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Jesus in the Feasts (Part Six): The Eighth Day
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Eighth Day encapsulates the fullness of God's divine plan through Christ, who embodies and fulfills every lesson, hope, and promise depicted in the holy days.
Job and Self-Evaluation (Part Two): Perspective
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJob's three 'friends,' exemplars of all men, made critical assumptions and judgments about Job on the basis of biased religious and cultural tradition.
Job and Self-Evaluation (Part One): Job's Character
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe lessons of the book of Job, which carry distinct New Covenant insights, applies to all. Job was complete, yet had spiritually stalled.
Peace, Peace (Part Three): Contentment
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughA season of costly home failures and disruption becomes a lens for exploring the deeper meaning of peace: not merely the absence of conflict, but a resilient, God-centered wholeness. Building on the progression of reconciliation with God through Christ's sacrifice and the sustaining peace imparted by the Holy Spirit, this final reflection defines true peace as an internal state of contentment—shalom—rooted in trust, spiritual maturity, and alignment with God's will. Drawing on scriptural benedictions and pastoral imagery, it presents Christ as the Good Shepherd who provides, guides, and perfects believers, cultivating a life marked by completeness, unity, and purposeful growth. Even amid trials, this peace enables endurance, gratitude, and confidence in divine provision, calling believers not only to receive peace but to actively embody it as peacemakers, anticipating the fullness of rest and joy in God's Kingdom.
Shabbat Shalom
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaThe word shalom denotes 'making something whole' or returned to well-being or good health. True biblical shalom refers to inner completeness and wholeness.
Be Perfect
Sermonette byBeing perfect refers to becoming mature in the image of God. Overcoming is not easy, but when Christ returns, we don't want just a participation trophy.