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Leadership and Covenants (Part Three)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughGod is actively working to create righteous leadership within His children, ensuring that the failures of past leadership will not recur in His Kingdom under Jesus Christ. His purpose is to shape us in His spiritual image, endowing us with qualities of heart and character that mirror His own, enabling us to provide trustworthy leadership in the government He will establish at Christ's return. The ultimate destiny of those called into the church, who remain faithful and grow in the image of Jesus Christ, is to rule with Him in His Kingdom, as promised in Revelation 3:21 and Luke 22:29-30. This process of developing leadership requires submissive cooperation from us, involving work, vision, planning, sacrifice, wisdom, study, ingenuity, patience, perseverance, and frequent testing. Though the Father and Son are the creators, molding and shaping us for specific roles in Their government, we must voluntarily submit to Their efforts. Jesus serves as our primary Model, the greatest leader who ever walked this earth, perfectly following God's way and setting an unequaled standard for us to emulate. The fruit of following Him will be the development of godly leadership that God can rely upon in His Kingdom. God calls, trains, and fits us into the Body to follow Christ faithfully wherever He leads, a process essential for the elect. No one is prepared for the tasks God has in mind at the moment of conversion, but each has the potential to fulfill them through submission to the training He assigns. This training tests our faithful loyalty under various life circumstances, often making it seem as though we are doing all the work, while God continuously adds what we lack. Meeting the challenges of living God's way in this evil world is necessary to develop the quality leadership suitable for serving with Jesus Christ in His Kingdom.
Prepare for Your Future Now
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidWe have been base and ignoble, but Christ has enabled us to be cleaned up and transformed or shaped into offspring of God to be joint heirs with Christ.
The Training of His Chosen
Sermonette by Craig SablichGod does not want us to fail, so He adjusts our path whenever necessary. Consequently, He challenges us, testing us with each step of growth.
Leadership and the Covenants (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We qualify to lead by internalizing the covenants, not only believing God, but doing what He says, realizing that the covenants are not complicated.
The Last Great Day
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidBecause we have been tempted and failed many times, and had to overcome, we will be able encourage those resurrected, proving that it is not impossible.
Reluctant Leaders
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughDo we as God's called-out ones find ourselves reluctant heirs to the throne or priesthood? We are all commoners, not yet equipped for rulership.
An Anniversary Message
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The emphasis in the Church of the Great God is on self-control and self-government, responsible to God.
Qualifications of a Godly Judge
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughChrist's disciples are going through a rigorous training period to qualify for positions of leadership in God's Kingdom by conforming to Christ's image.
Judging
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughLike Solomon, we should be asking God for a discerning and understanding heart, capable of judging righteously, which requires knowing God's standards.
A Leader in Every Man!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAs Joshua felt fearful at assuming leadership, most men also feel the same trepidation, but God Almighty has placed in their DNA the ability to lead.
The Convicted Soldier
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingA good soldier must exemplify honesty and self-control, qualities God desires in us. Uriah demonstrated this high standard by refusing to violate his code of honor.
Pentecost and the Mystery of the Church
Sermon by Mark SchindlerGod forbids us to make alliances with carnal minds on divisive issues. The only division God desires is a separation from the world and its enticing drives.
Made His Wonderful Work to be Remembered (Part One)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerWe must remember that God is working not only in the world, but in our personal lives as well, training us to lead, act, and believe with conviction.
Poor Choices
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHuman beings with carnal minds, when faced with a choice between God (or a God-fearing man) or Satan (or a scoundrel) will automatically choose the scoundrel.