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The Abuse of Freedom
Commentary by Joseph B. BaityChange agents in the United States are engaging in a deliberate assault on free speech, which the Founding Fathers protected through the Bill of Rights.
We are Called to Liberty
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAs we are liberated from the bondage of sin, we are now free because we are slaves of righteousness, ironically the only true and lasting liberty.
Freedom, Liberty, and Bondage
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Grace places limits on our freedom, training us for the Kingdom of God. Our behavior must be clearly distinguishable from the non-believers in society.
Loyalty
Sermon by James BeaubelleThe God-given human longing for freedom is not the pursuit of uninhibited self-will, but the disciplined, loyal use of our choices to follow God.
Freedom's Dark Underbelly
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAny freedom to choose must be accompanied by a set of standards against which choices are made. The people of the world do not have this freedom.
Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughMost people have not used the Word of God as their standard of morality and conduct, but instead are allowing society and culture to shape their attitudes.
Conscience (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLawful behavior with a wrong attitude, motivated by pride, displaying lack of sensitivity to others or lack of wisdom, also constitutes sin.
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.
John (Part Fifteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAs long as we are slaves of sin and following the dictates of our lusts, we have no free moral agency. God liberates us from sin so we are free to obey Him.
America at 250
'WorldWatch' by Richard T. RitenbaughAmerica's foundational freedoms, granted by its Founding Fathers, allow for free thought, innovation, and rapid progress but come with few external constraints. These liberties require a moral citizenry, trained in self-restraint, to prevent excesses and harmful pursuits, as noted by John Adams. With the dilution of Christian morality over the past century, this internal check has weakened, exposing the destructive side of liberty as individuals increasingly do what is right in their own eyes. The resulting abuse of freedom erodes political, cultural, and religious unity, fostering widespread iniquity where each person adds to the collective burden of sin. Without personal or social responsibility, such unchecked liberty risks fracturing the nation into chaotic self-destruction. This moral decline manifests internally as division, bankruptcy, and corruption, far outweighing outward strength and influence. The pattern mirrors ancient Israel's fall, where forsaking God and righteous living led to a sickened society full of wounds and eventual desolation by enemies. National health depends on internal virtue rather than image, and recovery demands individuals cease evil, learn good, seek justice, and repent to restore obedience to divine standards before judgment falls.
Conscience (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughA conscience can only function according to what it knows, and will automatically adjust in the way it is exercised. Conscience follows conduct.