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Overcoming Lying Spirits
Sermonette by Mark SchindlerIncreasingly, God's people are subject to continuous harassment and persecution because of Satan's double-barreled propaganda spewing from his media.
'I Will Pour Out My Spirit!'
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe outpouring of God's Holy Spirit in AD 31 represented a pivotal event in biblical prophecy and church history, marking the initial fulfillment of Joel's prophecy (Joel 2:28-32) where God's Spirit (at one time reserved only for a select few) was now poured out on all believers, regardless of age, gender, or social class. This event which began the church age merely set the stage for greater future spiritual empowerment. The function of the Holy Spirit equips individuals for service, not by overriding their free will, but instead enabling them to perform with wisdom, courage, and humility. Both Saul and David illustrate not only the gift but the sobering responsibility of Spirit-led leadership. Saul's fall and David's rise reveal how obedience and humility must be coupled to enable Spirit-led leadership. Within God's church, leadership is not determined by hierarchy or dominance, but by servanthood, emulating Christ's example of a servant and a shepherd. Individuals like Diotrephes, who desired pre-eminence, clashed with the apostle Paul's qualifications for church leaders (Titus 1:5-9; 1 Timothy 3:1-13)—integrity, self-control, and faithful leadership, traits representing the aspiration standards for all God's chosen saints, members of God's royal priesthood, empowered to bring light to a hopelessly darkened world.
Discerning Spirits and Discerning the Body
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsBecause of the culture of deception fostered by Satan and his children, we must develop discernment to tell the difference between truth and falsehood.
Was Herbert Armstrong a False Prophet?
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughHerbert Armstrong made scores of predictions, and many of them never came to pass. Does this make him a false prophet? Is he thus not worthy of following?
The Great Conspiracy
'Prophecy Watch' by Earl L. HennThere really is a conspiracy to bring this world under one government. However, its real, 'behind the scenes' leaders are Satan and his demons.
The Sovereignty of God (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughA converted person, accepting God's specific care with His children, realizes that both prosperity and deprivation are tools in the Creator's workshop.
Leadership and the Covenants (Part Twenty-One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Prior to the Flood, mankind's thoughts and intents were evil continually. A parallel time of demonic activity is on the horizon for those living today.
Satan (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe spirit in man is initially good, but capable of being influenced by the spirit of this world, and surcharged with Satan's negative attitudes.
The Sovereignty of God: Part Five
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughIs God sovereign over angels? What about mankind's choices? God's sovereignty is absolute as He directs events toward the culmination of His plan.
Communication and Leaving Babylon (Part Two)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughOur human nature reflects the nature of malevolent spirits' attitudes. The only way to overcome it is through God's creating a new heart in us by His Spirit.
The March Toward Globalism (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)As parents, we can protect our children from death and destruction if we discourage the self-absorptive pulls through correction and discipline.