Playlist: Jesus Christ (topic)
Hebrews (Part Nine): Chapter 1: Jesus' Exultation and Christianity's Claims
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Jesus Christ is identified as the Son of God, the Anointed One, and the Messiah in Psalm 2. He is the only begotten Son of God, as stated in John 1:17, and was declared as such by God the Father at His birth to the virgin Mary. Jesus Christ held the office of High Priest, a position He was qualified for because He was already …
Jesus Christ: First Savior, Second High Priest, Third King
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ is vitally needed for the salvation of those converted, especially those converted from Judaism in the immediate decades following His resurrection. His role remains crucial for our salvation today, as Hebrews teaches us how much we need to relate to our High Priest. Without Jesus Christ, we can do nothing …
Jesus Christ, the Bearer of Sin
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeJesus Christ's role in bearing our sins is central to understanding the Scriptures. The Scriptures testify of Him, and as we study, we see how symbols like the azazel in Leviticus 16 point to Him. The azazel bore the sins of the people, and similarly, the Messiah bore our iniquities as prophesied in Isaiah 53. The Lord laid our …
The Last Words of Jesus Christ
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJesus Christ once took a poll among His followers, asking, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?" Some believed He was John the Baptist returned from the dead, others thought He was a second Elijah, Jeremiah, or one of the ancient prophets. Peter, one of His students, declared, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living …
Jesus Christ Is Our Hope
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingRahab considered the red cord a symbol of her faith and hope that she and her family would be rescued from destruction. Her faith was not wasted but rewarded.
Jesus Christ's Trial (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJesus Christ, in the account of His arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, demonstrated complete control over the situation from beginning to end. He delayed in the Garden as the arresting party approached, went forth to meet them, and surrendered Himself voluntarily. Even at the moment of arrest, He showed power over the soldiers, …
Hebrews (Part Three): Who Was Jesus? (cont.)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Jesus Christ, with His life and sacrifice, serves as the means of making peace between us and God, thus enabling a profound relationship with Them. During His time on earth, He took on humanity for the multitude of purposes for which humanity was created, inspiring appreciative wonderment for Him who became human for our eternal …
Jesus Is God
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ stands at the heart of a profound question about the authenticity of the Bible and His own identity. If He is not who He claims to be, as the Word of God personified and as the written word proclaims, then He was merely a cunning deceiver who orchestrated a lie sustained for nearly two thousand years, leaving us …
Christ's Revelation of the Father
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus Christ is often the most misunderstood person who has ever walked this earth, frequently deliberately so. People hear or read His words and, due to their own willfulness, twist them to fit their preconceptions. Throughout His ministry, as seen in the gospels, His audience consistently misunderstood His message, a pattern …
Hebrews (Part Five): Who Was Jesus?
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Jesus Christ stands as the centerpiece of the epistle to the Hebrews, embodying unparalleled importance to the entire creation and to our spiritual growth and salvation. Other than the Father, no one compares to Him in leadership within the administration of this creation. He is essential to our connection to eternity and all …
Hebrews (Part Four): Who Was Jesus?
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Jesus Christ was not merely an extraordinary man; He was unique, great above all others who ever lived. Every characteristic of His attributes is to be admired for His great love and unstinting giving in every aspect of His character, expressed humbly and abundantly for our eternal well-being. Never has such glorious and refined …
Hebrews (Part Two): Who Was Jesus?
