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Beholding the Glory of God




It is glorious to grasp even slightly the excellence of the glory of God. It is through this knowledge the Lord God graciously enlightens our minds, convicts our consciences, redeems our souls, and rejoices our hearts. The Lord God is the author of all this, but we are His instruments to personally understand His Glory and thus to share this knowledge with our friends, our family, and those that we meet each day. Compared to beholding this splendor, Catholic rituals are utterly deceitful and meaningless. As you watch and listen to this inspiring DVD, we encourage you to make it known by forwarding it to others. Thank you.



With a Love for Catholics




The DVD is a round table rap session with New Yorkers Brian McLaughlin and Richard Wozniak. They speak about their lives as Catholics and their coming to personal, dynamic faith in Christ Jesus directly by the grace of God. Candor, sincerity, and compassion are the hallmarks of this interview hosted by Richard Bennett. This DVD is an excellent resource for those who want evangelism that is gentle and relaxed. Kindly forward it to friends you believe can profit from it.




A Former Catholic Medical Nun



Lolly Harding was a medical nun for 13 years. She states, “After receiving a nursing degree I was sent to the mission field in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. My experiences in the convent included working in a hospital for Muslims and a tour attending pregnant girls in a home for unwed mothers in Philadelphia.” In this interview with Richard Bennett from her Texas ranch, Lolly speaks from her heart. Her testimony is an inside story: intensely personal and heartwarming.





You Must be Born Again



Jeff Carpenter and his wife were sincere Catholics until the Holy Spirit opened their eyes. Each came to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. Jeff is now a pastor in Rome, NY where he faithfully preaches the Gospel. In this interview with Richard Bennett, both Jeff and his wife clearly explain just how the complete transformation happened in their lives.




Catholic Inquisition and the Torture Tools



The Roman Catholic Church, under the direct orders of her popes, was the direct and immediate cause of systematized robbery, torture, and murder of millions of Bible believers, Jews, and others for 605 years. Richard Bennett and British historian Michael de Semlyen present a clear historic account of this period, with an emphasis on the true Gospel. Professional dramatization inserts of torture and burning at the stake are included. Actual photos of the historical torture devises are also included.





Catholic Mysticism and the Emerging Church Reexamined



Mysticism attempts to gain ultimate knowledge of God by a direct experience that bypasses the mind. Catholic mysticism, now officially married to the Emerging Church, needs to be reexamined. Old time mystics such as Loyola, Teresa of Avila, and John of the Cross need to be dealt with, together with modern so-called evangelical mystics such as Richard Foster. All of this and more are done in this professional presentation with graphic inserts of persons and events. An analysis is also made of Phyllis Tickle who has surfaced as a formidable leader of this toxic movement. The fall from power of Tony Jones, a former leading light of the Emerging Church movement, is also documented.




The Biblical Uncovering of the Pope and Papacy




Cardinals: Scarlet and Purple


Only the Lord could have described beforehand the Office of the Pope and Papacy. Man could never have anticipated the Papacy; only God foretells it. That a power such as the Papacy claiming to act for God, to be “as God,” in the midst of the Christian Church, while flouting God’s truth and mocking His own Holiness, defies imagination.





The Pope Denounces True Christians


The Pope’s denunciation of true Christians was carried across the world as a major news item on July 10th-11th 2007. For example, the UK Times declared, “If it isn’t Roman Catholic then it’s not a proper Church, Pope tells Christians.” Other headlines were “Vatican text angers Protestants” and “Pope Benedict XVI Detours Salvation Through Catholic Church.” Because of the consequences of the Pope’s decree, and the change of Vatican policy involved, it is necessary to analyze the document and its after effects on true believers. The careful scrutiny of what has happened in this denunciation is evaluated on this DVD by Richard Bennett and Michael de Semlyen, with professional production and narration by Brian Haskin.




Evangelicals Embark to Papal Rome




This is an account of the drastic departure from true evangelicalism at the Nottingham Conference (Nottingham University in Nottingham, England) during Easter Week 1977, and in March 1994 with Evangelicals and Catholics Together (ECT), with additional information by Richard Bennett and Michael de Semlyen, narrated by Brian Haskin. This presentation highlights all the major apostasies of modern times. It clearly gives the Gospel of the Lord’s grace to His glory and for the salvation of souls.




