Playlist: Freedom, Abuse of (topic)
The Abuse of Freedom
Commentary by Joseph B. BaityWe have abused our rights, our freedoms, and our liberties in this nation. We used them to justify sin, to serve ourselves instead of God, while promoting and celebrating ill will against our leaders and hatefully censoring and silencing any opposition. We arrogantly expanded our liberties to allow for the freedom of virtually …
Freedom's Dark Underbelly
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAbuse of freedom, "freedom's dark underbelly," happens when the good principle of choice is pushed to an extreme and the laws and standards that check it are thrown away, so that people claim to be free to do whatever they like. The result is immorality, hedonism, dissolution, and ultimately death. Americans and the West now …
Loyalty
Sermon by James BeaubelleFreedom is portrayed as a God-given part of human nature, woven into the spirit of man at creation, and something every person desires. Yet this same liberty becomes dangerous when it is used only to elevate the self rather than to build a relationship with God. True liberty is meant to be the freedom to choose righteousness, …
Liberty or Independence?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe approach of 'I want it my way' begins with license but then leads to chaos, and eventually the loss of liberty.
Conscience (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLawful behavior with a wrong attitude, motivated by pride, displaying lack of sensitivity to others or lack of wisdom, also constitutes sin.
Considered Rather Than Commanded - Choose Life
Sermon by Mark SchindlerAs God calls His people, He enables them (through His Spirit) to make considered decisions concerning living His way of life by obeying His commandments.