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Stalked by Satan
'Ready Answer' by Mike FordBe sober, be vigilant; for your adversary the devil prowls about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Like a lion, he operates under the cover of darkness, using deception as his camouflage, making him nearly invisible to his prey. With acute senses and night vision far sharper than ours, he watches us when we are unaware of his presence, patiently stalking his target. As lions hunt within a territory with a pride, he and his demons roam as adversaries, seeking to pick off the weak, the ailing, and those who have strayed from the herd. Once he strikes, he inflicts great pain, not killing immediately but pinning down and wounding his victim first, prolonging the suffering. Yet, even in his grasp, we can call out for help, for the LORD is near to all who call upon Him, hearing their cry and saving them. Visualize him as a lion, silently and invisibly stalking, always seeking to isolate you and pounce from the shadows to maul you. Let this imagery keep you alert to his stratagems.
Satan (Part 5)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughTo resist the Devil is to resist unlawful desires, not allowing him to manipulate our emotions. Satan works on fear of being denied something pleasurable.
The Truth About Deception (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeSatan is capable of much greater complexity than man is. Still, we can envision how Satan deceives by considering some of the strategies in the world around us.
Eradicating Humanity
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughEver since God created the first man and woman in Eden, Satan has been interested in nothing else but the eradication of humanity from his "proper domain."
Imagination
Sermon by John O. ReidSatan works on us through our imagination; he broadcasts images to our minds. To counter this, we must resist him, practice humility and draw close to God.
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.
Is the United States a Christian Nation? (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Founders of this nation were guided more by laws of expedience than by ideology or theology, not having the true faith once delivered.
Parables of Matthew 13 (Part 2): Leaven
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Kingdom of God or of Heaven has past, present, and future aspects. The Kingdom parables primarily provide instruction for the present aspect.
Blurring the Lines
Commentary by Joseph B. BaityThe Destroyer has mastered the craft of redefinition, blurring boundaries, eliminating the defining lines between evil and good, profane and holy.
The Big Lie (Part One)
Commentary by Mark SchindlerThough we are not to become involved in politics, we need to be aware that enslaving lies are everywhere, generated in the mind of the father of lies, Satan.