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Lessons on Remembering
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughRemembering is a vital measure of whether we truly listen and act on what we hear. The ability to recall fades quickly, with much of what we hear lost within hours or days, leaving only a small fraction for regular use. Life is a series of experiences that God intends to be character-building, but this is challenging if we fail to remember the guidance, inspiration, and correction we receive. Forgetfulness is often human nature, sometimes due to laziness or lack of attention, and can lead to repeating the same mistakes. God's people have historically forgotten their identity and heritage, losing connection to their true lineage and suffering as a result. Even vivid experiences, like the thunder and lightning at Mount Sinai, were forgotten by the Israelites despite the intense impressions made on their senses. To combat this, three laws of memory are essential: the Law of Impression, which requires creating vivid mental pictures through focused attention and sensory involvement; the Law of Association, which connects impressions to personal experiences to make them meaningful; and the Law of Repetition, which reinforces memory through consistent reminders and repeated actions, as seen in the regular observance of the Sabbath and feasts. These principles must be consciously applied to engrave important lessons deeply in our minds.
Remember
CGG Weekly by Ronny H. GrahamRemembering often shapes our perception of the past, as many look back fondly on times they consider the good old days, despite the challenges of those eras. The Israelites, too, displayed selective memory, longing for the days in Egypt when they sat by pots of meat and ate bread to the full, forgetting the oppression they endured there. Their failure to remember God Himself was a profound issue, as they forgot His statutes, laws, and the Sabbath, which begins with the command to remember and keep it holy. This forgetfulness led to their enslavement and suffering, as God poured out His anger on them for their rebellion and idolatry in Egypt. Modern Israel also risks forgetting God and His instructions, facing a future time when He will plead His case with them face to face, purging the rebels and calling for remembrance and repentance. Our Savior echoes this call in His messages to the churches, urging them to remember from where they have fallen, to hold fast, and to repent, lest they face severe consequences.
Remember When
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamOur previous fellowship was blown apart because of apostasy; we need to solemnly remember that fact and purpose to get back to the old faith once delivered.
Faith and Remembering
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeWe will not have faith tomorrow simply because we had it yesterday; we must renew faith daily by deliberately remembering God's prior interventions.
Something to Remember
Sermonette by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Our forebears often forgot the frequency of God's merciful intervention and declared that it was useless to serve God.
Remember Me
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamGod asks that we use the Passover to bring to remembrance His redemptive act, especially how our sins caused Christ to die in our stead.
Remember
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughLooking back to past events is profitable. Some things people choose to remember are trifling, but the things God commands us to remember are always important.
Remember the Sabbath Day
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughThe command implies that if we remember the Sabbath day properly—that is, with godly understanding—then our only appropriate response is to keep it holy.
Remember When
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaGod wants us to remember when we were called out of bondage into virtue, when He gave us the power of His Holy Spirit to do what ancient Israel could not.
Remembering God's Gifts, Promises, and Rewards
Sermon by John O. ReidDuring these times of intense distress and tribulation, God expects that we use our memories to reflect upon His gifts, promises, and rewards.
Remember Me (Part One)
CGG Weekly by Ronny H. GrahamFor the most part, Passover is not about us: It is a solemn assembly to remember Jesus Christ and what He has done for us in laying down His life.
Remember Lot's Wife
Sermonette by Mike FordLot's wife made it to the outside of the city, but her heart was still in it. When God says, 'Go; get out of here'—will we?
Memory and Humility
CGG WeeklyGod has given us a faculty that protects us from despair, discourages folly, and counters pride: memory. Memory is central to our relationship with God.
Will We Endure to the End? (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by Pat HigginsHow can we avoid repeating the mistake of forgetting God's interventions? He provides us the Sabbath to reflect deeply on His presence in our lives.
Eulogizing God
CGG Weekly by Dan ElmoreWe should want to share our stories of God's intervention and providence and the joys of our calling. We should want to pay tribute to our great, sovereign God.
Will We Endure to the End? (Part One)
CGG Weekly by Pat HigginsHow do we endure while facing life's problems? How do we ensure that we make it through those unprecedented trials promised as our world nears its end?
Micah 6:1-8 and Our Self Evaluation
Sermonette by Christian D. HunterMicah 6 presents God's faithful acts of deliverance, providence, and protection, urging Israel and us to remember His largely unseen work in our lives.
Big-Picture Thinking
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughWe need to be reminded frequently to take a step back, to remember our place and mission before God, and to evaluate how well we have followed His lead.
The Spring Holy Days
Sermonette by Ryan McClureWe need to probe into the deeper meaning of the Spring holy days more than we have previously because God's wisdom is unsearchable.
Using Our Spiritual Vocabulary
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the same way that we use only a small fraction of our vocabulary, because we are human, we use only a small fraction of what we have learned from God's Word.
Tabernacles and Unleavened Bread (2019)
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeBoth Tabernacles and Unleavened Bread keep us off balance so that we remain humble, seek stability, and trust in God's providence for our ultimate destiny.
The Passover Memorial
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingThe majority of professing 'Christians' are ignorant of the significance of the Passover and the details of both the Exodus from Egypt and Christ's sacrifice.
Proper Memorials and the Right Spirit
Sermon by Mark SchindlerCaleb and Joshua withstood the fearmongering tactics of the ten faithless spies by calling to mind the providence God had shown toward Israel.
Handwriting on the Wall: Forgetfulness
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAmerica once had national greatness, but because of the ignorance of youth, forgetting the lessons from history, they will soon pay for their forgetfulness.
Never Forget
Sermon by Ryan McClureAfter Adam and Eve sinned, God provided them a vivid introduction to death, perhaps killing an animal in their presence to make tunics for them to wear.
Do You See God? (Part Two)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughConversion is a lifelong process in which we endeavor to see things as God does. We must understand and act on the fact that God is deeply involved with us.
Is America a Christian Nation? (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Although America was not founded as a Christian nation, it was designed to accommodate a sense of morality and justice based on Judean-Christian principles.
A Reminder and a Warning to Be Prepared
Sermon by Clyde FinkleaThe Feast of Trumpets signifies a spiritual alarm, admonishing us to repent, reflect, and prepare for the Day of the Lord, a horrendous time of judgment.
Our Participation in Services
Commentary by John W. RitenbaughWe should not trivialize the importance of music in helping our meditation and remembering spiritual lessons, especially regarding congregational singing.
The Great Work the Lord Has Done!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe must not fear but stand firm and be still, watching the salvation of the Lord, actively exercising faith, while God makes short work out of our enemies.
The Great Flood (Part Five)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe 'giants' in Genesis 6 could have been large for average human beings, but the giant aspect should be applied metaphorically as the movers and shakers.
Discouragement and Trumpets
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughWhile there may be reasons to become depressed, there is no reason to stay depressed, realizing that God is with us the whole way.
Deuteronomy (Part 6)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod is absolutely faithful to finish what He started, knowing the end from the beginning. Our strength is dependent upon the relationship we have with God.
Deuteronomy (Part 5) (1994)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughParadoxically, humble obedience and dependency upon God strengthens us, while prideful self-sufficiency weakens us.