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Deceptions of the End Time

'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Our world is full of lies, and many are ignorant of just how much deceit is out there. The best way to resist deception is being convicted of the truth.


The Truth About Deception (Part One)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

The Bible frequently warns against deception because all are susceptible. Recognizing one lie does not mean that we are immune to all others.


The Truth About Deception (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

Satan is capable of much greater complexity than man is. Still, we can envision how Satan deceives by considering some of the strategies in the world around us.


Day of Deception

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Our vulnerability to deception has been increased with the exponential explosion of information, via Facebook, Twitter, and other internet sources.


The False Christ Deception

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

A new lie alleges that a tomb has been found with the remains of Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and their alleged son Judah. It may undermine the faith of many.


The Truth About Deception (Part Three)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

How are we different from those who have fallen away from the truth? How do we know that we will not also follow a path of deception and eventual apostasy?


Antichrist Deceptions

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Antichrists manifest several characteristics, including fostering deception and confusion, preventing fellowship, and creating intense spiritual conflict.


The Sin of Self-Deception

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

In our relationship with God, we must emphasize principle over pragmatism. If we are led into deception, it is because our carnal nature wanted it that way.


Preventing Deception

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Religious hucksters use the bait of self-gratification, selling non-essential or even heretical ideas. The elect resist deception by knowing the real article.


Deception by Silence

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Those who are obeying Christ's command to 'watch therefore, and pray always' should not be so naïve as to trust any one source for news of the world.


Strangers to the Truth (Part One)

CGG Weekly by Mike Ford

I heard two different people—in the same week—say, 'Truth is relative.' Many people think 'truth' depends on the situation, what is at stake, and who they are.


Changing the Narrative

Sermonette by Joseph B. Baity

We must remain separate from the world, keeping a safe distance from the satanic intrigue served out by the media, trusting only in the pure word of God.


Strangers to the Truth (Part Three)

CGG Weekly by Mike Ford

Paul reveals the dividing line between the saved and the unsaved, the undeceived and the deceived: Those who do not have the 'love of the truth' will die.


Lying

Sermonette by Mike Ford

Two articles, 'Why We Lie: The Science Behind Our Deceptive Ways,' and 'Why Do We Lie?' both proclaim that lying is expedient, therapeutic, and beneficial.


How Far Have We Fallen? (Part Three)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The American people have become desensitized to the perils of the snake oil salesman. Previously, when political leaders lied, public sentiment would retaliate.


Being Deceived

Sermon by Clyde Finklea

Christ warned that many would be deceived, though no one ever admits to being deceived. The Bible warns of deceptions from within and without the church.


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.


The Big Lie (Part One)

Commentary by Mark Schindler

Though we are not to become involved in politics, we need to be aware that enslaving lies are everywhere, generated in the mind of the father of lies, Satan.


Our Trusted Source of Truth (Part One)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Olivet Prophecy lists deceit as the first danger confronting Christians who will be living in the disinformation age, strong enough to deceive the elect.


The Handwriting on the Wall (2012)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Lying and flattering seem to be the modus operandi of many of the officials holding public office, from the President to the constable.


What Will Happen to Liars?

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The current President has seemingly woven a three-ear plus web of deceit, lying or covering up information about his birth place, his academic records, etc.


Euphemisms and Today's News

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

If we soften the effects of our sins through euphemisms and equivocation, we are yielding to the evil one, threatening our spiritual lives.


How Was it Accomplished So Easily? (Part Four)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Satan's few lying words motivated Adam and Eve to sin, acts which have affected us all. We must guard ourselves from the propaganda of the mainstream media.


The Lack of Love in Lying

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Those who lie or swear falsely or deceive in any way prove themselves unreliable or untrustworthy and begin to undermine relationships.


Shaped by the News

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Pilate realized that people can easily twist truth from half-truths to bald-faced lies. Public media today, shaped by Satan, is no different.


Joshua and the Gibeonites (Part One)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

The Gibeonites fashioned masterful disguises and played their parts exactly right to achieve their goal. God warns us about deception because it works!


Conspiracy Theory (Part Nine)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The belief that technology has made us better is really a facade, masking the reality that intangible factors of love and hope have hopelessly deteriorated.


Let No One Deceive You

'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Increasing knowledge and other modern factors lend themselves to deception, yet this is one of the primary end-time trends that Jesus warns us against.


The Usual Chaos

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Michael Crichton predicted the disinformation age we are living through right now, warning that it would be difficult to separate reality from fantasy.


The Ninth Commandment

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

The world is so full of lying and other forms of deceit that 'bearing false witness' has become a way of life for the vast majority of humanity.


False Gospels

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

A major clue for discerning false gospels is that any teaching attempting to change the nature of God or Christ or their doctrines is anti-Christ and false.


Blogging For Truth

Sermonette by Joshua Montgomery

Our only antidote to the barrage of lies is to stay close to God's Word, trusting in His providence and His promises to protect us as we obey Him.


