Playlist: Prophetic Events, Timing of (topic)
The Appointed Time of the Resurrection
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaThe time of Christ's return appears to be soon in the light of recent events. Watch for the gathering of armies around the future capital of the world.
Is Any Time Right for You?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsProphetic events and their timing are intricately woven into the divine plan, reflecting a perspective far beyond human comprehension. Prophetic time, as revealed in the Scriptures, often blends historical time, natural cycles of days and years, and future messianic or disastrous events. This timing is oriented toward the …
The Unknown Deadline
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeWe do not know how long the project (our sanctification process) will take. Each day is critical in doing our part to be of the same mind as God.
The Rapture and Trumpets
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe concept of prophetic events and their timing, particularly regarding the return of Jesus Christ, is central to understanding end-time prophecies. Many evangelical Protestants adhere to a pre-tribulation rapture belief, asserting that Christ will return before the Great Tribulation to snatch away believers to heaven, marking …
The Seventh Trumpet
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Day of Trumpets stands as a pivotal holy day, central to God's plan, bridging past redemptive works with future events of broader salvation for all humanity. It is the next prophetic event anticipated, marking the consummation of hopes and efforts, and will be remembered in the millennium as the seminal event enabling …
How Long, O Lord?
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Day of Trumpets holds profound prophetic significance, marking a memorial of what will be the most spectacular event ever to occur on earth. Its fulfillment will alter the course of history forever. Trumpets, in their plural form, signify more than just the last trumpet, which is often associated with the resurrection of the …
How Long, O Lord? (1994)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe references to trumpets suggest an announcement of a specific event or an alarm of what is to follow. Typically, the events themselves are figurative trumpet blasts.
The End Is Not Yet
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's people do a disservice to the cause of truth when they allow the media-hype to trigger a false hope about Jesus Christ's return being imminent.
A Place of Safety? (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPaul gives two signs of the Tribulation: The falling away and the appearance of the man of sin who sits in the temple in Jerusalem (II Thessalonians 2:3-4).
Zephaniah (Part One): The Day of the Lord Is Near!
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughZephaniah's prophecy is sharply focused on Judah and Jerusalem because they should have known better. They are ordered to keep silent and consider their sins.
Don't Lose Your Focus!
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPaul urged that we get our focus more balanced, emphasizing love over prophetic correctness, not remaining indifferent to what Christ deemed important.
Revelation 10 and the Church's History
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughRevelation 10 contains the seven thunders and the little book. It serves as an inset, not following a linear time sequence of the book of Revelation.
Fast-Forwarding the Tape
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. MaasPeople cannot live without hope. To cope with trials, we should metaphorically fast-forward the tape to what comes later.
Matthew (Part Twenty-Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe transfiguration prefigured the Kingdom of God, with the disciples only seeing Jesus in the end, showing salvation is through Him alone.
Christ's Responsibility, Resurrections, and All in All
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughChrist's resurrection was bodily. He will destroy death before returning control back to the Father, at which time the entire creation would be all in all.
Why Study Prophecy?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe study prophecy to know the general outline of future events, be prepared for the next significant event, and understand God's will and His character.
He Who Overcomes
Sermon by John O. ReidIt is not profitable to focus on the place of safety or the specific time of Christ's return, but instead to make the best use of our time to overcome.
Jesus in the Feasts (Part One): The Bread of Life
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughEven though the prophetic significance of the Holy Days outlines the the plan of God, the work of Jesus Christ in each event is even more significant.