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Monthly Archives: September 2011
Quotes (908)
How does a mother build biblical truth into her daughter’s life, nurture her, guard her, and encourage her toward the application of that truth, then send her into an environment that will oftentimes by its very nature be hostile or … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Marriage, Modesty, Parenting, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Theology, Voddie Baucham, Youth Ministry
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Too little too late.
Why is it that today’s “prophets” always tell you about their visions after the events occur and never before? In the following case, Jim Bakker tells viewers on August 12, 2011, that he predicted 9/11. He was only a decade … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm
Tagged 9/11, Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blog, Blogging, christian, Christianity, church, deception, Emergent, Emerging, False Prophecy, God, heresy, Jesus, Jesus Christ, jim bakker, News, Prophecy, Theology
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Christ’s death is the Christian’s life. Christ’s cross is the Christian’s title to heaven. Christ “lifted up” and put to shame on Calvary is the ladder by which Christians “enter into the holiest,” and are at length landed in … 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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Sermon of the week: “Reforming Modern Youth Evangelism and Discipleship” by Paul Washer.
Paul Washer pulls no punches as he exhorts the church to evangelize youth the biblical way. Some of the things Washer says in this sermon, Reforming Modern Youth Evangelism and Discipleship, may surprise you. I encourage all youth evangelists, preachers, … Continue reading
Posted in Sermons
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Christianity, church, God, Jesus, Paul Washer, Sermon, Sermons, Theology, Youth Ministry
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Execution – The Punishment for Faith in Christ
Well, the Muslims are at it again. Once again, they prove to the world that they are NOT the peace-loving people they claim to be. Their arrogance and hatred of Israel and Christians is shown clearly in recent news. Our … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Persecution, Islam, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged faith in Christ, faithful unto death, Iran, Iranian pastor, Islam, martyrdom, Persecution, Youcef Nadarkhani
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Order of Salvation (Ordo Salutis)
What really happens when one is born again? If all one does is consider what is seen and felt, one will conclude that one is born again by choosing Christ or accepting Him. But there is an unseen, spiritual reality … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism, Expository Moments, Jesus IS Lord, Theology
Tagged Evangelism, Gospel, justified
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Where have I read that before?
The origin of the Book of Mormon is a fascinating subject as there is clear evidence that its source was not divine, but was actually conjured up in the imagination of Joseph Smith, inspired by similar stories circulating around his … Continue reading
Posted in Mormonism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormonism, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah
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“If the Devil comes to my door with his horns visible, I will never let him in; but if he comes with his hat on as a respectable gentlemen, he is admitted at once.” From a sermon by Charles Haddon … Continue reading
Better to never have been born
HT-I’ll be Honest
What to do when wickedness increases
If you listen to most within America’s ‘Evangelical’ community, the way to battle wickedness is to be relevant with the culture, or to put conservatives in office that will enforce laws on the wicked and make them do right, taking … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, Random Selections
Tagged Christianity, Faith, God, godliness, increase in wickedness, Jesus Christ
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What Can Make People Do a Complete 180 on Abortion?
The ministry of Living Waters has just released the following video that has the potential to drastically change the culture’s view on abortion and to save souls. Please take the time view this important video: As you share this video … Continue reading
What Vine are you Abiding In? (Part 2)
What Vine are you Abiding In? (Part 2) Please take some time and read What Vine are you Abiding In? (Part 1). In Part 1, we looked at the context and background for our passage John 15:1-11 and Jesus’ teaching … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Encouragement, Expository Moments, Random Selections, Theology
Tagged Bearing fruit, Fruit, Vine and branches
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Sermon of the week: “The Absurdity of Injustice” by R.W. Glenn.
Your sermon of the week is a great one by R.W. Glenn entitled The Absurdity of Injustice. This evangelistic-minded message from passages in Ecclesiastes is one that you don’t want to miss. In fact, I enjoyed it so much I … Continue reading
Posted in Sermons
Tagged Apologetics, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Jesus, Religion, RW Glenn, Sermon, Theology
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Starbucks at the Expense of Gospel Outreach?
As our family continues down the road, I never cease to be amazed at those who tell us, “Oh, I could never do what you are doing!” Or, they may comment, “Lord bless you, but that type of work is … Continue reading
Has the Church lost its fear of the Lord?
I watched this from sermonindex, do watch and pray for the reverence and fear of the Lord to fill the earth…
The stranger.
