Playlist: Days of Unleavened Bread (topic)
Why We Observe Passover and the Days of Unleavened Bread
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Days of Unleavened Bread are observed as a memorial of when Israel came out of Egypt. They serve as a reminder of significant events in the past. Additionally, these days remind us that we have come out of the world, urging us to be on guard against slipping back into it. They also encourage us to overcome and grow in grace …
The Reason for Unleavened Bread
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe Feast of Unleavened Bread signifies far more than the avoidance of leavening. Our focus needs to be on God's management of the process of deliverance.
Unleavened Bread Basics
Sermon by David C. GrabbeThe Days of Unleavened Bread are highly disruptive, not only due to the effort required in deleavening but also because our diets are altered, which captures our attention as God intends. These days interrupt our normal routines, prompting us to consider their significance and purpose. Referred to as the Days of Unleavened Bread …
Unleavened Bread and the Holy Spirit (2019)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Days of Unleavened Bread hold a significant place in the journey of salvation, closely tied to other festivals as they lead into the giving of God's Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. This period is not merely about coming out of sin, as often understood, but carries a deeper meaning. The eating of unleavened bread during …
Grace, Unleavened Bread, and the Holy Spirit
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Days of Unleavened Bread hold a significant place in understanding God's role in our salvation. The keeping of the first day of Unleavened Bread, along with eating unleavened bread for seven days, is intended by God to serve as a reminder of what He has done for us. It is a personal reminder, as God instructed that we should …
Unleavened Bread and the Holy Spirit (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Brethren, the Days of Unleavened Bread and the eating of unleavened bread must be understood in the context of God's work in our lives. It is not about our efforts to overcome sin, but rather a reminder of what the Father did to bring us to where we are right now. This observance marks the Father's initiative in leading us to …
Unleavened Bread and Pentecost
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Days of Unleavened Bread hold a significant place in understanding God's work in our salvation. These days are not solely about coming out of sin, as often understood, but primarily serve as a memorial of what God did to release us from bondage. The eating of unleavened bread, as introduced in Exodus 13, is a reminder of …
Jesus in the Feasts (Part One): Unleavened Bread
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe First Day of Unleavened Bread is a commanded holy day on God's sacred calendar, one of seven holy convocations observed throughout the year. This feast, following Passover, holds significant spiritual meaning beyond merely outlining God's plan for salvation through prophetic timing. While viewing the holy days as types …
Unleavened Bread and the Holy Spirit (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Brethren, as we reflect on the Days of Unleavened Bread, we must understand their profound significance in our spiritual journey. The eating of unleavened bread, while associated with leaving Egypt, relates most directly to a vital truth often overlooked. It serves as a reminder of what God has done for us, as He Himself brought …
James and Unleavened Bread (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Days of Unleavened Bread, observed for seven days, typify our journey out of sin and this world to follow God. This period symbolizes a lifelong process of working in cooperation with God to build the character necessary for eternal life. It requires constant vigilance, as unlearning the ways of this world and learning God's …
Freedom and Unleavened Bread
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Passover and Days of Unleavened Bread address the escape from bondage and the means to remain free after liberation. The Days of Unleavened Bread specifically emphasize the importance of taking in the pure word of God to sustain spiritual freedom. Just as the Israelites did little to free themselves from Egyptian slavery, …
James and Unleavened Bread (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe seven Days of Unleavened Bread symbolize our journey out of sin and separation from this world to follow God. This process demands a lifetime of diligent effort and constant vigilance to sustain. During one week each year, God reminds us of our responsibilities on our Christian pilgrimage, offering hope, confidence, and …
Unity and Unleavened Bread
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughI Corinthians is especially helpful on the subject of unity, as it was written just before Passover and the Days of Unleavened Bread. Much of its instruction touches on the causes of disunity and provides the major solution as well. The epistle addresses the importance of personal responsibility in creating unity within the body …
The Selfsame Day
Sermonette by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The word 'selfsame' refers to a specific commemorative date. The selfsame day is a signal that God is faithfully in control of time over multiple centuries.
Truly Unleavened
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod has imputed righteousness to us as His Children because we are in Christ. Our state before God is unleavened provided we maintain this relationship.
Remaining Unleavened
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOur carnal natures must be displaced by God's Holy Spirit, motivating us to refrain from causing offense, but freely forgiving others as God has forgiven us.
Are God's Holy Days To Be Kept Today?
Sermon/Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsIf we do not keep God's holy days, we will deprive ourselves of the knowledge of God's purpose. Jesus and the first century church observed and upheld these days.
The Bread and Wine of Passover
Sermon by David C. GrabbeThe Passover reminds us of the New Covenant on the anniversary of the Abrahamic covenant God using the original elements of the meal between Melchizedek and Abraham.
Deuteronomy 16, Passover, and the Night to be Much Observed
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughIn Deuteronomy 16:1, the word 'Passover' is out of context. It applies to the whole season, including the Night to be Much Observed and the Days of Unleavened Bread.
