 'Once Saved Always Saved'
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThose who believe in the "once saved always saved" doctrine fail to see that God has a more extensive and creative plan for mankind than merely saving him.
Healing the Breach
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe have been called as an elite unit to work with Christ to help repair the breach caused by ruptured covenants between God and man for all mankind forever.