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Monthly Archives: December 2010
Derek meets a false apostle and Shelly confronts her pastor.
These two videos hit the proverbial nail on the head on every over-used cliche and every platitude I’ve hear ad nauseum in my time in charismatic circles. (You’ll have to watch each video over at YouTube since embedding has been … Continue reading
Posted in Charismania, Cultoons
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, blasphemy, Charismania, Charismatic, christian, Christianity, church, Cultoon, Cultoons, Faith, God, heresy, Jesus, Religion, Theology, Word of Faith
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The work of the preacher resembles that of the sower. Like the sower, the preacher must sow good seed, if he wants to see fruit. He must sow the pure word of God, and not the traditions of the church, … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, J. C. Ryle, Jesus, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Theology
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Jesus Our High Priest – Part 20 (Conclusion)
We are pleased to continue the Saturday Sermon Series again. This is the final (part 20) in a series of twenty messages from John 17. It was sovereignly delivered by Akash Sant Singh, who is one of the elders at … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Prayer, Sermons
Tagged Akash Sant Singh, Community Bible Church, Encouragement, Great High Priest, Jesus Christ, John 17, Nevada, Prayer, Reno
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Sermon of the week: “You Must Attend” by Todd Musser.
Your sermon of the week is a gem by Todd Musser entitled You Must Attend. This is a great message on the four figures found in Psalm 107: The wanderer, the prisoner, the fool, and the laborer. Every single one … Continue reading
Posted in Sermons
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Psalm, Psalms, Religion, Sermon, Sermons, Theology, Todd Musser
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Yet Another Blow to Descent
So the evolutionary narrative, as usual, must believe that the biological world underwent radical, unheard of levels of change, though mysteriously today such change is not tolerated. All the while luckily creating an astonishing world of biological wonders. Excerpt above … Continue reading
Posted in Creation vs Evolution
Tagged Design vs. Descent, Evolution, Intelligent Design
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Quotes (841)
Whoever has been truly humbled will not be easily angry, nor harsh or critical of others. He will be compassionate and tender to the infirmities of his fellow-sinners, knowing that if there is a difference – it is grace alone … Continue reading
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Consider the call of the Throne above, “Go ye,” and from round about, “Come over and help us,” and even the call from the damned souls below, “Send Lazarus to my brothers, that they come not to this place.” Impelled, … Continue reading
Posted in Missions & Martyrs, Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blog, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Jim Elliot, Martyr, Martyrs, Missions, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Theology
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In conclusion: My final post on Christmas.
In this, my last post on the subject of Christmas, I wanted to share some final thoughts. When I first posted my reasons for not celebrating Christmas (found here) I never imagined the furor it would cause. Although I was … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement
Tagged Apologetics, Blog, Blogging, Christmas, church, Faith, God, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Money, Poverty, Religion, Theology
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It’s Not Just the Papists
Papa Bene doesn’t like competition! Steve Hays has an interesting post up over at Triablogue where, in classic fashion, he dissects a papist. I’ve reposted Steve’s piece in its entirety below. What caught my attention about the piece is … Continue reading
Sola Scriptura (69)
And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: “two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee stood and … Continue reading
Posted in Sola Scriptura
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We look back on slave-owning churchgoers of 150 years ago and ask, “How could they have treated their fellow human beings that way?” I wonder if followers of Christ 150 years from now will look back at Christians in America … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Catholicism, Christ, Christianity, church, David Platt, Faith, Jesus, Quote, Quotes, Radical, Religion
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Sermon of the week: “Why I Choose to Believe the Bible” by Voddie Baucham.
Your sermon of the week is Why I Choose to Believe the Bible by Voddie Baucham. This short message (less than 25 minutes in duration) is one you won’t want to miss.
On Christmas
The Pilgrim and The Desert Pastor have given their perspectives on the subject of Christmas (here, here, here and here), so I thought it fitting to share my own views. To summarize briefly, I’m convinced by Scripture and conscience that … Continue reading
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The Bible is God-centered. Psychology is man-centered. The Bible teaches that our purpose in life is to glorify God. Therefore, everything else is subject to that purpose. Psychology, being man-centered, has as its highest goal the happiness of the individual. … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blog, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, Gary Gilley, God, Gospel, Jesus, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Theology
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Seasonal priorities.
