Playlist: Conservatism (topic)

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American Conservatism (Part One)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh

A large number of individuals are hopelessly confused about the terms liberal and conservative.


Is Conservatism Dead?

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The decline of orthodox teaching in the churches has led to an tolerant approach to moral degeneracy, with standards in a constant state of flux.


American Conservatism (Part Two)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh

American conservatism is judged more harshly because its tenets took root in biblical principles advanced by the Puritans.


American Conservatism (Part Three)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh

The partisan interview conducted by ABC's David Muir is an example of how shamefully low the media have stooped to destroy the reputation of a public official.


Another Supreme Court Nomination

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The upcoming Supreme Court appointment could possibly tilt the court in favor of conservatives for the first time in decades.


Socialism is Mob Rule (Part Two)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Many religious people realize that liberals threaten adherence to the moral principles taught in God's Word, and that Satan is the poster child of liberalism.


Liberalism and Education (Part Two)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Liberalism is much easier to push than conservatism because the latter requires discipline, while the former caters to self-interest and emotion.


Liberalism, in the News Again

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Conservatism is a political philosophy that calls for stability and the protection of established institutions. Liberals think conservatives are stuck in the past.


'Christianity Today' and Trump

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Donald Trump is not a paragon of virtue but is a change from the doctrines entrenched in Washington. Personal morality is not enough to remove anyone from office.


Liberal Lunacy (Part One)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Progressive humanists are neither satisfied with God's standards nor common sense, but strive to replace them with something they deem to be 'better.'


The Only Path to Reconcliation

Commentary by Mark Schindler

We must avoid being drawn into political conflicts because resolution and reconciliation is only available through yielding to Jesus Christ.


Reinterpreting History

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The New York Times asserts that Charles Manson was a precursor to the alt-right movement. Yet there was nothing conservative about Manson.


Gorsuch's Nomination

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The prospect of originalist Judges who eschew using the court to make social policy terrifies 'progressive' lawmakers.


The Abuse of Freedom

Commentary by Joseph B. Baity

Change agents in the United States are engaging in a deliberate assault on free speech, which the Founding Fathers protected through the Bill of Rights.


America's Conscience Seared with a Hot Iron

Commentary by David F. Maas

'Righteous' Lot represents those who become accustomed to the sin around them, progressively searing their consciences, similar to spiritual neuropathy.


The Real Science-Deniers

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The media portrays conservatives as 'science deniers,' yet proclaims that gender is not a matter of observable, testable biology. Who is denying science?


Christians and Politics

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Even though conservative views seem to be more compatible with the Bible, neither Republican nor Democrat standards are consistent with God's standards.


Everything Is Politics

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Whatever a person says automatically places him on the political spectrum, accruing judgment, scorn, or rejection from those who practice identity politics.


Handwriting on the Wall: Forgetfulness

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

America once had national greatness, but because of the ignorance of youth, forgetting the lessons from history, they will soon pay for their forgetfulness.


Patriotism, the Summer Soldier, and Our Times (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Jesus Christ was not a sunshine patriot, but sacrificed everything He had for the sake of God's people and the Kingdom of God—His holy nation.


Liberalism and Education (Part Three)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Muslims, duplicating the methods of the leftists, are attempting to control the direction of American education, establishing centers for Islamic Studies.


Politics and Christ's Return

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Because we are set apart by God, we are not to become involved in the world's political, judicial, or military systems. Our term in office has yet to begin.


What to Do in Babylon

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)

There is nothing to be desired in the Babylonish system, but we can grow spiritually in spite of the downward pulls.


Human Nature: Good or Evil?

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Progressives tend to believe that human nature is perfectible and evolving. Conservatives tend to believe that human nature is evil and must be controlled.


The Wilderness Trek and Judgment Begins

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

God's people must learn to trust Him for their survival, remembering that the eating of Unleavened Bread is a reminder that only God has the power to rescue.


Implications of the Gospel of the Kingdom

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

God's people must let go of the world's solutions, involving party spirit, revolutions, and power struggles, placing their trust in the sovereignty of God.


Self-Government

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Submitting to a human government is a work that requires self-government. Paul thoroughly disciplined his body as he followed the example of Jesus Christ.


Unleavened Bread and the Holy Spirit (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

God's command to eat unleavened bread teaches that He rescued His people from the bondage of sin, something they had no power to accomplish of themselves.


Living Among the Ruins

Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)

To tear down cherished institutions is to leave a nation culturally ruined. God's people, in choosing the old pathways, tread the roadway to eternal life.


Debate

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Bible takes a very dim view of argument, debate, discord, and strife. In all matters of contention, we must strive to put ourselves above the fray.


It's Not About You

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Baby Boomer generation has taken on characteristics of narcissism, self-absorption, and excessive self-centeredness, leading to rampant materialism.


Control and Self-Control

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Paradoxically, when we yield to God's sovereignty, He wants to cede control over to us, teaching us to develop self-control as an ingrained habit.


On Earning Wealth

Sermonette by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The three principles for acquiring prosperity (diligently working, wisely managing what one has earned, and meticulously saving) all militate against laziness.


When Our Change Comes

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Repentance and conversion leading to transforming into Christ's image depend on change. Christianity is a force for personal change, leading to universal change.


Abraham (Part Five)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

We learn from Abraham's experience to trust God even when we have incomplete information. When we attempt to take the expedient way out, we will run into trouble.