Playlist: Body, Glorified (topic)
Glory, Glory, Hallelujah
Sermonette by John ReissLooking forward to the promises that God wants to give to billions of His human creations inspires us to keep on striving through the trials and struggles.
Image and Likeness of God (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod has revealed Himself through His Word, declaring that He possesses form and shape, contrary to notions that He is without body or substance. In Genesis 1:26-27, it is clearly stated that man is made in His image and likeness, establishing a foundational truth about His purpose and our potential to be like Him. This physical …
We Shall Be God
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Our destiny, as revealed through Scripture, is to be transformed into a glorified state, reflecting the very nature of God. This hope of glory is rooted in the resurrection, where we are brought into a fuller likeness of Christ. At the resurrection, we will be glorified together with Him, sharing in a spiritual transformation …
From Pilgrims to Pillars (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. MaasThe purpose of this message is to illustrate the process of sanctification, in which a temporal, flawed being is transformed into a new, perfect, indestructible being through cleansing, refining, enhancing, and glorifying. Today's focus is on the refinement, enhancement, and glorification process, where the temporal is made …
Image and Likeness of God (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus did not take on a different shape or form when He was transfigured. Taking on the image of the heavenly does not vaporize one into shapeless essence.
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe doctrinal changes made by the Worldwide Church of God have devastating ramifications. Predictably, when the vision was changed, God's law was cast aside.
When Our Change Comes
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughRepentance and conversion leading to transforming into Christ's image depend on change. Christianity is a force for personal change, leading to universal change.
Image and Likeness of God (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe numerous scriptural references to angelic beings indicate that the spiritual entities have tangible substance. God is not a universal nothingness.
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Thirteen)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAs we participate in the New Covenant, we go through the stages of justification, sanctification, and ultimately glorification as part of Christ's body.
Psalms: Book Five: (Part Three): The Hallel: Psalms of Praise
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn Book Five of the Psalms, Psalms 113-118 (sometimes termed the Hallel) are to be considered one continuous Psalm of praise, associated with the holy days.
Philippians (Part Ten)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughNot one of us with heavenly citizenship has ever been there, but like an ambassador, we are compelled to carry on the culture and laws in our lives.
Philippians (Part Nine)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughGodly righteousness demands humility, a readiness to admit shortcomings, a yieldedness to correction, and a willingness to be refashioned.