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Monthly Archives: March 2011
Film Recommendation: “Divided.”
I admit that, although passionate about the subject of the dividing of the family in the church (and the damage it has caused), I was not moved by the trailer for the new documentary on the subject entitled Divided when … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, Recommended Films, Reviews
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, church, Divided, Faith, Film Recommendation, Film Review, God, Jesus, Leclerc Brothers, Paul Washer, Religion, Theology, Voddie Baucham
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Sermon of the week: “Remember the Sabbath” by Phil Johnson.
Your sermon of the week is Remember the Sabbath. This is part five of a fantastic series on The Ten Commandments by Phil Johnson. Look for the next installment in two weeks.
Posted in Sermons
Tagged 10 Commandments, Apologetics, Bible, christian, Christianity, church, God, Grace Life Pulpit, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Luke, Phil Johnson, Sermon, Sermons, Ten Commandments, Theology
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There has never been a time in this dispensation of grace when the enemies of the gospel have so actively sought the support of the Lord’s people. The doctrine-free, false prophets of ecumenism are the respected apostles of our age. … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Christianity, church, Conservative, Democrat, God, Jesus, John Ashbrook, Liberal, Moral Majority, Politics, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Religious Right, Republican, Theology
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John Piper, Rick Warren redux.
A few years ago those who observed that John Piper was heading down a bad road when he began validating Mark Driscoll were all but crucified by those who thought the ones raising the concern were jumping to conclusions. But … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, News
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Calvinism, church, Desiring God, Faith, God, heresy, Jesus, John Piper, News, Religion, Rick Warren, Saddleback, Saddleback Church, Theology
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The Reality of Supernatural Faith
“Well,” you say, “isn’t faith natural?” Well…faith, to some degree, is natural. Certain kind of faith. When you turn on the faucet and drink the water, that is a certain kind of faith. You don’t know what’s playing in your … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism
Tagged Christianity, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus Christ, John MacArthur
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Human Inability
When God first saved me, I was caught up in the belief that I had a part in it, I accepted Jesus, invited Him into my heart. As I continue to grow in knowledge and maturity and study God’s word, … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Christianity, doctrine of depravity, Faith, Gospel, Jesus Christ, Religion, Theology
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Moving to Liberia!
Dear friends of Defending Contending, Our website Village Church Planters is presenting the trip we recently made to Liberia, West Africa in color pictures and word pictures, and we hope and pray that you will be encouraged in the prayers … Continue reading
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Whether God smites us immediately as He did Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5) or appears to let it slide, we can rest assured that every sin receives just recompense (Romans 3:21-26). Thus, in the economy of God every act of … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Marriage, Parenting, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Theology, Voddie Baucham
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The basic principle of Calvinism is the sovereignty of God. – L. Boettner 1901 – 1990
Todd Friel on Seventh-Day Adventism.
Posted in Seventh-day Adventism
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Seventh-day Adventism, Theology
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It is a crime against lost humanity to go in the name of Christ and missions just to do social work yet neglect calling men to repent—to give up their idols and rebellion—and follow Christ with all their hearts. – … Continue reading
Posted in Missions & Martyrs, Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, K. P. Yohannan, Missions, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Theology
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The Distinguishing Mark of Christianity
Freedom or slavery—what’s the distinguishing mark of Christianity? In a generation fixated on freedom, fulfillment, and autonomy, the vote has been cast early and often for freedom. But the Bible is abundantly clear—slavery is the heart of what it means … Continue reading
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Whenever a man is about to stab religion, he usually professes very great reverence for it. -Charles Spurgeon 1834 – 1892
A ‘Bible’ That Omits Sin
The Message “bible” with another changed verse about homosexual sin We now have a generation raised under the “scripture” of The Message, with its omission of homosexuality as a specific sin in 1 Corinthians 6: 9-11, and also the altered presentation … Continue reading
Sermon of the week: “What is a family integrated church?” by Scott Brown.
