Filter by Categories
We Must Work for What We Believe
Sermon by Mark SchindlerWho are these coming in the name of God in Micah 4:5; saviors able to judge as in Obadiah; and those teachers in Isaiah who guide in the right direction? It is only those called (to godly holiness) and chosen (faithful) submissive to God's plan and purpose for each of us. That is what we must believe; that is what we must work for. God's standards alone must be driving our lives right now as we prepare for Jesus Christ's return. God lays out a certain pattern and gives certain people responsibilities. Keep this pattern in your mind in considering your responsibilities of those saviors and teachers coming in the name of God with whom they have developed an intimate relationship over a period of time. This is that period of time. Jesus Christ directly taught His apostles. We know Him and believe Him through their word. Will not the same pattern continue into the Millennium? Will the people called, chosen, and faithful spend all their time working for Him (which we heard through their word)? Also within this first group of teachers we talked about, there seems to be one particular person, one person first among equals, so maybe we should spend a bit more time these next two months meditating about what Christ had to say. Within his letters are some basic important instructions regarding separation unto holiness that should be the core of what we believe, which we should spend our time on now. It makes a great springboard preparing our minds for the Feast of Tabernacles and the Eighth Day. How can we do preparation to be saviors and teachers (who come in the name of God) if we are sidetracked by all these other things that are going on around us? Those are not our responsibilities at this time. Our responsibility now is to be united through God's Holy Spirit; to be holy as He is holy, even though we could never be united in the flesh coming from so many different and perverted standards of social, ethical, and moral conduct. We are alive today together today, preparing today to serve and teach the truth to people who will have minds so diametrically opposed to one another, they will need saviors and teachers who have spent a determined lifetime learning to be holy as God is holy. This is what we must believe, and this is what we must work for. This is why we will be keeping the Eighth Day ( two months from this date) and the millennial Feast of Tabernacles, and those seven days preceding that. It is another opportunity for formal training to be holy as God is holy. And you will find many things to help you gird up the loins of your mind in preparation for that time within the next two months in the instruction from Jesus Christ through His faithful servant Peter. So, let us continue to make sure that what we believe is what we work for day in and day out. This must be what we believe this must be what we work for with all the time that God has given us in this life.
Checklist for Overcoming
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughRomans 12-16 provide a checklist for overcoming and promoting positive relationships, developing tender affection. We are mutually dependent upon one another.
One by One Until Done
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)God makes the New Covenant with individuals. The implementation of the New Covenant is incremental, beginning in 31 AD and continuing through the Millennium.
Feast of Tabernacles Basics
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe basics of the Feast of Tabernacles consist of a harvest image, depicting a massive number of people coming to the truth. The journey depicts a time of judgment.
Prove All Things - Again
Sermonette by Ryan McClureGod's called-out ones must not stop testing, retesting, proving, and reproving all things, even though we may think they have proved everything already.
Prepare to Teach
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe will be kings and priests, responsible for those coming out of the tribulation. We must prepare now to fill the entire earth with the knowledge of God.
Deuteronomy (Part 3)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur goal shouldn't merely be to be saved, but to finish the spiritual journey God has prepared for us, developing the leadership to help those who follow.
Preparing to Be a Priest
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe primary function of a priest is to assist people in accessing God so that there can be unity with God. A priest is a bridge-builder between man and God.
Are You Teachable?
'Ready Answer' by StaffScripture is full of advice about being humble and taking heed to God's instruction because, frankly, many think they know it all already!
For the Perfecting of the Saints
Booklet by John W. RitenbaughDo Christians need a church? With all the church problems in recent years, many have withdrawn. Yet the church—problems and all—serves a God-ordained role.
The Post-Resurrection Last Words of Christ (Part Three)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod has called individuals with different temperaments, giving them a variety of spiritual gifts to work interdependently within Christ's Body.
The Millennium and Union With Christ
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe millennial situation will resemble the behavior of our forebears; it will be our responsibility to lead them to hope, joy, character, and faith in God.
The Purposes of Aging
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughModern society is obsessed with youth and staying young, but aging is a natural process God intended as part of life. Aging is a process for gaining wisdom.
Government (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod intended government to be a positive force of bringing order out of chaos, keeping on a straight course, educating, and edifying with necessary laws.
The Training of His Chosen
Sermonette by Craig SablichGod does not want us to fail, so He adjusts our path whenever necessary. Consequently, He challenges us, testing us with each step of growth.
The Fourth Commandment: Idolatry
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod, not man, created, sanctified and memorialized the seventh day Sabbath from the time of creation, intending that man use this holy time to worship God.
The Pharisees (Part 1)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHaving their origin in the days of Ezra, the Scribes and Pharisees were extremely zealous for the law, separating themselves for this exclusive purpose.