Playlist: Cunning (topic)
Surprise Attack
Sermon by Bill OnisickThe serpent, described as cunning and crafty, embodies deception beyond any other created being. This enemy, identified as the great dragon, the serpent of old, called the devil and satan, deceives the entire world, holding it under his control with unparalleled subtlety. His cunning manifests in surprise attacks on humanity, …
Imagination
Sermon by John O. ReidSatan employs cunning rather than brute force to deceive and betray, working covertly to delude and destroy. His methods, described as wiles, involve a systematic and technical approach, using artifice and craft to ensnare. These cunning devices are not simple frontal assaults but are carefully laid out with skill, operating in …
What I Believe About Conspiracy Theories
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSatan is described as the most cunning of all beings, a primary characteristic highlighted from the beginning. This cunning nature drives his deceptive and plotting tendencies, influencing his spiritual descendants to exhibit similar traits. Through his sway, mankind has been led to conspire against God, as seen in historical …
Satan (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe face powerful and cunning spiritual enemies who are merciless and subtle in their attacks. Satan, the leader of these forces, is defeated, yet remains crafty, possessing an ingenious subtlety that he employs through various devices and schemes. His tactics, described as wiles or contrivances, are primarily mental, designed to …
How Satan Destroys Faith
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughBecause we act on what we believe, any affront to our belief system will alter our choices and behavior, placing us on a destructive trajectory.
The Handwriting is on the Wall: Conspiracies
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Conspiracies by political actors have led to grasping at power. We must not worry about conspiracies, but instead align ourselves with God's Kingdom.
The Spiritual Mark of the Beast
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAnger and hostility, driven by self-centered competitive pride constitute Satan's spiritual mark that divides nations, ethnic groups, families, and the church.
Satan (Part 5)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughTo resist the Devil is to resist unlawful desires, not allowing him to manipulate our emotions. Satan works on fear of being denied something pleasurable.
Real Comprehensive Communication
Sermonette by Mark SchindlerOnly by activating the power of God's Spirit can God's people enjoy quality communication with God, giving them vast insight into the purposes of God.
Looks Fair, Feels Foul
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughBe wary of things and people that appear attractive and fair on the outside, but are actually foul and destructive underneath. Evaluate the fruit.
Deceived by His Eyes
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughAbram learned that God gives material prosperity to those who are not seeking it. Those who seek riches are destined to fall into a snare.
The March Toward Globalism (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)As parents, we can protect our children from death and destruction if we discourage the self-absorptive pulls through correction and discipline.
The Beast From the Earth and 666
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe first beast rises out of political turmoil, while the second rises out of an entrenched, worldwide religious system, totally opposed to God's laws.
Hosea's Prophecy (Part Six)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsModern Israel is repeating the same sins as ancient Israel. God's metaphors of the promiscuous wife, stubborn heifer, and rebellious child all apply to America.