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Displaying Virtuous Character
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsSelf-control has both an inward and outward dimension, the latter concerned with human relationships, manners, and reflecting God's orderly mindset.
Virtues Hard and Soft
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe 'hard' virtues displayed by men and 'soft' virtues displayed by women are partial traits of the God being. Both male and female are in His image.
Excellence in Character (Part Two)
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsScripture defines virtue as a strength or power that disciplined people use to produce beautiful traits of goodness.
Excellence in Character (Part Three)
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsEach Christian must develop godliness through righteous behavior and service, adding virtue to their faith.
The Pursuit of Excellence (Part One)
CGG Weekly by Clyde FinkleaExcellence is greatly emphasized in athletics and in the business world. Yet none of the excellence sought after today is what Christians are to seek.
Excellence in Character (Part One)
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsLiving virtuously is not easy. Those who try to do right often suffer ridicule and face discrimination when they fail to join their acquaintances in wickedness.
Giving All Diligence!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe recipients of Peter's epistle were having difficulty holding on to their faith, having succumbed to fear as a result of lack of discipline and laziness.
Proverbs 31 and the Wife of Christ
Sermon by Mark SchindlerGod is actively preparing His called-out saints, symbolized as the "wife of Christ" to share in Christ's life, character, and purpose, not for their own glory, but instead to fulfill God's plan and greatly expand His family. Revelation 19 and Proverbs 31 teach that the bride's value, strength, and virtue come entirely from God, yet must be lived out through faithful, righteous action developed over a lifetime of choices. This preparation mirrors the intimate unity of marriage, with Christ completing His people and summoning them to reflect His righteousness. We must study Proverbs 31 as a spiritual preparation manual, cultivating trustworthiness and godly character so they may fully complement Christ, participating in His eternal work, becoming precious, perfected jewels who do good and not evil all their days.
Dating (Part 2): The Proper Order of Things
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMany singles have found dating in the church difficult, consequently turning to the world for companionship, courting dangerous consequences.
What Is Your Calling Worth?
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughGod specifically chooses those He wants to be part of Christ's Body according to his purpose. It is a holy calling according to His purpose and grace.
Self-Discipline
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughProtestant theology recognizes that Christian self-discipline presents a major logical difficulty in its keystone doctrine of 'by grace alone.'
Afflicting Our Souls
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus taught that fasting is an internal, spiritual good work, done in the inner self. Any other kind of fasting has little or no spiritual value.
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.
The Purposes of Aging
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughModern society is obsessed with youth and staying young, but aging is a natural process God intended as part of life. Aging is a process for gaining wisdom.
The Commandments (Part Sixteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIt is absolutely impossible for lust to bring about any kind of satisfaction. Adultery cannot be entered into without irrevocably damaging relationships.