Playlist: Enoch's Translation (topic)
Faith and the Christian Fight (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughEnoch's translation occurred by faith so that he should not see death, after which he was not found because God had transferred him to another place on earth. Before this event he possessed the testimony that he pleased God, a result of the life he lived in consistent agreement with Him. Genesis records twice that Enoch walked …
The Great Flood (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughEnoch's place in the pre-Flood narrative centers on his role as the great-grandfather of Noah and as the last significant preacher of righteousness before the moral collapse that led to the Flood. According to the genealogy in Genesis 5:21, Enoch lived sixty-five years before begetting Methuselah, and by calculating forward …
Grace, Mercy, and Favor (Part Three): A Faithful Witness to God's Mercy
Sermon by Mark SchindlerEnoch's translation stands as one of the pivotal illustrations of God's patient mercy tempered with judgment as He works out His purpose through faithful men. Hebrews 11:5 records that by faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, and was not found, because God had taken him; before this happened, he had the …
A Pre-Passover Look
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughEnoch's translation, described in Hebrews 11:5, serves as a pivotal illustration within a broader discussion of faith as the essential foundation for proper Passover preparation. The passage states that by faith Enoch was translated so that he would not see death, and was not found, because God had translated him, for before his …
His Eye Is on the Sparrow (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We do not need to excessively fear Satan, his demons, or the world, but we should fear and respect the One who has complete involvement in our lives.
Make Sure of Your Focus (1998)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur focus should be to seek God's kingdom, reciprocating God's love, committing ourselves to a life of service, fulfilling His purpose without complaining.
Is Your Soul Immortal?
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughThe prevailing idea is that the soul is the indestructible part of a human being that lives on after death. The Bible reveals a different reality of life and death.
Leaving Sodom
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAmerica resembles the days of Lot and the culture of Sodom. The days of Lot were also productive and wealthy, leading to an excess of idle time.