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Sermon of the Week: “The Calling of a Preacher” by Albert Mohler.
Albert Mohler was one the key-note speakers at the 2012 Shepherd’s Conference. While there were several excellent speakers throughout the event, this message from Mohler was timely and relevant to me personally – and seemed to resonate with the two … Continue reading
Posted in Sermons, Theology
Tagged church, expositional preaching, Faith, faithful pastors, God, Jesus, Preaching, Religion, Sermons, Theology
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When Presuppositions Lead Men Astray
This post is not to throw stones but to point out to all of us how dangerous our unexamined thoughts are. We see this in casual ways when we infer what wasn’t written or implied – such as when we … Continue reading
May Day! May Day! Don’t let the swindlers lead you astray!
The Tithe It is arguably the most pervasive doctrine of the Church, so well-received that even those who ardently decry any other form of abusive ministry will just as fervently defend this doctrine. “Will a man rob God? Yet you … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Reference Notes, Den of Robbers, Encouragement, Theology
Tagged Giving, Tithe, Tithing
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The God of gods
That men may know that Thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the Most High over all the earth! ⎯ Psalm 83:18 In the beginning was the WORD, and the WORD was with God, and the WORD was God. The … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Expository Moments, Hymns of Praise, Jesus IS Lord, Theology
Tagged Bible, Christianity, God, Gospel, Praise, Theology, Worship
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A True Roman Catholic Miracle!
I ran across this poem while reading about the difference between the biblical gospel and the false gospel of the cult of Rome, revealing a bonafide miracle! Don’t discount miracles within the Roman cult until you read this, taken from a … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Moments, False Christs, Random Selections, Roman Catholicism, Theology
Tagged Bible, Catholicism, Gospel, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Romish, Theology
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Warnings of False Teaching
1. Matthew 7:15 – 20: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Reference Notes, Den of Robbers
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, heresy, Religion
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The Church – Why Bother?
I was privileged to be able to read this book before it went to print. My short review is below, but first – here is a short promotional video from the author, for the book which can be purchased here: … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Reference Notes, Encouragement, Random Selections, Recommended Books, Reviews
Tagged Christianity, church, Ecclesiology, Theology
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Once More – with Feeling! “Government Education is Evil!”
I know – our (unregenerate) children are to be sent into the world’s system of “education” to be salt and light; ignoring the context which tells us it is Christians – not unsaved children of Christians – who are to … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Home School, Recommended Books, Theology
Tagged Apologetics, Christianity, Government Education, Public Education, Worldview
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A short film that examines the question: Are “good morals” enough?
If we don’t point to and focus on Christ, our morality is worthless and will not bring honor to our God. This 24 minute film was made by a handful of young people from my church. For the glory of … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, Home School, Random Selections, Recommended Films, Theology
Tagged Apologetics, Gospel, Theology
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Finding Faithful Edlers and Deacons
This is an astounding little book! Everyone in the church would benefit from reading it. Those men who desire to serve or are currently serving in either of the offices of the church will benefit as they gain insight on … Continue reading
Come on, everybody say: God’s Big!
Description of the video by its editor: “Narcigesis” is a term I recently heard to describe the sermons being pumped out of many Christian churches these days. It’s short for narcissistic eisegesis which is when a pastor reads his own … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Purpose Driven Lie, Random Selections, Theology
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, False Teacher, heresy, narcigesis
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Pagan Christianity?
I was given the task of reading and reviewing this book as part of a project at my church. Frank Viola is aggressive in defending his perspective; if you want his view you can easily find one or more of … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Reviews, Theology
Tagged church, False Teachers, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Theology
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What’s in a list of names?
