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A "Gimme" Nation
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughAmericans once took pride in their self-sufficiency, valuing hard work and merit as the path to advancement and wealth. They viewed handouts as a last resort, and accepting welfare or public assistance was considered shameful. Achievements were seen as the result of personal effort, ingenuity, and ambition. However, this can-do attitude has nearly vanished. Instead, many now see the nation as one of entitlement, demanding free food, housing, transportation, internet, education, healthcare, and jobs. This shift towards a culture of entitlement threatens national collapse, as the plans of those seeking something for nothing lead surely to poverty. If this attitude persists, the nation risks crumbling under its own weight.
Peace and Safety
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeThe Day of the Lord signifies a time of great calamity and destruction, when Jesus Christ will return to overthrow the governments of the earth and establish His Kingdom. Human military might is of no consequence to God, who protects whom He chooses and destroys whom He wills. The size or skill of armies is irrelevant; what matters is God's will and which side He is on. Ancient Israel, at the height of her power, was conquered by Assyria when God saw fit to allow it, her wealth and armies unable to save her. Similarly, America's vaunted power will not save the United States if God's will is contrary. The same moral decay that plagued ancient Israel, including greed, materialism, pride, oppression, perverted justice, and overall degeneracy, mirrors the conditions in modern America. Israel's defeat was so devastating that her people disappeared from history as the Lost Ten Tribes. Without national repentance, national calamity becomes a certainty for any nation, regardless of its status as a superpower. The greatest threat to the United States is not external powers, but its own tendency to disregard the instructions and intentions of the Sovereign who decides the fate of nations.
How Much Does the Snowflake Matter?
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsNational collapse can be likened to an avalanche, where seemingly small events or sins, like individual snowflakes, accumulate over time. While a single snowflake may not bring down the mountain, the gradual buildup of these elements can lead to a sudden and devastating slide. God allows people to persist in their wickedness for a time, but eventually, sudden destruction comes from Him as a consequence of their actions. The challenge lies in resisting the urge to focus on predicting which specific event will trigger the collapse, as human nature often struggles with anticipating such crises due to a lack of true vision or a reactive mindset. Instead, the focus should be on the broader danger of the avalanche itself, recognizing that the accumulation of sin and error can lead to ruin.
Unprepared
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityOnly those close to God will be able to handle the turmoil. No carnal solutions offered by survivalists will ultimately save us from these calamities.
Are We Already In Captivity?
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Major curses, including economic oppression, famine, pestilence, mental illness, alien invasion, the scattering of modern Israel are yet to occur.
The Entertainment Craze
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Elizabeth Taylor exemplified the hedonistic, pleasure-mad lifestyle that destroyed the ancient Roman Empire.
Prepare to Meet Your God! (Part Two)
Article by John W. Ritenbaugh and Richard T. RitenbaughBecause of God's intimate relationship by covenant with Israel and His church, His people have a greater responsibility to follow His instructions.
The Philosophy of Black Friday
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughBlack Friday stirs up greedy, materialistic, covetous attitudes. When a nation reaches a materialistic mindset, it is on its way to oblivion.
Amos (Part Five)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughModern Israel cannot see the connection between its own faithlessness to the covenant and the violence of society that mirrors her spiritual condition.
Prepare to Meet Your God! (Part Six): Complacency and Laodiceanism
Article by John W. Ritenbaugh and Richard T. RitenbaughThe prophet Amos preached a warning message from God against the complacency of the Israelites toward God and His way. Our nations should heed his warning.
Divided We Fall
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughThe social indicators are not improving as a whole, and as each year goes by, behaviors that were once thought beyond the pale are accepted into the mainstream.
The Second Exodus (Part Three)
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeAt some point in the near future, the modern descendants of Israel will learn of their true identity—and have to face the consequences of that knowledge.
Preparing for Bad Times (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughTo assume that God will take care of us without our making an effort to provide for ourselves is a dangerous presumption.
Demography Is Destiny
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Population trends become reliable trends of future national consequences. We do not have a debt crisis as much as a death crisis.
Prophets and Prophecy (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJohn the Baptist fulfilled the prophecy of the 'Elijah to come.' We must apply duality of prophecy carefully and cautiously rather than indiscriminately.
Prepare to Meet Your God! (The Book of Amos) (Part One)
Booklet by John W. RitenbaughThe book of Amos is an astounding prophecy, closely paralleling the conditions in the Western world today. Amos reveals how unrighteousness undermines society.
The 'Gaying' of America
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughNot only is homosexuality out of the closet in America, it is entirely out in the open and militantly demanding its recognition and acceptance.
Amos (Part Fourteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAmos indicts rampant, dishonest practices, placing gain above honesty, morality, or ethics, and arrogantly and covetously exploiting the needy for profit.
The Book of Joel (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWhen Joel describes the devastating locust plagues, instead of promising a silver lining on a very black cloud, he says things are going to get intensely worse.
The Goodness and Severity of God
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)On the heels of destruction will come the forces of reconciliation. The forces of destruction and construction will appear to be virtually simultaneous.
Hedging Our Bet
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityMankind desires to see into the future to control what is to come, realizing that knowing a future outcome can take the hazard out of decision-making.
South Africa's Land Confiscation
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughThe sinister handwriting is on the wall for South Africa, hell-bent to follow the same Marxist principles which destroyed Zimbabwe.
The Coming Anglo-American Crisis
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeThe nation cannot continue as it is. The questions that remain are: How long do we have? How bad is it going to get? What will our nation look like afterward?
Psalms: Book Three (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBook Three of the Psalms addresses the compulsion to fast and to mourn. Judah's faithlessness brought about the horrific destruction of Jerusalem on Av 9.
Psalms: Book Two (Part Four)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughEight of the psalms of Book Two were not written by David, but by Asaph, the sons of Korah, and Solomon. These psalms have more of a group emphasis.
Identity as Sovereign
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeWith humanity as the undisputed authority in the world, and an individual's identity unassailable, the whole planet is comprised of little sovereigns.
Amos (Part Eleven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAncient Israel had at the core of its religion an obsession to please the self at the expense of justice and the best interests of the disadvantaged.
The Not-A-Problem Folk
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles WhitakerWe have no bold Phineases today who are unafraid of political correctness. The die has been cast for morally bankrupt America.