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Our Bread of Life
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe world is confused on the timing of Christ's death and resurrection. It becomes clear by a proper understanding of the holy days, preparation days, and Sabbaths.

The Model Prayer (Part Six): Our Daily Bread
Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughWhile Matthew 6:11 asks God to supply physical food, the entreaty should not be limited to physical needs but extend to the gamut of God's providence.

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.
Why Do We Observe Unleavened Bread? (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeIf we overlook God's deliverance or neglect the eating of unleavened bread, we will be unable to perform the putting away of sin that God requires.
James and Unleavened Bread (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe book of James applies to us after the sanctification process has begun. The most effective way of eliminating sin is to do righteousness.
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.
Have You Had Your Manna Today?
'Ready Answer' by StaffGod gave Israel manna to eat every day for forty years. Today, we have God's Word as our daily bread. Are we taking advantage of it, or are we allowing it to spoil?
Was Jesus Christ's Body Broken?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeWas Jesus Christ's body actually broken? If so, it would have symbolized disqualification and a broken covenant. Only the bread of Passover was broken.
Was Jesus Christ's Body Broken? (Part Three)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeChrist's body was not broken, and the bread of Passover, broken so it can be shared, is a symbol of being joined to His sinless life rather than death.
Eating: How Good It Is! (Part Four)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughJohn 6 has always been a difficult chapter to explain. However, Jesus' teaching is clear. Here is what it means to us.
John (Part Twelve)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughWhat we believe automatically determines what we do; it is impossible to separate faith and works. If Jesus is not our source of belief, our works will suffer.

John's Feeding of the 5,000
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughThe only miracle recorded in all four Gospels but given further significance and insights in the Gospel of John, is the feeding of the 5,000, a profound sign that Jesus Christ exclusively is the Bread of Life, the divine source of physical providence and spiritual salvation. This account, occurring just before Passover, foreshadows His metaphorical discourse in John 6 concerning eating His flesh and drinking His blood, thereby connecting this miracle to a deeper, more profound meaning of Passover and Christ's ultimate sacrifice. This miracle marks a turning point in Jesus' ministry, as His popularity peaks and then rapidly declines as His teachings become more challenging. In the feeding of the 5000, five key insights emerge: 1.) Jesus tests His disciples' faith, revealing Philip and Andrew's limited understanding and lack of trust in His unlimited divine power, focusing on cost and logistics, forgetting that Jesus is the source. 2.) Jesus provides abundantly, not just for the crowd (likely closer to 20,000 people when including women and children), but with 12 baskets left over, likely the wages for 12 disciples. 3.) This miracle is a sign authenticating Jesus as the Messiah (Deuteronomy 18:15), but the crowd dies not comprehending the spiritual meaning, craving more miracles than responding with belief. 4.) Jesus abruptly shifts the focus from physical to spiritual, declaring, "I am the Bread of Life" urging the crowd to believe. 5.) Jesus is not only the Giver of daily bread, but the source of eternal life, both of which God eagerly wishes to bestow if we trust Him. God's people must systematically develop deeper faith, not only in material providence, but for spiritual strength and grace needed for salvation, especially as we approach challenging and dangerous times.
Christ, the Chief Cornerstone
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIf a foundation is flawed, the building cannot stand. God built His spiritual temple on the prophets and the apostles, and Jesus Christ is the chief cornerstone.
What Does 'Discerning the Lord's Body' Mean? (Part One)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeI Corinthians 11:29 says that whoever takes Passover unworthily fails to discern the Lord's body, which is composed of those whom God has called.
Ask and It Will Be Given
'Ready Answer' by StaffMany people hit a plateau in their spiritual growth and go little further. Have we have overlooked the simple principle of 'ask and it will be given'?
Maintaining Good Health (Part 12)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe church of God today resembles a patient languishing from a deadly disease, resulting from a diet of spiritual junk food and neglecting the bread of life.
Passover (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughNine steps had to be included with the Passover observance, all within the house until morning. It takes place between sun's setting and complete darkness.
Eden, The Garden, and The Two Trees (Part Three)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus' crucifixion took place outside the camp of Israel, just outside the border of the Garden of Eden, the general area where the Miphkad Altar stood.
Built as a Witness
Sermon by Mark SchindlerMichael Phelps' phenomenal success in the Olympics invites four parallels for our spiritual goals.
Maintaining Good Health (Part 8)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughA poor spiritual diet will bring about a weak spiritual condition. What the mind assimilates is exceedingly more important than what the stomach assimilates.