Playlist: Church as Body (topic)
Is There a True Church?
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughGod's true church cannot be found without revelation nor can one join the organization; God calls and places each member in its appropriate place in the Body.
What Is the Church?
Sermon by Ryan McClureThe concept of the church extends beyond a mere building; it is defined as a body or assembly of Christian believers. This assembly, referred to as ecclesia in the Bible, signifies a called-out congregation of people spiritually drawn by God, emphasizing their communal life and worship. Jesus Christ Himself introduced this term, …
The Purpose of the Church
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe church is often misunderstood as a mere building, but it is far more than that. It is described in a faint metaphorical sense as a building, with believers as living stones being built into a spiritual house, a holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Scriptures portray the church …
Jesus Christ: First Savior, Second High Priest, Third King
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe church is described as the Body of Christ, a profound metaphor indicating that it completes or fills out Christ. As the Head, He directs the Body to carry out His will, suggesting that Christ perceives Himself as incomplete until the process of adding members to His Body is fully realized. Each person added to this Body …
Don't Leave the House!
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe church is portrayed as a living body, a dynamic organism with Christ as its Head. In I Corinthians 12:12-13, it is clear that just as a body is one with many members, so is Christ's body, the church, unified despite its diversity. All are baptized by one Spirit into this single body, emphasizing unity across differences. …
Unity (2006)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLike the symphony orchestra, only as an instrumentalist submits to the leader, working with the other members of the ensemble, can unity be accomplished.
Together We Stand - But on What?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPaul, using the body analogy in I Corinthians, focuses on the need for unity and inter-relatedness by concentrating upon sound doctrine.
Don't Go Out of the House!
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe term house can mean structure, family, kingdom, or church of God. The instruction to us personally is to not leave the church or fellowship of faith.
Four Views of Christ (Part 7)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur lives parallel what Christ experienced: crucifixion, burial, resurrection, and glorification. The death of self must precede resurrection and glory.
Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen (Part Six)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsLike the four groups of seeds exposed to various qualities of soil, many have heard the true gospel, but few have remained faithful after the onslaught of hardship.
Government (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe ministry's authority consists of teaching, edifying, and equipping the members for sainthood, but not to wield dictatorial power over their lives.
Hope to the End
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPeter, while warning about impending suffering, nevertheless distinguishes himself as the apostle of hope, keeping our minds on what is to be rather than what now is.
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.
Reflections on the COVID-19 Pandemic
Sermon by David C. GrabbeLessons learned from COVID, as well as possible reasons God allowed or caused the pandemic to sweep through the church and wreak havoc on Feast observance.