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God Works in Mysterious Ways (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur carnal nature's desire to satisfy an addictive self-centeredness can eventually overrule the Christian's loyalty to God and His commandments.
New Covenant Priesthood (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPride breeds a quick rejection of correction and advice. Because the proud hold a perverted comparison of themselves with others, they feel they already know the answers, so they scorn the opinions of those they consider beneath them. Proverbs 13:10 says pride only breeds quarrels, "but with the well advised is wisdom." The Hebrew word stresses contempt for others' opinions, and that contempt inflames passion and wounds feelings. Job's friends show the pattern. Eliphaz called Job a pompous windbag, yet God said the friends had not spoken rightly, as Job had. Their pride made them stubborn, self-justifying, and accusative, and kept them from listening or receiving the correction they needed. Proverbs 26:12 says there is more hope for a fool than for a man wise in his own conceit, because the arrogant, already sure he knows, will not use the knowledge he stumbles upon. Moses is the opposite example. When Zelophehad's daughters brought their case, he admitted he did not know the answer and appealed to God, rather than scornfully dismissing them as only women. Leaders under God must listen fully to those others consider lowly. Humility readily admits "I don't know," while pride has a hard time doing so. Even in marriage, a proud man's fear of exposing weakness keeps him from seeking help, so he blames his wife and the conflict continues.
Leadership and Covenants (Part Eight)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughProverbs 14:12 reveals that, when men follow a way of life that they think is right, it ultimately ends in death. Only God's way of life results in more life.
Presumptuousness
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIndividuals arrogating to themselves the authority to change doctrine are on extremely dangerous ground, presumptuously setting up idols in place of God.
Honor Before Love
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAgape love will not occur unless we first learn to honor, esteem, and cherish God and the preciousness of Christ's sacrifice for us.
Make Every Day Count
'Ready Answer' by Mike FordAs the tragic story of the Donner Party's journey to California teaches, we must make wise use of the time we have left because it is inexorably running out.
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Ten)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Many of God's servants, including Elijah and Jeremiah, had their crises of faith, desiring to flee from their responsibilities and commitments.
More on Modern Liberalism
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The economic crisis was caused by wrong choices made by bankers acting like the seductress in Proverbs 7 to make a profit. Liberalism follows from Adam and Eve.
Sovereignty and Submission
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBeing reared in a democratic nation sometimes complicates our relationship with God; God's government is actually a sovereign, benevolent dictatorship.
'I'll Never Follow Another Man!'
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughThis is an oft-repeated refrain in these days of distrust of the ministry. But is it a godly attitude? What does the Bible say about human leadership?
Teaching Us to Think (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod instructs us to be living sacrifices. Too many drag this change out over decades, thereby self-limiting the process of sanctification.
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.