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Sermon of the week: “The Unpardonable Sin, The Blasphemy Against the Spirit, and A Plea to the Halfhearted” by Phil Johnson.
Your sermon of the week is a three-part series on the controversial issue of blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. If you have ever wondered what it is or if you’ve committed it, then this series is for you. Part 1: … Continue reading
Posted in Sermons
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, christian, Christianity, Christmas, church, God, Grace Life Pulpit, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Luke, Phil Johnson, Sermon, Sermons, Theology
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10 reasons to return to an oppressive, dead religion that preaches a gospel that cannot save.
It appears that the Catholic church is continuing to resort to marketing schemes to draw people back to the oppressive, dead religion of Rome. It was only a few weeks ago that I posted a video highlighting this new trend … Continue reading
Posted in Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apostasy/Lukewarm, Bible, Catholicism, Christianity, Christmas, False Teachers, God, Gospel, Grace, heresy, Jesus, Jesus Christ, murder, News, Planned Parenthood, Politics, Pope, Pro-Abortion, Pro-Choice, Pro-Life, proabortion, prochoice, Prolife, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, tagged Apostasy, Theology
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Scott Hodge and his hodge-podge of Roman Catholic meditative monastic heresy.
Chris Rosebrough is tackling an unbelievable issue that has crept into the church: The continued march backward into Romanism by supposed Evangelicals (some of which are the golden calves of Americanized Christianity) through the use of monastic meditation practices. He … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apostasy/Lukewarm, Bible, Bill Hybels, Catholicism, Chaplain, Chaplains, Chris Rosebrough, Christianity, Christmas, Eucharist, Eucharist Minister, False Teachers, God, Gospel, Grace, heresy, Hospital, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Lectio Divina, Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill, murder, News, Orchard, orchard church, Planned Parenthood, Politics, Pope, Religion, Rick Warren, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Saddleback, Scott Hodge, tagged Apostasy, The orchard, Theology, Willow Creek
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The peddler of false assurance.
Recently my grandfather was in the hospital for a week (it was looking pretty serious). On one of my visits to the hospital with my grandmother present, a nice white-haired man in a dress shirt and a tie entered the … Continue reading
Posted in Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apostasy/Lukewarm, Bible, Catholicism, Chaplain, Chaplains, Christianity, Christmas, Eucharist, Eucharist Minister, False Teachers, God, Gospel, Grace, heresy, Hospital, Jesus, Jesus Christ, murder, News, Planned Parenthood, Politics, Pope, Pro-Abortion, Pro-Choice, Pro-Life, proabortion, prochoice, Prolife, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, tagged Apostasy, Theology
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“The next week,” says the sinner, “I will begin to be sober and temperate, serious and devout.” But the true sense of what he says is this, “I am fully bent to spend this present week in riot and excess, … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, christian, Christianity, Christmas, church, Edmund Calamy, God, Holy Ghost, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Puritan, Puritans, Quote, Quotes, Theology
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It is not enough to hear God’s voice, but we must obey. Obedience is a part of the honor we owe to God. . . . Obedience carries in it the lifeblood of religion. . . . Obedience without knowledge … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, christian, Christianity, Christmas, church, God, Holy Ghost, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Puritan, Puritans, Quote, Quotes, Theology, Thomas Watson
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Roman Catholics copying Evangelicals?
A sad trend as of late is that many supposed professing Christians are unifying with and even returning to Rome (like a dog to its vomit) and taking many of the undiscerning with them. But what I find ironic is … Continue reading
Posted in Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apostasy/Lukewarm, Bible, Catholicism, Christianity, Christmas, False Teachers, God, Gospel, Grace, heresy, Jesus, Jesus Christ, murder, News, Planned Parenthood, Politics, Pope, Pro-Abortion, Pro-Choice, Pro-Life, proabortion, prochoice, Prolife, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, tagged Apostasy, Theology
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In the creation, man was made in God’s image; in the incarnation God was made in man’s image. . . . He took our flesh that He might take our sins, and so appease God’s wrath. . . . Christ’s … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, christian, Christianity, Christmas, church, God, Holy Ghost, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Puritan, Puritans, Quote, Quotes, Theology, Thomas Watson
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Sin: The reason for the season.
I recently heard Don Kistler make the statement that “sin is the reason for the season” and he is absolutely right. Christ coming to earth as a human wasn’t for . . . Your self-esteem . . . Your personal … Continue reading
Posted in Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, christian, Christianity, Christmas, church, Don Kistler, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Religion, Sin, Theology
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To certain poor shepherds…
We always hear the story of Mary and Joseph and how they traveled to Bethlehem. And of course we see the Nativity scenes with the manger and Mary and Joseph and the wise men. True or False—the “wise men” were … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement
Tagged Bethlehem, Christmas, Gospel of Luke, Jesus' birth, shepherds
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Sermon of the week: “Christ the Lord” by Alistair Begg
Your sermon of the week is Christ the Lord by Alistair Begg. This message is from his series The Gospel According to Luke and is a perfect sermon for Christmas. Enjoy.
