Playlist: Restoration (topic)
Israel's Restoration and the Zeitgeist of Zeal
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)God's ultimate aim is to bring people to spiritual salvation, which involves creating something new, a new creation. Along the way, He restores and repairs the old. God is deeply concerned with His restoration efforts, which have been a subject of prophecy from the beginning. Restoration is essential to prevent human nature from …
Restoration and Forgiveness
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIt is impossible to grow spiritually in a climate of animosity and jealousy. If we use the power of God's Holy Spirit, peace will accrue as a fruit.
The Third Day (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBiblically, the third day carries much historic and prophetic significance.
What Kind of Life Do You Want?
Sermon by David C. GrabbeThe theme of restoration emerges as a vital aspect of the life God desires for us, reflecting a return to strength and peace through a relationship with Him. In Psalm 23:3, it is declared that the LORD restores the soul, guiding His sheep in paths of righteousness for His name's sake. This restoration, described from the …
The Book of Joel (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIf the victims of the devastating plague would return to the covenant, the land would be refreshed, prosperity would return, and the years lost would be restored.
What is Acceptable to the Lord
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWhile Jesus associated with harlots and publicans, He did not condone their works nor had fellowship with the works of darkness. We must follow His example.
God's Will in the End Time
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod does not like to inflict punishment on people, but because of sin, He is obligated to correct. But as quickly as God punishes, God restores and heals.
Parable of the Lost Sheep
Sermonette byChrist shows His compassion and concern for those who have become distracted and fallen into error, providing an example to us to show mercy to others.
Shabbat Shalom
Sermonette byThe word shalom denotes 'making something whole' or returned to well-being or good health. True biblical shalom refers to inner completeness and wholeness.
The Third Day (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAs a biblical motif, the third day indicates a colossal turn-around from hopelessness to victory. The third day revival motif recurs throughout Scripture.
Peace, Peace (Part One): Peace with God
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThrough Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, He bears sin, satisfies divine justice, and restores peace between God and repentant believers.
Psalm Genres (Part Six): Penitential Psalms
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGuilt weighs heavily on the soul, a burden that drives us to seek redemption and forgiveness. In the presence of Jesus Christ, as seen with Simon Peter by the Lake of Gennesaret, the awareness of sin can become overwhelming, prompting a deep sense of unworthiness. Peter, witnessing the miracle of the abundant catch, fell at …
Psalm 51 (Part Three): Psalm 51:5-12
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAs physical filth repulses the senses, sin ought to repulse the spirit. David's repentance depicts total immersion in sin and the critical need for God's cleansing.
Isaac and the Day of Small Things
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)Isaac did not play what historians might judge to be a significant role on the world's stage, yet kept the faith, never despising the day of small things.
Psalms: Book One (Part Six)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPsalm 23 depicts the gratitude we should display from a sheep's point of view, as the animal boasts of blessings and marvels about the care of his Shepherd.
Hosea's Prophecy (Part Seven)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsNations, like individual people, die first in spirit and then physically. They seldom die cataclysmically, but in gradual, incremental stages.
As Much as Depends on You
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThough we are sometimes confronted with conflict, we have a duty to make peace through exercising love. Unity and peace are fruits of God's Spirit.
Jerusalem and the Plan of Redemption
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIsrael's harlotry and rejection of God's covenant gave Jerusalem an increasingly unsavory association, calling for its impending judgment and destruction.
From Both Sides Now and the Feast of Tabernacles
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerThe disillusionment experienced by all living under the sun can only be cleared up under the perfect government of Jesus Christ.
All Sifted Like Wheat (Part Three)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerThe peace of Christ does not take place in a democratic compromise and tolerance of evil as the politics of the world advocates, but in submitting to God.
Marriage and the Bride of Christ (Part Seven)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsChristians must address marriage problems from God's perspective. Stress can cause people to lay aside their values in favor of humanly reasoned solutions.
Passover and New Creation
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)God has a two-phased project, first a separation process, followed by a unification process, in which all will be gathered and unified into Christ.