Tag Archives: Sin

Here I Stand…

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

I want to make something clear. I am a born again follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. This means I believe I was born a sinner and that my actions put me at war with God. Because of that, God … Continue reading →

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The Death of Christopher Hitchens

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

Renown speaker, author and self avowed atheist Christopher Hitchens died at age 62 yesterday. Mr. Hitchens was perhaps most well-known for his atheism and consistent attacks against religion, primarily Christianity. He was previously diagnosed with esophageal cancer and underwent medical … Continue reading →

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Should Christians Try to Win Morality Through Legislation?

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

In our current culture, especially as we are heading into the next election cycle, moral questions are being hotly debated and people are looking to to political leaders to solve these problems. For example, perhaps the two mostly controversial subjects … Continue reading →

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God be merciful to me, a sinner

Posted on September 3, 2011 by

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 →

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Posted on August 19, 2011 by

Every time we sin, we do as much as say, “I do not acknowledge God to be my sovereign; I will do as I please.” Each time we speak an ill-word we really say, “My tongue is my own, he … Continue reading →

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Poking Each Other in the Eye

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

Imagine for a moment that you are talking to a friend face-to-face, discussing something important. As you are talking you notice something floating in his eye. I would imagine that you would say, “Do you see that? “Doesn’t that bother … Continue reading →

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Looking into God’s Mirror

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

This is such a convicting piece; it comes from sister Steph…. A few years ago, I wanted to go into a deeper walk with the Lord. I had never even known it was possible until a few things took place … Continue reading →

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Clergy in heartland embraces homosexuality and says it is not a sin

Posted on June 14, 2011 by

As Satan continues to build his counterfeit church, his foundation is deception and lies. Here is yet another lie from the pit of hell… Recently Joni Stacy, PFLAG Regional Director for the Central Region, forwarded a newsletter including the formation … Continue reading →

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Kill sin

Posted on March 5, 2011 by

If someone were to ask you, “What’s the most dangerous spiritual responsibility to neglect?” You might think of Scripture reading, prayer, evangelism, listening to preaching, or attending corporate worship. And it’s not that you’d be wrong…God commands all believers to … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 18, 2011 by

We must mourn more for the sin of a child than for the sickness of a child . . . more for fear they died in sin, than because they died. – William Jenkyn 1613 – 1685

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God’s plan for the Gay Agenda

Posted on January 26, 2011 by

John MacArthur If you’ve been watching the headlines over the last couple years, you may have noticed the incredible surge of interest in affirming homosexuality. Whether it’s at the heart of a religious scandal, political corruption, radical legislation, or the … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 23, 2010 by

Study God in the creatures as well as in the Scriptures. The primary use of the creatures, is to acknowledge God in them; they were made to be witnesses of Himself and His goodness, and to be heralds of His … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 15, 2010 by

If we’re not attracting the same people that Jesus attracted, it’s because we’re not preaching the same message that Jesus preached. – Tullian Tchividijian

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Posted on September 11, 2010 by

Sin goes in a disguise, and thence is welcome; like Judas, it kisses and kills; like Joab, it salutes and slays. – George Swinnock 1627 – 1673

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Posted on September 4, 2010 by

Consider, is it not better to remember your sins on earth, than in Hell? Before your Physician, than before your Judge? . . . O wretch, that I am! Where was my understanding, when played so boldly with the flames … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 29, 2010 by

“All the days of his separation shall he eat nothing that is made of the vine tree, from the kernels even to the husk.” – Numbers 6:4 Nazarites had taken, among other vows, one which debarred them from the use … Continue reading →

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The Effects of Sin

Posted on August 8, 2010 by

Every other human being is captured under the fearful power of sin, and sin is a destructive thing. This is vividly illustrated in a story told many years ago about Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo da Vinci was painting his great … Continue reading →

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Quotes (750)

Posted on June 3, 2010 by

“He humbled Himself.” – Philippians 2:8 Jesus is the great teacher of lowliness of heart.  We need daily to learn of Him.  See the Master taking a towel and washing His disciples’ feet!  Follower of Christ, wilt thou not humble … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 16, 2010 by

We believe that much that is called evangelism today is little more than psychology and salesmanship; we are appalled by the superficial work which goes on under the name of evangelism; we are appalled by the pressures, gimmicks, and schemes … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 14, 2010 by

So much of the music invading the churches today seems little more than a carnal imitation of the world. There is very little difference between that which is presented on the church platform and that which is presented on the … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 1, 2010 by

Some think that because God made them, surely He will not damn them. This is true, if they had continued good, as He made them. God made the devil good, yes an excellent creature, yet we know that He shall … Continue reading →

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Quiz: What points sinners to Christ?

Posted on March 31, 2010 by
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Posted on March 31, 2010 by

A case could be made that some of the derisive criticisms leveled at the Puritans were due to a smoldering resentment at their God-fearing and Christ-honoring lives. This trait in the Puritan makeup seems to disturb and agitate a society … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 29, 2010 by

For one, I care little for the government which presides at Washington, in comparison with the government which rules the millions of American homes. No administration can seriously harm us if our home life is pure, frugal, and godly. No … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 22, 2010 by

If you go out of time unfitted for eternity, better you had never been in time. – Thomas Doolittle 1630 – 1707

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Posted on March 21, 2010 by

The millstone which turns about all day, grinding corn for others and not for itself, at night it stands in the same place where it was in the morning. After a great volume of grain has passed by, it is … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 12, 2010 by

We have a tragic situation today when men in the pulpits say that they believe the doctrines of grace but they refuse to preach and teach them to their people. – William Payne 1938 – 1997

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Posted on March 11, 2010 by

It is not one or two good actions, but a consistent conduct, that tells whether a man is a true Christian. . . . Sheep may fall into the mire, but swine love day and night to wallow in it. … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 20, 2010 by

The worst of the heathen, who never had Christ preached to them, and salvation offered Him, shall fare better in the day of judgment, than those that continue impenitent under the Gospel. – Matthew Barker 1619 – 1698

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Posted on February 15, 2010 by

Love for sin makes men impatient under reproof. When a person’s sin is to him as “the apple of his eye,” no wonder he is offended at any that touches it. – George Swinnock 1627 – 1673

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