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The Priesthood of God (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)It is time to prepare ourselves for the role of a priest, teaching a way of life to the world, serving as a mediator, blessing or conferring good upon people.
The Priesthood of God (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Our responsibility as a royal priesthood and a kingdom of priests is to become holy as God is holy, exceeding the holiness of the Levitical priesthood.
Our Spiritual Career
Sermon by Ryan McClureGod puts everyone in the Body as He sees fit. We should be thankful for the role God is preparing us for rather than try to leapfrog to a higher position like Helel.
The Priesthood of God (Part Ten) Conclusion
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)As future priests, we are going to be given rigorous, hands-on jobs to teach people righteousness and holiness, distinguishing between the sacred and profane.
The Priesthood of God (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The firstborn privileges indicate prominence, carrying the birthright promises. In the New Testament, the firstborn did not always correspond to actual birth order.
The Priesthood of God (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The priestly garments represent the holy character of God. Clothing is used as a badge of one's office and symbolizes what our character is like inwardly.
How Will We See God?
Sermonette by Bill OnisickRevelation 1:6-9 assures us that every eye will see Jesus Christ when He returns, but in what light will we see Him—in earnest joy or abject fear?
Kings and Priests
Sermonette by James BeaubelleThis insightful message explores the profound meaning of the Eighth Day- a dramatic pivotal moment in God's divine plan of salvation, symbolizing new beginnings and the final phase of God's redemptive work. Sadly, though very few scriptures speak directly about it, the Eighth Day reveals abundant spiritual depth, depicting the resurrection, judgment, and the establishment of God's eternal Kingdom. Two of the key themes rooted in Revelation 5:10 are that resurrected saints will become kings and priests, serving under the Melchizedek priesthood and a summons to active preparation for this divine roll. Those in the first resurrection will serve alongside Christ, administering justice and mercy as God's government extends over the entire earth. This timeframe includes the time following Satan's final rebellion and destruction described in Revelation 20, culminating into the Great White Throne Judgment , when billions will be resurrected and judged according to their works. As future kings and priests, we, as God's called out saints must cultivate readiness through sanctification, developing their spiritual gifts, proving themselves faithful in the small things, enabling themselves to be useful to the Master in greater things, actively growing in righteousness, serving others , and overcoming worldly entanglements. Just as ancient Israel was called to be a kingdom of priests ( Exodus 19:5-6, the Israel of God (Galatians 6:16) must live their lives of humble service toward others. The Eighth Day depicts a time when God's wisdom will replace the folly of the world, celebrating the dawn of eternity, when God's people, transformed as kings and priests, will serve with Christ in love , righteousness, and peace as all creation enters its final renewal.
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.
Never Allow Your Love to Wax Cold
Sermon by Clyde FinkleaDestruction comes from a gradual withdrawal from intimacy with God rather than outright rejection. We must be vigilant against spiritual complacency.
Who Do You Trust? (Part Four): You Shall Soar Like Eagles
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerEven Hezekiah, more righteous than any other king, stumbled. But Almighty God is always ready to pick us up, enabling us to soar like eagles.
The Eighth Day (2019)
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe Eight Day (or Last Great Day) has little written about it, but the patterns of Scripture reveal much about the abundance of this holy day.