Playlist: Jesus Christ's Teachings (topic)
Is Jesus Christ a Christian?
Sermonette by Craig SablichJesus Christ's teachings stand as the ultimate guide for those who seek to follow Him. He rebuked religious leaders for making God's word ineffective through their traditions, declaring in Matthew chapter 7 that He did not come to abolish the law, but to fulfill it, rejecting human traditions that distort its purpose. In Matthew …
The Last Words of Jesus Christ
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJesus Christ's teachings from the cross on the day of His crucifixion are recorded in the New Testament. His final words, spread across the four gospels, provide a profound message of love, forgiveness, and hope. Jesus spoke seven times from the cross: three times to God the Father and four times to those nearby. Each statement …
The Teaching of Jesus and Prophecy
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus Christ's teachings are the key to understanding prophecy and the entirety of God's revelation. His message, the gospel, is the essence and governing force of prophecy. The testimony of Jesus, which includes His life and teachings, takes precedence over all other revelations in the Bible. This is evident in the …
Jesus and the Feast (Part One): Alignment With God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughDuring the Feast of Tabernacles, as recorded in John 7, Jesus Christ delivered profound teachings that emphasized timing, true doctrine, righteous judgment, and divine origins. He spoke amidst tension, aware that the Jewish authorities sought to kill Him, yet He asserted that His time had not yet come, highlighting the …
Christ's Mission Statement
Sermon byLuke 4:16-21 and Mark 1:14-15, statements from Christ made at approximately the same time, constitute the composite mission statement directed at His disciples.
Hebrews (Part Five): Who Was Jesus?
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Jesus Christ stands as the centerpiece of our spiritual journey, embodying a vital connection without which we can achieve nothing in terms of God's creative spiritual purpose. He declared in John 15:5, "Without Me, you can do nothing," emphasizing His role as the vine to which we must remain connected to bear fruit. This …
Matthew (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe Sermon on the Mount constitutes the essence of the teaching of Jesus Christ. It forms the foundation of all the teaching of Jesus Christ given in the book of Matthew. Matthew presents it as a compendium and collection of the teachings of Jesus Christ given over a long period of time rather than as one sermon delivered at one …
Matthew (Part One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ taught the attitudes and righteousness required of those who will enter the Kingdom of God. His instruction showed that righteousness must exceed that of the Pharisees and that the law must be obeyed in both letter and spirit. He declared with authority that He possessed the right to extend the law beyond its letter …
Matthew (Part Twelve)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ taught that whoever hears His sayings and does them is like a wise man who builds his house on the rock. The rain descends, the floods come, and the winds blow and beat upon that house, yet it does not fall because it is founded upon the rock. Everyone who hears these sayings of His and does not do them is like a …
As I Breathe
Sermonette by Austin Del CastilloSome in the church of God have succumbed to the lie that we do not need to be overly concerned about sinning because we are under God's grace.
'But I Say to You' (Part Seven): Love Your Enemies
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus Christ taught that His disciples must love their enemies, bless those who curse them, do good to those who hate them, and pray for those who spitefully use them and persecute them. He explained that these commands follow from the requirement to be sons of the Father in heaven, who makes His sun rise on the evil and on the …
'But I Say to You' (Part One): The Spirit of the Law
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus Christ taught that He came not to destroy the Law or the Prophets but to fulfill them, declaring that not the smallest jot or tittle would pass from the law until all is accomplished according to His purpose for humanity. He emphasized that whoever breaks even the least commandment and teaches others to do so will be …
Hebrews: Its Background (Part Eight)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Jesus Christ stated in Matthew 5:17-20 that not one jot or tittle would be removed until all is fulfilled. Jesus Christ intended this statement as a general overall declaration of reality for His way of life. Jesus Christ declared that man shall live by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of the Lord. Jesus Christ never …
He Came to Reintroduce a Way of Life
Sermonette byJesus Christ did not come to start a new religion, but instead reintroduce a way of life that would liberate people from sin.
