Playlist: Oracles of God (topic)
Faith, Hope, and the Worship of God (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe oracles of God, as the sacred sayings of God, have been committed to the Jews for preservation and transmission, as stated in Romans 3:2. This responsibility has not been given to others, emphasizing the divine trust placed in them to maintain these vital elements of faith and worship. The issue of the calendar, integral to …
Entrusted with Godly Holiness
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerGod entrusted the oracles to the Jews, a trust that remains unchanged. Even though some may not be faithful to the privilege God has given them, He will always accomplish His Word through men faithful to their entrusted responsibilities. With physical Israel, failure to remain trustworthy had deadly physical consequences. Yet, …
Faith and the Calendar (Part Five): Summary
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod assigned the tribe of Judah to be the caretakers of the oracles. The real issue in this controversy is faith in God's sovereignty and His faithfulness.
Faith and the Calendar (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe issue is not mathematical or astronomical, but instead a matter of trust in God's faithfulness, authority, sovereignty, oversight, or ability to govern.
Faith and the Calendar (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe real issue in the calendar controversy is not astronomical, but faith in God's sovereignty, providence, and His right to assign responsibility.
Faith, Government, and the Calendar (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe calculated Hebrew calendar reflects God's faithfulness in providing His children a reliable calendar. Concocting one's own calendar is presumptuous.
Leadership and the Covenants (Part Ten)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Ezekiel prophetically warns Israelites today of imminent cultural collapse because of ungodly leadership. We must treasure and appreciate the truth we have.
Proverbs 31 and the Wife of Christ (Part Two)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerProverbs 31 is far more than an idealized portrait of womanhood or a generic symbol of the Church; it is divinely placed, constituting a weekly Sabbath plumb line.
Maintaining Good Health (Part 13)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughCommitment to a course of action is essential for physical or spiritual success. Faith motivates and sustains right action, protecting us from wavering.
When Is the Year of Release (Shemitah)?
Sermon by David C. GrabbeThe anchor point of both the Shemitah and Jubilee is the Day of Atonement. Deuteronomy should be read at the Feast just after the year of release begins.
The Gap Theory
Sermonette by John ReissThere is scriptural proof that shows a strong case for the Gap Theory by comparing the other days of creation and seeing that God's work is perfect.
Proverbs 31 and the Wife of Christ (Part Three): Esther
Sermon by Mark SchindlerTrue virtue, strength, and worth come only from God and are developed through faith, obedience, humility, and reverent fear of being unfaithful.
Are We Ever Good Enough?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIt is necessary to begin with a conviction of sin in order to experience a need for Jesus Christ and to receive the joy in the forgiveness of sin.
Bible Difficulties by Design
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe God-designed difficulties in the Bible are there to stimulate our minds, causing us to think deeply and meditate on the facts, inspiring us to seek God.
Passover (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Passover is to be kept on the twilight of the 14th, while the Feast of Unleavened Bread begins on the 15th. The Word of God supersedes tradition and heritage.