Playlist: Satan's Subtlety (topic)

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How Satan Destroys Faith

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Satan 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. Ritenbaugh

Satan 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. Reid

Satan 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 Onisick

Any 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. Ritenbaugh

The 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. Ritenbaugh

Be 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. Reid

As 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. Reid

Daniel 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. Reid

Even 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 Schindler

Christ'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

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The Gibeonites' pretense of coming from a distant land resulted in their slavery. Yet, through their influence, they contributed to Israel's destruction.