Tired of hearing what critics say family integrated churches believe? Dissuaded by the mischaracterization of what others claim family integrated churches teach? Want to hear what those in family integrated churches actually believe? Then you will want to listen to … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Home School, Parenting, Sermons
Tagged Apologetics, Blog, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, Faith Alone, Family-Integrated Church, Family-Integrated Churchs, God, Religion, Scott Borwn, Sermon, Sermons, Sola Fide, Theology
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We’ve Seen All This Before…
By Albert Mohler In this new book, Rob Bell takes his stand with those who have tried to rescue Christianity from itself. This is a massive tragedy by any measure. The novelist Saul Bellow once remarked that being a prophet … Continue reading
Ravenhill Quotes
Posted in Encouragement
Tagged Christianity, church, Jesus Christ, Quotes, Ravenhill
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Is Your Foundation Firm?
How Firm Our Foundation Let me ask you a theological question: Are you born again which results in your believing in Christ, or does your faith in Christ result in your being born again? Maybe you think I’m just playing … Continue reading
Posted in Random Selections
Tagged Born Again, Christianity, Faith, Gospel, Jesus Christ, John MacArthur
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Whenever a Church keeps back Christ crucified, or puts anything whatsoever in that foremost place which Christ crucified should always have, from that moment a Church ceases to be useful. Without Christ crucified in her pulpits, a Church is little … 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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Covenantal Dichotomism
Late last year I stumbled across a Baptist Reformed blog discussion about a new book that was aimed at refuting infant baptism. With no malice towards those who practice infant baptism, the author of the book explained his aim as … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Reference Notes, Recommended Books, Theology
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Roman Catholicism’s competition in Mexico.
I recently read an article about cults in Mexico that I found absolutely fascinating. It seems that the Roman Catholic organization is experiencing some competition in one of their stronghold nations. Here’s a quote from the article about the growing … Continue reading
Posted in News, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy/Lukewarm, Bible, Catholicism, Christianity, church, death, Eucharist, Eucharist Minister, Faith, False Teachers, God, Gospel, Grace, heresy, Indulgence, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Mary, Memorial, Mexico, Pope, Quote, Reformation, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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Special Prayer Request – URGENT!
I spoke with my father this morning who is planting a church east of Colorado Springs, CO. He has passed on a prayer request for a young man, Aaron Clark. This young man is the associate pastor in Conyers, Georgia. … Continue reading
“Cavalry” to Rob Bell’s rescue!
Apostate false preachers unite behind Rob Bell! Carlton Pearson to the “rescue”, quoting Wayne Dyer and denying the Bible as the Word of God – he claims it’s the “inspired word of man about God.” He sounds just like Rob … Continue reading
Sermon of the week: “What’s In A Name?” by Phil Johnson.
Your sermon of the week is a wonderfully convicting message by Phil Johnson entitled What’s In A Name? I say “wonderfully convicting” because it really opened my eyes to what it means to “take the Lord’s name in vain” and … Continue reading
Posted in Sermons
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, christian, Christianity, church, God, Grace Life Pulpit, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Luke, Phil Johnson, Sermon, Sermons, Theology
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The Gospel of Jesus Christ
The Gospel of Jesus Christ The Character of God The Holiness of God Your eyes are too pure to approve evil, and You cannot look on wickedness with favor. Habakuk 1:13 But your iniquities have made a separation between you … Continue reading
Lessons from the recent earthquake
Lessons from the Recent EARTHQUAKE Preached in Hanover county, Virginia, June 19, 1756, by Samuel Davies. (Note: In this sermon, Davies is referring to the Great Lisbon Earthquake which took place on November 1, 1755. Contemporary reports state that the … Continue reading
The Blood of Jesus, Our Only Ground of Peace with God
William Reid (19th Century) When you, who are anxious about your soul, are hearing much prayer offered by Christians for the Holy Spirit, you may conclude that the first thing you also have to do is to pray for the … Continue reading
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