Surrender Is A Difficult Subject
Surrender is a difficult subject. We want to do what we want without being told by anyone else what we can and cannot do. We want control. We want to be able to direct our lives, where we live, what we do, who we come in contact with, and when we make changes. There...
How Do I Know I Am A Christian?
Originally preached at Trinity United Methodist Church, Danville, VACirca 2003by R. Joseph Ritter, Jr. Scripture reading: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 Am I a Christian? How do I know I am saved? I am a very logical person and analyze just about everything that comes my way,...
A Cause And Effect Christianity
Scripture reading: Ezekiel 8:9-18 “Daddy, can I wear this special shirt to school today?”“No because you had to pay $2 for the privilege of wearing it.” Several minutes pass, and then comes the announcement. “I have to wear the special shirt because I can’t find my...
A Primer on Abortion: Part 2
Part 1 of this article discussed some background information on the legal and technical issues behind abortion. Part 2 focuses on the role the collective body of Christ can play in informing the decision-making process of women contemplating abortion (and the men and...
God’s Grace Is Sufficient
Scripture reading: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Message first preached in Port Salerno, Floridaby R. Joseph Ritter, Jr.March 30, 2014 This is a passage of Scripture over which many Christians and pastors have struggled because focus has been placed on the “thorn.” Much...
A Primer on Abortion: Part 1
This is an article on the issue of abortion which has become heavily politicized in our culture. This article is divided into two parts. I will first examine the legal and technical issues behind abortion, including providing analysis of several court cases. In this...
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