Playlist: Pentecost, on Sunday (topic)
Pentecost, Consistency, and Honesty
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThere exists much confusion within the Church of God regarding the observance of Pentecost, particularly in years like 2005 when Passover falls on a weekly Sabbath, leading to disagreements on the proper counting method. This results in various groups observing Pentecost one week apart. Unlike other festivals listed in Leviticus …
How to Count to Pentecost in 2025
Sermon by David C. GrabbeIn 1974, a quiet and ill-advised change was made to how Pentecost is counted, inadvertently aligning the toil of harvesting with a high holy day Sabbath.
Counting to Pentecost: A Simple Approach
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAccording to the Scripture, the count to Pentecost must begin on the day after the Sabbath in the Days of Unleavened Bread, even in 'anomalous' years.
Sovereign God, Not Man
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughWe have all become little 'sovereigns.' Everyone thinks he or she can make up the rules about God's truth, when God is to be the sole arbiter of truth.
Firstfruits to God
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSix descriptors describe the special qualities God desires in His Firstfruits. We must continually examine ourselves to make sure these descriptors apply to us.