Playlist: Satan's Subtlety (topic)
How Satan Destroys Faith
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSatan works through subtle deceptions to destroy faith by getting a person to accept ideas that lodge in the belief system. These deceptions cloud perception of right and wrong, making right choices more difficult while raising tolerance for sin. The word translated wiles in Ephesians 6:11 is the Greek methodeia , which means to …
Satan (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSatan employs subtlety through mental devices and stratagems that invade the mind with reasonings, convictions, and feelings designed to exalt themselves against the knowledge of God and alter behavior. These contrivances enable him to turn good qualities into ploys for destruction, such as converting godly sorrow into abnormal …
Imagination
Sermon by John O. ReidSatan works on us through our imagination; he broadcasts images to our minds. To counter this, we must resist him, practice humility and draw close to God.
Surprise Attack
Sermon by Bill OnisickAny thought not aligned to God's Spirit is satanic, including bragging, putting others down, being puffed up with arrogance, or putting anything before God.
Is the United States a Christian Nation? (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Founders of this nation were guided more by laws of expedience than by ideology or theology, not having the true faith once delivered.
What I Believe About Conspiracy Theories
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe drive toward one world government is a transparent reality having several biblical prototypes, all inspired by demonic opposition to God's rule.
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.
The Gun Lap Is Looming
Sermon by John O. ReidAs we near the conclusion of our spiritual journey, the more dangerous obstacles we will face. Satan will pull out all stops to destroy us.
A Christian's Greatest Trial
Sermon by John O. ReidDaniel 7:25 reveals the strategy of the enemy: a concerted effort of the Beast to physically, mentally, and if possible, spiritually wear out the saints.
Snares
Sermon by John O. ReidEven as the world contains bait and switch schemes and false advertising, so also there are spiritual snares, far more dangerous than physical ones.
The Temptations of Christ: Behold, the Lamb of God
Sermon by Mark SchindlerChrist's baptism possibly occurred after His return from temptation, leading His Father to praise Him as a victor, returning on the anniversary of Trumpets.
Joshua and the Gibeonites
Sermonette byThe Gibeonites' pretense of coming from a distant land resulted in their slavery. Yet, through their influence, they contributed to Israel's destruction.