Playlist: God's Rulership (topic)
The Kingdom of God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Kingdom of God is fundamentally God's own domain. He is its owner, creator, and ruler, possessing it in every sense. He holds absolute sovereignty over it, admitting or barring anyone at His will, with no one standing between Him and His Kingdom. The central focus of this Kingdom is God Himself; its chief aim is to promote, …
Why Such Confusion About the Kingdom of God?
Sermonette by Craig SablichIn Matthew 6:33, Jesus states that seeking His Kingdom is our primary goal. Most Christian organizations have no concept of what the Kingdom of God is.
The Sovereignty of God (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's rulership is the central theme of life, established from the beginning as the Creator and source of all good things. He is the focal point of existence, not any other being or entity, and His purpose is to create humanity in His image. From the outset, He sets forth the fundamental elements of His purpose, emphasizing His …
The Sovereignty of God (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's rulership is defined by His absolute sovereignty over all creation, exercising His will and purpose as He sees fit. He chooses to act or refrain from acting based on His own divine purpose, as seen in miraculous events like the fall of Jericho's walls, which He never repeated, or in personal interventions such as healing …
The Sovereignty of God (Part Twelve)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's rulership is the central theme of His sovereignty, as declared in Revelation 19:6, where it is proclaimed that the Lord God omnipotent reigns. Though He ultimately rules over all creation, the fullness of His reign is not yet visible to everyone, as He allows individuals the opportunity to choose to be governed by Him and …
The Sovereignty of God (Part Eleven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's rulership is central to understanding our relationship with Him and the path to salvation. He appeared to Solomon, affirming His choice of the temple as a house of sacrifice, and declared that if His people sin, He may withhold rain, send locusts, or bring pestilence to turn their attention back to Him. As stated in II …
God and Government
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's rulership stands as the ultimate authority over all forms of government, transcending human flaws and structures. No human government, even those established with divine guidance, is without fault due to the fallible nature of the people within them. As revealed in Hebrews 8:7-10, the Old Covenant failed not because of …
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Fifteen):The Israel of God
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's rulership is central to His purpose and plan for humanity, guiding His people toward His Kingdom with a forward-looking vision. He desires that His people focus on the present and future, aligning with His will rather than dwelling on past failures. As the ultimate authority, He has shifted His focus from physical Israel …
The Providence of God (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's rulership is the central theme in the journey of faith, as exemplified by biblical figures like Jacob and Abraham. It is God who orders life, a lesson Jacob struggled to learn until a wrestling match with God taught him that God's will prevails. Jacob, often driven by fear rather than faith, manipulated situations to …
The Providence of God (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's rulership is a central theme in understanding His purpose and provision for His children. He orders life, commands, and arranges events and circumstances within His divine will, far beyond what we might desire or expect. His providence is not merely about providing material needs but is deeply tied to His purpose of …
Implications of the Gospel of the Kingdom
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeGod's people must let go of the world's solutions, involving party spirit, revolutions, and power struggles, placing their trust in the sovereignty of God.
Should a Christian Go To War? (Part 1)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsConscientious objection to military action requires exercising mature faith, involving submission, loyalty, dedication, and conscientious obedience to God's Law.
The Commandments (Part Fourteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughMany biblical examples illustrate that when the leader put his faith in God and submitted himself to God's rule, God supernaturally protected His people.
All Nations Before Him Are As Nothing!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod used the unconverted Israelites as His instrument of removal of the Canaanites, but showed them the fruits of war, including captivity for disobedience.
Structure and Sovereignty in Daniel 2-7
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughDaniel chapters 2-7 form a chiastic (X shaped) structure. Chapters 2 and 7, 3 and 6, and 4 and 5 are paired and mirrored, reinforcing significant themes.
The Handwriting Is On the Wall (Part One) (2007)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe scattering of the church was God-ordained, providing a test for godliness. The isolating demonstrated by some groups is an abomination and an affront.
The Commandments (Part Thirteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughGod has never given mankind the prerogative to determine whether war is just or not. God has promised to protect us, conditioned on our obedience to our covenant.
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.
Psalms: Book Five: (Part Three): The Hallel: Psalms of Praise
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn Book Five of the Psalms, Psalms 113-118 (sometimes termed the Hallel) are to be considered one continuous Psalm of praise, associated with the holy days.
Deuteronomy and Holiness
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God has provided the God-plane marriage relationship to teach us how to submit to one another, sacrificing our self-centeredness for the benefit of our spouse.
Sovereignty, Election, and Grace (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod, as Creator, takes the initiative (as the potter over the clay) for the elect's salvation, enabling us to build the repertoire of habits called character.
Christ's Second Coming
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Feast of Trumpets memorializes God's deliverance of Israel beginning with Joseph, and looks forward to Christ's return when God will deliver His people.
Preparing To Rule
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)How can a group of rag-tag upstarts with no experience—that's how the world's leaders perceive us—hope to succeed where they have utterly failed?
Making Faithful Choices (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod demonstrated to Gideon, through His systematically whittling his army from 30,000 to 300, that His providence, and not Gideon's might, would bring victory.
Outside the Normal Pattern of Order
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod is a God of order and not confusion; all He does follows a specific order—summarized by the adage, a time and a place for everything.
Conscience (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughA conscience can only function according to what it knows, and will automatically adjust in the way it is exercised. Conscience follows conduct.