The Vatican Meddling in Marriage



A Catholic wedding 1984

Trinidad WI


The Vatican’s law on marriage involves millions of people around the world, especially in Catholic nations where the Vatican has a legal agreement (concordant) with the government, whereby Catholic Canon law civilly binds Catholic citizens. The extravagant demands of Catholic laws impinge on the freedom of individuals. The making and the unmaking of marriage is even claimed to be within the power of the Vatican. Such power can be carried out by Papal Rome even if the man and woman involved in the marriage know nothing of what is being done. All of this is fully documented in this DVD by Richard Bennett. Because correct understanding of marriage is essential, and many Catholics live with deep guilt regarding the Catholic laws on marriage, this presentation is particularly relevant.




The Thundering Scot, John Knox



John Knox, a Catholic priest for 10 years, was converted to the Lord Jesus Christ, and afterwards he was arrested by the authorities and forced into being a galley slave for 19 months. Later when freed, he preached in England until the reign of Queen Mary Tudor, otherwise known as Bloody Mary. Richard Bennett interviews historian Sinclair Horne at historical sites for this account of Knox’s life.



A Priest’s Story on Location by Richard Bennett




This DVD is a presentation of Richard Bennett’s testimony, narrated by Brian Haskin. It uses photos from Richard Bennett's early life, including a photo taken on the day of his ordination. Video shots from 1996 show the Jesuit school Richard attended in Dublin, the Priory where he was trained, the church where he was ordained to the priesthood, and where he finished his training in a University in Rome. These shots, together with photos from Trinidad, WI, where he served as a priest, make this DVD a unique insight into an account of a priest’s conversion.  This DVD is professionally produced.




Reaching Catholics with the Lord’s Love



This topic was especially on Richard Bennett’s heart throughout October 2008 during his speaking engagements across Scotland. In the presentation, Richard expresses his deepest desire to give the correct Gospel message. This DVD presentation was made October 14, 2008 at Isle of Lewis, Scotland.



Is Orthodoxy Biblically Orthodox



In recent years, interest among Christians in the Orthodox Church has steadily grown, and there have been a number of converts to this religious body. A prime reason for this interest has been the growing fascination with mysticism and ancient tradition, which unfortunately has permeated Western societies. Increasing numbers of Christians are coming into contact with Eastern Orthodox mysticism via the Emergent Church. The unique topic is clearly addressed by Richard Bennett and Stuart Quint. Photos of Orthodox priests and churches are inserted.




From Polish Catholicism to Trusting Christ Alone



With deep love for Catholic people, Peter Slomski explains his coming to personal faith in Jesus Christ. Peter is from a Polish Catholic family. Photos from his Catholic youth give great clarification to his touching testimony to the Lord’s love and grace.





True Polish Christian History



Few people realize that Poland had a distinctive Christian history before Roman Catholicism took control of the nation in the late 16th century. Interviewed by Richard Bennett, Peter Slomski gives a true account of Polish Christian history.





The First Martyrs of the Reformation



Patrick Hamilton and George Wishart were the first martyrs in Scotland. Their lives and their martyrdom were the trigger to set the Reformation on the right course in Scotland and later across the world. This DVD features Scottish historian Sinclair Horne as interviewed by Richard Bennett and was made on location at two historical settings in Edinburgh.




The Adulation of Man in the Purpose Driven Life



Richard Bennett exposes the widespread Purpose Driven Life movement that is afflicting thousands upon thousands of souls around the world. Not only does he document with exact quotations Warren’s empire of deceit, but also Richard gives the true Gospel of the Lord Christ Jesus with precision and the light of Scripture.





The Mindset of Catholicism Permeating Evangelicalism



In this DVD, Richard Bennett highlights the Catholic Church’s official teaching that people are “spiritually wounded and in need of restoration,” rather than being “spiritually dead in trespasses and sins and in need of conviction and conversion.” Richard shows how this same mindset has become the basis of the so-called gospel message in the New Evangelical movement and its churches. The claiming of “new birth” by water baptism in the Reformed Federal Vision movement, and an alleged “new birth” by making a “self-initiated decision to receive Christ as Savior,” is likewise exposed. The Catholic mindset of propagating images of Christ are now accepted in New Evangelical churches with pictures of Christ in Sunday school materials and DVDs, and is shown in this DVD to be the most dangerous of the Catholic mindsets to pervade Christian circles.




Slovakia and the Political Influence of the Catholic Church



Jan Sichula from Slovakia


Since the legal agreement (concordant) between the Vatican and Slovakia in the year 2000, there have been serious problems for Christian believers in Slovakia. In this interview with Richard Bennett, Slovakians Jan Sichula and Ivan Hlavanda explain what has happened; namely, the repercussions, and what Christian believers in different nations should do in similar circumstances.




