Playlist: Helel (topic)
Behind Enemy Lines: Lucifer, Helel, and Satan
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaHelel is the Hebrew name of one of three named angels (with Michael and Gabriel), the anointed cherub described in Ezekiel 28 as perfect, full of wisdom, and beautiful, who covered God's throne until iniquity was found in him. Isaiah 14:12-14 shows the cause of his fall: he said in his heart that he would ascend above the stars …
The Fall of Satan
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughHelel became lifted up in pride because of the abundance of his trading, leading him to be excessively competitive, driving him to resentment against God.
Countering Presumptuousness
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHelel, also called Lucifer, is the original example of presumptuous sin. Created as the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and beauty, he was the anointed covering cherub who walked among the fiery stones of God's mountain (Ezekiel 28). Yet he was discontent with his place. Thinking himself one step below the top, he competed …
The Adversary
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHelel is the true name of the being whom the English Bible calls Lucifer in Isaiah 14:12. Helel means brightness, bright one, or shining one, and it names an angel of great glory. Lucifer is a Latin word meaning light bearer. It is a poor translation, since it carries pagan connotations from Roman mythology, and translators did …
Think Soberly (Part One)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerIn Isaiah 14, we see the source and the absolute height of presumption in helel, who, at the peak of his pride, manifested his presumptuousness from the wonderful spot in which God had placed him. He considered himself as good as, or better than, God, revealing the dangerous trap of thinking more highly of oneself than one …
The Removal of the Originator of Sin
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaOne of the blessings which occurs at the beginning of the Millenium will be the removal of the originator of sin, the dragon, serpent, Satan the devil.
Authority: Why So Many Resent It
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIsaiah reveals that pride was the trigger for Satan's rebellion long ago, before human beings were created. Regarding the fall of Helel, this same attitude of self-exaltation marked the beginning of his defiance. This destructive pride, originating with Helel, continues to influence humanity, fostering rebellion against …
Lessons From Unleavened Bread
Sermon by Mark SchindlerHelel may have begun a sin of presumption at the time when the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy at the laying of the foundations of the earth. Helel is addressed in the indictment that declares how he is fallen from heaven as son of the morning and is cut down to the ground after weakening the …
Against the Wind
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaOur calling resembles walking headlong into dangerous, deadly storm currents. Satan and his demons are fighting against God and those who belong to Him.
Remember When
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaGod wants us to remember when we were called out of bondage into virtue, when He gave us the power of His Holy Spirit to do what ancient Israel could not.
Satan (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHelel, who became Satan, was a being of extraordinary beauty and power, created by God as the sum total of all that could be fashioned by divine fiat into a living entity. This being, adorned with precious stones and full of wisdom, was perfect in his ways until iniquity was found in him. Assigned as the commander of the angels …
What Do We Have to Be Proud Of? (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBelievers often rely on worldly philosophy rather than divine revelation, ignoring the fact that all gifts and abilities are received from God rather than earned.
Let Him Who Glories Glory in This (Part Three)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerThere is an unbroken lineage of God's righteous kingdom from creation through Revelation 21. We are called to represent this eternal sovereign plan.
