Playlist: Rod of Iron (topic)

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Rod of Iron

Sermon by John O. Reid

Jesus Christ will rule the nations with a rod of iron, crushing and subduing all His foes as a potter's vessel is shattered. His governance, firm and invincible, will not tolerate rebellion, compelling all to submit and align with God's way. This rod of iron signifies a steady, confident rule over the earth, His flock, ensuring …


Portrait of a King

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God's church is the world's largest preparatory royal academy. Deuteronomy 17 provides basic instructions for kings as God has intended.


Preparing To Be King

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Our life is intended to be preparation for rulership in the Kingdom of God. The Bible has included instructions for preparing for rulership.


The Harvest is Almost In

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. Reid

Jesus Christ will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and with the breath of His lips He will slay the wicked. To the one who overcomes and keeps His works until the end He will give power over the nations. He shall rule them with a rod of iron. There will be no political correctness. It will be a rod of iron. They shall …


Are You Ready For Kingship?

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Revelation 5:10 promises believers genuine ruling authority, not figurehead status. Deuteronomy 17:14-20 offers five lessons for future kings.


Zephaniah (Part Three): Quick Destruction, Eternal Restoration

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus comes as a mighty warrior and conquering King who wields a rod of iron to shatter the nations like a potter's vessel. He comes with a sword from His mouth that smites the nations until the blood reaches the bridle of the horses. His purpose is to execute justice upon rebellion and sin after the nations refuse repeated …


Preparing To Rule

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

How can a group of rag-tag upstarts with no experience—that's how the world's leaders perceive us—hope to succeed where they have utterly failed?


Zephaniah (Part One): The Day of the Lord Is Near!

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Zephaniah's prophecy is sharply focused on Judah and Jerusalem because they should have known better. They are ordered to keep silent and consider their sins.


The Kingdom of God Scepter Bearer

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Scripture traces divine, royal authority through God's promises to Abraham, Judah, and David, culminating in Christ, whose rule will replace the world's systems.


For Love of Family

Sermonette by Austin Del Castillo

God's saints, as both kings and priests, will both teach God's law as well as maintain civic governmental functions, needing to exercise patience.


The Two Witnesses (Part Two)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God's truth may bring about sadness, astonishment, anger, and bitterness to the one delivering the message. James and John were types of the Two Witnesses.