Playlist: Prophecy, Olivet (topic)
Coming to Know Him
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughMatthew 24:29-31, the Olivet Discourse passage on Christ's return, is used to show that the Second Coming will be a sensory overload that no one on earth can ignore. After the tribulation the sun will be darkened, the moon will not give its light, stars will fall, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then the sign of …
Day of Deception
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Olivet Prophecy in Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21 is the foundational prophecy of the Bible, the basis for unlocking prophecy in Revelation and the Old Testament. Its opening verses clarify the Four Horsemen and other seals of Revelation 6, Jesus' mention of the Abomination of Desolation points back to Daniel 9, and His …
The Love of Christ
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsChrist's Olivet Prophecy in Matthew 24 foretells a great tribulation unparalleled in history, which has not yet occurred and directly precedes His return. It will bring destruction and war so severe that no flesh would be saved unless those days were shortened for the elect's sake. Immediately afterward come cosmic disturbances: …
Do You Recognize This Man? (Part Five)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn Matthew 24, Jesus' own account of His return parallels the trumpet-blasts, lightning, fire, earthquake, and divine voice of God's appearing at Sinai, and it likewise begins with flight into the wilderness mountains and a time of testing. The days of tribulation will be shortened so that life is not wiped out, and His coming …
Christ's Second Coming
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Olivet Prophecy (Matthew 24, with Mark 13 and Luke 21) gives the general overview of Christ's return, answering the disciples' question about the sign of His coming and the end of the age. Christ will not return secretly, as the rapture doctrine claims, but openly, like lightning flashing from east to west, with every eye …
The End Is Not Yet
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus' Olivet prophecy gives a straightforward road map, not a code for date-setting. Its closing words, in Mark 13:32-37, state that no one knows the day or hour, not even the Son, and command believers to "take heed, watch and pray." Taking heed ( blepete ) means being prepared to respond appropriately, and watching ( …
Focus
Sermon by John O. ReidThough Christ has warned us to be aware of the times, we need to be more alert to how we are living. End-time events should lead us to repentance.
Famine (Part One): The Beginning of Sorrows
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsFamine is caused by sin, ignorance, foolish farming practices, and inadequate means of transit. The whole world will soon suffer intense spiritual famine.
Four Views of Christ (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus sets a pattern for us by serving without thought of authority, power, position, status, fame, or gain, but as a patient, enduring, faithful servant.
Winners Never Quit, Quitters Never Win
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaWinston Churchill's wartime advice, 'Never give in,' is good advice for us now as we approach the horrible time of the Great Tribulation.
Learning to Navigate
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAre we navigating through life toward God's Kingdom like Jesus Christ? As our example, He has already done the heavy lifting; our job is to follow his lead.