The Handwriting Is on the Wall (2000)

Leadership
John W. Ritenbaugh
Given 13-Oct-00; 46 minutes

Those entrusted with power within the community and nations are taking advantage of their positions, metaphorically raping those who have no power.

A Vivid Comparison (2000)

Dogs and Offerings
John W. Ritenbaugh
Given 14-Oct-00; 24 minutes

Churches or institutions that accept offerings gained from evil enterprises accept tainted money, coddling the sinner for the sake of gain.

The Consequences of Affluence

Sacrifice vs. Consumption
Martin G. Collins
Given 14-Oct-00; 78 minutes

'Affluenza' describes the bloated insensitivity caused by trying to keep up with the Joneses, the stress caused by doggedly pursuing the American Dream.

Judge or Be Judged

Self-Correction
Frank Simkins
Given 14-Oct-00; 25 minutes

The 'new' religion of tolerance does not judge against sin, either in ourselves or others, but instead desensitizes us toward evil.

Our Awesome Destiny (2000)

Preparing for Our Roles in the Kingdom
John W. Ritenbaugh
Given 14-Oct-00; 77 minutes

Through a miraculous combination of knowledge plus the spirit of God, we realize that our destiny is to be a part of the divine Family.

From Rubble to Utopia

The Work of Millennium
Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Given 15-Oct-00; 70 minutes

The World Tomorrow is not going to happen because of an instantaneous miracle. God takes His time to produce both physical and spiritual changes.

Revelation 10 and the Church's History

When Do the Seven Trumpets Sound?
John W. Ritenbaugh
Given 16-Oct-00; 93 minutes

Revelation 10 contains the seven thunders and the little book. It serves as an inset, not following a linear time sequence of the book of Revelation.

Living Up to Our Responsibilities

Mark Schindler
Given 16-Oct-00; 30 minutes

Much of the pain and anguish of a trial to the Body of Christ may well be caused by someone letting down in his or her responsibility within the Body.

Stony vs. Fleshy Heart

Changing Our Natures
Bill Cherry
Given 17-Oct-00; 19 minutes

With a stony heart we cannot absorb the life-improving messages, but with a contrite and malleable heart, the messages may permeate and change our lives.

Sow for Yourself

Our Reward for Doing Good Works
John O. Reid
Given 17-Oct-00; 73 minutes

A harvest depicts the reward of diligent management of time and resources. We have to be careful what we sow, proving our faith by concrete deeds.

No Pain, No Gain

Romans 8:28
Mike Ford
Given 18-Oct-00; 20 minutes

When you're up to your neck in trials, it's easy to forget you are in training to be a member of the God family.

Prosperity: What Is True Wealth?

Godly Prosperity
Martin G. Collins
Given 18-Oct-00; 42 minutes

New Testament examples reverse the Old Testament emphasis, focusing instead on upon the wealth of spiritual character, salvation, and eternal life.

A Calendar Summary

The Dangers of Calendar Change
John W. Ritenbaugh
Given 19-Oct-00; 80 minutes

God gave us a calendar, assigning the responsibility for its maintenance to the nation of Israel, not to the church or private individuals.

Words of Life, Words of Death

Cognitive Distortions
David F. Maas
Given 20-Oct-00; 45 minutes

By exposing the negative self-talk, we can turn the self-imposed words of death into words of life.

The Challenge of Growth in the New Eden

Millennial Growth Management
Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)
Given 20-Oct-00; 53 minutes

Young people need to prepare themselves now, envisioning themselves as architects, civil engineers, transportation engineers, explorers, and teachers.

Hebrews: A Message for Today

Re-igniting Our Zeal
John W. Ritenbaugh
Given 21-Oct-00; 79 minutes

The book of Hebrews provides reasons to recapture flagging zeal, focusing on the reason for our hope and faith, establishing Christ's credentials.

The Great White Throne

What Is God's Throne Like?
Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Given 21-Oct-00; 65 minutes

Both the time element and the significance of the Great White Throne has been lost on most of 'Christianity' because it refuses to keep God's Holy Days.

Keep It Clean!

The Source of Our Offerings Matters
John W. Ritenbaugh
Given 21-Oct-00; 22 minutes

An acceptable offering must be thoughtfully considered, contain some sacrifice, given in faith and without a grudging spirit.