Playlist: Jesus Christ's Second Coming (topic)
Christ's Second Coming
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Second Coming of Jesus Christ stands as the pivotal event in God's plan, marking the great dividing line in all of history. On the Day of Trumpets, which is central among the holy days, His return will signify the beginning of all that the saints have hoped for and been promised—salvation and the wonderful blessings …
Jesus on His Second Coming
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe return of Jesus Christ in great power and glory is a central hope and a pivotal event in history. We yearn for His coming to defeat His enemies and establish His Kingdom on earth, transforming a world of disaster into the blessed rule of God over humanity. This second coming, anticipated since the founding of the church, …
Where is the Promise of His Coming?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Feast of Trumpets heralds a profound shift in world history, marking the transition from the age of man, darkness, and satan to the age of God, the Millennium, and the Kingdom of God. Jesus Christ returns as the conquering King of kings and Lord of lords, intervening to halt humanity's path to self-destruction. In Matthew …
Psalms: Book Four: He Is Coming!
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Day of Trumpets centers on the return of Jesus Christ as the primary theme that fulfills the prophecies inherent in the fall festivals. This return is heralded by trumpet blasts that proclaim His descent from heaven to assume rulership over the kingdoms of the world. At the sounding of the seventh trumpet, loud voices …
When Our Change Comes
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Day of Trumpets points to the return of Jesus Christ as the pivotal event that fulfills the holy day and serves as the hinge of God's plan, after which the remaining holy days can be accomplished. At that time Christ descends from heaven with a shout, the voice of an archangel, and the trumpet of God. The dead in Christ rise …
Preparations For Christ's Return
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod prepares extensively for the second coming of Jesus Christ, much as extensive arrangements precede a presidential visit, though on a far grander scale. Unlike the first coming, when John the Baptist prepared a limited audience through a message of repentance while God arranged political, cultural, and religious conditions …
The Rapture and Trumpets
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe delusion of the pre-Tribulation 'rapture' concept, made popular by the Left Behind books and movies, hopelessly messes up the timing of Bible prophecy.
Shock and Awe - and Speed
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe world will experience the ultimate 'shock and awe campaign' at the second coming of Christ. When these events start, they will occur at meteoric speed.
Don't Be a Prudent Agnostic
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSome of us, facing the stress of the times, may simply be going through the motions but losing every vestige of faith. We must strengthen our convictions.
Watch and Vigilantly Prepare
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe are ambassadors in a foreign land, awaiting the return of Christ, when we will help our Warrior King subdue all the rebellious nations of the earth.
Trumpets Is a Day of Hope
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe are on the threshold of the greatest period of testing ever to come upon mankind. We need a sense of hope and faith to stay focused on our calling.
Would Our God Do That?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe distorted perception of Jesus as an effeminate and ineffective Savior fails to understand that He is the so-called stern God of the Old Testament.
Famine (Part Two): Behold, a Black Horse
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsVarious famines in the last century were caused by the despicable cruelty, greed, and corruption of human beings, bringing about large scale death.
Famine (Part Three): The Abundance of God's Salvation
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAfter Christ's return, famine will be the penalty for not keeping His Feast of Tabernacles. God will establish conditions in which famine will never occur again.
The Book of Daniel (Part Seven)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsDaniel's efficacy in prayer resulted in his view of God's omnipotence and absolute sovereignty. God has a timetable in world history.
The Book of Daniel (Part Six)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe need to emulate Daniel by faithfully studying and praying for understanding, asking God for what He has promised and for His will to be done.
Psalm Genres (Part Three A): Messianic
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe material contrasts nominal Christianity's misconceptions about Jesus Christ's second coming with the accurate portrayal found in Old Testament prophecy, particularly in the Psalms. While many focus exclusively on His first coming as a helpless infant, the Psalms present Him as the divine King, Judge, and Warrior who returns …
The Poor in Spirit
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughNothing that we could ever do could impress God, except for our contrition, acknowledgment of our infirmity, and remorse for our sins which displease God.
The Curse
Sermonette byMalachi 4:4-6 warns of a a coming Elijah and of a curse if the hearts of the children are not turned back to the fathers and vice versa. Are we seeing this?
Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen (Part Seven)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe letters to the seven churches of Revelation warn of losing our first love, heeding false teachers, compromising God's Truth, and forgetting right doctrine.
Accessing the Invisible God
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)Because of the testimony of the creation, people are without excuse for not knowing that God exists and sustains His creation. God is not very far away.