Playlist: Kingdom of God, Present Reality (topic)
The Kingdom of God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Kingdom of God, as a present reality, carries profound significance for us even now. Though it is often spoken of in future terms, there is an aspect of it that exists in the present. God considers us citizens of His Kingdom right now, having translated us into the Kingdom of the Son of His love. This is not merely a future …
Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughCitizenship in Heaven represents one of the identities bestowed upon the called, chosen, and redeemed people of God, and it establishes that the Kingdom of God is already a present reality for believers, not merely a future hope. Philippians 3:20-21 declares that "our citizenship is in heaven," using the Greek word politeuma , …
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.
Let Him Who Glories Glory in This (Part Three)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerRooted in Jeremiah 9:23-24, this three-part series "Let Him Who Glories Glory in This" reorients God's people away from worldly wisdom and power toward the glory of knowing Him through His loving kindness, judgment, and righteousness. The narrative arc begins with Leviticus 23 to define holy convocations as sacred …
Parables of Matthew 13 (Part 1): The Mustard Seed
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Bible, in both parables and prophecies, interprets itself and remains consistent in its use of symbols. We cannot arbitrarily attach meaning to symbols.
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.
Our Heavenly Citizenship
Sermonette by Austin Del CastilloThe rampant disorder in America may encourage God's people to choose political sides, but doing so may place them in a position of opposing God's will.
Parables of Matthew 13 (Part 2): Leaven
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Kingdom of God or of Heaven has past, present, and future aspects. The Kingdom parables primarily provide instruction for the present aspect.
Born Again (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The gestation or fetus analogy does not adequately depict the sanctification process in which there has to be volition, judgment, and conscious choice.
Born Again (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Baptism and being born again were already understood by the Jews, but the traditions had evidently blinded people to some additional spiritual nuances.
Let's Get Real!
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe exist as imperfect shadows of God. As we follow the example of Christ, the real Light that reveals God's way, we also move from shadow to reality.
Hebrews (Part Nine): Chapter 1: Jesus' Exultation and Christianity's Claims
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Hebrews 1:3 and Psalm 2 explain how Jesus becomes something He previously was not. Because of Christ's qualifications, Christianity has a claim on all mankind.