Playlist: Spirit and Power of Elijah (topic)
The Sixth Century Axial Period (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)John the Baptist was prophesied by the angel Gabriel to work in the spirit and power of Elijah, turning many in Israel to the Lord and the hearts of the fathers to the children. Though John denied being Elijah, Jesus confirmed that he was the fulfillment of the prophecy, embodying the same devoted, zealous spirit as the original …
The Curse
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamMalachi 4:4-6 warns of a a coming Elijah and of a curse if the hearts of the children are not turned back to the fathers and vice versa. Are we seeing this?
Prophets and Prophecy (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAlthough by no means a wild man, John the Baptist experienced alienation from people, especially the entrenched religious and political leaders.
The Three Angels
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe tend to organize things in groups of three, such as the proclamation of the three angels in Revelation 14:6-13. Angelos could refer to a human messenger.
Prophets and Prophecy (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJohn the Baptist fulfilled the prophecy of the 'Elijah to come.' We must apply duality of prophecy carefully and cautiously rather than indiscriminately.
The Two Witnesses (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod'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.