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Under the New Covenant, Jesus Christ is central to God's purpose in building His Family. His teaching-and-example-setting responsibility was entrusted to no one else in all of creation, highlighting the profound importance of His role. Jesus is the major theme of the book of Hebrews, where God commands, "Hear Him," emphasizing …
Christ Our Passover
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ stands as the central figure of salvation, embodying a profound mystery that eludes those who do not deeply consider His significance. To many, He was an enigma: to His own brethren, He was not believed; to the average Jew, a mysterious yet likable figure performing fantastic deeds; to the Pharisees and Sadducees, …
Jesus in the Feasts (Part Two): Firstfruits
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe central figure of Scripture is God Himself, particularly the Son, Jesus Christ, the Word. The real subject of the Word of God is our Savior and soon-coming King, Jesus Christ, and we must never allow this to stray far from the forefront of our minds. Everything in the Bible is about Him, as He Himself verified that the whole …
Christ, the Chief Cornerstone
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus Christ stands as the central and most vital part of our spiritual foundation. He is the Chief Cornerstone, as emphasized in Ephesians 2:20, anchoring and supporting the entire structure of God's spiritual Temple. His teaching underlies all other spiritual truth in God's Word, serving as the touchstone for everything else. …
Christ Our Rock
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus Christ is identified as The Rock, a central and enduring image of God throughout biblical narrative. He is The Rock of the Old Testament, the same as The Word, Jesus Christ, who supplied Israel with manna and water, led them across the wilderness, delivered them from all their enemies, and placed them in the land of …
Four Views of Christ (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ is central to our transformation, as reflected in the principle, "As He is, so are we in this world." This signifies that we are being conformed not to Jesus the man, but to the risen Jesus Christ, embodying His current divine state. He has entrusted His reputation and honor to us, expecting us to bear His image, …
Jesus in the Feasts (Part One): The Bread of Life
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus Christ stands as the central figure in the study of Scripture, revealing the true meaning of God's Word through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. In Luke 24:44-45, He opened the minds of His disciples to understand the Old Testament prophecies and teachings concerning Himself, demonstrating that all Scriptures, from …
Four Views of Christ (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Bible presents Jesus Christ as central to its message, with His life and significance woven throughout its pages. In Revelation 2:17, He promises hidden manna to those who overcome, symbolizing spiritual nourishment that requires effort to uncover, akin to the Word of God that sustains and strengthens. This hidden manna, …
Jesus in the Feasts (Part Six): The Eighth Day
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn this sermon series on Jesus in the Feasts, the primary purpose of the holy days is to point us to Christ in His various offices and roles. Christ is our Passover in the Feast of Passover. In Unleavened Bread, He is our Bread of Life. In Pentecost, He is our Firstfruit. In Trumpets, He is our divine King who is present. In …
Running God's Marathon With Christ
Sermon by Mark SchindlerJesus Christ, our Forerunner, sets the pace for us in the race toward the Kingdom of God, having endured immense suffering and temptations to become the perfect drafting runner for each of us. We see Him, made a little lower than the angels, suffering death and being crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, …
Have You Given Your Heart to Jesus?
Sermonette byIt behooves God's called-out ones to recognize Jesus Christ as providing the access to God the Father, the Way and the Life.
Proofs of Christ's Resurrection
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHundreds of years before a significant event, several men who claimed to be prophets predicted a future miracle. At the appointed time, a man appeared, declaring that the moment for this miracle had arrived. He claimed to be the divine Being who inspired those ancient prophets, preached profound truths, collected disciples, and …
The Meekness and Gentleness of Christ
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn a world that often exalts harshness and aggressive strength, Jesus Christ stands as a profound example of meekness and gentleness. He portrays the ideal disciple as someone who embodies these qualities, promising that the meek shall inherit the earth, a bold contradiction to worldly values. His life demonstrates that true …
Hebrews (Part Eight): Greater Than Angels (cont.)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The author of Hebrews begins by persuading the Jews to accept Jesus Christ as their High Priest in the new covenant order, emphasizing His superior qualifications. He presents Christ as the Creator God, with qualifications unreachable by any other, far surpassing the angels whom the Jews held in high regard. Even as a man, Jesus …
The God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Moses
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeJesus Christ frequently employs titles or descriptors in the third person, which can create the impression that He is speaking of someone else. For instance, when He refers to the Helper, Comforter, or Holy Spirit, or uses the title Son of Man, as in Luke 9:26, He combines personal pronouns like Me and My with third-person …
The Father-Son Relationship (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus of Nazareth stands as the unique, anointed Savior of God's people, serving as the Mediator between the Absolute Deity, the Father, and mankind since creation. There is no one like Him in the entire universe. Though He possessed equality with God, He emptied Himself to take the form of a slave, demonstrating that He is of …
