Playlist: War, Causes of (topic)
Preventing the Warfare State
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)War began when Satan made war against God, and mankind shares that nature. The carnal mind is enmity against God (Romans 8:7), cannot be subject to His law, and regards others as enemies, so as long as carnality exists, some degree of warfare always remains possible. Unconverted people think themselves good, yet only God is …
How Dependent Upon War
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Military war is merely the outward expression of an inward nature. War is intrinsic to human nature, and its essence is involved in virtually everything human. David says of his deceitful companion in Psalm 55 that his words were smoother than butter, but in his heart was war. Because the root lies within, war shows up well …
Trumpets Means War!
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod goes to war for only one valid reason: when He says to. He does not fight for conquest, wealth, territory, slaves, spoils, or the thrill of power, since He already owns everything. He makes war in two circumstances. The first is when men or nations become so wicked that they must be destroyed to prevent a greater, eternal …
The Patterns of God
Sermon by John O. ReidGod's people have repeatedly refused to hear His warnings, and He answers their deafness with correction. He set watchmen over Israel saying, "Listen to the sound of the trumpet," but they replied, "We will not listen" (Jeremiah 6). Their ear is uncircumcised, His word is a reproach to them, and they take no delight in it. In …
Watch and Vigilantly Prepare
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe are ambassadors in a foreign land, awaiting the return of Christ, when we will help our Warrior King subdue all the rebellious nations of the earth.
Out of Control
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Diverse cultures separate peoples, causing cantankerousness and hostility, even when these cultures share the same language or share a common language.
Debate
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe 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.
The Beat Goes On
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Secular progressive propagandists began spreading the rumor that young women were dying in make-shift abortion clinics in an effort to force legislation.
The Commandments (Part Thirteen)
Sermon/Bible Study byGod 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.
What if You Are Betrayed?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsBetrayal is triggered by a root of bitterness resulting from envy, but turning into hatred, a shoot of bitterness manifesting a spirit of murder.
Our Part in the Sanctification Process (Part Four): Cultivating Peace
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. MaasHere are biblical strategies to cultivate the fruit of peace, including controlling our thoughts and emotions, submitting to God's will, and embracing His law.
Christ Our Peace
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe do not have the ability to bring peace to the world; only Christ can do that, first reconciling people to God and then with other people.
Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe strife between this world's belief systems shows that God did not originate them. False teachings are dangerous because they can erode the faith.
Vanity (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSolomon's statement that all of life is vanity is only true if one is not privy to God's ultimate purpose for mankind. Paul describes what God is doing.
If You Do These Things, You Shall Never Fall
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerGod has not set up us for failure, but if we can't control our inordinate pride, we could destroy our own chances of fulfilling God's purpose for us.
The Consequences of Affluence
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. Collins'Affluenza' describes the bloated insensitivity caused by trying to keep up with the Joneses, the stress caused by doggedly pursuing the American Dream.
Faith (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPride is a perverted comparison that elevates one above another. Because of its arrogant self-sufficiency, it hinders our faith. Faith depends on humility.
Being Alert to Our Enemy
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Like the cycles of the seasons, the events of prophecy follow natural progressions. God has given ample warnings to His prophets to prepare His people.
The High Cost of Hypocrisy
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The invasion of illegal aliens has strained American hospitals, with a startling annual cost of 27 billion dollars.
Principled Living (Part Four): Giving of Ourselves
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAs Christ sacrificed for us, we are called to sacrifice for others. Love is an action, a behavior, rather than an emotion, described in I Corinthians 13.
The Present and Future Crisis (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe United States' enormous debt, coupled with its escalating trade deficit, is inevitably leading to what economist call economic Armageddon.
Preparing to Rule (1993)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSanctification is both a state and a process—a time period between justification and glorification during which overcoming, purification, and holiness takes place.