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A God of Many Dimensions
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughGod has 'soft' virtues, which most churches proclaim loudly and often, and 'hard' ones, which get little attention. God has having a range of character traits.
The Incomprehensibility of Our Great God
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsWestern society is increasingly using exaggerations or superlatives to describe the ordinary and mundane. Everyone will give an account of all idle words.
The Unique Greatness of Our God (Part Six)
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's children will reap the rewards of humility: glory, power, judgment, honor, and much more besides! All of this will happen because of God's purpose.
The Fear of God (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe must have established some relationship with God before we can rightly fear Him. A holy fear is the key to unlocking the treasuries of salvation and wisdom.
How Big Is God?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe must not have a one-dimensional perspective of God. Our puny minds can only grasp a tiny sliver of what God really is.
The Unique Greatness of Our God (Part Four)
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Bible tells us that, far from being the unconcerned and inattentive Creator that the Deists envisioned, God is intimately involved in His universe.
Sin, Christians, and the Fear of God
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughScripture takes a very stern view of sin because it is failure to live up to God's standard and destroys relationships, especially our relationship with God.
Holiness of God (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughTo be like God, we need to work on purifying ourselves, purging out sin and uncleanness, reflecting our relationship with God in every aspect our behavior.
The Fear of God (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughEven before we acquire the necessary building blocks of faith, hope, and love, we must acquire the fear of God, which unlocks the treasures of God.
Micah (Part Three): Who Is a God Like You?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMicah 5 describes legal proceedings against the people who have rejected God, promising a harsh retribution but future restoration for a physical remnant.
Of God Appointed Life
Sermon by Mark SchindlerResponding to a poignant letter addressing theological questions about suffering, tragedy, and God's sovereignty, namely why innocent lives can be lost, and whether an omniscient God can feel sorrow or disappointment if He already knows the outcome, this message points to Romans 8:28 and Isaiah 46, affirming that all life is divinely appointed, existing within God's perfect unfolding plan. In the papal Humanae Vitae and the Theology of the Body warning of the fallout when humanity rejects God's design for life, sexuality, and family, it nevertheless offers hope that if people return to God's order, through chastity, stewardship, and faith, they can be healed from their grievous sins. We must trust God's sovereign timing even in grief and sore trials, realizing that life is not random, but God-appointed. Consequently, our task is to live faithfully, expectantly, and joyfully knowing that Almighty God is preparing for our resurrection and eternal life.
The Unique Greatness of Our God (Part Five)
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughGod does not leave us as nothing and less than nothing. When God enters our lives, when He initiates a relationship with us, everything changes.
Resistance (Part Two): Solutions
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughMoses, Jonah, David, and Gideon demonstrated resistance to God's prompts, indicating that they initially feared men more than they feared God.
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
Sermonette by Hunter D. SwansonIn our daily walk through life, we may not see evidence of God's intervention if we become distracted by problems and frustrations.
Loyalty to the Body
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeWhen we consider the value of our calling, we must look at Paul's warning about discerning the Body more soberly, maintaining our loyalty to the Body.
Astronomical!
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughWhen we, as human beings, finally realize how insignificant we are, we are better prepared to really observe how awesome the entire creation actually is.