Playlist: God's Voice as Thunder (topic)
Unity (Part 4): The Voice of God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe voice of God holds profound significance, often depicted with immense power and authority. In Psalm 29:1-11, David employs thunder as a metaphor for the voice of God, illustrating the connection between the familiar, powerful reverberation of thunder and the might of His spoken word. This imagery underscores the …
Sons of Thunder
Sermonette byJames and John had great zeal, but initially lacked eloquence and wisdom. Similarly, we need God to redirect our efforts to His purpose rather than our own.
The Two Witnesses (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's voice is often depicted with the power and majesty of thunder, resonating with authority and divine presence. In Ezekiel 3:12, a great thunderous voice is heard behind the prophet, signifying a message from the past that has already occurred, echoing the glory of the Lord from His place. This thunderous voice links to …
Revelation 10 and the Church's History
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe association of thunder with the spoken word appears early in the book of Revelation when the Lamb opens the first seal and one of the four living creatures speaks with a voice like thunder. Scripture repeatedly links this sound to the voice of God Himself, as when He thunders with the voice of His Excellency, when the …
Revelation 10 and the Laodicean Church
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's voice is repeatedly connected to thunder throughout Scripture as a powerful expression of divine majesty and authority. In Job, His voice roars and thunders marvelously, accomplishing great things beyond human comprehension. The Psalms likewise portray the Lord thundering from heaven, uttering His voice over the waters …
The Two Witnesses (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's voice manifests as thunder in the symbolic descriptions of divine communication that frame the prophetic messages delivered through His servants. In Revelation 10 the mighty angel identified as Jesus Christ cries out with a voice like a lion's roar, after which seven thunders utter their voices in succession following His …
Do You Recognize This Man? (Part Five)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAt Sinai, thunderings and lightnings accompanied the long, increasing blast of the trumpet as God descended in fire and smoke upon the mountain, causing the earth to quake while the people trembled. In that setting the blast grew louder until Moses spoke and God answered him by voice, an event the Israelites were later …
John (Part One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus nicknamed James and John the Sons of Thunder because He knew their temperament from growing up together as boys in Galilee. This designation points to men of great zeal and decisive action rather than any negative trait. Thunder appears in Scripture to exalt and glorify the strength of God's voice, for when God speaks …
Preparations For Christ's Return
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's voice resounds through thunderous announcements that mark the final stages of preparation for Christ's return. These sounds begin with the seventh trumpet, when loud voices in heaven declare that the kingdoms of the world have become the kingdoms of the Lord and His Christ. The declaration is accompanied by lightnings, …
Rain
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's voice as thunder reveals His sovereign power and direct involvement in the affairs of humanity. In Elihu's address to Job, thunder is presented as the audible declaration of God's majesty, announcing His control over the elements and His purposes in sending weather upon the earth. God thunders marvelously with His voice, …
Why Are We Here and What Is Our Focus?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerGod has a plan to bring all to Christ, but each in his own order. We cannot have a proper understanding of the plan if we do not keep Christ as the focus.