Hebrews (Part Thirteen): Chapter 2, A Mind-Bending Purpose (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)A relationship with Jesus Christ is of profound importance to our salvation. He must not be ignored through neglect on our part. Jesus Himself emphasized that without Him, we cannot produce fruit that glorifies God. As declared in Psalm 2:7-9, the Lord has said to Him, "You are My Son, today I have begotten You. Ask of Me, and I …
The Father-Son Relationship (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ, though of the God-kind, is distinct from the Father, who is the Supreme God. He Himself acknowledged having a God, as seen in Matthew 27:46 when He cried out on the stake, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" This clearly shows His submission to a higher authority. In John 20:17, after His resurrection, He …
The Father-Son Relationship (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ is named by Paul as the image of the One God, the sole representation permitted by God to portray Him. As the image, He truly reflects the character, attitude, purpose, and virtues such as wisdom, mercy, and kindness of the Father, who is consistently shown as the Source of all things and the object toward which …
The Helper and the Angel of the Lord
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeIn John 16:25, Jesus Christ declares that He has spoken in figurative language, but a time will come when He will speak plainly about the Father. He indicates that His teachings in chapters 14 through 16 are not straightforward, requiring careful consideration to avoid misunderstanding. In John 14:16, He promises to pray to the …
Hebrews (Part Six): God's Salvation Communication
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds. Jesus Christ, in the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, upholds all things by …
Hebrews: Its Background (Part Nine)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe epistle to the Hebrews centers on Jesus Christ, presenting Him as the most needful Person in all of creation for our salvation. He is the central personality within the book, far surpassing any other figure mentioned. His outstanding qualifications as the Christian High Priest are exposed, strongly encouraging each person's …
Hebrews (Part Twelve): Chapter 2, A Mind-Bending Purpose (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The book of Hebrews addresses critical issues surrounding Jesus Christ, particularly the Jewish perspective that questioned His qualifications as High Priest, favoring an angel instead. They viewed Him as unqualified, lacking experience, and never having served as a priest. Yet, Jesus Himself declared, as recorded in John 15:5, …
God the Father in the Old Testament
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus Christ stands as a central figure in the revelation of God's nature and purpose. In Revelation 22:13, He declares Himself the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last, emphasizing His foundational role in all things. Without Him, we are nothing and can do nothing, underscoring the necessity of …
The Father-Son Relationship (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ is the Channel through whom all is being done, serving as the Mediator between the Father, the Source, and mankind. He is the One with whom mankind has always interacted, appearing in various forms to Adam, Eve, Abraham, Moses, Joshua, and many others, always as God, under names such as Yahweh, Lord, El Shaddai , El …
You Are My Witnesses That I Am God
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJohn the Baptist bore witness to Jesus Christ, and those who benefit from His work become witnesses by the blessings they receive through the Spirit's enablement of His followers. The disciples who witnessed His resurrection hold a special status as direct witnesses, akin to signatories of a will, and their testimony often leads …
The Messiah in Three Psalms
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingPsalms 22, 23 and 24 form a trilogy, each part of of which is a Messianic prophecy that tells a part of the Gospel of God's Kingdom.
Hebrews: Its Background (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Jesus Christ holds a central role as the spiritual High Priest seated at the right hand of the throne of God in heaven, a position of unparalleled importance. As our High Priest, He is indispensable to the salvation of God's sanctified ones, for without Him, we can do nothing to produce fruit that glorifies God. His role is so …
In The Likeness of Men!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn Philippians 2:5-11, we witness the profound descent of Jesus Christ from the second highest position in the universe to His death on the cross, embodying the ultimate act of humility. He, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a …
The Shepherd of Israel
Sermonette byPsalm 80 shows that the Shepherd of Israel sat between the Cherubim in the Holy of Holies, showing that Jesus Christ is the God who interacted with Israel.
John (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ is the Messiah and exactly who He claimed to be. His identity was placed on trial when He was charged with blasphemy for affirming that He is the Christ. He demonstrated power over life and death by stating that belief in His Word equals belief in the Word of God and that He possesses authority to grant eternal …
Hebrews (Part One): The Stage Is Set
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Jesus Christ requires full obedience to the laws of God. Jesus Christ delivered those laws to Christians. Jesus Christ gave the laws recorded in the Old Testament to Moses and the prophets. Jesus Christ kept the Sabbath. Jesus Christ expects followers to obey Old Testament laws as His laws. Jesus Christ orchestrates conversions …
The Father-Son Relationship (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ and the Father are two distinct beings who are not co-equal in their operations. The Father is the Source and the Son is the Means. The Father issues orders. The Son submits, is sent, and carries them out. Jesus Christ had His own will yet always did the Father's will. Jesus Christ reveals the Father. Jesus Christ …
What Is 'Son of God'?
