Playlist: Place of Safety (topic)
Places of Safety (Part One)
Sermonette by Ryan McClureGod see His Holy Days (include the weekly Sabbath) as typical places of safety. Such occasions foreshadow a time when the wolf and lamb dwell together.
A Place of Safety? (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe concept of a Place of Safety holds significant intrigue and importance as we consider the tumultuous times ahead. Many believe that Petra, in Jordan, could be this designated refuge, as Scriptures seem to indicate a specific location for protection during end-time events. This notion is so widely recognized that even tour …
Safety in the Wrong Place
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsPoliticians and ultra-wealthy citizens believe they are prepared for a catastrophic tribulation by relying on places like Cheyenne Mountain, a military command and control complex buried 2,000 feet underground, carved out of solid granite, and able to withstand a direct hit from a nuclear bomb. The U.S. government views this …
A Place of Safety? (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod fully intends to separate part of His end-time church, removing them to a place of safety while others must face the travails of the tribulation. This place of protection is described as a wilderness, a fortress of rocks, possibly in the modern nation of Jordan, where the Lord goes forth as a mighty warrior. It is a desolate …
Places of Safety (Part Two)
Sermonette by Ryan McClureGod has warned us what is to come; we now have time to refine our character, allowing God's Spirit to transform us into the image of Jesus Christ.
A Place of Safety? (Part 5)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughA part of the church is taken to a place identified as her place in the wilderness, clearly a place of safety for her. There is a geographical separation in which one part of the church is in one area of the earth, while the rest is scattered throughout the rest of the earth, some facing persecution by the dragon because of …
A Place of Safety? (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe concept of a place of safety is central to understanding God's purpose in protecting His people during times of peril. Fleeing to a designated location is not a sign of cowardice but a response to God's directive, as seen in various biblical examples. God often purposes to guide His people to safety rather than merely …
Hope to the End (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)In the midst of the moral and spiritual decline that surrounds us, we must recognize that God remains sovereign, and His purpose for each of us may differ. There is indeed a place of safety, a refuge promised by God for some during times of great tribulation. However, we must understand that not every individual is guaranteed to …
Psalms 90-100
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughPsalm 91, often called the Place of Safety psalm, vividly portrays God's protection over His faithful during times of great distress. He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. The Lord is declared as a refuge and fortress, in whom trust is placed. Surely, He shall deliver …
The Rapture and Trumpets
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSome within the church of God view the Place of Safety in a manner similar to the evangelical concept of the rapture, treating it as a divine escape from the troubles of the end times. They consider it a way to be removed to a secure location, avoiding the chaos and suffering that will occur during the Tribulation and the Day of …
The Book of Daniel (Part Eight)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn the prophecy of Daniel 12:1, it is revealed that during a time of unprecedented trouble, known as the Great Tribulation, God's people, referred to as spiritual Israelites or the church, shall be delivered. This deliverance is described as an escape, likened to slipping away from danger, ensuring their safety from the ensuing …
Make Sure of Your Focus (1998)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe concept of a Place of Safety is a significant concern amidst the spiritual and physical dangers facing the church. We naturally seek security and escape when confronted by threatening situations, as the desire for peace and safety intensifies with rising anxiety. However, self-preservation must not become the sole focus, as …
The Handwriting Is on the Wall (2004)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe concept of a place of safety during times of tribulation is not guaranteed as an escape from hardship for God's people. In Zephaniah 2:1-3, there is a call to seek the Lord and righteousness, with the possibility that the meek may be hidden in the day of the Lord's anger, yet this is not a definitive promise of being taken …
Back to Basics
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn this high-speed, pressure-packed world, the notion of escaping to a place of safety is often considered as a refuge from the impending crises and the greatest time of trouble mankind has ever faced. Despite the hope to be whisked away to such a sanctuary, there is no guarantee that all will be spared from the hour of trial. …
Hope to the End (Part Three)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The concept of a Place of Safety emerges as a significant theme amidst the trials and tribulations foretold for the end times. In Revelation 12:6, the woman, representing the church, flees into the wilderness to a place prepared by God, where she is nourished for one thousand two hundred and sixty days. This divine protection is …
Psalms: Book Four: He Is Coming!
