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Behind Enemy Lines (Part One)
CGG Weekly by Clyde FinkleaWhile the world is entangled in physical conflicts, God's people must recognize that we are engaged in a profound spiritual battle. Our struggle, as Paul declares in Ephesians 6:12, is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, the powers, the world rulers of this darkness, and the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens. Peter warns in I Peter 5:8 to be sober and alert, for our enemy, the devil, prowls like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. To stand against this powerful and deceptive spiritual adversary, we must understand his nature and methods to counter his attacks effectively. Satan, the deceiver, hides his true identity and operations, yet Paul in II Corinthians 2:11 urges us not to be ignorant of his schemes, lest we be exploited. In II Corinthians 11:3, Paul fears that, just as the serpent deceived Eve, our minds might be led astray by his treachery. Originally named Heylel, an anointed cherub who covered God's throne, he rebelled, seeking to overthrow the Almighty and establish his own dominion, as recorded in Isaiah 14:12-14. When sin was found in him, God cast him to the earth, renaming him Satan, the adversary of God and all who stand with Him.
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.
Darts
Sermon by John O. ReidWe must put on the full armor of God to stand against the demonic principalities, an army of 1/3 of the angels, bent on the destruction of God's elect.
A Band of Christian Brothers
Sermon by Ted E. BowlingWe are engaged in a spiritual battle against Satan the Devil, the world, and our own human nature. As Christian soldiers, we face an enemy who seeks to separate us from Jesus Christ and our God. No matter the source of our trials, satan will exploit them to challenge our faith, using every opportunity to create distance between us and our Lord. God has called us to trust Him in this conflict, to rely on His strength, and to stand firm against the adversary. Only through the power and resources provided by Jesus Christ can we overcome this spiritual enemy and endure the hardships of this war.
The Conquering Offensive!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsOur Christian warfare cannot merely consist in maintaining a defensive holding pattern, but instead we must go on the conquering offensive, using the sword.
Sin (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughTrue Christianity is no cakewalk into eternal life, but a life and death struggle against our flesh, the world, and a most formidable spirit adversary.
The Whirlpool of War
Article by John O. ReidIn God's vast experience, He knows that war produces hatreds that last for generations and destroys people's lives, reputations and potentials.
Warfare!
Sermon by John O. ReidWe must don the whole armor of God, using His spiritual weapons to bring every thought into obedience to Christ, destroying the enemy's footholds.
Praying Always (Part Three)
Article by Pat HigginsOur spiritual enemies are no match for the mighty power of prayer, backed by God who promises to aid us in our warfare.
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.
Confronting the Field of Battle
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe must put on the entire armor of God, not just the defensive parts. We must proactively rather than reactively assume out part in the spiritual battle.
Seeing the Invisible
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughImagination, coupled by the power of the Holy Spirit, helps us to understand the power and reality of the invisible. Faith as a concept is immaterial.
Enduring as a Good Soldier
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)To wage spiritual warfare, we must endure hardship, not entangling ourselves in the affairs of the world, being single-minded in pleasing our Captain.
Unsheathe Your Sword! (Part Two)
'Ready Answer' by Pat HigginsGod promises the overcomer, victor, or conqueror the status of son of God. To accomplish this, we must use our sword, God's Word, to vanquish the foe.
Satan (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSatan uses disinformation, spread through false ministers/prophets, teaching smooth things that destroy. We must test the spirits to ensure a teaching is from God.
Building the Wall (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughBuilding a wall requires standing, holding firm, showing alertness and a readiness for action, even if it requires self-denial and unpleasant dirty work.
In the Wake of an Unnatural Disaster (Part One)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The past 70 years has seen a systematic undermining of morality by humanists, and a bizarre redefinition as to what constitutes normal and abnormal.