Playlist: Proclaiming God's Praises (topic)
Psalms: Book Five: (Part Three): The Hallel: Psalms of Praise
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBook Five of the Psalms, like the whole book ( Tehillim , "Songs of Praise"), is about praising God, with praise mounting toward the closing psalms. Psalm 145 is the only psalm titled a Tehillah , and Psalms 146 through 150 conclude with Hallelujah, climaxing in Psalm 150's commands to praise. Within Book Five, Psalms 113 …
Blessing God
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamWe bless God through joyfully singing psalms, praising Him and obeying His Commandments, having His word written on our heart..
Psalms: Book Four (Part Four): God as Creator
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughCreation is meant to lead believers to bless and praise God, and Psalm 104 is the model. It opens and closes with "Bless the Lord, O my soul!" and is paired with Psalm 103, which praises God as the Giver of good things, while Psalm 104 praises Him as the Maker of good things. David's poetic meditation on creation is designed to …
New Covenant Priesthood (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSacrifices of thanksgiving, praise, and gratitude are required of God's called out priests. By meditating on the right things, we prepare ourselves for prayer.
New Covenant Priesthood (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWithout thanksgiving and praise, our prayers degenerate into the 'gimmes' with the emphasis on the self. We must give God thoughtful thanks in every circumstance.
Lift Up Your Voice Like a Trumpet
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHardly anything is more dramatic than the blast of a trumpet. Alarm or warning is a primary function, and its other uses likewise culminate in the Feast of Trumpets.
The Song of Moses
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWhen we are changed into spirit beings, we, as the first fruits, will again be involved in making music, singing a new song before the throne of God.
Psalms: Book Three (Part Five)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIf we would keep God's Feasts properly, we would be in sync with God's noble purpose for us, defending us from falling into apostasy and idolatry.
Psalms: Book Four (Part Three)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPsalms 105 and 106 describe the Great White Throne period, expressing the yearning desire to be included in His Kingdom and declaring God's praises.
Psalms: Book Two (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBook II of the Psalms was written largely by David and shows how he reacts to some gruesome trials by surrendering to God's redemption.