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the context of the fall festival season and the Day of Trumpets, the concept of a Place of Safety emerges as a profound theme of divine protection during times of immense peril. Psalm 91 vividly illustrates this, portraying a secret place of the Most High where the faithful dwell under the shadow of the Almighty, safeguarded …
Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn these times of intense pressure and impending tribulation, the hope of being taken to a place of safety is a reasonable aspiration, as God Himself has offered this possibility. However, one must consider whether God will fulfill this hope for those who only sporadically seek Him while persistently refusing to believe and …
Contrite Heart
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamAs the day of God's wrath appears imminent, we must diligently seek the Lord, righteousness, and humility. Contrition pleases God the most.
What's So Bad About Babylon? (2013) (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Because Babylon is a system, we cannot physically flee it. We have to flee by keeping our minds clean from the customs, traditions, and cultural influences.
Christ Our Rock
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWhen Moses uses the metaphor of a rock, he thinks of the connotative qualities of enduring, unchanging, solid, awesome, strong, majestic, and beautiful.
Among the Few
Sermon by Mark SchindlerInitially, the primary motivation for responding to God's call may be a panicky desire to save our skin, gloming onto a place of safety like Petra.
Focus
Sermon by John O. ReidThough Christ has warned us to be aware of the times, we need to be more alert to how we are living. End-time events should lead us to repentance.
Don't Be Indifferent
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe frightful Trumpet Plagues are coming on the world because of the breaking of covenants on the part of people who should have known better.
Don't Be Indifferent (2010)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Labor-saving technology seems to have had the effect of separating us from each other and making us indifferent to things that should be important to us.
What's So Bad About Babylon? (1997)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughBabylon constitutes the fountainhead of instruction that, like strong drink, impairs the ability to function properly while creating the illusion of ability.
Faith (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAt the time of the end, sin will be so pervasive and so compelling that our only resource for enduring its influence will be our relationship with God.
Our Ultimate Purpose (2024)
Sermonette by Austin Del CastilloAs David pointed out in Psalm 139, God had His eyes on us before our birth, foreknowing the individuals He would call, predestining them into His plan.
Endurance
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamAs we approach the time of Christ's return, persecution will become increasingly intense, coming from places we least expect it. We must learn endurance.
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Twenty-Five)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Gossip about us from someone we may have trusted can be painful, yet our tongue has likely been just as detrimental against someone who may have trusted us.
The Great Flood (Part Six)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBefore the Flood, human thoughts and attitudes were evil continually, and civilization was rotten to the core. Universal sin was met with universal punishment.
Glorify You Me
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidThe purpose of our calling is not the place of safety, but that we glorify God, following the example of Jesus Christ.
Change and Hope
Sermon by John O. ReidAs God found it necessary to test our forbears, He allows us to go through grueling experiences (trials, tests, and temptations) for maximum growth.
Perseverance and Hope
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the turbulent and uncertain times ahead, we will need extraordinary fortitude and courage. Trials can improving perseverance or active endurance.
Defining Trials
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidTrials define who we are by placing choices before us, forcing us to have faith in God. Character is built by making right, though difficult, choices.
He Who Overcomes
Sermon by John O. ReidIt is not profitable to focus on the place of safety or the specific time of Christ's return, but instead to make the best use of our time to overcome.
Why Study Prophecy?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe study prophecy to know the general outline of future events, be prepared for the next significant event, and understand God's will and His character.
Prophecy and Love in the Song of Songs
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughFrom this often misunderstood and misinterpreted poetical work comes some hopeful prophecies along with some vivid descriptions of intimate spiritual love.
Passover (Part Eight)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe temple Passover commanded by Hezekiah was a very unusual circumstance in which the king centralized worship to keep Baalism from defiling the Passover.