Monthly Archives: January 2009

The Almost-Christian.

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Quotes (470)

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Nothing so cleverly evidences the condition of the human heart, nor so solemnly demonstrates its corruption, as its attitude toward Christ. – A.W. Pink 1886 – 1952

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Studies in Ephesians – Part 27

Posted on January 31, 2009 by

We continue the Saturday sermon series in the book of Ephesians by Pastor Mark Escalera as he continues again in the book of Ephesians. This series is entitled Studies in Ephesians: Part Twenty-Seven. This message is the exposition of Ephesians … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 30, 2009 by

Most Christians in our culture live like everyone else. There is little distinction between our lives and the lives of the pagans down the street. We wear the same clothes, watch the same movies, read the same books, send our … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “The Lamb” by John R. Cross.

Posted on January 30, 2009 by

I recently completed this wonderful book and was quite impressed with the strong yet simple explanation of the Gospel. Although it’s written for children, it is also good for those who have no clue what the Gospel is because it … Continue reading →

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Quotes (468)

Posted on January 30, 2009 by

At our best we shall find in ourselves daily cause for humiliation, and discover that we are needy debtors to mercy and grace every hour. The more light we have, the more we shall see our own imperfection. Sinners we … Continue reading →

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When preachers waste their pulpit

Posted on January 29, 2009 by

Excellent post by Dan Phillips at Pyromaniacs. A welcome warning for all the mealy-mouthed preachers whose sole aim is to make everyone within earshot confident that they are good and wonderful people who deserve to live a happy life, and … Continue reading →

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Have you seen me?

Posted on January 28, 2009 by

It wasn’t long ago that a gruff and tattooed charlatan sprung onto the world stage offering healings like a snake oil salseman. His followers defended him no matter what lies, deception, and heresy spewed from his forked tongue, even as … Continue reading →

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Sermon of the week: “The Gospel of Justifying Grace” by Brian Borgman (Part 3 of 3).

Posted on January 28, 2009 by

Your sermon of the week is Brian Borgman’s message The Gospel of Justifying Grace (Part 3). This is part three of three on justifying grace and is a source of encouragement for believers in the assurance of salvation and the … Continue reading →

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Sermon of the week: “Sola Fide – The Supremacy of God in Salvation” by Brian Borgman.

Posted on January 28, 2009 by

Your sermon of the week is part seven of a fantastic thirteen-part series on the doctrines of grace. Sola Fide – The Supremacy of God in Salvation by Brian Borgman is from his series Introduction to the Reformed Faith.

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Posted on January 27, 2009 by

Evangelism was the one biblically mandated function in which believers engaged outside of the assembled church. They did not invite friends to the church gatherings to win them to Christ. The church services were not geared for the unbelievers but … Continue reading →

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The Fall of Man Part One: Introduction

Posted on January 27, 2009 by

From all angles, the account of the fall of man is fascinating, simply because it presents, in a nutshell, the origin of man’s sin and its consequences, the wiles of the devil and his modus operandi, God’s promise of a savior fulfilled in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and finally, God’s benevolent provision for His creation which, in my opinion, can even be seen as a foreshadow of how the atonement for our sins will be made. Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Sunday – Worshipping the god of Football!

Posted on January 27, 2009 by

This video shows what is really important to some people. At least, this so-called “church” was willing to be honest enough to admit to their friends, family, and neighbors that the god of football is MORE important than the worship … Continue reading →

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Quiz for 1/26/2009

Posted on January 26, 2009 by

OK, here is another quiz for you. The question this time is, what kind of worship is the following quote describing? And, as usual, no fair Googling. “The emphasis [is on] psychophysical relatedness and subjective experience…The transcendence of the deity … Continue reading →

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And now, the “witch goat.”

Posted on January 26, 2009 by

From the same country plunged into spiritual darkness that brought you the heart-wrenching sad stories of The Witch Children of Africa, now Nigeria has a goat held in custody for car theft. Why? Because they believe the goat is a … Continue reading →

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Quotes (466)

Posted on January 26, 2009 by

Discernment is not knowing the difference between right and wrong. It is knowing the difference between right and almost right. – C.H. Spurgeon 1834 – 1892

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Ch-ch-ch-changes.

Posted on January 26, 2009 by

Three men. Three quotes. Who said it? “I am opposed to abortion and to government funding of abortions. We should not spend state funds on abortions because so many people believe abortion is wrong.” “There are those who argue that … Continue reading →

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Quotes (465)

Posted on January 26, 2009 by

Grace is a provision for men who are so fallen that they cannot lift the axe of justice, so corrupt that they cannot change their own natures, so averse to God that they cannot turn to Him, so blind that … Continue reading →

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Exposing an Old Heretic – Charles G Finney

Posted on January 25, 2009 by

Some may wonder why we are jumping on a person who has been dead for over 135 years!  Sadly, it is because there are many who hold this man in high esteem and much of what we find in modern … Continue reading →

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Where does Rick Warren go from here?

Posted on January 24, 2009 by

Now that Rick Warren’s inauguration prayer has been examined and exposed by discerning Christians as nothing more than honoring God with his lips, and that same prayer has also angered the unbelieving left, where does he go from here? His … Continue reading →

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Sola Scriptura (60)

Posted on January 24, 2009 by

For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. But God demonstrates His … Continue reading →

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President Hussein Obama makes good on his promise to Planned Parenthood

Posted on January 23, 2009 by

President Hussein bin-Obama marked the 36th anniversary of the most bone-headed decision in Supreme Court history by confiscating more taxpayer dollars to send overseas in the fight to kill as many babies as possible. From FOXNews: President Obama will issue … Continue reading →

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God ONLY Saves Bad People!

Posted on January 23, 2009 by

In this brief video from Truth Crossing, Art Azurdia shares the truth of God’s Word.  All men are created equal, but that equality is found in man’s total depravity!  Man is NOT just depraved, but because of our inherited sin … Continue reading →

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Mark Driscoll praises his “brother in Christ” Rick Warren.

Posted on January 22, 2009 by

From Slice of Laodicea: Sex expert Pastor Mark Driscoll took time out from his bedroom advice blog to praise Rick Warren for his prayer blessing for Barack Obama. With Driscoll’s promotion of sites like ChristianNymphos.org and its advice on things … Continue reading →

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Quotes (463)

Posted on January 22, 2009 by

I want you to beware of that self-righteous spirit that defines these crises as a judgment on America; that may be true, but beloved, even if it is a judgment on America, even if we’re going to see a greater … Continue reading →

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The 36-year war on the unborn.

Posted on January 22, 2009 by

Today marks the 36th anniversary when this nation declared that the right to life of the most innocent and defenseless in our country takes a backseat to the “convenience” of another. To mark this day of infamy in our nation’s … Continue reading →

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Oh, the irony!

Posted on January 21, 2009 by

HT: A Voice Crying Out

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Obama presidency begins on racist note

Posted on January 21, 2009 by

Go figure. The man doesn’t mind killing babies–what more is a little bigotry thrown in the mix? Somebody might want to tell Rev. Joseph Lowery to wake up and smell the coffee. No one has “told blacks to get in … Continue reading →

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Wasting no time.

Posted on January 21, 2009 by

From WorldNetDaily by Bob Unruh: President Obama had not even finished his inaugural address today before his agenda was posted on the WhiteHouse website, where he promised to “overturn” the Supreme Court’s precedents on discrimination claims and to demand new … Continue reading →

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Quotes (462)

Posted on January 21, 2009 by

It is not enough that we pray as private individuals in our closets; we are required to honor God in our families as well. At least twice each day, in the morning and in the evening the whole household should … Continue reading →

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