Playlist: Measures, Three (topic)
Dominion and Leaven (Part Two)
Sermonette byIn the parable of the leaven, as presented in Matthew 13:33, Jesus spoke to the multitudes, saying the kingdom of heaven is like leaven which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal until it was all leavened. The reference to three measures of meal first appears in Genesis 18:6, where Abraham instructed Sarah to quickly …
Parables of Matthew 13 (Part 2): Leaven
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Kingdom of God or of Heaven has past, present, and future aspects. The Kingdom parables primarily provide instruction for the present aspect.
The Parable of the Leaven, Expanded
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBitterness divides one member of Christ's Body from another. Individuals often look for a 'doctrinal' reason to justify leaving a congregation.
Remaining Free
Sermon by David C. GrabbeIn Matthew 13:33, Jesus presents a parable stating, "The kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal till it was all leavened." This imagery of leaven, often symbolizing corruption in Scripture, appears contradictory since the church, being in Christ, is considered unleavened. However, …
Abraham (Part Nine)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughGod helps us to overcome our problems in an unraveling process, sometimes taking us back through the consequences of the bad habits we have accumulated.