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WHAT?! Me Submit to Someone Else?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn the context of a society that resists being told no and rejects submission to authority, God is creating a Family of sons and daughters who will willingly submit to Him and to each other in service, praise, and eternal reign in His Kingdom. The principle of submitting to one another in the fear of Christ, as emphasized by the apostle Paul, is a fundamental duty for those filled with the Holy Spirit, contrasting sharply with the world's self-assertive nature. Specifically, regarding parents, children are instructed to obey their parents in the Lord, for this is right. This directive is not merely a command but is framed within the broader context of mutual submission among believers, reflecting a spiritual order and unity that mirrors the relationship within God's Family. This obedience to parents is to be carried out in the fear of Christ, ensuring that the motive behind such submission is to honor Him and reflect His teachings in all relationships.
Parenting (Part 4): Discipline
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughRealizing that parental authority must be used with godly love, the prompt discipline we mete out should be fair and appropriate.
Parenting (Part 2): Fathers
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPatriarchy is family organization with the father having ultimate authority. The husband's role, grounded in love, must not be abusive or domineering.
The Promise in the Fifth Commandment (Part Two)
'Ready Answer' by David F. MaasWhen the fifth commandment is neglected, respect for leadership and authority erodes, lowering quality of life, and ultimately, length of life too.
A Heritage and a Reward
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAmerican society is cursed because the family, its most important component, is dysfunctional. It is impossible to raise families without God.
Remember the Rechabites!
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingJonadab, who demonstrated his zeal toward God by assisting Jehu in ridding Israel of idolators, is one of the finest examples of fatherhood in the Bible.
The Commandments (Part Eleven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughHonor of parents is the basis for good government. The family provides the venue for someone to learn to make sacrifices and be part of a community.
The March Toward Globalism (Part Eight)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Satan is cultivating vessels of destruction by turning God's principles of child-rearing upside-down, encouraging permissiveness and destroying the family.
Marriage and the Bride of Christ (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWives are admonished to submit to their husbands, children to their parents, servants to their overseers, and we all are admonished to submit to one another.