Playlist: John the Baptist, Ministry of (topic)
John 3:16 in Context (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJohn the Baptist conducted his ministry of baptizing in Aenon near Salim, where abundant water was available, at the same time that Jesus and His disciples baptized in the rural areas of Judea. This activity took place early in Jesus' work, prior to John's imprisonment, and involved a baptism of repentance for the remission of …
The Sixth Century Axial Period (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)John the Baptist's ministry followed the pattern of earlier prophets by delivering a message that harmonized with previous ones and urged repentance along with keeping all of God's commandments. An angel announced that John would be great in the Lord's sight, filled with the Holy Spirit from the womb, and would turn many of the …
Matthew (Part Sixteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughMatthew 11 focuses upon the ruminations of John the Baptist, who, even though he was close to Christ, may have misunderstood the nature of Christ's mission.
Matthew (Part Three)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus resisted Satan with the knowledge of God, resisting appeals to vanity, using power selfishly resisting to lust of the flesh, eyes, and pride of life.
The Fear of God (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughEven before we acquire the necessary building blocks of faith, hope, and love, we must acquire the fear of God, which unlocks the treasures of God.
Hebrews (Part Three): Who Was Jesus? (cont.)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)John identifies Christ as co-eternal with the Father, equal in character, but subordinate in authority. Christ's sonship was unique; He was the 'only Begotten Son.'
What Does God Really Want? (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIf we want to be like our Savior, then we will live the way He lived, keeping God's commandments — which exemplify the highest form of love.
The Sin of Self-Deception
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn our relationship with God, we must emphasize principle over pragmatism. If we are led into deception, it is because our carnal nature wanted it that way.
The Present Harvest (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)Christ empowers His disciples to preach and heal. He is saying there will be an incomplete work of healing and preaching in the run-up to His return.
Hebrews (Part One): The Stage Is Set
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Early converts from Judaism claimed to accept the Law but had difficulty accepting the Lawgiver. Today, many claim to accept Christ, but will not accept His Law.