Playlist: Deception, Warning against (topic)
Day of Deception
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughWhen Jesus addressed the end of the age, His first and most urgent warning was against deception. He cautioned, Be careful that no one deceives you, emphasizing the danger of religious deception with many coming in His name, claiming to be the Christ, and deceiving many. He reiterated this warning by speaking of false prophets …
The Sin of Self-Deception
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughDeception, in this account, begins subtly and grows through willing compliance rather than sudden catastrophe. Jeroboam, fearing loss of political control, devised a religious system that appeared wise and practical but was rooted in self-preservation rather than obedience to God. By establishing new worship centers at Bethel …
Warning in the Wind
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod can use lethal storms to execute judgment on sinful people. Elihu informed Job that God has sovereign control of the weather, for blessing or cursing.
Being Deceived
Sermon by Clyde FinkleaChrist warned that many would be deceived, though no one ever admits to being deceived. The Bible warns of deceptions from within and without the church.
Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Ten)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe eternal, unchanging nature of God and His Word stands as the foundation for understanding why deception is so dangerous—if truth never changes, then anything contradicting it must be false, regardless of how appealing it seems. Human nature, by contrast, is changeable and prone to trusting itself rather than God, as …
Being Alert to Our Enemy
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Like the cycles of the seasons, the events of prophecy follow natural progressions. God has given ample warnings to His prophets to prepare His people.
The Talking Blood (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Christ admonishes His people to prepare for difficult times by cultivating a close relationship with their Savior. Apart from Christ, we can do nothing.