Playlist: Satan's Authority (topic)
Satan (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSatan the devil holds significant authority and influence over the nations of the earth, a power so extensive that Jesus called him the ruler of this world and the prince of the power of the air. His ability to affect people's attitudes is profound, moving their reasoning processes toward the satisfaction of self, often in a way …
Jesus Christ's Purposeful Manifestation
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsSatan operates at cross purposes with God and humanity, frustrating and deceiving people while leading them into destruction within the parameters established by God. As the sworn enemy of humanity, satan exerts significant control over the world, producing results known as the works of the devil. This world has become the …
What I Believe About Conspiracy Theories
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSatan's authority over the earth is a foundational element in understanding the spiritual warfare at play. The wicked one, satan, holds authority over all the operations of the cultural systems on earth, reigning as the king over what the Bible calls the world. This position is marked by deception and plotting, characteristics …
Communication and Coming Out of Babylon (Part 1)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn this age, an evil influence pervades the world, driving defections from the church as people respond to its allure. This influence traces back to the Garden of Eden, where Adam and Eve, under satan's sway, disbelieved God and adopted his reasoning, spreading this alien spirit to all mankind. Satan's impact became a way of …
The Adversary
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSatan's authority is a significant reality that we must acknowledge. Jesus Christ Himself declared in Luke 10 that He saw Satan fall from heaven like lightning, affirming his existence and his dramatic fall from a position of great power. Jesus further stated that He has given us authority over all the power of the enemy, …
Is the United States a Christian Nation? (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Satan the devil is the adversary of God and man, the destroyer who influences the kingdoms of this world. As the leader of principalities and powers, unseen angelic beings ruling over men on earth, he is unknowingly worshipped as a god by those who are not Christians. Rulership of the earth was given to him, granting him the …
Jude and the Glorious Power of God
Sermon by Mark SchindlerAttributing the messages of God's spokesmen as coming from Satan constitutes speaking evil of dignitaries. Jude emphasizes submission to divine authority.