Monthly Archives: September 2008

Mark Driscoll mocks the Sinlessness of Jesus Christ

Posted on September 30, 2008 by

“If you’re tempted to these sorts of things — including sexual sin — some of you say, “Now Mark, Jesus wasn’t sexually tempted.” Well, of course he was — 30 something year old single man who had women who adored … Continue reading →

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Hero Status – Worship in the Pulpit – Part 2

Posted on September 30, 2008 by

Could you imagine this conversation from the apostle Paul to Timothy, who was an elder of a local church in regards to Demas. “Timothy, you are a good young man and learning to be a good preacher and elder of … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 29, 2008 by

If there is any point on which God’s holiest saints agree it is this: that they see more, and know more, and feel more, and do more, and repent more, and believe more, as they get on in spiritual life, … Continue reading →

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Hero Status – Worship in the Pulpit

Posted on September 29, 2008 by

We turn on the news, catch up on the latest blogspot, read another magazine from our favourite Christian publisher, and without fail there will always be at least one more story that will make any true believer cringe in disbelief. … Continue reading →

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Snortin’ Dust from Jesus’ Tomb?

Posted on September 28, 2008 by

More heresy from John Crowder and co in a hotel in Israel.  This is NOT from the God of heaven, but is clearly a manifestation of the presence of the evil one who masquerades as an angel of light.

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Who will be sharing the stage with John Piper?

Posted on September 28, 2008 by

The list of those invited to speak at John Piper’s 2008 National Conference includes Mark Driscoll (see this post from Coram Deo). In the following video of John Piper, he does his best to “defend” and “justify” why he has … Continue reading →

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Longing for the preachers of old.

Posted on September 28, 2008 by

Be prepared to witness one of the most pointless, narcissistic, self-centered, and shallow preaching testimony drivel in just under six minutes that you’ll ever subject your senses to. This monologue is completely devoid of any reference to Jesus Christ and … Continue reading →

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Book review: “Justification and Regeneration” by Charles Leiter.

Posted on September 28, 2008 by

I recently completed the book Justification and Regeneration by Charles Leiter (with a forward by Paul Washer). This was a great book that explained in the simplest of terms the difference between justification and regeneration in the life of a … Continue reading →

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John MacArthur on Mark Driscoll

Posted on September 27, 2008 by

If anyone is interested in understanding John MacArthur’s position on Mark Driscoll you can read about it here, but as far as his position on Piper’s invitation to Driscoll to appear and speak at his 2008 Desiring God Conference…well…only time … Continue reading →

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Boston’s Old South Meeting House

Posted on September 27, 2008 by

On a recent vacation, my wife and I spent a day in Boston visiting some interesting historic sights. The Old South Meeting House, where we stopped first, was a Puritan church building. (The Puritans never called their buildings churches, as … Continue reading →

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Mormonism, Masonry, and the occult.

Posted on September 25, 2008 by
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Posted on September 24, 2008 by

Do you know why it says at the end of the age that the Lamb will take wrath on the world? I think it’s because there will be a crystal clear reminder—he didn’t always show up this way, He showed … Continue reading →

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Music – The Golden Calf – Conclusion

Posted on September 24, 2008 by

The more I have studied this matter of worship in music, I believe it is necessary and right to put forth a warning cry. The church today has chosen to separate itself from the Biblical meaning and principles of worship. … Continue reading →

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Your Sermon of the week: “Romans 3″ by Paul Washer.

Posted on September 24, 2008 by

Your sermon of the week is Romans 3 by Paul Washer. Many of the sermons featured on DefCon are directed toward those already converted (or at least warming a pew). I have been looking for a good sermon for the … Continue reading →

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Barack Hussein Obama on the Bible.

Posted on September 23, 2008 by
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Ravi’s crash and burn.

Posted on September 23, 2008 by

I’ve previously reported on Ravi Zacharias’ failure to preach the Gospel to those following a counterfeit Christ after he was invited to speak at the Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City (see here). Then I posted on Ravi’s descent into … Continue reading →

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Witnessing at the Democratic National Convention

Posted on September 23, 2008 by

A friend and I met some guys from Nebraska to go witnessing at the Democratic National Convention in Denver last month. It was quite interesting to see the overwhelming police presence, the great number of reporters, and the creepy protestors. … Continue reading →

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Should this man be President??

Posted on September 23, 2008 by

Placed on Defending Contending by request – We have a chance this year to make an even bolder stand for life by rejecting a man who can’t even decide if a child that has the audacity to survive an abortion … Continue reading →

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Sending our children to Caesar.

Posted on September 22, 2008 by

HT: Standing for Truth

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Posted on September 22, 2008 by

Whenever religion rejects God’s authority, it creates “another Jesus” which always leads to “another gospel.” Why? Because whenever the sufficiency of Christ is denied, another gospel must be concocted to instruct people what they must do to be saved. – … Continue reading →

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A sobering reminder to beware of false prophets.

Posted on September 22, 2008 by
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Music – The Golden Calf – Part 9

Posted on September 20, 2008 by

For a long time, I was not willing to acknowledge the slope of worldliness was slippery. I felt that as long as we were careful in what we allowed in to the church I pastured, that it could be fully … Continue reading →

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Studies in Ephesians – Part 21

Posted on September 20, 2008 by

After a brief sabbatical, Pastor Mark Escalera continues with this weekly Saturday sermon series on the book of Ephesians entitled Studies in Ephesians: Part Twenty-One.  This message is the exposition of Ephesians 4:7-13 and deals with “The Church’s One Foundation.”  … Continue reading →

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Jeff Noblit on Church discipline coming to South Carolina.

Posted on September 20, 2008 by

Wendi from Declared Righteous by Christ Alone asked if I would be willing to publish an advertisement on an upcoming Church discipline conference by Pastor Jeff Noblit. Knowing Pastor Noblit’s uncompromising preaching, I am honored to get the word out. … Continue reading →

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Voddie Beats Up CNN!

Posted on September 19, 2008 by

I believe this video is well worth watching. I’m sorry that the watchers will also have to see AND hear Margaret (Feminist leaning) Feinberg twist the Scriptures. Excellent job standing for the truth, Pastor Voddie! The Desert Pastor

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A Mormon Mistake

Posted on September 18, 2008 by

Mormons believe that Jesus is Jehovah, (the LORD in most versions of the Old Testament). I would certainly agree with them on that. Since that is the case, it becomes very easy to refute most of what they believe about … Continue reading →

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Would a Christian vote for Barack Hussein Obama?

Posted on September 17, 2008 by

Not could a Christian vote for Barack Hussein Obama, but would a Christian vote for Barack Hussein Obama? When I say “Christian” I don’t mean a lukewarm, name-only, self-deceived “Christian,” but a true, born-again, regenerated Christian (think: the Apostle Paul … Continue reading →

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Sermon of the week: “Oh America, America” by Leonard Ravenhill.

Posted on September 17, 2008 by

This week’s sermon is Oh America, America by Leonard Ravenhill.

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Posted on September 16, 2008 by

Nothing riles the natural man more and brings to the surface his innate, inveterate enmity against God than to press upon him the eternality, the freeness, and the absolute sovereignty of divine grace. That God should have formed His purpose … Continue reading →

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Racism, money, murder, and the presidential candidate.

Posted on September 15, 2008 by
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