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Do Americans Value Liberty?
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughLiberty is a precious and rare blessing in the annals of humankind. Most societies, even those considered free, have granted liberty only to certain classes based on birth, wealth, or merit, rather than bestowing it universally. America was the first nation to attempt this radical concept, enshrining it in founding documents as a goal for future generations to strive toward, though its perfect application has never been achieved. Many in America now view the events of the Revolution and Founding as ancient history, passively accepting freedom as a birthright rather than cherishing it as a treasured gift or a costly victory won on bloody fields. Younger generations, spoiled by the sacrifices of their predecessors, do not realize the responsibilities freedom imposes. The condition upon which God hath given liberty to man is eternal vigilance, a warning against apathy and lack of effort to restrain forces, primarily in the realm of ideas, that threaten to reduce or eliminate human liberty. Though most would rise against sudden totalitarianism, many tend to give freedoms away piecemeal for security, bread and circuses, and promises of future reward. In post-9/11 America, the value placed on liberty is questioned as progressive ideas influence younger generations to trade it for high-sounding but enslaving concepts, while even older individuals, fearful in their twilight years, exchange freedoms for security from threats. A telling sign of willingness to let liberties slip away is the nation's level of immorality, which enslaves and destroys, while God's way of life liberates. The preservation of liberty depends upon the intellectual and moral character of the people.
Liberty Through Self-Control
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOnly by using God's Spirit can we gain the self-discipline, self-mastery, and self-control to put to death the carnal pulls, giving us freedom from sin.
Do Americans Really Care? (Part One)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We are no longer a representative democracy, but an oligarchy taken over by thugs, whose economic policies have put us into serfdom in our own country.
Do-Gooders in Charge
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughThe argument should not be over whether parents want their children to be safe, but whether parents are ultimately responsible for their own children's safety.
A Government To Fear (Part Two)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The 'religious' communities of America are so biblically ignorant that they have learned to tolerate immorality, accepting lying in governmental leaders.
If You Can Keep It
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityAmericans, having by and large lost both their morality and their sense of vigilance, now stand on the verge of losing the republic.
The Awesome Cost of Love
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughWe assess costs and values all the time in our daily lives. We should employ the same process to God's love for us in giving His Son as the sacrifice for sin.
The Commandments (Part Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughGod gave the Sabbath to His people so they can know Him intimately. Idolatry, scattering, and captivity are the natural consequences of Sabbath-breaking.
The Fourth Commandment (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Sabbath reminds us that God is Creator and that we were once in slavery to sin. The Sabbath is a time of blessing, deliverance, liberty, and redemption.
September 11 One Year On
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughAs the nation remembers the victims of terrorism, it is fitting to ask, 'Has the tragedy of September 11, 2001, changed us for the better?'
The Handwriting Is on the Wall (1994)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWithout God's Spirit, mankind is guided by another spirit, leading to destructive consequences, made all the more menacing by increased technological capabilities.
Ecclesiastes (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe are required to make judgments in our area of influence, in the home and in our own lives. We cannot be careless with God's standards in our own family.
Submitting (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLiberty without guidelines will turn into chaos. We will be free only if we submit to the truth. All authority, even incompetent authority, derives from God.
Freedom and Unleavened Bread
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughChristian freedom has nothing to do with location or circumstance but how we think. By imbibing on God's Word, we will incrementally displace our carnality.
Hope to the End (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The church must forcefully deal with the overwhelming feeling of hopelessness or it too will succumb to the terrifying vortex of despair.