Playlist: Churches, Purpose-Driven (topic)
Purpose-Driven Churches (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Purpose-Driven Church, also referred to by various names such as the Emerging Church, New Paradigm Church, and Outcome-Based Religion, represents a modern religious movement that appears inviting but harbors a dangerously flawed concept. The term Purpose-Driven Church is somewhat deceptive, as all churches inherently have a …
Purpose-Driven Churches (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Purpose-Driven Church movement, as part of the broader Outcome-Based religion, presents significant spiritual dangers by prioritizing human feelings over the truth of God's word. These churches focus on creating a positive experience, urging members to "experience God" through theatrical elements like music, slide programs, …
Purpose-Driven Churches (Part 7)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Purpose-Driven Churches, also referred to as the Emerging Church or Outcome-Based Religion, represent a significant development in the spiritual landscape, signaling a major step toward Christ's return. These organizations, while calling themselves Christian, operate more as slick business entities with human philosophical, …
Purpose-Driven Churches (Part 5)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Purpose-Driven church philosophy has spread beyond the United States into other nations, evident in places like British Columbia and Australia, where its influence is strong. A small church named Church of Truth Community of Conscious Living, with its focus on personal journeys of self-discovery and enhanced relationships …
Purpose-Driven Churches (Part 6)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPurpose-driven churches have redefined the concept of tolerance, shifting it from respecting differences to accepting all religious beliefs without question. In their daily practice, they make no attempt to correct errors in others' beliefs, prioritizing a strong, unified organization over truth. They hold the position that all …
Purpose-Driven Churches (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Purpose-Driven churches, as part of the broader Outcome-Based religion movement, exhibit an attractiveness that draws significant attention and membership growth, evidenced by their huge congregations and extensive media coverage. Their leaders, such as Rick Warren of Saddleback Community Church, receive substantial focus in …
Purpose-Driven Churches (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn recent decades, a significant religious movement has emerged in the United States, often referred to by journalists and researchers as the Purpose-Driven Church, Outcome-Based Religion, or the New Paradigm Church. These terms describe a popular phenomenon that, while identifying as Christian, has redefined Christianity in a …
Purpose-Driven Churches (Part 8)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod has to know whether we will be loyal and our convictions are anchored in His law. The tests we are going through now are preparing us for His kingdom.
God, the Church's Greatest Problem
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAfter our calling, we must seek God and His way, for our conduct is motivated by our concept of God. Coming to know God is the church's biggest problem.
Pentecost and the Mystery of the Church
Sermon by Mark SchindlerGod forbids us to make alliances with carnal minds on divisive issues. The only division God desires is a separation from the world and its enticing drives.
Dissatisfaction
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsChange agents have attempted to apply traditional Christian terminology to politically correct referents, distorting and defiling the original meaning.
God, Allah, Rick, and John
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Rick Warren, the energetic and ambitious founder of the Purpose Driven Church movement, is now seeking to syncretistically merge Islam and Christian faiths.
Franchising the Faith
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)In churchianity, slick business tactics and advertising take precedence over scriptural knowledge. Yet truth trumps sincerity, emotion, and glitz.
Are You Being Brainwashed? (Part 3)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe media's steady stream of brainwashing has painted 'fundamentalists' with a broad brush, ridiculing faith, belief in God, Jesus Christ, and the Bible.
When Tolerance Is Intolerable
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn this modern humanist secular progressive society, tolerance has evolved into intolerance for traditional values, including godly righteousness.
Habakkuk: A Prophet of Faith (Part Three)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsHabakkuk was frustrated that God would use an evil people to punish Israel, yet he resolved to cease fretting and to become a responsible watcher.
Preparing While Waiting For God
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWaiting for God is an acquired virtue requiring patience and longsuffering. Times of waiting are times to practice obedience and fellowship with others.
Facing Times of Stress: Lack of Clarity
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMany people called by God realize the world is wrong, but also cannot see the way of God clearly, having an inability of seeing or comprehending the truth.