Playlist: Satan as Destroyer (topic)
The Tyranny of the Majority: Satan's Tool to Destroy Nations
Commentary by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)Satan, as the destroyer of nations, wields deceptive ideologies to bring ruin, as foretold by God in Isaiah 14:12, where satan is described as one who lays the nations low. Among these destructive tools is the philosophy of the greater good, a lie that fosters tyranny by the majority and justifies imposing will on others, even …
Love's Basic Definition
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSatan, named as a destroyer by God, operates in stark contrast to God's nature of love. While God gathers all things to Himself to share what He is, Satan seeks to gather everyone to himself for the purpose of destruction. As described by Jesus in John 8:44, satan is a liar and a murderer, driven by a self-centered and …
Do Angels Live Forever? (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSatan is named by God as the enemy and specifically as a destroyer, with names like Abaddon and Apollyon, both meaning destroyer in Hebrew and Greek. There is no greater destroyer than satan, who destroys life itself. As a murderer from the beginning, satan embodies the essence of sin, continuously deceiving, persuading, and …
The Adversary
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPride, vanity, presumption, and self-absorption led to Satan's demise. Satan's madness (that he is his own god) is the spirit of this world,
Who Do You Trust? (Part Three)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerThe corruption of sin was brought on the world through the rebellion of Satan and his fallen angels, an event which took place between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2.
The Spirit World
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThough many popular notions of angels come from non-biblical sources, the Bible offers the most accurate insights into their role, nature, and function.
The Right Use of Power
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWith dominion comes responsibility to maintain. The sad history of mankind shows that he has mismanaged his power, bringing about disease, war, and famine.
Whoever Loves and Practices a Lie
Sermon by Charles WhitakerIn Revelation 21:8, Christ lists three spiritual conditions and four behaviors, all of which He links to deceit and which will lead to the Lake of Fire.
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.
Purpose-Driven Churches (Part 6)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Purpose-driven churches at the end time will have joined in the effort of a one-world government and making no attempt to come out of the world.
Living Among the Ruins
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)To tear down cherished institutions is to leave a nation culturally ruined. God's people, in choosing the old pathways, tread the roadway to eternal life.
How to Be a Bad Disciple
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughLooking at discipleship from a negative perspective can help reveal errors in ourselves. Jesus shows four main attitudes that make for bad discipleship in Luke 9.