The Gift of Discernment and Godly Love

'Ready Answer' by Ronny H. Graham

Scripture warns about end-time deceivers who will seduce church members to ungodly beliefs and ways. We must make righteous judgments to reject what is false.


Christianity Vs. Cultural Paganism

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Satan deceives by mixing truth with and falsehood, promoting cultural pagans or tares among the wheat or members of the church of God.


Looks Fair, Feels Foul

Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Be wary of things and people that appear attractive and fair on the outside, but are actually foul and destructive underneath. Evaluate the fruit.


The Ninth Commandment (1997)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

We cannot measure how much evil the tongue has perpetrated, for falsehoods disguised as truth have destroyed reputations and even nations.


Unity and Division: The Blessing and the Curse (Part Five)

'Ready Answer' by Charles Whitaker

Jesus desires our total commitment to the truth and to Him. Hypocrites will find themselves among those to whom Christ will say, 'I never knew you.'


The Cunning of Satan

Sermon by Kim Myers

The process of being taken over by sin usually takes place over a lengthy period of time as we allow Satan's deceptive words to corrode our attitudes.


How Far Have We Fallen? (Part Four)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Respect for God is declining all over the world. Even in the scattered Church of God, an increasing casualness threatens to detract from respect for God.


Frequencies

Sermon by Ryan McClure

Human bodies have frequencies and react to incoming frequencies. As we live in the Babylonian system, Satan's frequencies penetrate into our nervous systems.


Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen (Part Three)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Christ cautions the Pergamos congregation to shun the doctrine of the Nicolaitans. The Church suffers when it harbors those who compromise and offend.


Who Is the 'God of This World'? (Part Two)

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

As Moses had to veil his luminous face, so, metaphorically, the God of this age mercifully blinds carnal individual for now because light hurts their eyes.


An Age of Mass Delusion

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

We need to steer clear of the tentacles of the media and mass culture, realizing that believable or plausible lies have led to tragic consequences.


It's All Relative

'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

We frequently hear our culture labeled as postmodern. What is postmodernism? How is it related to relativism? Most importantly, what does God think?


The Climate-Change Hoax

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The really 'inconvenient truth' is that many opportunist scientists deliberately created a hoax, cooking the books on temperature reports for a false narrative.


More On Lying - An Apology

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

We need to be careful absorbing articles and blogs which may conform to our preconceived view of things, but do not necessarily conform to the truth.


The Commandments (Part Eighteen)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

A community can only be established upon a foundation of stability and truth. Our relationships must be based upon God's truth, producing faithfulness.


What Is a False Prophet?

'Prophecy Watch' by David C. Grabbe

False prophets—including the great False Prophet of Revelation—claim to speak for God, yet reveal themselves in predictable ways. Here is what to look for.


Satan (Part 4)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Satan uses lies and disinformation to promote self-satisfaction over obedience to God. The way to the kingdom is through self-denial, even suffering unjustly.


The Rise of AI

Sermonette by Ryan McClure

With each new development of AI, God's people must exercise caution, realizing that access to truth will be in short supply, requiring vigilance and guarding.


Are You an Israelite?

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Most of ancient Israel, because of their hardened hearts, did not please God. We must reflect on the the ways they stumbled so we can walk differently.


Joshua and the Gibeonites (Part Three)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

We must be very careful about ascribing human behavior—and especially human sin—to God, concluding that it must be God's will, or it would be different.


Discerning Truth and Applying Wisdom

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Spiritual discernment is a gift from God, enabling us to judge between good and evil, comparing things with God's Word to see if they align with His standards.


Being Alert to Our Enemy

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Like the cycles of the seasons, the events of prophecy follow natural progressions. God has given ample warnings to His prophets to prepare His people.


Why Liberals Love Illegals (Part Four)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Demonic influence seems to be guiding the decision to court the favor of Islamic extremists, with the Attorney General forbidding profiling of Islamists.


'But I Say to You' (Part Five): Oaths

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

We must grow in personal integrity, providing a witness for the truth to those around them, not needing the crutch of an oath to guarantee our integrity.


Truth-Based Worship Vs Spiritual Confusion

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

God never accepts worship that comes from human reasoning and the traditions of man. The starting point for worship must always be God and His revelation.


Is God a Magician?

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Technology makes us susceptible to the 'quick fix' mentality, expecting miraculous solutions to all problems, making us susceptible to false miracles.


Strategies for Escaping Babylon (Part Two)

Sermon by David F. Maas

In the Olivet prophecy, Jesus gave His disciples a pointed warning about rampant deception occurring at the close of the age, engineered by the arch deceiver.


Whoever Loves and Practices a Lie

Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)

In Revelation 21:8, Christ lists three spiritual conditions and four behaviors, all of which He links to deceit and which will lead to the Lake of Fire.