Playlist: David as Type of Messiah (topic)
Psalm Genres (Part Three A): Messianic
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughDavid serves as a primary type of the Messiah in the Psalms, reflecting a profound connection between his life and the life of Jesus Christ. Many Messianic prophecies in the Psalms are written about David as a type, where events and experiences in his life prefigure those of Christ, the anti-type. Through the inspiration of the …
Psalm Genres (Part Three B): Messianic (continued)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughDavid serves as a significant type of the Messiah in the Messianic psalms, prefiguring the life and roles of Jesus Christ. Through the events and experiences of David's life, such as his roles as a shepherd and king, or his trials while fleeing from Saul, we see reflections of Christ's humanity, ministry, sacrifice, and …
God the Father in the Old Testament
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughDavid serves as a profound type of the Messiah in the Old Testament, reflecting a deeper spiritual reality that was not fully understood by the Israelites of his time. In Psalm 2, recognized as a Messianic prophecy, the king is called "My Son" and "His Anointed," terms that we now understand to refer to Jesus Christ, the King of …
Jehoshaphat
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughDavid, as a type of the Messiah, stands as the high watermark of all rulers over Israel until His greater Son, Jesus Christ, came as the ultimate model and pattern for all leaders. In II Samuel, after Saul's death, David became king over Judah at Hebron, and eventually, Israel united under his leadership. The elders of Israel …
Psalms: Book One (Part Five)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBook One of the Psalms, parallel with the spring season, focuses on the Messianic prophecies, revealing God's plan to redeem Israel by crushing Satan.
Fully Accepting God's Sovereignty (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Faith in God and in the motivating power in God's Word have to be the driving force in everything we do each day.
Acts (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughPeter, using the details of fulfilled prophecy, establishes the Messiahship of Jesus Christ and convicts the crowd of their culpability in His death.
Fully Accepting God's Sovereignty (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughEternal life is to live a quality life as God lives, having developed a close relationship with God, living by faith and accepting His sovereignty over all.
Mephibosheth
Sermonette by James C. StoertzWhen confronted with the treachery of Absalom, Ziba and Mephibosheth seemed to express divided loyalties just as we do when we yield to our carnal minds.
Choices and a Man After God's Own Heart: Turn, Turn, Turn
Sermon by Mark SchindlerHonoring our free choice and understanding our weaknesses, God alters time and chance for us, using our mistakes as tools to enhance our godly character.
Government (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOnly those who are governable will be allowed to govern with God. No government will work without each individual submitting in his area of responsibility.
Sabbathkeeping (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe need to develop righteous judgment about what constitutes a genuine Sabbath emergency and what may be a deceptive rationalization of our human nature.
Fear of Death
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamFear of death originated with Adam and Eve's sin of eating from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, and, in response, they tried to hide from God.
Psalms: Book Three (Part Four)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHistorically and spiritually speaking, the beginning of things set the stage for what comes after.
Satan (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe origins of our adversary, Satan the Devil, and his host of fallen angels or demons. God has promised us protection if we yield to and obey Him.
Preternatural, Natural, Unnatural, Supernatural (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Christ's life and death were supernatural in that He had God's Spirit from the beginning, giving Him power over things, as well as undeniable logic.
Satan (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSatan uses disinformation, spread through false ministers/prophets, teaching smooth things that destroy. We must test the spirits to ensure a teaching is from God.
John (Part Twenty-Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughWhile the other accounts of Jesus' trial and crucifixion seem to show passivity, John shows Jesus totally in charge, purposefully and courageously moving.
Satan (Part 5)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughTo resist the Devil is to resist unlawful desires, not allowing him to manipulate our emotions. Satan works on fear of being denied something pleasurable.