Playlist: Government, Change of (topic)
Is America a Christian Nation? Summary (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)In the history of the Israelitish people, a significant shift in government is recorded in I Samuel 8:9-18, where God, through Samuel, warned the people of the consequences of desiring a king to rule over them instead of God Himself. God instructed Samuel to solemnly forewarn the Israelites about the behavior of the king who …
Some Things in Common
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Revolutions often arise within a nation between contrasting classes, such as the rich and the poor, the politically powerful and the weak, or property owners and those without. Historical examples, like the French Revolution, illustrate the conflict between the monarchy and the common people, referred to as les miserables . The …
Is America a Christian Nation? (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The founding of the United States and the other nations of modern Israel was not random or accidental, but purposely orchestrated by our Creator.
Is America a Christian Nation? Summary (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The founders made no covenant between the People of the United States and God. American citizenry never practiced true Christianity.
Conservatism and Liberalism
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Political and spiritual liberals both subvert standards based on law and the covenant relationship by those believing they have a better way than God's.
Unity (Part 5): Ephesians 4 (B)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAdopting a revolutionary stance for the sake of change, variety, or relieving boredom will systematically destroy the faith once delivered.
What Does God Really Want? (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe priorities in Matthew 6:33 indicates that the primary emphasis should be on repentance and overcoming rather than mastering a technicality.
Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe must continually upgrade our decorum and formality in our approach to God. What is practiced on the outside reinforces what is on the inside.