Playlist: Jesus Christ as Foundation (topic)
Building on Christ's Foundation
Sermonette by Martin G. CollinsJesus Christ is to be the foundation on which the temple of God's church and our individual lives are built. He is not merely a foundation or a cornerstone, but the Chief Cornerstone upon which the prophets and apostles have established their teachings. We are called to use the words of the apostles and prophets in God's Word to …
The Foundation of the World
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus Christ stands as the unshakable foundation of the church, the Rock upon which all true faith is built. In His teachings, He declares Himself the solid ground; if we hear and act upon His words, we build on a foundation that endures any storm. He is the great Petra, the immovable Rock, not merely a stone, but the bedrock of …
The Solid Foundation of God
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughOur spiritual foundation is perfect, built on the apostles and the prophets, with Jesus Christ Himself as the chief cornerstone. This sure and solid foundation, inspired by Him, stands unblemished. Yet, we play two vital roles in relation to this foundation. First, we are the ground on which it is laid. As illustrated in the …
Christ, the Chief Cornerstone
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus Christ stands as the central and most vital part of our spiritual foundation. As Paul declares in Ephesians 2:20, we are built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone. In this role, He anchors the entire structure, supporting and aligning the whole building, …
Foundations of Sand
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus Christ is the Rock. In the Greek text rock is petra , a massive solid immovable fixed edifice that is one unit and endures for ages. Jesus Christ is called the Rock in several places. The Israelites followed that Rock and that Rock was Christ. He is the bedrock that Jesus mentions in Matthew 7. He is God. He cannot be …
Christ Our Rock
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus Christ is The Rock on which the church of God is founded. He is that great massive craggy rock that mountain on which the church of God is built. This refers back to the imagery of a massive immovable enduring strong impregnable rock. This time it is the idea of a foundation for what will be built upon it. Therefore …
Knowing Christ (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ is referred to as the chief corner stone. Christians are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets with Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone. In this arrangement all the building is fitly framed together and grows unto a holy temple in the Lord. Believers are built together for a habitation …
The Bride of Christ (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerJesus Christ serves as the sole foundation upon which the spiritual building of God rests, with no other basis possible for those called to become living tabernacles filled by the Holy Spirit. Paul describes this foundation explicitly as laid in accordance with the grace given to him as a wise master builder, upon which others …
A Time to Build Up
Sermonette by Christian D. HunterThe building of Solomons' Temple began in the month of Ziv. Ziv occurs in the springtime when the sun is in the sky for longer, enabling working in the light.
Matthew (Part Twelve)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughTo establish sound doctrine, we must build on the foundation Christ's teaching, taking the straight and narrow course rather than the wisdom of this world.
Go Not Out of the House
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFor Passover, Israel was commanded not to go out of their houses. This is also a warning to Christians when we understand the implications of the word 'house'.
Four Warnings (Part Four): Founded on the Rock
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughMixing the solid foundation of Christ's teachings with the sand of worldly philosophies and traditions ends in calamity. We must build on the Rock.
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.
Don't Leave the House!
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAs part of Christ's body or household, we have a responsibility to stay attached to the spiritual organism and to respond to the head.
Pillars in the Temple of God
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingChrist says He will make those who overcome 'pillar[s] in the temple of My God.' The pillars of a building support its roof and the structure as a whole.
Be a Lighthouse
Sermon by Ted E. BowlingThe metaphor of a lighthouse aptly describes the role of the saints in a darkened world, providing hope, guidance, and stability.
Matthew (Part Twenty-One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe Pharisees and Sadducees, who normally opposed each other, joined forces against their common enemy, Jesus. They should have recognized Him as the Messiah.
What Lies Beneath
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityIf we let our emotions rule, we can lose a lifetime acquisition of reputation in a split second. When Jesus Christ undergirds us, there is stability.
History of the Church
Sermonette by Gary GarrettThe honor roll of faith in Hebrews 11, suggests that the 31 AD dispersal of God's Holy Spirit was in fact merely a continuation of a much older distribution.
From Start to Finish
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)God has laid the foundation of the earth, and will maintain and mend until the project is completed, promising to remain with us from start to finish.
Three Aspects of Faith
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughBelieving in Christ is only the first rung on the ladder of faith, placing us on par with the demons who believe and tremble, but don't do anything good.
The Two Witnesses (Part Four)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe seven golden lamps symbolize 7 churches, empowered by abundant oil, manifested as spiritual words. Zerubbabel is a type of Christ, finishing the Temple.