Sermons and Biblical Studies

Feast: Deuteronomy (Part 1) Purpose and Introduction #FT01-00 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 01-Oct-01; 48 minutes Go to the Deuteronomy (2001) (Feast sermon series) description: (hide) Deuteronomy is vital, as not only the heartbeat of the Old Testament and the constitution of Israel, but a Reader’s Digest form of the entire Bible, an expansion and commentary … Continue reading “Feast: Deuteronomy (Part 1)”

Overtuiging tot goddelijke gerechtigheid   Sermon: Conviction to Godly Righteousness Conviction of Sin and Repentance #524 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 29-Sep-01; 69 minutes listen: description: (hide) The essential core of the human heart is evil, self-centered, responding to Satan’s wavelength, placing us into slavery and psychological bondage. Our freedom lies in (1) the conviction of God’s … Continue reading “Sermon: Conviction to Godly Righteousness”

Sermon: New Covenant Priesthood (Part Two) Defilement and Cleanliness #522 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 22-Sep-01; 66 minutes Go to the New Covenant Priesthood (sermon series) description: (hide) We must not become contaminated or spiritually defiled by absorbing the ways and customs of this world. The Sabbath is not a mere ceremonial observance, but identifies God’s … Continue reading “Sermon: New Covenant Priesthood (Part Two)”

Sermon: Would Our God Do That? #521A Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 18-Sep-01; 83 minutes listen: description: (hide) God’s character is not all sweetness and light. Sometimes He has to be a God of judgment and vengeance. The distorted perception of Jesus as a weak, effeminate, and ineffective Savior fails to take into account Paul’s revelation … Continue reading “Sermon: Would Our God Do That?”

L’examen des Jugements de Dieu   Sermon: Examining God’s Judgments God’s Judgments in the Four Fall Festivals #521B John W. Ritenbaugh Given 18-Sep-01; 79 minutes listen: description: (hide) Judgment includes the actual process of handing down a decision. In this aspect of judgment, sanctification and purification bring about a restoration or refreshing in which liberty and … Continue reading “Sermon: Examining God’s Judgments”

Commentary: Divine Warning Disaster Should Lead to Repentance #520sa John W. Ritenbaugh Given 15-Sep-01; 11 minutes listen: description: (hide) America, like ancient Israel described in Amos 4-5, has drifted so far from God’s way that they do not have a clue as to what to repent of. Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the leadership of … Continue reading “Commentary: Divine Warning”

Sermon: Spirituality and True Conversion The Deception of Worldly Spirituality #520 Martin G. Collins Given 15-Sep-01; 71 minutes listen: description: (hide) We must guard against the fuzzy, emotional spirituality without a Deity, a worldly spirituality based upon a worldly syncretism of Eastern and Western philosophical thought. True conversion involves a change of direction, an arduous, … Continue reading “Sermon: Spirituality and True Conversion”

Sermonette: Christian Reaction to Terror Lessons from the Past #520s Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 15-Sep-01; 23 minutes listen: description: (hide) Asaph’s godly and humane reaction to the attack on Judah (Psalm 83-involving the same confederation of enemies which has attacked modern day Israel) contrasts greatly with America’s more self-righteous and vindictive approach. Jeremiah warns in … Continue reading “Sermonette: Christian Reaction to Terror”

Sermon: New Covenant Priesthood (Part One) Living Sacrifices #519 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 08-Sep-01; 82 minutes Go to the New Covenant Priesthood (sermon series) description: (hide) Old Testament activities picture New Testament realities, far from done away, but raised or elevated to their spiritual intent. As a parallel to the Aaronic priesthood, the church has … Continue reading “Sermon: New Covenant Priesthood (Part One)”

De kracht van het evangelie van God   Sermon: God’s Powerful Gospel The Gospel Reveals God’s Way of Life #518 Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 01-Sep-01; 70 minutes Go to the Deception (sermon series) description: (hide) The true gospel encompasses far more than the Kingdom of God coming to this earth. It includes the complete revelation of … Continue reading “Sermon: God’s Powerful Gospel”