Sermons and Biblical Studies

Pascha (Deel 3)   Sermon: Passover (Part Three) John 6 #014 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 11-Apr-92; 76 minutes Go to the Passover (sermon series) description: (hide) Nine steps had to be included with the Passover process, including the eating of the lamb, all within the house until the morning. The time frame designated for Passover was … Continue reading “Sermon: Passover (Part Three)”

Pascha (Deel 2)   Sermon: Passover (Part Two) Can The Jews Be Trusted? #013 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 04-Apr-92; 61 minutes Go to the Passover (sermon series) description: (hide) It is the Word of God that is to be trusted, not the records nor the traditions of a people who were supposed to be custodians of … Continue reading “Sermon: Passover (Part Two)”

Pascha (Deel 1)   Sermon: Passover (Part One) The Importance of Keeping it Properly #012 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 28-Mar-92; 69 minutes Go to the Passover (sermon series) description: (hide) The annual reaffirmation of the covenant—through the Passover—is at the heart and core of an on-going relationship with Jesus Christ and God the Father, a life-and-death … Continue reading “Sermon: Passover (Part One)”

Sermon: The Fear of God Becoming Submissive #005 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 08-Feb-92; 75 minutes listen: description: (hide) The church at large has downplayed the fuller dimension of the fear of God by emphasizing awe, respect, or reverence, while ignoring its other dimensions such as fright, dread, or terror. Consequently, many have inadvertently adopted a … Continue reading “Sermon: The Fear of God”

Ziet U God?   Sermon: Do You See God? The Reality of God #001 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 11-Jan-92; 67 minutes listen: description: (hide) This powerful signature sermon examines the vital missing spiritual component in believing. Seeing doesn’t necessarily lead to believing unless an active, productive, and trusting faith is added. The contemporaries of Moses and … Continue reading “Sermon: Do You See God?”

Biblestudy: Psalm 23 (Part Three) Psalm 23:4-6 and Summary #BS-PS03 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 23-Jun-90; 77 minutes Go to the Psalm 23 (Bible study series) description: (hide) The valley-of-shadow imagery symbolizes the fears, frustrations, trials, and tests needed to produce character, quality fruit, and an intimate trust in the shepherd. His rod, an extension of … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Psalm 23 (Part Three)”

Biblestudy: Psalm 23 (Part Two) Psalm 23:2-3 The Shepherd Keeps the Flock Moving #BS-PS02 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 09-Jun-90; 71 minutes Go to the Psalm 23 (Bible study series) description: (hide) Of all animals, the sheep is the most dependent on its owner for its well-being. From the viewpoint of the sheep, the extraordinary care … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Psalm 23 (Part Two)”

Biblestudy: Psalm 23 (Part One) A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 #BS-PS01 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 26-May-90; 81 minutes Go to the Psalm 23 (Bible study series) description: (hide) Philip Keller’s book, A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, points out that of all the animals, sheep need the most care and are extremely vulnerable to … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Psalm 23 (Part One)”

Biblestudy: Abraham (Part Twelve) #BS-AB12 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 22-May-90; 76 minutes Go to the Abraham (Bible study series) description: (hide) Even as Abraham did not live out his days in the land of promise, what is most important is one’s relationship with God rather than where one is. Abraham’s offspring had to realize that … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Abraham (Part Twelve)”

Biblestudy: The Commandments (Part Nineteen) Coveting/Lusting/Desire and Idolatry #BS-TC19 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 12-May-90; 91 minutes Go to the The Commandments (Bible study series) description: (hide) Advertisers and politicians shamelessly (and successfully) manipulate us with the "Get way" or the "Keep up with the Joneses" (lust or coveting) principle. A commentator once remarked, "All public … Continue reading “Biblestudy: The Commandments (Part Nineteen)”