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Why Worship God?'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughThe Christian way of life focuses profoundly on the worship of the Creator God. Worship is woven into the fabric of our existence, encompassing both an attitude of deep respect, adoration, reverence, and awe, and the actions motivated by it. It is fundamentally an act of service to the One revered, extending beyond the confines … Worship AlwaysSermonette by Bill OnisickWorship, not merely a set of behaviors performed in a religious service but a response to what God is, is a state of mind one must maintain 24/7. Worship God!'Ready Answer' by StaffWorship is a primary reason for attending church services and the Feast of Tabernacles, as numerous biblical accounts highlight people journeying to Jerusalem specifically to worship. Even in prophetic visions of the Millennial era, the remnants of the nations are described as going up yearly to worship the King, the LORD of … WorshipSermonette by James BeaubelleWorship is required for all events in our lives, including the trials that build character within us. Anything that displaces God must be rooted out. True Worship of GodSermonette by Craig SablichAny practice that does not give its loyalty to the Creator and is not devoted to His truth is nothing more than a method of worship created by men. Faith, Hope, and the Worship of God (Part Three)Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWorship holds a paramount place in life as it involves giving homage to God. It extends beyond mere religious services, encompassing every act in our relationship with Him. Worship is the act of paying respect, tribute, and reverential deference to Him, reflected in actions such as giving, serving, and obeying. This deference … Is It Proper to Use Musical Instruments to Worship God?Bible Questions & AnswersThe Bible clearly demonstrates that using musical instruments is appropriate when praising God. Psalm 150:3-4 instructs to praise Him with the sound of the trumpet, lute, harp, timbrel, dance, stringed instruments, flutes, loud cymbals, and high sounding cymbals. During King Hezekiah's time, the Levites were stationed in the … The Commandments (Part Three)Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughWorship is central to our relationship with the true God, the Creator, Sustainer, Ruler, and Provider of the universe. The first commandment emphasizes the uniqueness of God, focusing on what we worship, while the second commandment addresses the way we worship, prohibiting the use of physical representations or aids in … The Fourth Commandment: IdolatrySermon by John W. RitenbaughWorship is the devoted service one gives to what one regards above all, and it is not restricted to activity on any specific day of the week. One can give devoted service to created things as well as to the Creator, and covetousness, being a form of devotion, is also a form of worship. The first commandment focuses on what we … The Second Commandment'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughMost people consider the second commandment to deal with making or falling down before a pagan idol, but it covers all aspects of the way we worship. The Commandments (Part Five)Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe Sabbath is a period of time God purposefully sanctified and set apart for the benefit of mankind, a time dedicated to God's spiritual creation. The Second Commandment (1997)'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughMany fail to perceive the difference between the first and second commandments. The second commandment defines the way we are to worship the true God. The First Commandment'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughIdolatry is probably the sin that the Bible most often warns us against. We worship the source of our values and standards, whether the true God or a counterfeit. The Fourth Commandment (Part 1)Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Sabbath is a special creation, a very specific period of holy time given to all of mankind, reminding us that God created and is continuing to create. The Fourth Commandment'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughAt creation, God sanctified only one day, the seventh, as a day of rest. At Sinai, He again sanctified it as a holy day, tying it to creation and freedom. The Fourth Commandment (Part One) (1997)'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughMost people think the fourth commandment is least important, but it may be one of the most important! It is a major facet of our relationship with God. The First Commandment (1997)'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughThe Ten Commandments open with the most important, the one that puts our relationship with God in its proper perspective. It is a simple but vital command. The Commandments (Part One)Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughWhat have we accepted as our authority for permitting ourselves to do or behave as we do — our value system, our code of ethics or code of morality? The First Commandment: IdolatrySermon by John W. RitenbaughIdolatry is the most frequently committed sin, seen in five commandments. God challenges us to either defend our body of beliefs or drop them in favor of His. Why Hebrews Was Written (Part Four)'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughWe often spend so much time engaged in our present-day trials that we fail to understand and learn from the experiences of Christians of the past. Sincerity and Truth (Part Three)Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe should continually live and think on the same wavelength as God does, maintaining a close relationship with Him as we continue in the sanctification process. Born Again (Part 3)Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We have been adopted into the family of God and have become members of God's Kingdom. The Kingdom is here in the same way the church is a spiritual entity. Ecclesiastes and Christian Living (Part Six): Listening'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughWhen Solomon visits the Temple, he comes away with a sense that too many treat religion far too casually, forgetting that they are coming before God. |
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