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The Sin of Partiality
'Ready Answer' by Dan ElmoreThe partiality of various biblical characters caused No end of trouble. Likewise, we need to avoid partiality for the problems it can cause in the church.
Injustice in the American Courts (Part One)
Commentary byJust as the leaders of ancient Israel despised justice, the leaders of modern Israel have also given a pass to the guilty and condemned the righteous.
What Does 'Discerning the Lord's Body' Mean? (Part Three)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeThe Corinthians were in danger of eating and drinking judgment to themselves because they were not being partial to Christ's spiritual Body as a whole.
The Face of Identity Politics
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughIdentity politics involves a sense of grievance against the majority and a feeling that racism permeates American society and its institutions.
Standing Before God's Judgement
Sermonette by Martin G. CollinsWe must consider ourselves cooperating with a great cloud of witnesses, who had to jettison the weights that encumbered them, making them less vulnerable to sin.
Loving the Body of Christ (Part One)
CGG Weekly by John ReissMany have contracted COVID-19. As we reflect on the reasons for it, we must remember that God often provides solutions for several issues simultaneously.
Faith and the Christian Fight (Part Ten)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLike with the heroes of faith, our testing will be commensurate with the job God has prepared for us. We must make our relationship with God our top priority.
Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsTrue justice and mercy are inseparable attributes of God's character and foundational obligations for His people. Scripture consistently teaches that justice requires impartial accountability and proportional consequences, while mercy extends compassionate forgiveness without nullifying righteousness. From Zechariah's call to execute true justice with compassion, to Christ's command to forgive as we have been forgiven, and James' declaration that "mercy triumphs over judgment," the Bible reveals that believers must reflect God's perfect balance of holiness and grace. Divine mercy never excuses guilt, nor does justice exclude love; together they display God's righteous character. Having received immeasurable mercy through Christ, believers are called to administer justice fairly, forgive generously, reject partiality, and extend compassionate care even to those who deserve none. In doing so, they honor God, imitate Christ, and bear witness to a world in need of both truth and grace.
Values and Conversion
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughRepentance involves incorporating God's values, alien to our human nature—ones that will unify us with God and with others who accept His value system.
The Yard Stick of Judgment
Sermonette by Jared M. EllisGod's saints must carefully distinguish between judging situations and judging people. Matthew 7:1-2 warns that using flawed human judgment will boomerang.
Hebrews as a Sermon (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God designed the sermon of Hebrews to motivate God's people, who are going through the same turmoil as those living in 65 AD, facing persecution from society.
God's Perseverance With His Saints (Part Three)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe unity Jesus appeals for with His disciples is not organizational unity, but unity within the divine nature, exampled in the unity between He and the Father.
The Secret Sin Everyone Commits
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsSelf-righteous people tend to trust in their own heart, be wise in their own eyes, justify themselves, despise or disregard others, and judge or condemn others.
Biblical Principles of Justice (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAre we ready, at this stage in our spiritual growth, to apply chapter and verse all the biblical principles that apply to a case?