Slovakia, the Gospel, and the False Ecumenical Movement

This DVD should be viewed by those concerned by the fast-paced expansion of the false ecumenical movement around the world. It focuses on native Slovakians Jan Sichula and Ivan Hlavanda. Ivan gives an overview of the Christian history of Slovakia. Professionally inserted in the presentation are pictures of sculptures, artifacts, and Slovakia’s past. Jan and Ivan give their personal journeys of faith, explaining with profound concern the false ecumenical movement that is taking place in their own Slovakia. There are practical lessons to be learned from these men in this interview conducted by Richard Bennett.



Experiencing God through Deceitful Mysticism



Professional deception and clever fraudulence are running rampant in mystical claims to experience God. Thus, the signature of Satan is seen in St. John of the Cross, Ignatius Loyola, Madame Guyon, Carl Jung, Richard Foster, and in such as Mother Teresa, Rick Warren, Brian McLaren, Leonard Sweet, Phyllis Tickle, and other deceivers of the Emerging Church movement who transmit this plague.  In this illustrated DVD, Richard Bennett and James Sundquist expose the deceitful shams that prevail at the present time.  Explained also is genuine experience of God.





Rome’s First Ecumenical Saint, John Henry Newman



John Henry Newman


Richard Bennett and Michael de Semlyen analyze the focal point of the Pope’s state visit to the UK in September 2010. This focus was on the Pope’s presentation of the second stage of John Henry Newman’s path to Sainthood. In this context, Newman’s life and cunning teachings are carefully documented. There is a clear-cut introduction by the narrator, Brian Haskin.





Newman’s Eucharistic Devotion



Newman’s most serious error was teaching the symbolic Lord’s Supper as if the elements were the Lord Himself. This error can lead people into apostasy, as the mystical aspect of the claimed actual presence of the Lord fascinates many. However, Newman’s mystical Jesus is simply the age-old temptation of looking to a physical substance to obtain life. In this DVD, Richard Bennett and Michael de Semlyen analyze the consequences of this error. Please, make this DVD known to others, and kindly link to it, if possible.




The Heritage of the Reformation



Richard Bennett presents the heritage of the Reformation. If you want revival, you ought to first seek the principles of Scripture as rediscovered at the Reformation. If personally, or with your church, you return to the foundational authority of Scripture alone, taste deeply of grace alone through faith alone, and comprehend all blessing in Jesus Christ alone, then indeed you will live proclaiming all glory and praise to the Lord God alone! The DVD has been professionally edited so that paintings of historical personalities are inserted, together with quotations from the Bible, and includes such subjects as the Catechism of the Catholic Church.




The Original Early Church



The topic of who the early believers were, where they lived, and what they taught is very important. We have great examples, as from the time of the Vaudois and Waldenses to the pre-Reformation believers. In this DVD, Pastor W. J. Mencarow and Richard Bennett clearly document the actual historical facts. It is imperative to analyze the details of the historical records. This is professionally done in the DVD with graphics maps and paintings that illustrate these facts and make them easily understood.




Is John Paul II Blessed in the Sight of God




When Pope John Paul II was alive, he received a great deal of adulation and veneration while traveling to many different nations of the world. Now from May 1, 2011, the date of his canonization, people are instructed not only to show him religious veneration, but also are urged to pray to him. Thus, it is most important that we answer the question, Is John Paul II blessed in the sight of God? What is at stake is the salvation of souls, because worship and prayer to a dead human negates essential biblical truths foundational to the Gospel. Richard Bennett documents the official position of what Pope John Paul II instructed people to believe. Richard also outlines exactly what are the consequences of worship shown to a human being. The DVD is professionally edited and most revealing.



Frustrated in Catholicism Fulfilled in Christ



Patricia Allen grew up in a strict Catholic family doing all the required things of the Catholic Church, but she had emptiness inside, with a longing to know whom God really is. This carried into her adult life, until one day the Holy Spirit convicted her of sin and, by grace, she believed on Jesus Christ alone. Thus, she was born again, becoming a fulfilled child of God. This DVD presents a cordial and informative interview with Richard Bennett.



Relishing our Salvation



This DVD is very realistic on how we can enjoy knowing God as our "Abba Father." Practical examples are given of trusting, resting, and enjoying His presence. Down-to-earth illustrations are ascertained of how to discern the loving care and providence of our loving Father in daily life. From the distinguished believers in the past, illustrations are given relishing God's affectionate care for His people.





