Sermons and Biblical Studies

Sermonette: Eat in Haste? Exodus 12:11 #877s John W. Ritenbaugh Given 19-Apr-08; 17 minutes listen: description: (hide) In Exodus 12:11, the expression "in haste" has been mistranslated or used incorrectly. The word chippazon or kaphaz does not mean haste, but apprehension, trepidation, or fear. The only thing standing between the ancient Israelites and death was … Continue reading “Sermonette: Eat in Haste?”

Passover: Passover Service 2008 #PS2008 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 18-Apr-08; 51 minutes listen: description: (hide) On this 1978th anniversary of Christ’s death, John Ritenbaugh, reflecting on Jesus Christ’s role as the Mediator of the New Covenant, observes that the New Testament memorial of the Passover, although having many of the same elements, is much more … Continue reading “Passover: Passover Service 2008”

Sermonette: The Longest Night Passover #876s Ronny H. Graham Given 12-Apr-08; 20 minutes listen: description: (hide) While the United States’ judicial system presumes a citizen is "innocent until proven guilty," the Roman system of 2000 years ago permitted scourging, torture, humiliation, psychological and physical abuse were before the conclusion of innocence was drawn. Jesus had … Continue reading “Sermonette: The Longest Night”

Sermon: Magic Doesn’t Work (Part One) Grace is a Work of God #876 Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 12-Apr-08; 74 minutes Go to the Magic Doesn’t Work (sermon series) description: (hide) What is it about magic that captivates so many people? The Bible is replete with examples of demonic influences involving magic and sorcery. America’s most … Continue reading “Sermon: Magic Doesn’t Work (Part One)”

Sermon: The Third Commandment: Idolatry The Quality of Our Worship #875 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 05-Apr-08; 77 minutes listen: description: (hide) The Third Commandment focuses on the quality of our worship. As God’s called-out ones, we must diligently study God’s attributes, qualities, character, mind, and nature. A name, in the context of the Third Commandment, … Continue reading “Sermon: The Third Commandment: Idolatry”

Sermonette: What Are My Options? The Necessity of Closing Doors #875s David C. Grabbe Given 05-Apr-08; 17 minutes listen: description: (hide) David Grabbe, reflecting on the topic, "Keeping our options open," remarks that people are unwilling to watch a door close, even when there is a greater monetary reward if one closes it. In one … Continue reading “Sermonette: What Are My Options?”

Sermon: Limiting the Holy One of Israel (Part Two) Causes for Limiting God #874 Martin G. Collins Given 29-Mar-08; 67 minutes Go to the Limiting the Holy One of Israel (sermon series) description: (hide) We limit the Holy One of Israel by failing to faithfully follow His instructions. We limit God through our willful sin … Continue reading “Sermon: Limiting the Holy One of Israel (Part Two)”

Sermonette: The Upper Room Preparing for the Passover #874s Bill Onisick Given 29-Mar-08; 18 minutes listen: description: (hide) Bill Onisick, anticipating the coming Passover season, cautions that where we place our focus determines what we ultimately will become. Christ made preparations for the final Passover with His disciples nearly 1400 hundred years in advance. As … Continue reading “Sermonette: The Upper Room”

Sermon: Chronic Difficulties Timing of Events of ‘Holy Week’ #873 Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 22-Mar-08; 81 minutes listen: description: (hide) Over two billion people observe an annual "holy week," consisting of Palm Sunday, Good Friday (the supposed time of the crucifixion), and Easter Sunday. Human tradition and Bible truth do not square. The overwhelming historical … Continue reading “Sermon: Chronic Difficulties”

Sermonette: Zacchaeus and the Blind Man Christ heals Vision #873s Ted E. Bowling Given 22-Mar-08; 17 minutes listen: description: (hide) In Christ’s final journey into Jerusalem, He healed a blind man and met a publican (tax collector) named Zacchaeus. Ironically the blind man had keener sight and a more sterling faith than those who could … Continue reading “Sermonette: Zacchaeus and the Blind Man”