Playlist: Physical Things, Impermanence of (topic)
What Makes for a Good Feast of Tabernacles?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe Feast of Tabernacles is a memorial of transitoriness and impermanence, commanded in Leviticus 23 so that each generation remembers God made Israel dwell in booths after bringing them out of Egypt. The temporary dwellings are the heart of the Feast, and skipping them misses its main point. They keep God's people slightly off …
Strategies for Escaping Babylon (Part Four)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. MaasEverything physical is passing away, including our frail bodies, and God has subjected creation to futility in hope so that we will see the contrast and choose what is permanent. Life measured against eternity is a mere vapor, a shadow, grass that flourishes in the morning and withers by evening (James 4:14; Job 14:1-2; Psalm …
What We Can Learn from Booths
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughLiving in temporary booths at the Feast teaches a sense of impermanence. This world seems permanent, real, and solid, but it is not the Christian's inheritance; the inheritance is the world to come. Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob lived in tents for long lives, owned no land except their burial plots, and confessed themselves …
The Quest for Permanence
Sermonette by David F. MaasFasting brings our heart into alignment with God. The very best offering we can present is a humble and contrite heart, put on the fast track through fasting.
Do You Recognize This Man? (Part Seven)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe prevailing view is that at the end time, God will judge between the righteous and unrighteous, consigning each to heaven or hell, an idea from paganism.
Ecclesiastes and the Feast of Tabernacles (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLove for this world will inevitably bring disillusionment. Because the world is passing away, our priorities should be to fear God and keep his commandments.
The Feasts of Tabernacles and Unleavened Bread
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David C. GrabbeUnleavened Bread and Tabernacles mirror each other. Through comparing and contrasting, a complete picture of salvation through Christ emerges.
Looking Back to the Future
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe dwelling in booths and the sacrifices were the context for rejoicing at the Feast of Tabernacles. The booths depict our current lives as pilgrims.
How to Combat Future Shock
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAlvin Toffler described a phenomenon known as Future Shock, a stressful malady caused by an inability to adjust to rapid change and over-stimulation.
Simplifying Life (Part One)
Sermon by David F. MaasWe must cleanse not only our physical spaces, but our minds, schedules, and hearts—removing distractions, negative thoughts, and emotional burdens.
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Until Christ returns, the world's problems will not be solved. Using godly wisdom helps us to deal with our circumstances, but it won't change the world.
Do You See God?
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughUnless we acknowledge God's sovereign authority in our lives, following through with the things we learn from scripture, we, like atheists, will not see God.
The Christian and the World (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughClear vision lights the way spiritually. If the eye of the heart is aimed at spiritual treasure and the glory of God, it will remain singly focused.
The Unshakable Kingdom!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsBecause all things will be violently shaken, God commands His people to place their trust in the unshakeable Kingdom of God which will displace all empires.