Commentary: Brave New Dystopia As A Nation, We Are Proceeding From Bad to Worse #1026c John W. Ritenbaugh Given 01-Jan-11; 9 minutes listen: description: (hide) The current feverish trade in precious metals commodities indicates an impending economic collapse. Chris Hedges, in his article "Brave New Dystopia," suggests that the Western world seems to suffering the … Continue reading “Commentary: Brave New Dystopia”
Sermonette: Faith Versus Outward Appearances
Sermonette: Faith Versus Outward Appearances The Faithful Servant #1026s Martin G. Collins Given 01-Jan-11; 18 minutes listen: description: (hide) Martin Collins, cuing in on Romans 10:17, affirms the role of hearing in establishing faith. Noah’s faith came about by verbal warnings from God of things that would take place, including divine instructions as to how … Continue reading “Sermonette: Faith Versus Outward Appearances”
Sermon: What’s Wrong With Christmas?
Sermon: What’s Wrong With Christmas? Worship in Spirit and Truth #1025 Martin G. Collins Given 25-Dec-10; 73 minutes listen: description: (hide) A certain commentator admits the pagan origins of Christmas and its contribution to religious confusion, and yet wants to salvage the holiday anyway, even though it totally scuttles the truth. Human nature would rather … Continue reading “Sermon: What’s Wrong With Christmas?”
Commentary: On Taking Bribes
Commentary: On Taking Bribes The Bribe Principle at Work #1025c John W. Ritenbaugh Given 25-Dec-10; 16 minutes listen: description: (hide) John Ritenbaugh, citing the work of Alexis de Tocqueville, suggests that democracy has an inherent weakness: once the electorate understands it can "get something" from the government, democracy will disintegrate into tyrannical minorities of self-centered … Continue reading “Commentary: On Taking Bribes”
Sermonette: Crazy or Christmas
Sermonette: Crazy or Christmas Truth in Christmas #1025s Ronny H. Graham Given 25-Dec-10; 17 minutes listen: description: (hide) If Christmas really is Christ’s birthday, it is strange that everybody else except Christ receives a gift. Christmas does not celebrate Christ’s birth, but all of its trappings derive from worldly mythical pagan sources, including Samhain and … Continue reading “Sermonette: Crazy or Christmas”
Sermon: Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Ten)
Sermon: Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Ten) Death and Being Alone #1024 Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 18-Dec-10; 72 minutes Go to the Imagining the Garden of Eden (sermon series) description: (hide) Death—the cessation of all life processes—is mankind’s most fearful enemy. Senescence, disease, malnutrition, accidents, suicide, and murder are all contributory causes of death. … Continue reading “Sermon: Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Ten)”
Commentary: Are They Telling the Truth or Lying?
Commentary: Are They Telling the Truth or Lying? Who is the Government? Who is to Blame? #1024c John W. Ritenbaugh Given 18-Dec-10; 10 minutes listen: description: (hide) John Ritenbaugh reflects on the attempt of the crippled, but vindictive, lame duck congress to cram down the throats of our citizenry undesirable legislation which was previously voted … Continue reading “Commentary: Are They Telling the Truth or Lying?”
Sermonette: Resistance
Sermonette: Resistance Clay in the Potter’s Hands #1024s David C. Grabbe Given 18-Dec-10; 17 minutes listen: description: (hide) David Grabbe, reflecting on Phillip Keller’s book, A Layman’s Look at the Lord’s Prayer, focuses on Keller’s observation of an aged potter in the Middle East. The aged craftsman had crude tools, but he exuded abundant experience. … Continue reading “Sermonette: Resistance”
Sermon: The March Toward Globalism (Part Four)
Sermon: The March Toward Globalism (Part Four) Childrearing #1023 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 11-Dec-10; 63 minutes Go to the The March Toward Globalism (Feast sermon series) description: (hide) Self-centeredness is the fountainhead of evil behavior found in our youth, carrying over into the infantile behaviors of our elected officials. The righteous find it increasingly difficult … Continue reading “Sermon: The March Toward Globalism (Part Four)”
Commentary: Are Things That Bad?
Commentary: Are Things That Bad? Why I Do the Commentaries #1023c John W. Ritenbaugh Given 11-Dec-10; 13 minutes listen: description: (hide) As seen in the blessings and curses in Deuteronomy 28 and Jeremiah’s dire warnings, God will destroy what He has planted if what He has planted bears evil fruit. There are no hollow threats … Continue reading “Commentary: Are Things That Bad?”