Playlist: God's Name, Place of (topic)
Where God Places His Name (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod places His name where His people can approach and know Him. His name was set in Jerusalem on Mount Zion, in the Tabernacle and then the Temple, where His glory filled the Holy of Holies. Yet His presence and glory are distinct from His name and goodness. His glory is overwhelming, unapproachable, and deadly to sinners, so …
Where God Places His Name (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod chooses the place where His name abides, not men. He alone knows the best location, and He chose Jerusalem, a neutral city belonging to no tribe, with David to reign from it. Earlier stops such as Shiloh and Kiriath Jearim were temporary, but Jerusalem is an eternal choice that continues in New Jerusalem. God wants His name …
By Every Word of God
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughOnce Israel entered the land, all sacrificing and offering had to be done only at the place the Lord chose to make His name abide (Deuteronomy 12:4-6). Israel was not free to worship Him with offerings anywhere else. That place was to be established only after they crossed the Jordan, dwelt in the land, and God gave them rest …
Feast: Command of God?
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamKeeping God's annual Sabbaths are just as much a mandate on God's people as keeping the Ten Commandments.
Do We Truly Honor God in Our Actions?
Sermon by Kim MyersWe've all read the verses that state that the Word of God is the Bread of Life, but do we consistently practice what it teaches, and thus honor God?
Was Joshua Required to Offer the Wavesheaf?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeGod did not place His name anywhere in the land immediately upon Israel's entry. The instruction in Deuteronomy 26 to bring firstfruits to the place where the LORD chooses to make His name abide shows that this condition was not met when Israel crossed the Jordan. God did not establish His name in a place until the land was at …
Wavesheaf Requirements and Joshua 5
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod chose one place to put His name, and when Israel entered the land the worship of God was centralized there. Deuteronomy 12 gives these final instructions: Israel was not to do as they did in the wilderness, where every man did what was right in his own eyes, but was to seek the place the LORD would choose out of all the …
Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughConfusion over time of Passover, the wavesheaf offering, and Pentecost results from making assumptions unwarranted by clear scriptural evidence.
Holy Convocations
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamThe term "holy convocation" is repeated ten times in Leviticus 23, indicating that God places utmost importance on fellowship with siblings in the faith.
The True Circle of Life
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamThe Feast of Tabernacles is clearly seven days long. Attending only parts of the Feast is an abomination, defined as something causing extreme disgust.
We Are Not Just Going Fishing
Sermonette by Mark SchindlerThe Feast of Weeks (Pentecost) calls each person to come before God with a thoughtfully determined offering reflecting both physical blessing and spiritual growth.
Tithing: 'Try Me Now!' (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsTithing requires faith and trust in God, who provides our ability to acquire wealth. Each member must make his own decision. Tithing is based on increase.
Eating Before the Lord
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David C. GrabbeBelievers are a present royal priesthood offering spiritual sacrifices within the church, nourished by Christ's exclusive altar. The Feast of Tabernacles mirrors Levitical consecration, with its seven-day structure and blood application to ears, thumbs, and toes symbolizing hearing God, serving, and walking steadily. This …
A Footnote on the Start of Christ's Ministry
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeWhen the angry members of the local synagogue tried to push Jesus over the cliff, they paralleled the Jewish tradition for the azazel goat.
Abraham's Sacrifice (Part Two): Love Exemplified
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe love of Abraham for Isaac serves as an emblem for the love of the Father for His Son and for all the children of Adam and Eve.
On This Side of Jordan
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)When the circumstance of sin ceases, what happens to the law? The concept of sin as a reality will be gone at a certain point in time.
Deuteronomy 16, Passover, and the Night to be Much Observed
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughIn Deuteronomy 16:1, the word 'Passover' is out of context. It applies to the whole season, including the Night to be Much Observed and the Days of Unleavened Bread.