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Defective Reasoning: Appeal to Authority

Commentary by Martin G. Collins

We must be wary of placing too much confidence in self-appointed experts—the 'professionals' who rise to the top of every field of endeavor

The Dark Side of Government

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Political corruption investigations and trials make the news often enough across the nation to persuade a person that crooked politicians outnumber honest ones.

Intrinsic Governmental Corruption

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Power does indeed corrupt a human heart, and this corruption has become institutionalized in all levels of American government.

The Usual Chaos

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Michael Crichton predicted the disinformation age we are living through right now, warning that it would be difficult to separate reality from fantasy.

Is This the Spirit of the Times?

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Our culture has undergone a vast change in its standards of morality, seen in a change in national attitude, a lifting of mental fog and an emergent rage.

Vaccine Policy

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God's church, though responsible to preach scriptural principles on God's health laws, including vaccines, does not dictate how God's people choose.

No One Else Matters (Part One)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

All God's shepherds are mortal men, guilty of sin, including Moses. Despite that, God backed them up because they faithfully followed His leadership.

Who Do You Trust? (Part One)

Sermon by Mark Schindler

Cynical finger-pointing has destroyed confidence in every human institution, whether political, educational, scientific, and religious.

How Does God View Human Government?

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

As obnoxious as tyrannical power may seem, we have the obligation to behave lawfully. Even the vilest of leaders has been allowed by God to rule.

Questioning God

Sermonette by Joseph B. Baity

During the past half century, the governments of Jacob's offspring have experienced a drastic decline in civility, trust, and respect, directly caused by an ugly three-headed monster of electronic media, legacy media, and entertainment, all of which have amplified division, distrust, and outright hostility. Instead of remaining …

Wilderness Wanderings (Part Two)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The spiritual journey of God's people is more difficult than the physical one of the ancient Israelites, requiring as it does more resources to navigate.

The Millennium and Union With Christ

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The millennial situation will resemble the behavior of our forebears; it will be our responsibility to lead them to hope, joy, character, and faith in God.

Checklist for Overcoming

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Romans 12-16 provide a checklist for overcoming and promoting positive relationships, developing tender affection. We are mutually dependent upon one another.