Playlist: Ends Justify the Means (topic)
Balaam and the End-Time Church (Part 2)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBalaam's major flaw was his conviction that the end justified the means. He was willing to set aside any principle to achieve his goals and functioned entirely by self-interest rather than by belief or standards. His guiding rule was simply whatever benefited him, whether wealth, prestige, or reputation, and he based his …
What Is a Liberal?
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Modern liberals operate as ultimate pragmatists, pursuing whatever action appears at the moment to accomplish a desired outcome without regard for its long-range effects or underlying principles. This approach leads them to accept solutions that may eventually prove workable yet require far more time to correct than necessary, …
Why Must Satan Be Released?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeSatan refuses to repent, even after suffering 1,000 years of confinement. Upon his release, Satan expertly manipulates the pulls of carnal nature.
Overlooking Evil
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughAmerica has descended into the cesspool of immorality in its entertainment as well as in its highest political circles, surpassing the surrounding nations.
Marxism in Academia: The Origins of Political Correctness
Commentary by David F. MaasHerbert Marcuse and Saul Alinsky introduced a more pragmatic form of Marxism into American academia, facilitating self-destruction by creating 'victim groups.'
Casting Pearls
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus warns His disciples not to cast their pearls before those not called or those acting contemptuously to God's truth and would attack the messenger.
I Never Knew You
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe flesh can counterfeit spiritual attributes, mimicking genuine spiritual gifts. Some pastors have preached the truth, but from an insincere motivation.
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.
Purpose-Driven Churches (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOutcome-based religion holds large membership as its measure of success, believing that the ends justify the means. It avoids doctrine that might divide.
Purpose-Driven Churches (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe emerging, new paradigm, purpose driven, outcome-based churches emphasize that the ends justify the means, glorifying relativistic human philosophy.
Amos (Part Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe book of Amos is addressed to the ones who have made the new covenant with God. Having made the covenant, we must remember that privilege brings peril.
Bible Difficulties by Design
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe God-designed difficulties in the Bible are there to stimulate our minds, causing us to think deeply and meditate on the facts, inspiring us to seek God.