Playlist: Minister (topic)
The Purpose of the Ministry
Sermon by John O. ReidThe ministry is God's fourth means of teaching His people, alongside the Holy Spirit, Bible study, and experience in the world. Jesus Christ Himself supplied the ministry (Ephesians 4:11), and its job is "the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry" and the edifying of the body. Equipping carries the medical sense of …
Itching Ears
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe role of a true minister centers on faithful, uncompromising proclamation of the gospel of the Kingdom of God, a message that must never be altered to suit the desires of the hearers. Jesus' instructions to His disciples establish that the minister is not to negotiate the truth or waste effort where it is rejected; he is to …
Spotting False Teachers
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughTrue shepherds have genuine concern for the flock, as opposed to hirelings who only devour or take advantage of the flock.
Matthew (Part Twenty-Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe transfiguration prefigured the Kingdom of God, with the disciples only seeing Jesus in the end, showing salvation is through Him alone.
Parables of Matthew 13 (Part 3): Hidden Treasure
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe church constitutes Christ's treasure, hidden in the world, purchased and redeemed with Christ's blood. The Pearl of Great Price depicts a rich merchant (Christ), the only one who had the means to redeem His church. The Dragnet symbolizes the scope of God's calling while the separation process indicates God's high standards …
Prophets and Prophecy (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughA prophet is one who speaks for God, expressing His will in words and sometimes signs. Standing outside the system, he proclaims God's purpose, including repentance.
Government (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOnly those who are governable will be allowed to govern with God. No government will work without each individual submitting in his area of responsibility.