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Jesus and the Feast (Part Three): Light of the World

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Many scholars believe that John 7:53 to 8:11 was added because the style differs, but the verses are incredibly consistent with one another.


The Light of the World

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

Christ's teachings on the Eighth Day revolved around light and darkness, and twice on that Holy Day He proclaimed that He is the Light of the World.


Jesus Christ's Trial (Part One)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Jesus Christ was in control of the arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, sacrificing Himself willingly to fulfill His destiny as the world's Redeemer.


Armor of Light

Sermonette by Bill Onisick

God commands His people to walk in the light, radiating the unfathomable brilliance of the Father and Son Who are within them.


How Bright is Your Light?

Sermonette by Ryan McClure

Do we let our lights shine through our lives by godly conduct, or are we trying to blend in with the world, compromising so as not to stand apart?


Everlasting Light

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. Collins

God's Spirit illumines the truth to the core of our beings. We must exemplify light in our testimony and behavior, anticipating our future glory of the New Jerusalem.


Learning to Live in the Light

Sermon by Kim Myers

Through the indwelling of His Spirit, God has enabled us to walk exclusively in the Light. However, three forces work against living this lifestyle.


The Light of Day and the Dark of Night

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mike Ford

If we keep God's commandments, we are walking in the light. If we hate our brother or become enticed by the ways of the world, we are living in darkness.


Christians in the Spotlight

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

We must let our lights shine by our moderation, self-control, attitude, and behavior, realizing that we are reflecting the characteristics of God Almighty.


Christ, the Chief Cornerstone

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

If a foundation is flawed, the building cannot stand. God built His spiritual temple on the prophets and the apostles, and Jesus Christ is the chief cornerstone.


Approaching God Through Christ (Part Five)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Though the menorah has been paired with Judaism, it should more properly be associated with Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.


Hebrews (Part Four): Who Was Jesus?

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Jesus Christ was not just an extraordinary man, but also possessed the massive intellect needed to create, design and implementing all manner of life—He was God.


Marriage and the Bride of Christ (Part Ten)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Many have carried the baggage of the world into God's Church. We need to gain an appreciation of the privileges Christ has bestowed on His Church.


Is America a Christian Nation? (Part Four)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The Constitution, in some ways, makes a mockery of God's sovereignty, preferring a hodge-podge of syncretism of the world's religions.


Christ's Revelation of the Father

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

John 1:1-3 reveals Jesus' pedigree as the Logos (Spokesman), whose function was to declare or reveal the Father. He had existed with His Father from eternity.


Those Who Live in the Light

Sermonette by Ryan McClure

We suffer persecution because We embrace the truth and light, which terrifies those who love to live in darkness, defying God's holy and spiritual laws.


How Jesus Reacts to Sin

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The episode of the women caught in adultery offers a stark contrast between the scribes and Pharisees and Jesus Christ in terms of their reactions to sin.


Approaching God Through Christ (Part Seven)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

We have access to a Trailblazer, who has gone before us to show us the way. The only way can have fellowship with the Father is through Jesus Christ.


Remember the Christians

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God made the gospel available to the Gentiles to provoke Israel to jealousy. The key to breaking down the enmity and animosity is to put on Christ.


An Illuminating Prophecy

CGG Weekly by Charles Whitaker

Paul links God's ancient command, uttered on the first day of Creation of the physical world, to His ongoing spiritual work with mankind.


What is Acceptable to the Lord

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. Collins

While Jesus associated with harlots and publicans, He did not condone their works nor had fellowship with the works of darkness. We must follow His example.


The Healing of a Man Born Blind (Part Two)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

All of us have been born spiritually blind and have spent a great deal of our early lives in total darkness, oblivious to our need for salvation.


The Healing of a Man Born Blind (Part Three)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

We must accept that there are some things for which we do not know the answer, and not all the things we 'know' are necessarily true.


Do You Recognize This Man? (Part Three)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Though we were freed by God, we will fall into slavery again if we do not maintain our vigilance. Our forbears never learned to live as free men and women.


Glorify You Me

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. Reid

The purpose of our calling is not the place of safety, but that we glorify God, following the example of Jesus Christ.


The Blind See

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The man born blind from birth depicts the hopeless spiritual blindness of most of the earth. Only Jesus can release the world from spiritual blindness.


Seeking God's Will (Part One): Holiness

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Determining the will of God is difficult to do unless we know the character of God. Holiness is the foundation for all of the other traits of God.


John (Part Twenty)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Just 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.


Hebrews (Part One): The Stage Is Set

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Early converts from Judaism claimed to accept the Law but had difficulty accepting the Lawgiver. Today, many claim to accept Christ, but will not accept His Law.


John (Part Sixteen)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

The closer we get to God, the more likely we will have persecution, but also the greater and more real He becomes and the more likely we will serve Him correctly.


The Healing of a Man Born Blind (Part One)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Ironically, the blind man who could not see physically eventually sees spiritually, but the Pharisees, who could see physically, could not see spiritually.


John (Part Two)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

John emphasizes the reality of Jesus as the Logos (a word revealing hidden thought), the manifestation of God in the flesh, emphasizing His preexistence and divinity.