The Stranger (Author Unknown) A few months before I was born, my dad met a stranger who was new to our small town. From the beginning, dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer, and soon invited him to live with … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Encouragement, Television
Tagged Apologetics, Christianity, Faith, heresy, Religion, Television, Theology
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Sermon of the week: “The Rich Man and Lazarus” by John MacArthur.
Your sermon of the week is on the subject of Hell in the sobering message The Rich Man and Lazarus by John MacArthur. This sermon is a follow-up to this previous message by MacArthur. I encourage you to listen to … Continue reading
Posted in Sermons
Tagged Apologetics, atonement, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, John MacArthur, postmillennialist, Premillennialist, Religion, Sermon, Sermons, Sermons and tagged amillennialist, Theology
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What Vine are you Abiding In? (Part 1)
One of my favorite passages in scripture is Jesus’ teaching on the vine and the branches. Let’s look at what it means for Christ to be the vine and for the believer to be the branch. John 15:1-11 15:1 “I … Continue reading
Christian Book Distributors now selling the Koran.
If you want to purchase the Islamic Koran you can now turn to the nation’s leading Christian bookselling website. That’s right, you can now buy the Koran from Christian Book Distributors (CBD). And CBD is even encouraging the mass distribution … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Islam
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Christianity, church, Faith, God, heresy, Islam, Jesus, Religion, Theology, Universalism
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A visit to a megachurch.
Here’s an article by Chris Dunn on his recent experience of visiting a megachurch. It’s not pretty. Last Sunday I went to a megachurch. Normally I attend small churches with a gathering of local believers who strive to live according … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm
Tagged Apologetics, Christianity, church, Faith, God, heresy, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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What is the Church?
Recently, I entered into an internet conversation on the purpose of the church. Dangerous territory, I know, but fools run in where angels fear to tread. The conversation started by the posting of an article about a “church” known as … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism
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Sermon of the week: “The Sufficiency of Scripture and the Gospel” by Paul Washer.
We who home educate, oppose youth ministries, believe Christians should dress modestly, etc. are often accused of believing this way of life makes one a Christian and makes one holy. And of course, we deny those baseless charges of “legalism” … Continue reading
Posted in Home School, Parenting, Sermons
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blog, Blogging, Christianity, church, Communism, Education, Faith, Faith Alone, Family-Integrated Church, Family-Integrated Churchs, God, Gospel, Government Education, home education, Home School, Home Schooling, Homeschool, Homeschooling, Jesus, News, Parenting, Parents, Paul Washer, Public Education, public school, Religion, School, Sermon, Sermons, Sola Fide, Theology
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Coming under Conviction
With this current economic downturn, I have been unfaithful in my giving for the advancement of the kingdom of God. I blamed this unfaithfulness on my low wage as well as rising gas & food prices. I am in grievous … Continue reading
“I Hope You Rot in Hell!”
Yesterday, a terrible tragedy struck Northern Nevada. Many of you have probably seen the news about a man who fired on several people, ultimately killing four of them, before taking his own life. Five of the people who were shot … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism, News
Tagged Carson City, death, forgiveness, God, Heaven, Hell, Jesus, mercy, murder, National Guard, Nevada, shooting, sins
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Reaching the Remote!
This last Saturday was a major blessing for our family as we had the privilege of meeting a brother and sister in Christ who live in Western Colorado. We met first at a restaurant and then were invited to their … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged audio Bible, Bible, Bible Translations, Great Commission, heart language, Liberia, Renew Outreach, Renew Papyrus
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Incongruous contradictions.
Classic! You can purchase a similar version of this bumper sticker here, and you can read a blistering article on the foolishness of the Coexist sticker here. HT: 4 Simpsons
Quotes (905)
Never are men’s hearts in such a hopeless condition, as when they are not sensible of their own sins. He that would not make shipwreck on this rock, must beware of measuring himself by his neighbors. What does it signify … Continue reading
God be merciful to me, a sinner
This is from Charles Spurgeon’s ‘Confession and Absolution’ preached on October 3rd, 1858… What did he confess? He confessed, as our text tells us that he was a sinner. Now, how suitable is this prayer for us! For is there … Continue reading
Men, Do You Worship Your Ministry?
Kind of an odd question, right? If you are a Christian, you worship God. Ministry is what you do in service to God. So how can you worship it? Let me explain by giving you a picture of my life, … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Parenting
Tagged Christianity, Faith Bible, God, Jesus, Parenting, Religion
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