Playlist: First and the Last (topic)
The Last Adam
Sermonette by Ryan McClureThe first Adam yielded to sin and brought death upon humanity; the last Adam beat sin and is on course to permanently destroy death.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part One): Introduction
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the book of Revelation, the profound declaration of Jesus Christ as the First and the Last resonates with immense power and authority. In Revelation 1:8, He proclaims, "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End," says the Lord, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty. This statement, a crescendo of …
Jesus in the Feasts (Part Six): The Eighth Day
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the context of the Eighth Day and the overarching theme of Jesus Christ as our all in all, the phrases "First and the Last," "Alpha and the Omega," and "Beginning and the End" are profound merisms that encapsulate His complete sovereignty and presence. In Revelation 1:4-11, Jesus declares Himself as the Alpha and the Omega, …
Then Comes the End
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeChrist's return marks the beginning of the end of mankind's problems. However, His return will not be the final end, which comes when God is all in all.
Passionate Patience
Sermon by Mark SchindlerWhile waiting for Christ's return and overcoming our carnal minds, we must struggle to connect with God's will and purpose, developing passionate patience.
John (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe apostle John has provided at least eight separate forms of witness, establishing the veracity of Jesus Christ's identity as God in the flesh.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Three): Smyrna
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughChrist prepared the members of Smyrna for martyrdom, promising them eternal glory for enduring a relatively short time, looking at things from a hopeful perspective.