Tag Archives: Christ

Quotes (927)

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

It is not your hold on Christ that saves you; it is Christ. It is not your joy in Christ that saves you; it is Christ. It is not even your faith in Christ, though that be the instrument; it … 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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Saturday sermon series: “The Gospel Demands Radical Abandonment (C)” by David Platt.

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

We conclude our eight-week series on the radical demands of the gospel by David Platt with the final message, The Gospel Demands Radical Abandonment (C). To obtain the entire series (or watch the videos of these sermons) visit Disciple Making … Continue reading →

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Modern family.

Posted on December 17, 2011 by

A sobering examination into what the technology age has wrought on our families in this article from the New York Times. Excerpt: Sometimes they hold hands while looking at their screens. But failing that, the couple has developed a form … Continue reading →

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Saturday sermon series: “The Gospel Demands Radical Abandonment (B)” by David Platt.

Posted on December 17, 2011 by

We continue our Radical Saturday sermon series with part seven of eight: The Gospel Demands Radical Abandonment (B) by David Platt.

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Saturday sermon series: “The Gospel Demands Radical Abandonment (A)” by David Platt.

Posted on December 10, 2011 by

We continue our Radical Saturday sermon series from David Platt with part six,  The Gospel Demands Radical Abandonment (A).

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Saturday sermon series: “The Gospel Demands Radical Giving” by David Platt.

Posted on December 3, 2011 by

We are in week five of our eight-week series on Radical. What makes today’s message, The Gospel Demands Radical Giving, so important is that in it David Platt answers many of the criticisms levied against him. If you dislike the … Continue reading →

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Saturday sermon series: “The Gospel Demands Radical Urgency” by Chris Nichols.

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

Today we bring you part four in the series Radical. Today’s message is The Gospel Demands Radical Urgency by Chris Nichols.

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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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Saturday sermon series: “The Gospel Demands Radical Compassion” by David Platt.

Posted on November 19, 2011 by

We continue our Saturday sermon series from David Platt.  The Gospel Demands Radical Compassion is part three in this eight-part series.  This series was the inspiration for Platt’s book, Radical.   Here is the description of the series: “In the same … Continue reading →

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Saturday sermon series: “The Gospel Demands Radical Sacrifice” by David Platt.

Posted on November 12, 2011 by

We continue our Saturday sermon series with the second installment from David Platt’s series Radical which inspired the book by the same name. This week’s message is The Gospel Demands Radical Sacrifice (you can find last week’s message here). This … Continue reading →

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Saturday sermon series: “What the Gospel Demands” by David Platt.

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

Yes, I’m going to do it. Starting today I am going to post a series of sermons so weighty and so sobering that I dare say they rival any other sermon ever presented on DefCon in the area of depth … Continue reading →

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Quotes (909)

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

We are giving in to the dangerous temptation to take the Jesus of the Bible and twist him into a version of Jesus we are more comfortable with. A nice, middle-class, American Jesus. A Jesus who doesn’t mind materialism and … Continue reading →

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Is a collapse coming?

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

I consider the subject of economics to be as fascinating as watching paint dry or watching a round of golf, but recently I’ve taken notice of an economic storm brewing on the horizon of our nation that is getting very … Continue reading →

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C. S. Lewis: Little problems or blatant heresies?

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

As a follow-up to What did C.S. Lewis really believe? I offer this video from Todd Friel of Wretched Radio.  

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Quotes (893)

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

 Everywhere there is apathy. Nobody cares whether that which is preached is true or false. A sermon is a sermon whatever the subject; only, the shorter the better. – Charles H. Spurgeon 1834 – 1892

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Quotes (886)

Posted on June 7, 2011 by

The Bible records in Acts 17:11 that the Apostle Paul commended the Bereans for comparing what he taught and said to Scripture. Rather than taking offense at what others might consider to be “criticism,” Paul encouraged them to compare everything … Continue reading →

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Quotes (885)

Posted on June 5, 2011 by

The world does not object to your being a Christian for a time, if she can but tempt you to cease your pilgrimage and settle down to buy and sell with her in Vanity Fair. The flesh will seek to … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 23, 2011 by

To pretend to trust Christ to save you from sin while you are still determined to continue in it is making a mockery of Christ. – C. H. Spurgeon 1834 – 1892

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Posted on February 18, 2011 by

The ladder is long enough to reach from Jacob prostrate on the earth to Jehovah reigning in heaven. To bring another ladder would be to suppose that He failed to bridge the distance, which would grievously dishonor Him. If to … Continue reading →

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A video for Nikki.

Posted on February 17, 2011 by

In response to Chuck Smith’s worldly and utterly unbiblical counsel to Nikki, I offer this video of baby Elliot who (according to doctors) wasn’t supposed to make it to birth. I pray that this video finds its way to Nikki … Continue reading →

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Unbelievable abortion counsel from Calvary Chapel’s Chuck Smith.

Posted on February 11, 2011 by

Chuck Smith’s advice: God will be with you while you kill your child and He won’t condemn you for it. Voddie Baucham’s reaction to this ungodly counsel (from Facebook): I must admit that this one made me ANGRY! I’m on … Continue reading →

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Quotes (849)

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

To come to Jesus with a price in our hand would be insufferable pride, even if we had any price that we could bring. What does He need from us? What could we bring if He did need it? Would … Continue reading →

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Quotes (848)

Posted on January 21, 2011 by

Peruse the Christian marketplace, and you will find a plethora of books, songs, and paintings that depict God as a loving Father. And He is that. . . . Yes, God is a loving Father, but He is also a … Continue reading →

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Quotes (847)

Posted on January 20, 2011 by

If  a commission by an earthly king is considered an honor, how can a commission by a Heavenly King be considered a sacrifice? – David Livingstone 1813 – 1873

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Posted on December 23, 2010 by

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 →

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Quotes (837)

Posted on December 20, 2010 by

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 →

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Quotes (834)

Posted on December 15, 2010 by

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 →

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Quotes (832)

Posted on December 12, 2010 by

So what is the difference between someone who willfully indulges in sexual pleasures while ignoring the Bible on moral purity and someone who willfully indulges in the selfish pursuit of more and more material possessions while ignoring the Bible on … Continue reading →

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Philip Yancey: Keynote speaker at a 2011 homosexual Christian conference.

Posted on December 11, 2010 by

Christian author and editor-at-large for Christianity Today, Philip Yancey, will be the keynote speaker at the Gay Christian Network’s upcoming 2011 conference. Here’s a link to a Q&A with Philip Yancey from 2009 on the topic of homosexuality. There’s nothing … Continue reading →

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