Playlist: The Christian and the World (sermon series)
John W. Ritenbaugh
The Christian and the World (Part One)
The WorldThe entire world is antagonistic to God because of the spirit generated by an unseen ruler. Our Christian duty is to stay awake and keep our guard up.
The Christian and the World (Part Two)
Don't Love the WorldThere is a clear demarcation in God's mind regarding which is the true way and which is not. We were formerly children of Satan until God rescued us.
The Christian and the World (Part Three)
The Converted and Unconverted ManWe must realize we are walking on a razor's edge, with the Kingdom of God on one side and the world with all its sensual magnetic charms on the other side.
The Christian and the World (Part Four)
Satan's DeceptionsHelp in following God comes from displacing the love for the world with the love for God, and setting our hearts on spiritual treasures instead of earthly ones.
The Christian and the World (Part Five)
The Course of the WorldThe prince of the power of the air is responsible for influencing the zeitgeist (dominant mindset of the time), pulling us away from God and His law.
The Christian and the World (Part Six)
The Spirit of the WorldClear vision lights the way spiritually. If the eye of the heart is aimed at spiritual treasure and the glory of God, it will remain singly focused.
The Christian and the World (Part Seven)
Our View of the WorldThe best way to attain true wealth and the abundant eternal life is to loosen our grip on worldly rewards and treasures, and single-mindedly follow Christ.
The Christian and the World (Part Eight)
Friend of World, Enemy of GodHaving anxiety, foreboding and fretting about food, clothing, and shelter, or being distressed about the future, demonstrates a gross lack of faith.
The Christian and the World (Part Nine)
Resisting the WorldAnxious care and foreboding are debilitating and faith-destroying. Meditating on what God has already done strengthens our faith and trust in God.
The Christian and the World (Part Ten)
Resisting SatanAnxiety and fretting (symptoms of coveting and idolatry), in addition to cutting life short, erode faith, destroying serenity by borrowing tomorrow's troubles.