Playlist: Priest as Bridge-builder (topic)
Preparing to Be a Priest
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe role of a priest is deeply significant in the purpose God is working out for us, as we are called to be both kings and priests in the World Tomorrow. A priest serves as a bridge-builder, aiding people in accessing God by acting as a mediator who reconciles between God and men. This primary function is to facilitate union …
New Covenant Priesthood (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe role of a priest is fundamentally mediatorial, standing as a bridge between God and humanity. A priest's calling is to draw near to God, performing essential functions in His presence, a privilege and responsibility granted through His divine work. The term "priest" derives from a root meaning "first," indicating a …
Taking Your Priestly Responsibilities Seriously!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe function of the priest was to build a bridge between man and God. This means that Jesus not only shows us the way to God, but also, when we get there, introduces us to His presence. As members of His church, we are part of His holy priesthood, and Jesus is the spiritual High Priest over God's house. We are compelled to live …
The Priesthood of God (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The English term priest derives from a Greek root that passed through Latin before entering religious terminology. The Latin word for priest is pontiff . Pont means bridge, so pontiff essentially means a bridge-maker. A priest stands before God as His servant while leading worshippers. He instructs and mediates between them, …
Knowing Christ (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughChrist's sacrifice was not merely substitutionary, but representative, with Christ giving us a pattern for life - mortifying our flesh and putting out sin.
Matthew (Part Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus' 28 'missing' years were spent maturing, studying, and gaining life experience to equip Him as a high priest who could relate to human struggles.
Fully Accepting God's Sovereignty (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We are mandated to live by faith, being given trials of faith in order to chisel our character. We must totally and unreservedly accept God's sovereignty.