Posted in Sermons
Tagged Alistair Begg, Apologetics, Bible, christian, Christianity, Christmas, church, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Luke, Sermon, Sermons, Theology
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A Roman Catholic with univeralist leanings vs. an Atheist on the topic of Christmas.
I found this short and interesting video debate between a Roman Catholic (who includes Evangelicals, Catholics, and Mormons under the umbrella of “Christian”) and an Atheist on the subject of Christmas. The Roman Catholic is a Foxnews anchor, and the … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apostasy, Bible, Catholicism, Christianity, Christmas, False Teachers, God, Gospel, Grace, heresy, Jesus, Jesus Christ, murder, News, Planned Parenthood, Politics, Pope, Pro-Abortion, Pro-Choice, Pro-Life, proabortion, prochoice, Prolife, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology
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Christmas Perspectives.
Similar to the previous post Thanksgiving Perspectives, I wanted to take the opportunity to recommend that you keep the Christmas holiday in perspective. I offer the following two things I believe will help you to do this: Download and listen … Continue reading
Posted in Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, christian, Christianity, Christmas, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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Second-grader sent home and ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation for drawing a crucifix.
After a class was instructed to sketch something that reminded them of the Christmas holiday, one student drew a crucifix. Apparently, however, according to the godless government-run public school, not only did Christ’s birth have nothing to do with His … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Persecution, Home School, News
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christian Persecution, Christianity, Christmas, church, Communism, Education, God, Gospel, Government Education, home education, Home School, Home Schooling, Homeschool, Homeschooling, Jesus, Liberal, liberals, News, Parenting, Parents, Persecution, Politics, Public Education, public school, Religion, School, Socialism, Theology
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O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.
I suppose I’ll be the first to start this season’s music off with my all-time favorite Christmas song. This is a beautiful rendition by Christina Sonnemann. O come, O come, Emmanuel And ransom captive Israel That mourns in lonely exile … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Music
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blog, Blogging, Christmas, Christmas Music, church, Encouragement, Faith, God, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Music, Religion, Theology
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Psychedelic frog nativity set.
First came the Rubber Ducky Nativity, now here’s this gem depicting the birth of Christ. Nothing says Christmas like psychedelic frogs, eh?
Posted in Den of Robbers
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, christian, Christianity, Christmas, Christmas Nativity, church, Den of Robbers, Den of Thieves, Frogs, God, heresy, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Nativity, Theology
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Bemoaning the bemoaning of the secularization of Christmas.
It’s that wonderful time of the year again–the Christmas season. But unfortunately, along with the fresh snow, smell of baked goods, time spent with family and friends, and joyous holiday memories in the making, this time of the year also … Continue reading
Posted in Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, christian, Christianity, Christmas, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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Let the marketing begin!
It’s that time of year again when the shameful marketing of Christ gets into full swing. Do you see anything wrong with this Christmas nativity decoration being sold by Christian Book Distributors, or is it just me?
Posted in Den of Robbers
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, Christmas, church, Den of Robbers, Den of Thieves, Faith, God, Gospel, heresy, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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Being bold and radical, or being contemptuous and blasphemous?
Some professing Christians in Kansas City have discovered what the greatest problem facing the world is today, and what the most menacing threat to Christianity is. Apparently the folks at Praise Chapel have identified the problem as retailers and shoppers … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Christianity, Christmas, church, God, heresy, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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Worship in Christmas!
Fourth, each worshipper must realize that before time began the Eternal Son of God was foreordained to come to this earth to be the Lamb of God. He came with one purpose – He was born to die! His death … Continue reading
“Hip Hopera” the church Christmas play.
Guts Church (yes, that’s their real name) put on a Christmas play called Hip Hopera that can only be described as a confusing, convoluted, discombobulated adventure in narcissism, worldly values, and the culture of self-adoration. I kept watching this train … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Christianity, Christmas, church, God, heresy, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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Angels we have heard on high!
A beautiful rendition.
Posted in Encouragement, Music
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Christianity, Christmas, church, Encouragement, God, Jesus, Music, Religion, Theology
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The Christmas ornament that tries so hard to be cute and relevant.
The only thing more disturbing than the “Go Jesus, it’s your birthday” Christmas ornament, is that the company selling this trash has sold out of them.
Posted in Den of Robbers
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Christianity, Christmas, church, Den of Robbers, Den of Thieves, God, heresy, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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The “My Nativity Sandbox.”
Christmas is exactly two months away and we already have this year’s wares being peddled by the den of thieves of Christian marketing. Here is their latest debacle: the Nativity Sandbox. “Reenact the birth of Jesus – with a fun … Continue reading
Posted in Den of Robbers
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Christianity, Christmas, church, Den of Robbers, Den of Theives, God, Jesus, Nativity, Religion, Theology
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