The Coming Anglo-American Crisis
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeThe nation cannot continue as it is. The questions that remain are: How long do we have? How bad is it going to get? What will our nation look like afterward?
Crisis? What Crisis?
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughProbably everyone has heard and used the tired cliché, "He can't see the forest for the trees. ...
The Present and Future Crisis (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJohn Ritenbaugh warns that the United States' enormous debt, coupled with its escalating trade deficit (exacerbated by rapidly depleting oil reserves) is inevitably leading to what economist call economic Armageddon. The conditions are rife for vested economic interests, such as banks and multinational corporations, to …
The Present and Future Crisis (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJohn Ritenbaugh, reflecting upon escalating energy prices, urges caution and self-control in spending and taking on debt. If the supply of oil should be drastically cut, all vital services would shut down, and our quality of life would deteriorate. In 1971, the U.S. reached the state of "peak oil" (when supply could no …
The European Financial Crisis
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeThe news these days is all about the moribund economy of the United States, yet Europe—an economy just about as large as America's—is also in financial straits. David Grabbe shows that the nations of Europe are currently in no position to "take advantage" of the situation and become a world superpower.
The Handwriting is on the Wall (2017): The Fourth Turning
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJohn Ritenbaugh, in his keynote address of the 2017 Feast of Tabernacles, explains why President Trump dismissed on of his closest adviser, Stephen Bannon. Bannon embraced a "theo-political" vision of Christian fundamentalism, influenced by The Fourth Turning, a book which explains why many Americans no longer …
Outlook 2000 (Part One)
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughWhat will the first decade of the new millennium bring? The outlook for 2000 and beyond hinges on how America handles its role as sole superpower.
Every Which Way But Up
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeEven though the decontamination and reconstruction will stretch into the indeterminate future, the immediate crisis appears to be, as they say, all over but the shouting. ...
September 11 One Year On
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughAn entire year has flashed by since four airplane crashes changed the way Americans behold the world. ...
Panicked Yet?
CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh"The sky is falling! The sky is falling!" cried Chicken Little. ...
The Handwriting Is on The Wall (2003)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJohn Ritenbaugh, focusing upon Paul's admonition about the night being far spent, warns us to make careful and judicious use of our time in anticipating the return of Jesus Christ. The death and destruction forecast by Christ would come from the hands of man, rather than from God. More pieces of this prophetic puzzle are …
Preparing for Bad Times (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIt makes prudent sense to emulate the ant (Proverbs 6:6), preparing in good times for the possibility of bad times that are going to follow. To assume that God will take care of us without our making an effort to provide for ourselves is a dangerous presumption. Our first priority is to keep, build, and preserve our relationship …
Fukushima: Aftermath and Implications
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeThe devastating earthquake and resulting tsunami that hit Japan on March 11 have not garnered as much concern as the subsequent crisis involving the nuclear reactors at the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant. David Grabbe ponders, not just the effects of this catastrophe on Japan's economy, but also how Tokyo will react on the world stage …
What Does It Say?
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughWhat does it say about a nation that makes an icon of a woman whose only claims to fame are to have posed nude for a magazine, married a nearly nonagenarian billionaire, had a drug problem, and had a string of affairs? ...
Everywhere But Up
Commentary by Joseph B. BaityWestern society is looking to technology, medicine and government for solutions to its seemingly unsolvable problems, looking everywhere but up.
The Handwriting Is on the Wall (2005)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe family is under savage attack, with more and more children born out of wedlock. With the destruction of the family, we are witnessing the death of the U.S.
The Patterns of God
Sermon by John O. Reid (1930-2016)John Reid, recounting the massive cost in blood and carnage from the time of Cain and Abel to the present, affirms that the Day of Trumpets pictures God's corrective actions that God Almighty will take because of His people's and the world's disobedience. History has demonstrated recurring disturbing Zeitgeists (spirit of the …
A Dry and Weary Land
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsMartin Collins, relating a message from a member in Cape Town, South Africa, that the entire city could run out of water by April, alerts us that other cities, such as San Paulo, Lima, Mexico City, Melbourne, and Kabul could soon experience the same curse. As a result of sustained drought in these diverse areas, potable water is …
The Handwriting Is on the Wall (2004)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJohn Ritenbaugh in this keynote address of the 2004 Feast of Tabernacles, continuing on the perennial "handwriting on the wall" theme, warns us to be aware of disturbing coming trends (both in society and in the church of God) especially the very real possibility of persecution, betrayal, incredible tribulation …
The Sixth Century Axial Period (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughA prophet is one who carries a message from another. A true prophet's message will derive from existing Scripture, even if he is breaking new, unexplored ground.
The Second Exodus (Part Three)
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeAt some point in the near future, the modern descendants of Israel will learn of their true identity—and have to face the consequences of that knowledge.
A Time for Thanksgiving (2008)
Commentary by John W. RitenbaughJohn Ritenbaugh, reflecting on Solomon's appraisal of money in Ecclesiastes 10:19, suggests that modern Israel seems to have great difficulty managing money because of an addiction to greed. Wealth, without a powerful character, is a destructive drug. Unfortunately, our people's greed has put them on the verge of the greatest …
What's the Endgame?
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughLeaders will use crises to consolidate their power and further their agenda. The real devastation may occur after the coronavirus runs its course.
The Unshakable Kingdom!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsBecause all things will be violently shaken, God commands His people to place their trust in the unshakeable Kingdom of God which will displace all empires.
