Playlist: Deceivers (topic)
Being Deceived
Sermon by Clyde FinkleaDeceivers play a critical role in leading people astray, especially as the end of this age approaches. They operate with the intent to mislead, causing others to believe what is false or to stray from the truth. Deception can come from within the church or from outside, as seen in examples of individuals who, whether …
Deceivers and Antichrists
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeIn his writings, the apostle John addresses the presence of deceivers who embody the antichrist spirit, a force opposed to God and Christ. He warns that many deceivers have gone out into the world, specifically those who do not confess Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh, marking them as antichrists. This denial pertains not …
Antichrist Deceptions
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAntichrists manifest several characteristics, including fostering deception and confusion, preventing fellowship, and creating intense spiritual conflict.
Beware of False Prophets
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsFalse prophets promote the broad way, giving people what they want to hear. They replace God's truth with human tradition. They are identified by their fruit.
Man's Greatest Challenge (Part Four)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSatan's biggest targets for disinformation are God's called-out ones. How can the true disciples be identified?
Four Warnings (Part Two): Beware of False Prophets
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's people will know false teachers by their fruits. Even as helpless sheep, we must exercise vigilance detecting the fruits of their preaching.
'I Was Only Joking!'
Sermonette by James C. StoertzWe are encouraged to be cautious with our use of humor and types of phrasing so that we do not cause discord that can lead to a break in relations with others.
Titus (Part Three): Rebuking False Teachers
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe congregations in Crete were beset with insubordination, subject to no authority, full of meaningless and senseless talk, distracting the overseer.
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.
When Actions Contradict Stated Beliefs
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsHypocrisy consists of professing beliefs or virtues that one does not genuinely possess. The primary motivator is pride, and its resulting sin is lying.
Private Religion
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSomeone misusing piety to draw attention to themselves to enhance their reputation destroys character and they will not enter the Kingdom of God.
Defective Reasoning: Appeal to Authority
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsWe must be wary of placing too much confidence in self-appointed experts—the 'professionals' who rise to the top of every field of endeavor
Absalom: A Study in Narcissism
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughProbably the biblical character best exemplifying the narcissistic personality is David's son, Absalom, clearly a spoiled son in a dysfunctional family.