If you are like me, you tend to not pay close attention to lists of names when you come across them in your Bible reading. Yes, those people are important to God, some lists demonstrate important lineages. There is a … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Reference Notes, Encouragement, Expository Moments, Sermons
Tagged church, Jesus Christ
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BETH MOORE AND JOHN PIPER LEAD LECTIO DIVINA-LITE AT PASSION 2012
BETH MOORE AND JOHN PIPER LEAD LECTIO DIVINA-LITE AT PASSION 2012 By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Jan 6, 2012 in AM Missives, Current Issues, Features, Southern Baptist Convention Note: videos that should make you weep are on Ken’s web site … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, False Christs, Occult, Roman Catholicism, Theology
Tagged Apostasy, false prophets, False Teachers, heresy, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Romish, Theology
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Great Heresies – and the Worldviews that Spawn Them
“1 But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. 2 And many will follow … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Encouragement, New Age Nonsense, Theology
Tagged Apologetics, heresy, Jesus Christ, Theology
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New Age vs Christianity
New Age vs Christianity Naturalism New Age Christianity God God does not exist; belief in God results from superstition Pantheism: God is impersonal; is above good and evil; everything is God God is the triune, eternal, personal, almighty, sovereign, … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, New Age Nonsense, Occult, The Occult, Theology
Tagged Bible, Christianity, Theology
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The Way of Salvation
The Way of Salvation At the heart of the controversy between Rome and historic Protestants is a dispute over the way of salvation. In speaking of salvation, we note that the term “salvation” encompasses a wide range of important topics, … Continue reading
The Tragedy of American Compassion
The Tragedy of American Compassion – Marvin Olasky Reviewed by Stuart Brogden, 30 Oct 2011 Tragedy and Compassion – two words that we don’t normally associate together. How could compassion be tragic? While we likely have different levels of bad … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Recommended Books, Reviews, Theology
Tagged benevolence, Faith, Social Justice
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Who is the Anti-Christ?
“Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Den of Robbers, False Christs, Occult, Roman Catholicism, Theology
Tagged Apostasy, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Romish
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He Has Sent Redemption
HT: http://teampyro.blogspot.com/
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Bible Reference Notes, Encouragement, Expository Moments, Jesus IS Lord, Theology
Tagged Jesus, Jesus Christ, redemption, repentance, Theology
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IndoctriNation
I just finished watching this movie. A gentle but forceful examination of the government school system in our country, revealing why it can not be reconciled with a Christian worldview. WACO, Texas, Oct. 12, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ — As the … Continue reading
Posted in Creation vs Evolution, Encouragement, Home School, Parenting, Recommended Films, Reviews
Tagged Education, Homeschooling
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Billy talks to his pastor
This is a priceless, funny conversation between a humble, inquisitive child (the sort of which Christ tells us His kingdom is made of) and his falsely assured pastor who has – no doubt – been trained at a Southern Baptist … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Reference Notes, Encouragement, Expository Moments, Humor, Theology
Tagged Apologetics, church, Faith, False Teacher, Gospel, Theology
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Spiritual Bulimia
Several years ago, the news was full of stories of otherwise normal teenage girls who either didn’t eat enough to nourish their bodies (anorexia) or would consume massive quantities only to barf it up soon thereafter (bulimia). (Fine topics for … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Bible Reference Notes, Encouragement
Tagged Christianity, Gospel, Jesus Christ, Theology
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What Is a True Christian?
What Is a True Christian? Based on Article http://www.reformation21.org/articles/what-is-a-true-christian.php by Jeremy Walker 2 Corinthians 5:17 is foundational in that it makes a clear declaration that one who is a Christian is one who has been changed! Read and consider it … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Bible Reference Notes, Encouragement, Expository Moments, Jesus IS Lord
Tagged Apologetics, Faith, Theology
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Top Ten Reasons Not to Join A Reformed Baptist Church
Top Ten Reasons Not to Join A Reformed Baptist Church By Joel Taylor, Pastor-Teacher Dr. James White has some pretty honest reasons why, if you are shopping for a local Christian fellowship, you may want to dismiss a Reformed Baptist Church. … Continue reading
Why Me Lord? by Ross King
” Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – 1 Thess 5:16 – 18
Little Sins
Little Sins from http://www.gracegems.org/ (J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) “Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same–will be called least in the kingdom of Heaven.” … Continue reading
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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The Three Most Dangerous Words …
It’s a girl. Of course, history is full of such reports. But it’s easy to push history from one’s mind. How horrible – and that mother who killed 8 girls. May God have mercy. We must remember – with all … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Missions & Martyrs
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A Beautiful Picture of the Early Church
There is so much error in the record of Christian history, due to various factors – not the least of which is the temporal supremacy of the Roman Catholic “Church” for many years. Yet truth will not be wiped off the … Continue reading
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