Monthly Archives: March 2009

First Seeker-Sensitive Church of Relevance

Posted on March 13, 2009 by

I made the following video this past week. It may appear to be silly, but it is a dire warning for those churches who do nothing more than scratch the ears of their ticklish members. These “churches” that use music … Continue reading →

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The First Church of the Tares.

Posted on March 11, 2009 by
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Posted on March 11, 2009 by

To say that reunion with Rome would be an insult to our martyred Reformers is a very light thing; it is far more than this: it would be sin and an offense against God! – J.C. Ryle 1816 – 1900

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“Has anyone ever contacted Mark Driscoll privately?”

Posted on March 11, 2009 by

That, of course, is the question we are always asked when we address the issue of the language used by Mark Driscoll when he preaches. “Has anyone ever contacted Mark Driscoll privately?” Well, we can now answer that question in … Continue reading →

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Sermon of the week: “Programs, Get Your Programs: Exposing the Flaws of the Fad-Driven Church” by Phil Johnson.

Posted on March 11, 2009 by

Your Wednesday sermon of the week is Programs, Get Your Programs: Exposing the Flaws of the Fad-Driven Church, by Phil Johnson. This is a great follow-up to last Wednesday’s sermon of the week (found here). Those who hold dear to … Continue reading →

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Why Is Hell Eternal?

Posted on March 10, 2009 by

I’ve often been challenged with the reasoning: People are expected to forgive others for sinning against them, but God doesn’t have to forgive people. In fact, unless they turn to Him, He tortures them for eternity. Is eternity in hell … Continue reading →

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The Hell-bound false prophetess Helen Ukpabio of Liberty Gospel Church in Nigeria.

Posted on March 9, 2009 by

So who is this Helen Ukpabio and why has she rightly reserved her spot in Hell lest she repent? She’s a self-proclaimed “prophetess” who is becoming rich on the abandonment, abuse, and murder of innocent children. She runs Liberty Foundation … Continue reading →

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Run!

Posted on March 8, 2009 by
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Raise your hand.

Posted on March 7, 2009 by

Ingrid Schlueter has given three cheers to the Catholics for their valiant fight against the billion dollar baby butcher business (while evangelicals are becoming increasingly silent on the issue of abortion). I too would like to chime in on this … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 7, 2009 by

Modern American dating is no more than glorified divorce practice. Young people are learning how to give themselves away in exclusive, romantic, highly committed (at times sexual) relationships, only to break up and do it all over again. God never … Continue reading →

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Is Jesus Christ interfering with your personal life?

Posted on March 7, 2009 by
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Homo-Nazis do not tolerate dissent

Posted on March 7, 2009 by

From Slice of Laodicea: American parents, if you want a vision of the hell that results when those with a moral compass allow the homo-fascists take over a nation, take a look at the terrible state of the UK. (Actually, … Continue reading →

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A gospel tract you won’t find at Lakewood Church

Posted on March 6, 2009 by

H/T: The Contemporary Calvinist

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Dr. Steven J. Lawson: “Paul Defends His Apostleship” (Galatians 1:11-1:24)

Posted on March 6, 2009 by

11 But I make known to you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. 12 For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through the revelation … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 5, 2009 by

John Calvin on James 2:24 and Romans 3:28– “It appears certain that [James] is speaking of the manifestation, not of the imputation of righteousness, as if he had said, ‘Those who are justified by faith prove their justification by obedience … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 5, 2009 by

Our holy Lord requires absolute submission and obedience in all things, both in the inward life and the outward, even to “bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5). Alas that this is so little … Continue reading →

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Update on the post: “Proof That There’s a Hell and a Loving God Will Send The Wicked There.”

Posted on March 5, 2009 by

This is the face of a cold-blooded murderer of innocent, defenseless children. DefCon first reported on this horrendous story here. Now, not only do we have a picture of this evil monster who has the blood of the innocent on … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 4, 2009 by

Saving faith and real converting grace will always produce some conformity to the image of Jesus (Col. 3:10). – J.C. Ryle 1816 – 1900

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National Youth Ministry Conference.

Posted on March 4, 2009 by

In contrast to the other videos out there produced by “churches” (like these and these) and especially those produced for youth “ministry,” the following videos are rather mild. However, Ingrid Schlueter really hits the nail on the head with the … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 4, 2009 by

We need to examine with double caution any religious views which deviate from the common teachings of the godly Reformers and Puritans. We need not be worshipers of antiquity as such, but we need to regard with suspicion those “broader” … Continue reading →

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Words of wisdom from a very unlikely source.

Posted on March 4, 2009 by

Avowed Atheist Penn from Penn and Teller tells of a recent encounter after one of his shows in which a man gave him a Bible. Penn’s take on this may surprise you.

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Posted on March 4, 2009 by

The Roman Catholic Church did not exist when the canon was closed in the first century. How do we know? You cannot find any of the following Catholic traditions in the church of the apostles: priests offering sacrifices for sin, … Continue reading →

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50 Answers to 50 Mormon Answers to 50 Anti-Mormon Questions (Answer 23)

Posted on March 4, 2009 by

Wow, it’s been a while. This series left off back in August with Question 22. I’ve now got a little bit of time (spring break next week), so we can resume our journey of untangling the sophomoric attempts by FAIR … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 4, 2009 by

Temptations and occasions put nothing into a man, but only draw out what was in him before. – John Owen 1616 – 1683

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Sermon of the week: “Improving the Gospel – Exercises in Unbiblical Theology” by Mark Dever.

Posted on March 4, 2009 by

Your sermon of the week is Improving the Gospel – Exercises in Unbiblical Theology by Mark Dever. When I heard this message I immediately pushed back all my other scheduled sermons for March to make room for this one; I … Continue reading →

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Where have we seen this before?

Posted on March 2, 2009 by

The second video below looks strikingly similar to the second video in this post. I guess what works at one mile-wide, inch-deep, entertainment-driven “church” to herd goats, must work at another. So what could be worse than kidnapping the Easter … Continue reading →

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Voddie Baucham sermon jam.

Posted on March 2, 2009 by

HT: Truth Crossing

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Posted on March 2, 2009 by

A faith that can be destroyed by suffering is not faith. – Richard Wurmbrand 1909 – 2001

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Dear Jehovah’s Witness: Is the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society an inspired prophet of God or not?

Posted on March 2, 2009 by

Is the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society an inspired prophet of God or not? Yes: They claim to be prophets of God. “So, does Jehovah have a prophet to help them, to warn them of dangers and to declare things … Continue reading →

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Quotes (490)

Posted on March 2, 2009 by

What is faith? Faith is not some force or power that we wield that reaches out and accomplishes things. Neither does anyone “turn his faith loose,” though some false teachers exhort us to do so. Faith is just the opposite … Continue reading →

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