Do Unto Others and Reap What We Sow
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Reaping good fruit does not happen immediately. If we feel we are not reaping, we must consider that we might be reaping some negative things we have sown.
Born Again (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We have been adopted into the family of God and have become members of God's Kingdom. The Kingdom is here in the same way the church is a spiritual entity.
John (Part Twenty-Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThough Christ knows that we will inevitably fail, as all of the disciples stumbled, He knows He can pull us through as long as we yield to Him.
Maieutics
Sermonette by James C. StoertzDeriving knowledge by asking questions is called maieutics, referring to the birthing of ideas. We must know the intent of questions before answering.
Four Warnings (Part Four): Founded on the Rock
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughMixing the solid foundation of Christ's teachings with the sand of worldly philosophies and traditions ends in calamity. We must build on the Rock.
False Gospels
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughA major clue for discerning false gospels is that any teaching attempting to change the nature of God or Christ or their doctrines is anti-Christ and false.
'But I Say to You' (Part Four): Divorce
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWhen divorce takes place, spiritual growth from the relationship stops, but when conflict escalates within a dying relationship, no growth can occur either.
Abraham's Sacrifice (Part Three): Hope Demonstrated
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAbraham's resolute intent to sacrifice Isaac displayed his unreserved devotion to God's purpose for him. We must display the same kind of tenacity.
Do Not Judge
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWhile we do not have the prerogative of condemning and passing judgment, we do have the responsibility of observing behaviors or inspecting spiritual fruit.
Hebrews (Part Six): God's Salvation Communication
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God personally communicated with Adam, Eve, Abraham, Moses, the prophets, and to us through His Son. With the Scriptures, God teaches His faithful today.
The Parable of the Leaven, Expanded
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBitterness divides one member of Christ's Body from another. Individuals often look for a 'doctrinal' reason to justify leaving a congregation.
Matthew 5:13: 'What is the Salt of the Earth?'
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughFollowers of Christ are encouraged to serve as the spice of godliness in a fallen world by preserving, enhancing, sacrificing, witnessing, and blessing.
The Promises of God
Sermon by John O. ReidIn this time of confusion and rapid change, we have a desperate need for something solid to hold onto. Some of the most secure things are the promises of God.
Matthew (Part Nineteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe parable of the Dragnet describes the culling process God uses to separate the truly committed from every walk of life from those mildly interested.
Ask, Seek, Knock
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn answer to the question, 'How can a mere human being fulfill the difficult expectations of God?', Jesus instructs us to 'Ask, seek, and knock.'
Matthew (Part Fourteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughSin causes disease, but the person who becomes sick does not necessarily commit the sin. Because God alone can forgive sin, God alone can heal.
Strategies for Escaping Babylon (Part Seven)
Sermon by David F. MaasWe draw closer to God through Bible study and prayer. Here are practical techniques for augmenting our Bible study, gathering our daily spiritual manna.
God of the Living (2019)
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughChrist's comment in Matthew 22:32 about "the God ... of the living" gives absolutely no mention about a place of the afterlife, but only a condition.
Eternal Paradoxes
Sermonette byWe must learn to be content to be weak and powerless, realizing that, when we are poor in spirit, we receive power from God's Holy Spirit.
Leadership and the Covenants (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)In the combined history of Judah and Israel, when the leaders abandoned the covenants with God, the citizenry generally followed suit.
Together We Stand - But on What?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPaul, using the body analogy in I Corinthians, focuses on the need for unity and inter-relatedness by concentrating upon sound doctrine.
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Eleven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIt is not the physical nation, but the spiritual remnant with whom God is working, circumcising their hearts and writing His laws in their minds.
What Is 'Son of God'?
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughOur concept of God determines how we will worship Him. The fact that so many misunderstandings about Him indicates His people didn't listen to Him.