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The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Eleven)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

It is not the physical nation, but the spiritual remnant with whom God is working, circumcising their hearts and writing His laws in their minds.

Prepare to Meet Your God! (Part Two)

Article by John W. Ritenbaugh and Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Because of God's intimate relationship by covenant with Israel and His church, His people have a greater responsibility to follow His instructions.

Christian Marriage (Part Two)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The evil of the mixed marriages in the Book of Malachi was a spiritual defilement, yoking spiritual and worldly elements, intrinsically unequal.

The Doctrine of Israel (Part Four): God's Indictment

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Even though Jacob's offspring have had a special relationship with God, their carnal nature led them to test God's patience, growing more corrupt than even Sodom.

The Seventh Commandment: Adultery

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

In Amos' prophecy, faithlessness and sexual immorality loom large, like a a prostitute chasing after lovers. Faithlessness extends into not keeping one's word.

Gideon's 300

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Gideon incrementally moved from a position of weakness and fear to a position of strength and valor as he increasingly started to trust in God to give victory.

'Unless Those Days Were Shortened . . .'

'Prophecy Watch' by David C. Grabbe

God's covenantal relationship with the children of Israel including the Jews forms the basis for the coming days of vengeance. Unfaithfulness to the covenant supplies the reason for God's vengeance. The nations of Israel and Judah have turned away from God. He will therefore bring a sword against them. God views the wanton violation of His covenant through breaking His commandments as a breach of contract and an attack on His mercy and favor. He will avenge Himself by punishing those who despise His commands. The danger at the end remains the refusal to hear and obey the Creator.

Prepare to Meet Your God! (Part Six): Complacency and Laodiceanism

Article by John W. Ritenbaugh and Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The prophet Amos preached a warning message from God against the complacency of the Israelites toward God and His way. Our nations should heed his warning.

The Great Flood (Part Five)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The '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.

Never Allow Your Love to Wax Cold

Sermon by Clyde Finklea

Destruction comes from a gradual withdrawal from intimacy with God rather than outright rejection. We must be vigilant against spiritual complacency.

Israel's Missing Characteristics of God

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Faithfulness is living continually by faith, acting even though doing so may cost us. Love is not primarily a feeling, but faithfulness in applying God's Word.

The Sovereignty of God: Part Three

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Consider two end-time, dominant forces: the Beast power of Revelation 13 and God. To whom will we yield to in the coming years?

What Do We Do at the End of an Age?

Sermon by David C. Grabbe

In this unstable world, the only solution is to decisively prioritize our relationship with God. That relationship is the only secure footing at the end of an age.

Dating Outside the Church

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Dating outside the church is fraught with dangers, yoking a believer with an unbeliever and complicating the spiritual overcoming and growth process.

Eternal Security (Part 2)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

All people will be judged according to the quality of their works after they make the covenant with God. Works are required and rewarded.

Elements of Motivation (Part Two)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Vision is a picture in the mind's eye that is undergirded by faith and scriptural revelation, enabling one to anticipate events that have not yet occurred.

Psalm Genres (Part Two): Imprecatory Psalms

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Psalms of Imprecation consists of calling on God to judge one's enemies, not as personal vengeance, but for God to act against evil.

Apostasy and Faith

CGG Weekly by Martin G. Collins

Spiritually, apostasy is rebellion against God or the abandonment of faith. It will increase as Christ's return nears, so we must be on guard against it.