HT: DefCon reader Julie
Posted in Encouragement
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blog, Blogging, Christmas, church, Faith, God, Holiday, Jesus, ministry, Pagan, Paganism, Religion, Roman Catholic, Rome, Theology
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The knowledge of God is the great hope of sinners. Oh, if you knew him better, you would fly to him! If you understood how gracious he is, you would seek him. If you could have any idea of his … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, C. H. Spurgeon, Catholicism, Chalres Spurgeon, Christ, Christianity, church, Faith, Jesus, Quote, Quotes, Religion
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What if social media were around when Christ was born?
Other than the error of placing the Magi at Christ’s birth, this is a rather intriguing video (and tastefully done). Those familiar with how Facebook works will enjoy this even more. HT: Kingdom Bard
Posted in Encouragement
Tagged Bible, Birth, Blog, Blogging, Chirst, Christmas, church, Facebook, Faith, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ, News, Religion, Social Media
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Book recommendation: “Radical” by David Platt.
When I picked up this book to read it I told myself that no matter how good any part of it was, I would not post any portion of it as a quote on DefCon (because time is so little … Continue reading
Posted in Missions & Martyrs, Recommended Books
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Book Review, Book Reviews, christian, Christianity, church, David Platt, God, Gospel, Jesus, Missions, Radical, Recommended Book, Recommended Books, Religion, Theology
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We must make time for private meditation, and for being alone with God. It must not content us to pray daily and read the Scriptures, to hear the Gospel regularly and to receive the Lord’s Supper. All this is well. … Continue reading
Dreaming of a Pink Christmas.
The debate about whether or not Christians should celebrate Christmas has recently been raging on DefCon. As many know, my family has decided not to participate in Christmas (my reasons can be found here). I have been pleased and encouraged … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blog, Blogging, Christmas, church, Faith, God, Holiday, Jesus, ministry, Pagan, Paganism, Religion, Roman Catholic, Rome, Theology
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On Legalism, Libertinism, and Love
In light of several of the recent exchanges taking place in various comboxes at DefCon I think it’s appropriate to pause for a moment and reflect on why we do what we do here, which is to earnestly contend for … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement
Tagged anger, disputings, fruit of the Spirit, harshness, insolence, joy, legalism, libertinism, Love, Patience, Peace, Sin, works of the flesh
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Jesus Our High Priest – Part 18
We are pleased to continue the Saturday Sermon Series again. This is the eighteenth in a series of twenty messages from John 17. It was sovereignly delivered by Akash Sant Singh, who is one of the elders at Community Bible … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Prayer, Sermons
Tagged Akash Sant Singh, Community Bible Church, Encouragement, Great High Priest, high priestly prayer, Jesus Christ, John 17, Nevada, Prayer, Reno
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The devil is not fighting religion. He is too smart for that. He is producing a counterfeit Christianity so much like the real one that good Christians are afraid to speak out against it. – Vance Havner 1901 -1986
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Theology, Vance Havner
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Alone.
The following article (written by Carolyn) and entitled Alone, is a true story from No Greater Joy. I am 50 years old and have essentially been alone for 21 years. I never thought this would be my life. At no … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement
Tagged Apologetics, Blog, Blogging, church, Family, God, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Marriage, Religion, Theology
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Sermon of the week: “The Socinians” by Phil Johnson.
We conclude our five-part series by Phil Johnson entitled A Survey of Heresies with The Socinians. If you’ve missed any of our past installments from this series, you can download the entire series here.
Posted in Sermons
Tagged Bible, christian, Christianity, Christmas, church, cult, Cults, death, Faith, False Teachers, Galatians, God, Gospel, Grace, Grace Life Pulpit, heresies, heresy, Holy Spirit, Humor, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Judiazers, JW, JWs, Luke, Phil Johnson, Quote, Quotes, Reformation, Religion, Sermon, Sermons, Theology
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Jesus said, “Preach the gospel to every creature.” But men are getting tired of the divine plan; they are going to be saved by the priest, going to be saved by the music, going to be saved by theatricals, and … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, C. H. Spurgeon, Catholicism, Chalres Spurgeon, Christ, Christianity, church, Faith, Jesus, Quote, Quotes, Religion
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Get Ready!
Posted in Encouragement
Tagged Bible, Christianity, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Jesus Christ
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Expository Moments (1) – Matthew 26:39
And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” – Matt. 26:39 Barnes’ Notes on … Continue reading →