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Christianity Is a Fight! (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe must avoid following the negative examples of our forbears. We have been enlisted into spiritual warfare on three fronts: the heart, the world, and Satan.
Check Your Culture
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's people living in America must prioritize God's Commandments over the U.S. Constitution and over American culture. We have a heavenly citizenship.
Two Sides of the Same Coin
Sermonette by Jarod RitenbaughEven though different situations might require various approaches to bringing God's light to the world, the one thing that remains a foundational principle is consistent righteous conduct. Reviewing the examples of Daniel and Esther living in the worldly societies in Ancient Persia, we see how they dealt with the cultures around them. Esther allowed herself to be fully integrated into that society but always kept the teachings that she learned close to her. Daniel openly attracted attention with his faith as he stood firm, even when it caused danger by the jealousy aroused by succeeding at his job and bringing glory to God's way. We should be cautious, though, to not let the ways of integrating into society cause a gulf between how we interact with God and His church and the way we interact with the world and always shine God's light as we go about our daily lives.
Come Out of Her
Sermonette by Craig SablichComing out of the world constitutes replacing the traditions with which we grew up with God's lifestyle, preparing us to conform to the culture of His Kingdom.
Faith (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe example of Lot's wife teaches us that God does not want us to maintain close associations with the world because it almost inevitably leads to compromise.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Five): Thyatira
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Thyatira epistle carries a central theme for all seven churches, namely the tendency to syncretize or mix worldly ideas with the truth of God.
Faith (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFar from being blind, faith is based on analyzing, comparing, adding up from evidence in God's Word, our own experience, and our calling by God's Holy Spirit.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Six): Sardis
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe letter to the church in Sardis reads like an obituary, warning us who are alive but lacking zeal to repent and become serious about our calling.
Looking Back to the Future
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe dwelling in booths and the sacrifices were the context for rejoicing at the Feast of Tabernacles. The booths depict our current lives as pilgrims.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Seven): Repentance
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAs High Priest, Christ is putting His people through the paces, tailoring the trials and experiences needed for sanctification and ultimate glorification.
Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen (Part Eight)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe should not expect brethren to be perfect; we all sin. God has not given His People the prerogative to judge another member as a tare.
Religion and Politics
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughA survey of the New Testament on the subject of politics shows that those who stoop to politics or other devious means to get their own way are the bad guys.