Playlist: God's People (topic)
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Fifteen):The Israel of God
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod is always trying to move toward the Kingdom of God that He wants to set up and turn all these things around and He is preparing a people for it. He does not want us looking back at what failed us and what we failed at in our lives before. He wants us moving forward. He is a forward-looking God with all kinds of plans for the …
Lessons from Elijah's Work
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughGod had used Elijah very much and very mightily. He founded three schools of the prophets where they trained ministers and people to spread the Word of God around Israel. There was one at Bethel, one at Gilgal, and one at Jericho at least. Elijah was a man with a nature like ours. He became discouraged at his apparent lack of …
Unleavened Bread and the Holy Spirit (2019)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughEgypt is not directly a symbol of sin, but instead the world. The Days of Unleavened Bread symbolize what God did for us, not what we did by our own power.
Unleavened Bread and the Holy Spirit (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Our exodus from the bondage of sin begins and ends with God. He commanded Israel to mark their escape with unleavened bread because of what He did.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Six): New Testament Teaching
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThose who follow Christ are the true Israel, the Elect, and the Chosen, called by God to precede unfaithful physical Israel in the salvation process.
The World (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur intimate fellowship should not be with the world, but be concentrated upon God and those who have made the Covenant, loving them as we would ourselves.
Unleavened Bread and Pentecost
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughUnleavened bread serves as a memorial of God's deliverance from the bondage of sin. We must realize that our part of the salvation process is to follow God.
The World (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur worldview must be shaped by a fear of God, a love for His people, and a hatred for the world's practices that destroy our relationship with God.
Psalm Genres (Part Five): Psalms of Praise
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's people are uniquely chosen and cherished by Him, as reflected in the psalms of praise. He has selected them as His special treasure, calling them out from among others to be His own. They are the sheep of His pasture, tended and kept by Him with care, as a shepherd watches over his flock. He provides for them, rescues them …
Never Allow Your Love to Wax Cold
Sermon by Clyde FinkleaDestruction comes from a gradual withdrawal from intimacy with God rather than outright rejection. We must be vigilant against spiritual complacency.
Why Are We Here? (2004)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidKeeping the Feast of Tabernacles includes temporary dwellings, rejoicing before God, and learning to fear God and faithfully keep His law.
Hosea's Prophecy (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsHosea was ordered by God to make a symbolic marriage to a harlot. This heartbreaking marriage portrayed Israel's unfaithfulness to God in spite of His care.
Amos (Part Eleven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAncient Israel had at the core of its religion an obsession to please the self at the expense of justice and the best interests of the disadvantaged.
Why Is Atonement a Fall Festival?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThough Passover and Atonement both deal with Christ's sacrifice, several reasons emerge to make Atonement a better fit for the fall holy days.