Category Archives: Apostasy/Lukewarm

Come on, everybody say: God’s Big!

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

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 →

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Seeing the handwriting on the wall.

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

Two years ago I published a post about a CCM entertainer’s comments that he gave to a Roman Catholic organization in which the entertainer, David Crowder, admitted: “Much of the Catholic traditions and writings have been influential in my formation … Continue reading →

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Pagan Christianity?

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

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 →

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The more things change, the more they stay the same at the Crystal Cathedral.

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

From the Christian Post: The Rev. Robert H. Schuller, founder of the historic Crystal Cathedral Ministries in Garden Grove, Calif., has spoken out about the sale of the church to a Roman Catholic diocese, reassuring concerned observers that the church’s … Continue reading →

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Top 10 reasons to reject the cult of Word of Faith.

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

I found the following article at Beyond Grace: Word-Faith (WOF) teaching, identified with Ken Copeland and Ken Hagin, is the foundation for today’s prophetic/apostolic movement. Several years ago Tricia Tillin wrote an article on the Top Ten Reasons for rejecting … Continue reading →

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BETH MOORE AND JOHN PIPER LEAD LECTIO DIVINA-LITE AT PASSION 2012

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

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 →

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A Case for the Pre-Existence of the Son of God

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

A Case for the Pre-Existence of the Son of God Defining Who is the Son of God and Proving His Eternal Existence INTRODUCTION             Over two-thousand years ago in the small village of Bethlehem, made famous as the boyhood home … Continue reading →

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Great Heresies – and the Worldviews that Spawn Them

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

“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 →

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Just what the world needs.

Posted on December 10, 2011 by

(CBS/AP) Houston televangelist Joel Osteen is a preacher, lecturer and author. Soon, he’ll add reality TV star to his accomplishments. The leader of a Texas megachurch, whose Sunday services are broadcast to audiences around the world, has signed an agreement … Continue reading →

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Who is the Anti-Christ?

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

“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 →

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No need for commentary.

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

From the NY Post: It’s Our Lady of Spin the Bottle. Pastor Maurice Johnson of the Winners Church in Queens delivers the sexiest Sunday sermon in town, preaching on how to keep romance alive in marriage — and then asking … Continue reading →

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And the crowd goes wild!

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

Joel Osteen introduces his audience to someone he describes as a “world changer,” a “history maker,” and “one of the great voices of our generation.” And the crowd goes wild! HT: Twisted Crown of Thorns

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He Has Sent Redemption

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

HT: http://teampyro.blogspot.com/

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Has Mark Driscoll gone Charismatic?

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

The Sola Sisters have posted a doozey about Mark Driscoll talking to demons and giving extra-biblical advice on how to perform exorcisms. Had I only read the transcript from the following video–not knowing who it came from–I would have never … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Bulimia

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

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 →

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Abomination

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

The PC (U.S.A.) is “A O.K.” with sodomite pastors. Welcome to Laodicia! 18For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. 19For what can be known … Continue reading →

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What Is a True Christian?

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

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 →

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Why Me Lord? by Ross King

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

” 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

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Exegetical Gymnastics

Posted on October 2, 2011 by

Jesse Duplantis models how not to do “expository preaching” in the videos below. Shameful.  Simply shameful. And don’t forget that “I’ve been to heaven and back” noted Biblical scholar, exegete, and expository genius Jesse Duplantis will join other Magisterial Christian … Continue reading →

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Too little too late.

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

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 →

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What Vine are you Abiding In? (Part 2)

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

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 →

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Not Your Grandma’s Church!

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

Sunday!  Sunday!! Sunday!!!  We’ll sell you the whole seat, but you’ll only need the EDGE!!!  We bring the Word of God with a holy punch right in your kisser at GUTS CHURCH TULSA!!!  It’s NOT your grandma’s church!!! Booo-yaaahhh!!! Okay, … Continue reading →

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Starbucks at the Expense of Gospel Outreach?

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

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 →

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Truth Wins

Posted on September 18, 2011 by

See also: Rob Bell: a Brother to Embrace, or a Wolf to Avoid? Rob Bell: “Evangelical and orthodox to the bone?” Hardly Rob Bell’s Unbelief in His own Words Bell’s Inferno

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The stranger.

Posted on September 17, 2011 by

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 →

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What Vine are you Abiding In? (Part 1)

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

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 →

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Christian Book Distributors now selling the Koran.

Posted on September 12, 2011 by

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 →

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A visit to a megachurch.

Posted on September 12, 2011 by

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 →

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Cults, Catholics, and Charismatics

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

What do these three seemingly disparate movements have in common?  An utter disregard for the normative authority of the 66 books of the Holy Bible in favor of additional witnesses.  “Sola Scriptura?  We don’t neeed no stinkin’ Sola Scriptura!  After … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of the Age

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

I was going to post this as a response to this: http://defendingcontending.com/2011/02/17/inner-promptings/ but decided it warrants its own post. Many people have been misled by folk about how to find out the will of God – as if He’s hidden it … Continue reading →

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