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Assassination of Character

Sermonette by Ronny H. Graham

Assassinations have occurred frequently. There is an extremely dangerous kind of assassination—namely, character assassination through murmuring and gossip.


Conspiracy Theory (Part Two)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh

Conspiracies are characterized by two or more people who fear loss of status or power, believing that they are justified to remove the perceived threat.


Conspiracy Theory (Part One)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh

Satan conspired to draw one-third of the angels into fighting against God. This same Adversary still motivates sinister conspiracies working in our midst.


The High Places (Part Three)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

Amaziah was not only lax in destroying idolatry within his realm, but he put his trust in neutered gods and turned away from the God who defeated them.


Open Mouth, Reveal Heart

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The 'just war' doctrine is anti-Christianity. The sixth commandment absolutely forbids it. Jesus' and the apostles' teaching clearly stand against it.


Three Missing Kings (Part Two)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Joash, Amaziah, and Uzziah, all kings of Judah, shared a common, spiritually deadly characteristic that kept them from being listed in Christ's genealogy.


The Four Horsemen (Part Three): The Red Horse

'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Of the Four Horsemen, the red horse is the easiest to interpret. While war is the predominant symbol, the rider of the red horse may strike closer to home.


Purpose-Driven Churches (Part 5)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Purpose-driven churches experience exponential growth through tolerating any belief. These churches would sacrifice any doctrine if it stands in the way of growth.


The Value of Life

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

In the sixth commandment, God rules against the taking of human life, revealing how precious life is to God and should be to us.


Why Three Kings Are Missing From Matthew 1

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Joash, Amaziah, and Uzziah are kept out of Christ's genealogy. Although they started out well, their hearts were turned away by the end of their lives.


The Commandments (Part Thirteen)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

God has never given mankind the prerogative to determine whether war is just or not. God has promised to protect us, conditioned on our obedience to our covenant.


The Handwriting is on the Wall: Conspiracies

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

Conspiracies by political actors have led to grasping at power. We must not worry about conspiracies, but instead align ourselves with God's Kingdom.


Facing Times of Stress: When God Is Silent (Part One)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Paradoxically, when God seems to be silent, He is feverishly at work micro-managing what otherwise appears as insignificant details.


Matthew (Part One)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Matthew wrote his account with the Jews in mind, repeatedly saying, 'This was done to fulfill the prophets,' emphasizing the law and the Kingdom of God.


Turmoil in Pakistan

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

In a better world, the people of Pakistan would use the assassination of Benazir Bhutto to band together and expulse Muslim extremism from its culture.