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 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 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 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 (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerBrethren, the bride of Christ has done whatever it takes under the direction of the Bridegroom to be fully ready when Christ returns. He has supplied all the fine garments to be worn by His bride, and the bride has carefully participated in the preparation to be the fulfilling and perfect helpmate of Jesus Christ within all that …
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 Bride of Christ (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerOn this greatest day of the Feast of Tabernacles, we reflect on the profound calling of the Bride of Christ, who has made herself ready under the tender care of Jesus Christ. This day may serve as a type of the last step in the preparation process of the Bride, His helpmate, as He brings the rest of mankind into the Family of …
The Eternal Privileges of the Bride
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe church, as the betrothed bride of Christ, holds a profound and eternal relationship with Jesus Christ, the Bridegroom. This sacred union, illustrated in Ephesians 5:22-33, compares the marriage relationship between husbands and wives to that of Christ and the church, emphasizing an everlasting bond that will not end or be …
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 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.
Proverbs 31 and the Wife of Christ (Part Four)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerBrethren, from the very beginning to the end of God's perfect plan to create mankind in His image, choice has been given to us so that we can learn to faithfully be the trustworthy companion of Jesus Christ. The only path that brings us to an eternal relationship of absolute trust is perfectly developed in the Proverbs 31 wife …
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.
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.
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.
Psalm Genres (Part Three B): Messianic (continued)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe psalmists, often through typology, centered on David, prophesying about the character, suffering, resurrection, kingship, and priesthood of Jesus Christ.