Playlist: Preparing the Bride for Christ (topic)
The Bride of Christ (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerGod has set apart His carefully called and chosen few to be prepared for what He already sees: the completion of the Bride of Christ, filled to the full with God's Holy Spirit, and made perfectly in sync with Jesus Christ at His coming, with His Holy Spirit flowing in and flowing out. Under the tender care of Christ, His Bride …
Marriage and the Bride of Christ (Part Six)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod's design for marriage extends beyond the wedding day, focusing on harmony and sacrificial love as a reflection of His covenant with His people. The betrothed is called to act in a pure, moral, and faithful manner, embodying the unity, love, and interdependence that mirror God's relationship with His church, the bride of …
Marriage and the Bride of Christ (Part Eight)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJesus Christ is diligently preparing His Bride, the church, for a glorious presentation to Himself. He nourishes and cherishes her, providing spiritual sustenance and care to ensure her growth and well-being. This process of sanctification is ongoing, as He cleanses her from all impurities, aiming to present her without spot or …
Marriage and the Bride of Christ (Part Seven)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsChristian marriage plays a vital role in the spiritual preparation of the Bride for Christ, which is understood as God's church and its individual members. Each baptized member, both male and female, bears the responsibility of working with Christ the Bridegroom as He sanctifies, cleanses, and purifies His Bride. Married …
David Was Ready
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughWe need to be preparing ourselves for whatever God has prepared us to do in His Kingdom, preparing for an office, but more importantly preparing in character.
Remembering Who We Are
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidAt this present time, we are being prepared to be the bride of Jesus Christ. Our job is to make ourselves ready for the wedding of the Lamb, an event we are all called to be a part of, giving all praise and thanksgiving to the Lord as He has begun His reign. As the bride, symbolized by New Jerusalem, we are redeemed by our …
Psalms: Book Two (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn book two of the Psalms, a central theme emerges around the spiritual creation of a people prepared to be the bride of Christ. God, referred to predominantly as Elohim, is portrayed as the powerful Creator and intelligent Designer who continues to create, not just in the physical sense seen in Genesis, but in a spiritual …
The Glory of God (Part 4): Glorifying God
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGlorifying God is a constant and consuming task for His elect, far beyond mere emotional outpouring or praise. It is a lifelong devotion to valuing Him highly, exalting and magnifying Him through our actions. As our Redeemer, He has delivered us from futility, sin, and certain death, washing us clean, setting us apart, and …
Psalms: Book Two (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the context of Book Two of the Psalms, which aligns with the Pentecost season, a central theme emerges around the preparation of God's people as the bride for Christ. This preparation is reflected in the spiritual journey depicted through the harvest imagery of Pentecost, also known as the Feast of Weeks or the Feast of …
Take Heed to Yourselves
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAs members of God's church, we are called to prepare ourselves as the Bride for Christ, especially in these end times when the world is steeped in evil. Our Savior warns us to take heed to ourselves, focusing on our spiritual condition and maintaining a solid, growing relationship with the Father and Jesus Christ. This is not a …
The Joy of the Lord Is Our Strength!
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe church bears a vital responsibility to prepare the bride for Christ by guarding the truth and setting a good example through good works. This preparation involves embodying the full joy that Jesus promises, a joy that no one can take away. It is not the church's role to reform or improve the world, nor to abandon it, but to …
Why Study Prophecy?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe in the Church of the Great God often emphasize the importance of preparing ourselves to become part of the Bride of Christ. As Revelation 19:7-9 illustrates, we come to the marriage of the Bride and the Marriage Supper of the Lamb because the Bride has made herself ready. This preparation is a central focus for us, as we …