The Handwriting Is on the Wall (1997)

The Decline of the Churches
John W. Ritenbaugh
Given 15-Oct-97; 73 minutes

The scattering of the church of God reflects a more general trend on the world scene—the disintegration of the major religions into millions of pieces.

The Ministry

Trusting Our Ministers
John O. Reid
Given 16-Oct-97; 46 minutes

The church has lost faith in God to work through His ministry. We must develop a balanced insight into the function of the helpers of our joy.

Our Apostasy

Psalm 23
Charles Whitaker
Given 16-Oct-97; 43 minutes

The subtle and deceptive apostasy upon the church became so pervasive that God couldn't find anyone to serve as an intercessor.

Globalism and the Wisdom of Men

Religious Discrimination
John W. Ritenbaugh
Given 16-Oct-97; 74 minutes

The disintegration of the Catholic Church and the greater church of God have eerie parallels. We must seek the wisdom of God rather than the wisdom of men.

The Kingdom of God

How it Will Be
Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Given 17-Oct-97; 84 minutes

The Kingdom of God includes a King, territory, citizenry, and laws. The term kingdom (Greek basileia), has a past, present and future application.

The Wisdom of Men and Faith

Are We Unified?
John W. Ritenbaugh
Given 18-Oct-97; 73 minutes

The pressures and conflicts that the church has undergone is part of the spirit of the time that has embroiled religious and political institutions worldwide.

What's So Bad About Babylon? (1997)

Present Day Evil
John W. Ritenbaugh
Given 19-Oct-97; 76 minutes

Babylon constitutes the fountainhead of instruction that, like strong drink, impairs the ability to function properly while creating the illusion of ability.

What I Believe About Conspiracy Theories

Satan's Influence
John W. Ritenbaugh
Given 20-Oct-97; 79 minutes

The drive toward one world government is a transparent reality having several biblical prototypes, all inspired by demonic opposition to God's rule.

Stewardship

The Biblical Meaning
Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Given 21-Oct-97; 69 minutes

A steward is responsible for the supervision or managing of something entrusted into his care by a superior. As God's stewards, have been entrusted with much.

Motivation to Endure

Keeping the Goal in Mind
John O. Reid
Given 23-Oct-97; 80 minutes

Without daily contact with God in prayer and Bible study, and without continual contact with the brethren, we may lose the determination to persevere.

How Satan Destroys Faith

Everyday Temptations
John W. Ritenbaugh
Given 23-Oct-97; 81 minutes

Because we act on what we believe, any affront to our belief system will alter our choices and behavior, placing us on a destructive trajectory.