Playlist: Seed (topic)
Seedtime and Harvest
Sermonette by Martin G. CollinsLike the farmer waiting patiently for the rains, we must wait patiently for the yield of the implanted seed, the fruit God will harvest from us.
The Seed of Eternal Life
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe theme of seed runs throughout as a unifying picture of God's design, ownership, and the process of spiritual transformation. From Genesis 1, God established that every plant would bear fruit with seed according to its kind, fixing distinct species and forbidding the mixing of kinds—a principle reinforced in Leviticus …
Parables of Matthew 13 (Part 1): The Mustard Seed
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Bible, in both parables and prophecies, interprets itself and remains consistent in its use of symbols. We cannot arbitrarily attach meaning to symbols.
Amending the Soil
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the Parable of the Sower, Christ describes different qualities of soil. We must respond properly to the implantation of the seed—the word of God.
Lessons From Unleavened Bread
Sermon by Mark SchindlerThe concept of seed emerges as a key illustration of God's creative order, standing in direct contrast to the destructive, zero-sum system that governs the world under Satan's influence. From the very beginning, in Genesis 1:29, God gives man every herb that yields seed and every tree whose fruit yields seed, establishing a …
What's in It for Me?
Sermonette by Mark SchindlerBecause seed-bearing designates fruit that is good for food, it is possible that the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil was not seed-bearing.
John (Part Twenty)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJust as a seed must die to itself in order to bear fruit, we also must sacrifice our lives, submitting unconditionally to God's to bear abundant fruit.
The Third Day (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBiblically, the third day carries much historic and prophetic significance.
His Eye Is on the Sparrow (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Jesus Christ has full control of the church. Everything of consequence, including the development of our character, is engineered by Him.
Esther (Part Five)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod allows each of us to experience trials and tests to humble us, leading us to repent, obey and trust, followed by an often-dramatic deliverance and joy.
Four Views of Christ (Part 7)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur lives parallel what Christ experienced: crucifixion, burial, resurrection, and glorification. The death of self must precede resurrection and glory.