Playlist: Ends Justify the Means (topic)

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Balaam and the End-Time Church (Part 2)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Balaam, motivated by self-interest, believing that the ends justify the means, willing to do anything to get his way, is spiritually inferior to a donkey.


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. Grabbe

Satan 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. Ritenbaugh

America has descended into the cesspool of immorality in its entertainment as well as in its highest political circles, surpassing the surrounding nations.


Casting Pearls

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus 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.


Marxism in Academia: The Origins of Political Correctness

Commentary by David F. Maas

Herbert Marcuse and Saul Alinsky introduced a more pragmatic form of Marxism into American academia, facilitating self-destruction by creating 'victim groups.'


I Never Knew You

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The flesh can counterfeit spiritual attributes, mimicking genuine spiritual gifts. Some pastors have preached the truth, but from an insincere motivation.


Purpose-Driven Churches (Part 4)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Outcome-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. Ritenbaugh

The emerging, new paradigm, purpose driven, outcome-based churches emphasize that the ends justify the means, glorifying relativistic human philosophy.


Satan (Part 5)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

To resist the Devil is to resist unlawful desires, not allowing him to manipulate our emotions. Satan works on fear of being denied something pleasurable.


Amos (Part Two)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

The 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.


Handwriting on the Wall (2026): Lawlessness

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

We are in a pivotal moment to examine personal complicity in this lawless age, repent of worldly influences, and realign with God's righteous standard.


Bible Difficulties by Design

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The 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.