Playlist: Garden of God (topic)
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Seven)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod prepared the earth and everything in it for man's use, creating food plants to provide the nutrition needed. In the Garden of Eden, He instructed Adam in the occupation of cultivation, indicating that agriculture began immediately after creation. Had Adam remained obedient, God would have blessed his endeavors, allowing the …
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Eight)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Garden of God evokes imagery of both physical sustenance and spiritual significance. Physically, it provided Adam and Eve with abundant food from trees, shrubs, and vegetables, ensuring their sustenance and that of their future family. Water was plentiful, with enough to supply four rivers, meeting a fundamental need for …
Imagining The Garden of Eden (Part Four)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Garden of Eden was probably prepared or planted after Adam was created so he could see God at work, providing him an example of diligence and satisfaction.
Eden, The Garden, and the Two Trees (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe we follow God's patterns, Jerusalem becomes the likely location of the Garden of Eden and the likely location for the future, heavenly Jerusalem.
Eden, The Garden, and the Two Trees (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe real cradle of civilization is not Mesopotamia, but Jerusalem, where God started His physical creation and where He will bring it to spiritual fruition.
Magic Doesn't Work (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWhile God is consistently depicted as working, magic seemingly provides a shortcut that bypasses overcoming and growth, attaining something for nothing.
Antidote For Disunity!
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe will become united as we draw closer to God. If we regard a brother in Christ as a competitor rather than as a trusted ally, unity will be impossible.