Job: Things Left Unsaid
Sermon by David C. GrabbeIn the unfolding narrative of Job's trials, the figure of Helel, who became Satan, emerges as a significant point of comparison. God describes this archangel in glowing terms as the seal of perfection, a creation like Job, yet one whose heart became lifted up, corrupting his wisdom through excessive self-regard. This led him …
The Spirit World
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the spirit world, among the angelic beings, there exists a figure known as Helel, whose name is often mistakenly translated as Lucifer in Isaiah 14:12. Contrary to the notion of being a light bearer, his name means shining one, though the true Light Bearer is Jesus Christ, in Whom there is light and no darkness at all. Helel, …
Who Do You Trust? (Part Three)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerIn the grand scope of God's sovereign plan, we encounter the tragic transformation of Helel, who was once a shining light for the glory of God. Created with perfect wisdom, he was placed by God to lead preparations of the earth for those determined as His elect. Yet, something corrupted the wisdom God had given him, turning him …
The Millennium Sabbath
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Clyde FinkleaIn the context of God's plan for a peaceful and righteous world, a significant obstacle must be addressed before peace can be achieved. Isaiah 14 reveals the fate of Satan, referred to by the Hebrew name Helel, highlighting his relentless nature and the consequences of his actions. God, in His anger over Helel's near destruction …
Faith (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHelel, as described in Ezekiel 28, was created as a powerful, supremely intelligent, and beautiful angelic being, a free moral agent. Yet, his inability to control his thoughts in making comparisons led him to feel superior to others, misusing his intellect, authority, and beauty for his own benefit. His pride plowed the way, …
Strategies for Interfacing with Babylon Without Becoming Assimilated (Part Three)
Sermon by David F. MaasDeeply imbedded in our carnal natures is the desire to advance ourselves, exalting ourselves over our fellow human beings, mirroring the mindset of the covering cherub helel who said in his heart, I will ascend to heaven; I will raise my throne above the stars of God, and I will sit on the mount of assembly in the recesses of …
The Problem with Pride
Sermon by Ryan McClureIn the account of Isaiah 14:12-15, we see the fall of Helel, who was once in a high position, as heaven is above and significantly higher than earth. The scripture describes how he was fallen from heaven and cut down to the ground, brought low to ground zero. The reason for this fall is revealed in his heart becoming wicked, …
Our Spiritual Career
Sermon by Ryan McClureGod created Helel for a specific purpose as a covering cherub, granting him a high position and rank within His creation. Helel was beautiful and intelligent, yet that role was not sufficient for him. Pride swelled within him, leading him to attempt to abandon his assigned position, resulting in a great fall. This serves as a …
Our Growing Fellowship
Sermonette by Austin Del CastilloWe need to nurture fellowship with our spiritual siblings, forgiving others as Christ forgave, steadfastly resisting pride and division within the church.
The Bride of Christ
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaThe names of the seven churches of Revelation 2-3 prove equally significant as demonstrating the traits or characteristics of the wise virgins.
Faith (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPride is a perverted comparison that elevates one above another. Because of its arrogant self-sufficiency, it hinders our faith. Faith depends on humility.
Grace, Faith, and Love
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe origin of disunity in the world and the church can be traced back to a single, profound flaw—pride, the father of all sins. This flaw first manifested in the being known as Helel, described in Ezekiel 28 as the anointed cherub who was perfect in his ways until iniquity was found in him. His heart was lifted up by his …
Government (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHelel, once a figure of authority, represented the government of God. Yet, the question arises whether God desired the angels, one third of whom followed Helel, to submit to one who encouraged them to break the higher law of Almighty God. The answer is resolute: of course not. Our individual responsibility remains directly to …
Let Him Who Glories Glory in This (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerTrue kingdom citizenship, affirmed in Matthew 25, is marked by serving others, while Jeremiah 7-11 warns against the stagnation of self-reliance.
Frequencies
Sermon by Ryan McClureHelel was a remarkable creation in the eyes of God, described as the seal of perfection, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. As recorded in Ezekiel 28:13, the workmanship of timbrels and pipes was prepared for helel on the day of creation, indicating that helel was endowed with the ability to create musical instruments and …
Psalms: Book Five: (Part Three): The Hallel: Psalms of Praise
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBook Five of the Psalms, like the whole book ( Tehillim , "Songs of Praise"), is about praising God, with praise mounting toward the closing psalms. Psalm 145 is the only psalm titled a Tehillah , and Psalms 146 through 150 conclude with Hallelujah, climaxing in Psalm 150's commands to praise. Within Book Five, Psalms 113 …
The Song of Moses
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the grand tapestry of creation and worship, music holds a profound place, resonating through the heavens and earth. Among the celestial beings, the angelic covering cherub named Helel was originally endowed with extraordinary musical talents and instruments, crafted into his very being. These gifts were intended for the …
Moral Sympathy and Spiritual Confusion
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsSome of the morning stars, or angelic beings, that sang in the celestial chorus at the creation of the earth later followed the archangel helel in rebellion against the government of God. They became evil spirits, and helel became satan. Because their nature became so set to do evil, everything they did turned twisted and …
Healing the Breach
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe angel, who became known as Satan and in Hebrew as Helel, initiated the first breaches in the harmonious relationship with God. As the anointed cherub who covered, established by God on the holy mountain, helel walked among fiery stones and was perfect until iniquity was found in him. Through the abundance of his trading, …