Playlist: Church as Bride of Christ (topic)
Marriage and the Bride of Christ (Part Nine)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Church is the Bride of Christ, a profound mystery that reveals the divine perspective on marriage. Jesus Christ, as the perfect Bridegroom, sets the supreme standard for all husbands to emulate, and human marriages should be fashioned after the union between Christ and His Church. This spiritual union, described as a great …
Marriage and the Bride of Christ (Part Twelve)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe unity between Christ and His Bride, the Church, serves as a profound model for the marriage relationship, reflecting a spiritual union that mirrors the physical unity between husband and wife. Just as the Church is subject to Christ, so too should there be unity and submission within marriage, embodying the same spiritual …
Marriage and the Bride of Christ (Part Eight)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe relationship between Jesus Christ and the church is portrayed as that of a husband and His bride, reflecting a profound bond of love and care. Christ sacrificed Himself for the church, not for His own person, but for the body which is the church, demonstrating a self-sacrificial love. He continues to sanctify and cleanse …
Marriage and the Bride of Christ (Part Ten)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Church, as the Bride of Christ, holds a profound and privileged relationship with Jesus Christ, the Bridegroom. This spiritual union mirrors the earthly bond of marriage, where the husband bestows certain privileges upon his bride, and likewise, Christ grants extraordinary blessings to His Church. As members of God's Church, …
The Bride of Christ
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaThe names of the seven churches of Revelation 2-3 prove equally significant as demonstrating the traits or characteristics of the wise virgins.
The Millennium and Union With Christ
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe millennial situation will resemble the behavior of our forebears; it will be our responsibility to lead them to hope, joy, character, and faith in God.
The Mystery of the Church (2005)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPaul's body analogy illustrates the interconnectedness of all members to Jesus Christ and to each other. Not one is unimportant or useless.
The Perfect Marriage
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughUnder the best of conditions, marriage takes work to make it succeed. Next to baptism, marriage is the most important decision we could ever make.
The Perfect Husband
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHusbands need to imitate God's behavior as reflected through the life of Jesus Christ. Isaiah 54 reveals Yahweh (who became Jesus Christ) as the Husband of Israel.
The Lord's Nourishing and Cherishing
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe marriage covenant must be elevated to the stature of Christ and the church. A caring husband must love his wife as he nourishes his own physical body.
The Purpose of the Marriage Relationship
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMarriage prepares God's called-out ones to collectively become the bride of Christ. God hates divorce but allows it on grounds of adultery and violence.
The Two Great Commandments: First Principles
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod made male and female in His image and has determined that the binary metamorphize into unitary in order to accomplish higher Spiritual purposes.
Pentecost and the Book of Ruth
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAlthough many lessons of the book of Ruth allude to Old Covenant teachings, Ruth prefigures New Covenant principles such as mercy, Christ's care, and acceptance.
David Was Ready
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughWe need to be preparing ourselves for whatever God has prepared us to do in His Kingdom, preparing for an office, but more importantly preparing in character.