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus Christ is the Christ, the Son of the living God. He referred to Himself most often as the Son of Man. This term reveals His nature, mission, and identity. Jesus Christ had to be made like humanity in every way to pay for sins and become High Priest and Judge. As Creator He gave up His place in heaven, became subject to …
Letters to Seven Churches (Part One): Introduction
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus Christ writes seven letters to the churches in Revelation 2 and 3. The Revelation of Jesus Christ comes from God the Father to show His servants things which must shortly take place. John addresses the book to the seven churches with grace and peace from Him who is and who was and who is to come, from the seven Spirits …
The Father-Son Relationship (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ is the one Lord through whom all things exist and through whom believers exist. The Father is the Source of all things while Jesus Christ is the Channel through whom the Father carries out His purpose. Jesus Christ was sent by the Father and proceeded from Him. The Father gave Jesus Christ life in Himself and …
Camouflage and Salvation
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ is alive and was raised from the dead by God. Jesus Christ of Nazareth provides the only means of salvation. There is no other name under heaven given among men whereby salvation must be obtained. Jesus Christ healed the man at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple. Jesus Christ saves people from their sins through His …
Offerings (Part Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughChrist is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes. Christ is the object of the law and the object of the entire Bible. Christ is the center or focus of thought in the law. Christ is the end result, the goal, the aim, and the purpose. Christ is the personification of everything that is right and good. Christ …
An Intimate Expanding Relationship
Sermon by Mark SchindlerJesus Christ is everything to the whole of creation and each person individually. All of the holy days point to Him and the work that He is doing. Jesus Christ leads the way in completing the task given by God. He suffered for others, committed no sin, bore sins in His own body on the tree, and serves as the Shepherd and …
Preternatural, Natural, Unnatural, Supernatural (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Christ's life and death were supernatural in that He had God's Spirit from the beginning, giving Him power over things, as well as undeniable logic.
The Resurrection: A Central Pillar
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughChrist's resurrection is of paramount importance to us, because Jesus alone has the keys to our own resurrection and eternal life as firstfruits.
Psalms: Book One (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe text identifies the Anointed of Psalm 2 as the Messiah, Jesus Christ the Son. Psalm 2 focuses on keeping the Son in mind and knowing the Son as the object of Christian life, the actor who makes everything happen, and the person who has control over everything. All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Him. The …
Holiness (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ stands at the center of the third commandment's fulfillment because He alone provides the full and accurate revelation of the Father's name, nature, and character. Through His life, words, and works He declares what God is like, enabling believers to know the divine attributes, offices, and will that the names of …
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.
Consequences of Resurrection and Ascension
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughNeither Christmas or Easter appear in the Feasts of the Lord, but we find plenty of emphasis on the resurrection and ascension of Christ in the Holy Days.
Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Fourteen)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod has sanctified no day other than the Sabbath. Sunday worship is a pagan deviation, perpetuated by Gnosticism, a movement that despises God's laws.
Words Versus Images
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSpiritually, relying on images leads to shallowness of thought at best and idolatry at its worst. Virtually everything we know about God comes through words.
Five Easily-Neglected Doctrines
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Here are five easily neglected doctrines, which, if carelessly observed or distorted, could jeopardize the salvation of God's people.
John (Part Five)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJohn and James were related, but still had to have the Messiah revealed to them. God is involved in the details of our lives as well as the great events in history.
John (Part One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJohn presents Jesus, not as a phantom emanation, but as the reality, transcending the shadows represented by the temporal physical life.
John (Part Twenty-Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus encouraged His disciples by promising to send the Holy Spirit to empower them for the challenges of the Christian life, making us sensitive to God.
Who is Your Superhero?
Sermonette byWhen difficult times afflicted America, Marvel Comics tapped into the peoples' desire for justice, providing them with heroes that are counterfeits of Christ.
Do You Recognize This Man? (Part Six)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus shared many happy feasts with His disciples and attended banquets and celebrations, much to the chagrin of the self-righteous Pharisees.
What Does God Really Want? (Part 6)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod provides the gift before it is actually needed so that when it is needed, everything is prepared for the person to do as he has been commissioned to do.
John (Part Thirteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe myriad opinions of the crowd concerning Jesus were all conditioned from their perspectives and traditions, but hardly ever from God's perspective.