Playlist: Passover, Preparation for (topic)
Passover Preparedness
Sermonette by John O. ReidWe are to seriously consider this season, examining ourselves carefully and soberly, measuring ourselves against the sinless life of Jesus Christ.
The Passover Memorial
Sermonette byThe majority of professing 'Christians' are ignorant of the significance of the Passover and the details of both the Exodus from Egypt and Christ's sacrifice.
Christ Our Passover
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPreparing for Passover means studying and deeply considering who Christ is and what His sacrifice accomplished, rather than rushing into it as ritual or habit. Psalm 111 says God's works are "studied" by those who delight in them, and Israel perished despite witnessing the Exodus because what they saw was not mixed with faith. …
A Pre-Passover Look
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPassover demands the most thorough preparation of any observance because it initiates the annual rehearsal of God's plan and requires participants to examine themselves before partaking of the bread and wine. Such self-examination must detect shortcomings, recognize one's condition, and produce genuine appreciation for the …
Passover (Part Ten)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPreparation for Passover centers on the events of the 13th of Nisan, the day before the lamb was slain at the beginning of the 14th according to ben ha arbayim , "between the two evenings." Exodus 12:15 and 12:19 command that leaven be removed from houses, and this requirement, written in the Hebrew past tense indicating …
Passover (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe concept of preparation for Passover emerges most directly in the distinction drawn between Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread as two separate festivals with two separate meanings. Unlike Unleavened Bread, no command exists forbidding work on Passover, and the reason given is that Passover involves substantial …
Passover and I Corinthians 10
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLike the Old Testament examples, the Corinthians had a careless presumption, allowing themselves to lust, fornicate, tempt God, and murmur.
Reach for the Goal
Sermon by John O. ReidPassover season functions as a sober, appointed time when self-examination becomes essential, prompting reflection on where one has fallen short and what must be addressed in the coming year. This self-scrutiny, however, is never meant to stand alone; it must be paired with gratitude for the sacrifice, mercy, and kindness of …
Year End Review and Daily Evaluations
Sermonette by Ryan McClureSelf examination is not to be a frenetic exercise we conduct shortly before Passover, but a systematic day-by-day endeavor to evaluate our behavior.
Examine Oneself
Sermonette byTo avoid taking the Passover in an unworthy manner, we are to put ourselves on trial, making an ardent effort to detect our shortcomings.
King of Peace: Meal with His Friends
Sermon by Mark SchindlerPreparation for the Passover requires making every effort to dig into the truth of God's Word so that the memorial times are kept in line with what He wants to be learned from them. This helps one more properly examine oneself within the Body of Christ as the approach is made to keep what should be one of the most solemn yet …
Loyalty to the Body
Sermonette byWhen we consider the value of our calling, we must look at Paul's warning about discerning the Body more soberly, maintaining our loyalty to the Body.
Is Ignorance Truly Bliss?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe 'people of the lie' do not believe they have any major defects and, consequently, do not have any need to examine themselves, let alone change.
The Revelation 2:4 - You Have Left Your First Love
Sermonette by James C. StoertzIn preparation for the Passover, we are called to engage in self-examination, as admonished in I Corinthians 11:28, which states, "But let a man examine himself and so let him eat the bread and drink of the cup." This process may reveal our guilt in certain areas, yet it does not necessarily prevent us from partaking in the …
The Rest of the Story
Sermon by Mark SchindlerIn I Corinthians 11:29, we are cautioned not to partake of the Passover in an unworthy manner, a primary example of which is the shabby treatment of brethren.
Footwashing: An Attitude of Service and Forgiveness
Sermon by Ted E. BowlingIn John 13, when our Savior washed His disciples' feet, He taught them that He was willing to accept the task designated to the lowest of the servants.
Caveats About Self-Examination
Sermon by David F. MaasWe must be very careful how we examine ourselves. Taking the Passover in an unworthy manner can result in serious physical or spiritual hazards.
The Awesome Cost of Salvation
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe need to be sobered at the awesomeness of the cost to set us free from sin—what the Creator endured. We have been purchased, and are obliged to our Purchaser.
Garden of Gethsemane: The Oil Press
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingThe Garden of Gethsemane has particular significance because it was not only an olive grove, but also the location where olives were pressed into oil.
An Unpayable Debt and Obligation
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe live in a time when people have acquired a weak sense of obligation to family, society, or nation. Because sin cannot be undone, all are debtors to God.
A Priceless Gift
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's people are the precious jewels (or the private, personal possessions) of God, obligated to conform exclusively to His will and purpose.
Job and Self-Evaluation (Part One): Job's Character
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe lessons of the book of Job, which carry distinct New Covenant insights, applies to all. Job was complete, yet had spiritually stalled.
Unity
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughEach member of Christ's body must choose to function in the role God has ordained to produce unity, emulating Christ in striving to please the Father
Self-Examination, Not Self-Preoccupation
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThere is a critical difference between self-examination and self-preoccupation. We must accurately assess our spiritual state without becoming self-absorbed.
There Was No King in Israel
Sermon by Mark SchindlerPreparation for the Passover centers on understanding its focused intent as an annual recommitment to the unity and peace made possible by God with the Father, with the Son, and with one another. This preparation requires grasping the perfect sovereignty of God, who alone provides the peace that produces such unity, so that the …
Love God, Love Neighbor
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe outgoing concern toward other beings begins with God the Father to Christ to us. How much we love our brethren may be a good gauge of how much we love God.
Facing Times of Stress: Hopeless Regrets
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIt sometimes appears that people outside the church have fewer problems and anxieties, having been spared Satan's onslaught of temptation and deception.
Lamentations (Part Eight)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAs we approach the coming self-examination prior to Passover, we can apply six significant lessons taught to ancient Israel through the book of Lamentations.
Self-Government and Responsibility (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJacob's Trouble, or the Great Tribulation, comes about because people are not meeting their God-given responsibilities: keeping His Commandments.
Self-Government and Responsibility (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur experiences prepare us to be a better judge or king. Though we may exercise righteous judgment, we dare not pass judgment nor justify sin in ourselves.
Satan and the Holy Days
Sermonette by Cody FordAs Passover approaches, anxiety builds in a distinctive manner beyond ordinary daily pressures because the season calls for focused preparation through deleavening and the removal of sin. This process prompts extensive personal reflection and decisions about what constitutes leaven and how thoroughly it must be eliminated from …
Camouflage and Salvation
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSatan has provided what appear to be plausible alternatives to Christ's sacrifice for salvation, like service, positive changes, and right thinking.