Playlist: Redemption as a Process (topic)
Redeemed, But Waiting for Redemption
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeRedemption unfolds as a multi-stage process, paralleling Israel's experience at the Exodus, where Passover marked only the beginning of a relationship with God rather than its completion. Israel still had to leave Egypt, enter a covenant, and remain faithful to it—something they largely failed to do. Paul's teaching in I …
Themes of Ruth (Part Three): Redemption
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughRedemption functions as an ongoing process with distinct past, present, and future dimensions rather than a single event. In the past, Christ redeemed believers from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for them. In the present, He continues to redeem them from every lawless deed while purifying them as His own special …
Passover: An Extraordinary Peace Offering
Sermon by David C. GrabbeRedemption emerges as a process rather than a single completed event, and this framework explains why Jesus declared that the Passover would not be fulfilled until the Kingdom of God arrives. While the sin offering has already been fulfilled through Christ's atoning death, the Passover's central theme of redemption unfolds in …
The Lamb of Revelation
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeIn Revelation, John refers to Christ as the Lamb more than any other designation because of His role of Redeemer, which is different from a sin offering.
Uniqueness and Time
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur unique calling makes us a special possession of God. Sealed with a downpayment of God's Spirit, we have the obligation to glorify God by obedience.
The Awesome Cost of Salvation
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe need to be sobered at the awesomeness of the cost to set us free from sin—what the Creator endured. We have been purchased, and are obliged to our Purchaser.
The Fourth Commandment (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Sabbath reminds us that God is Creator and that we were once in slavery to sin. The Sabbath is a time of blessing, deliverance, liberty, and redemption.
By This We Know Love!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAs God's people keep God's law in its spiritual intent, they begin to think like the Father and His Son, both of whom habitually do good.
Psalms: Book Two (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Pentecost season generally corresponds to Book II of the Psalms, Exodus, and the story of Ruth. Major themes include exile, separation, and redemption.