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Absolute Power Corrupts

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Many point to 9/11 as the beginning of the end of our free society. Since then, the government has restricted American's freedoms in the name of security.


Intrinsic Governmental Corruption

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Power does indeed corrupt a human heart, and this corruption has become institutionalized in all levels of American government.


The Right Use of Power

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

With dominion comes responsibility to maintain. The sad history of mankind shows that he has mismanaged his power, bringing about disease, war, and famine.


The Dark Side of Government

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Political corruption investigations and trials make the news often enough across the nation to persuade a person that crooked politicians outnumber honest ones.


The House of Annas

CGG Weekly by John Reiss

The most powerful Sadducee in the first century was Annas, who was appointed high priest. Accumulating impressive power at an early age, Annas used it well.


Everything Is A Lie

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

We must be careful about processing information we receive because much pernicious fraud exists on the Web, as well as the rest of the media.


Nothing is Truly Secret

Commentary by Martin G. Collins

Never before have we ever experienced a greater veil of secrecy than in the current administration. The number of federal secrets has burgeoned to over 54 million.


We Give Our Heads and Hearts

Sermon by Mark Schindler

God's people (as ambassadors and pilgrims) must pledge their hearts, minds, and allegiance to the coming Kingdom of God, which will last forever.


Using God's Given Authority

Sermon by Mark Schindler

God has gifted all His called-out ones, expecting them to use those gifts with the pillars of godly wisdom for the edification of the Body of Christ.


Human Nature: Good or Evil?

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Progressives tend to believe that human nature is perfectible and evolving. Conservatives tend to believe that human nature is evil and must be controlled.


The Pharisees (Part 1)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Having their origin in the days of Ezra, the Scribes and Pharisees were extremely zealous for the law, separating themselves for this exclusive purpose.


'But I Say to You' (Part One): The Spirit of the Law

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Our righteousness must exceed the that of the Pharisees, keeping God's law in the spirit rather than in the letter, replacing the law of death with the law of life.


Submitting (Part 2)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Seeking our will at the expense of the group makes conflict inevitable. Society work only when everyone submits to one another in the fear of Christ.


Micah (Part Two): Rest for the Restless

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Micah describes the current state of America, in which the former checks and balances between the three branches of government have rapidly deteriorated,


Magic Doesn't Work (Part Two)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

People are attracted to magic because they think it brings quick results, bringing them their desires, erasing their fears and providing for their needs.


Love's Importance and Source

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God is the source of real love; mankind by nature does not have it. It is only by knowing God that we can have this love. Godly love is a cycle that God initiates.