Historical Facts: Reformation to Modern Times



Counter-Reformation led

by Ignatius of Loyola


History is of supreme importance as it is the storehouse of lessons comprehended from the past. In this DVD, historian W. J. Mencarow, along with Richard Bennett, clearly documents the actual historical facts of following the Reformation. Since the Papacy has not only attempted to reverse the influence of the Reformation, but also to rewrite history, it is imperative to know the established facts of history. This is professionally accomplished in this DVD. Photographs, paintings, and maps illustrate historical facts, making them more easily understood.




The Suppression of the Truth


The Suppression of the Truth is the title of a captivating interview that Richard Bennett did with Andy Mayfield. Andy explains vividly his transition from a life of drink and lifeless religion to the enjoyment of his relationship with the Lord in salvation. Andy really opens his heart to Catholics in this interview. He explains the suppression of the truth that plagued his life. His response to this repression is both refreshing and informative. It is truly an exchange of the darkness of deceit for the radiance of the truth.




Beyond Drink and Drugs



Beyond Drink and Drugs is a DVD interview of Tim Brown with Richard Bennett, which gives a firsthand description of the facts. Tim Brown was born in 1953 into a Catholic family; by the age of 14, he was drinking weekly. Along with alcohol, by age 16 Tim was totally out of control and using all kinds of drugs. Drinking and drugs were a major part of Tim’s life for the next 20 years, including his time in the military. Tim’s interview with Richard Bennett is a most interesting account of a man that overcame deep addiction. He not only overcame it, but he now has a totally new energetic life in the Lord. Not only is Tim free to live with thanksgiving in his heart, the useful experiences from his devastating years are now used to rescue men who are caught in the addiction trap. Tim on his Website states his purpose, “To see substance abusers become fully devoted followers of Christ.  The only way to find freedom, deliverance and true peace is through a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ.  It is this relationship which frees a man from sin, including substance abuse.” This DVD can even be a great resource to help Christians who are oppressed by other addictions. Since countless numbers of people use iPods, iPads, MP3 players and even cell phones to view DVDs, please make “Beyond Drink and Drugs” known to your friends. Thank you.




The Truth about (Saint) Patrick



Patrick the Evangelist, who brought the true Gospel of Christ to the Irish, is an historical figure that needs to be heard in his own reverberating words and feelings. The heartbeat and the soul of Patrick was the Gospel in Christ Jesus. The facts presented in the DVD will no doubt be a revelation to many who have not realized the body of believers which Patrick clearly represented, his message, and legacy are all Scriptural with no trace of the rituals and hierarchy of Papal Rome. As an Irishman, rejoicing in my heritage in Patrick, I ask you to make this DVD known to many others. Thank you, Richard Bennett.




The Czech Republic Legacy



John Hus(s) was born in Bohemia, which is now part of the Czech Republic. Well before the Reformation, it was known for its strong stand for Biblical faith. Such men as John Hus preached to the people in their own language. The Scriptures were expounded abundantly in his sermons; his expositions were clear, and his messages were direct and simple. In 1415, he was burnt at the stake for upholding the truth. The history and heritage of the Czech Republic is told on this DVD by one of their own, Milos Solc. Illustrations from history are given. For many years, this one nation contended single-handedly against the numerous armies and various nationalities of the Empire. But for their true faith in God, the Bohemians could never have sustained such a conflict. These historical facts beg to be known in our own times.




The Invincible Gospel and the Modern Evangelical Lie




In this DVD, Richard Bennett clearly outlines the true Gospel while documenting the different ways that some leading Evangelicals propose in giving erroneous presentations of the Gospel. Although Richard tries graciously to expose “the evangelical lie,” it looks as if things are becoming steadily worse. In fact, the way that “the gospel” is often presented is that it looks as if man is sovereign and not God! Multitudes are deceived on this vital matter, sincerely believing that they have received Christ as their personal Savior, while in fact their hope is built on sand. Vast numbers will only be awakened from their pleasant dreaming only when the cold hand of death lays hold of them. It is unspeakably serious to give a deceiving salvation message. Please study this matter and email us your own conclusion, thank you.





A Bride of Christ?




Informative one-hour interview with former Nun Mary Ann Pakiz, uncovers abnormal life in the convent. Some of what Mary Ann documents are very startling but it still must be made open as many thousands are deceived by convent life. Mary Ann not simply exposes the deviant behavior of a Mother Superior that she encountered; most ardently she desires that Catholics come to saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. This fervent desire can be heard in her voice, and seen in her face this touching interview.