A Little Leaven
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughOur individual sins (committed in our thoughts, words, and behaviors) are never isolated, but sadly influence every other member of the congregation.
Passover (Part Ten)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAt the time of Christ, because of historical deviation, some kept Passover at home at the start of the 14th and others kept it at the Temple at the end of the 14th.
The Way, The Truth, and the Life
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaThe Feast of Unleavened Bread is a remembrance of the release from bondage. We eat unleavened bread as a sign that the Lord's law may be in our mouths.
Filling the Void (2012)
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeTry to satisfy a spiritual hunger through any other means than the Bread of Life, such as entertainment, technology, money, travel, etc. will leave us disillusioned.
Passover (Part Nine)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe context of Deuteronomy 16:1-3 indicates the focus of these verses is on the Night to be Observed and the Days of Unleavened Bread rather than the Passover.
Passover (Part Eight)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe temple Passover commanded by Hezekiah was a very unusual circumstance in which the king centralized worship to keep Baalism from defiling the Passover.
God's Law in Our Mouths
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Protestant doctrine of grace is antinomian, thinking that justification is a synonym for sanctification and salvation, ruling out any need for works.
Do You Recognize This Man? (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe truer our conception of Christ, the truer our discernment will be in dealing with spiritual problems or conflicts. Modern Israel has cuddled up to sin.
Re-education (Part 1)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod mandates that we unlearn carnal processes (purging the leaven) and totally adopt new spiritual processes- eating unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.
The Night to be Much Observed
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Night Much to be Observed is a memorial of the covenant with Abraham, and God's watchfulness in delivering ancient Israel as well as spiritual Israel.
Psalms: Book Five (Part Five): Psalm 119 (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughEven though keeping the law does not justify us, it does point out to us what sin is. The law is a guide keeping us within moral and ethical boundaries.
Corporate Sin
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe are obligated to purge our thoughts, deeds, and words, cleaning out individual and corporate sins and replacing them with sincerity, truth, and holiness.
Leavening: The Types
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe holy days are reliable teaching tools, emphasizing spaced repetition to reinforce our faulty memories and drive the lesson deep into our thinking.
Sanctification and Holiness (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAs God's priesthood, we must draw near to God, keep His commandments, and witness to the world that God is God. God is shaping and fashioning His new creation.
Psalms: Book One (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBecause Jesus is God's Son, we can avoid the rod of His anger by paying respect with worshipful awe. We must know both His instruction and Him personally.
Psalms: Book Five (Part Six): Psalm 119 (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe keeping of the law is a practical response to God, providing us with principles for our lives, establishing our character and implanting God's values.
The Christian Medal of Honor
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod rewards patient and continual perseverance in good works, reflecting an inner nobility and character.
Examine and Come Out
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Old Testament examples were given to show us what God had to do to pave the way for our calling, sanctification, and ultimate glorification.
Completing Sanctification
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAn emphasis on hyper-grace is wrong-headed, denying any need for repentance and overcoming, and totally at odds with the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Don't Stand Still!
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe best way to conquer evil is to do righteousness, serving God and mankind. Sins of omission are every bit as devastating as sins of commission.
Dominion and Leaven (Part Two)
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeContrary to Dominion Theology, the Parables of the Mustard Seed and Leaven are not about the church but describe the history and condition of Israel.
Principled Living (Part Two): Conquering Sin
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughChrist warns that we must do everything possible to annihilate sin - surgically going right to the heart or mind: the level of thought and imagination.
Freedom, Liberty, and Bondage
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Grace places limits on our freedom, training us for the Kingdom of God. Our behavior must be clearly distinguishable from the non-believers in society.
Repentance and Righteousness (Part 1)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughNothing happens in our lives (including repentance) until God initiates it. A change of heart, by God's Holy Spirit, results in a total change of direction.
Our Walk Out of Darkness Into the Light
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAfter we accept Christ's sacrifice, we desperately need to come out of sin, walking in light rather than darkness, having continuous fellowship with God.
Why Are We Here?
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ's and Paul's example in Sabbath observance (including the annual Sabbaths) provide a model as to how we keep the Sabbath and the holy days.
Growing Into Liberty
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur emancipation from sin does not automatically remove our acquired spiritual shackles. We must grow out of the slave mentality into liberty and freedom.
Jesus Christ's Trial (Part Three)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPilate's attempt to be neutral in a decision that would have required courage backfired on him, causing him to utterly fail in leadership.
Do You Recognize This Man? (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThough we were freed by God, we will fall into slavery again if we do not maintain our vigilance. Our forbears never learned to live as free men and women.
The Glory of God (Part 1): The Shekinah
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Shekinah, the pillar of cloud and fire, depicts God's visible presence and protection. Yet His glory is manifested in many other ways as well.