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Tag Archives: church
The Saturday Post(s)
The Rise of Same Sex Marriage Dissidents. A very powerful article on the totalitarian-like nature of our culture’s sexual ideology. “Did we mindlessly put up red equal signs when we hadn’t even thought about what marriage is? Did we rush to … Continue reading
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Tagged adam, apologetics, children, church, church membership, culture, david platt, gay, gay wedding, gospel, grace, guilt, heaven, homosexual, homosexuality, imputation, kids, local church, michael patton, music, nancy guthrie, parenting, parents, porn, randy alcorn, sam storms, sex, sin
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The Saturday Post(s)
For Laughs. Let the Lolz begin. “We’ve all had things happen to us that we ‘wouldn’t wish on our worst enemy.’ So then the question remains, what would we wish on our worst enemy?” Do You Have a Complaint Against Someone? A very important … Continue reading
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Tagged apologetics, bitterness, christian history, church, church membership, complaining, culture, disney, forgiveness, humor, hurt, martyrs, michael patton, missions, philosophy, relationships, scandal, suffering
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Capernaum’s Warning
Jesus once issued a condemnation that teaches a very important lesson. He said, “And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? You will be brought down to Hades. For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Sodom, … Continue reading
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Tagged church, church service, faith, gospel, hard heart, heart, jc ryle, jesus, ministry, preaching, Sanctification, unbelief
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Because He Won’t Leave Her
Over the years I have met lots of folks who have been disillusioned, hurt, betrayed, and misled by the church. They came into the fold expecting blessing, but left with nothing but curse. Coming with a smile; leaving with their teeth … Continue reading
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Tagged archibald alexander, church, church membership, cj mahaney, comfort, fellowship, jesus, john piper, local church, love, Sanctification, sin
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Loving the Church Like Jesus Does
I pray all my readers let this sink deeply into their heart and guide them into the heart of their local church. May we be as committed to our local churches as Jesus is. John Stott: We are not only … Continue reading
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Tagged church, church membership, fellowship, john stott, local church, love
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Lord’s Supper & The Lord of the Rings
Years ago Tim Keller used this illustration from The Lord of the Rings to convey the immense meaning of the Lord’s table: Enemies and dread weapons pummel the walls of the city of Gondor. As the city gates begin to … Continue reading
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Tagged blood, church, communion, gospel, jesus, lord's supper
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The Saturday Post(s)
Guide & Guard Your Children Online. “What if your son or daughter wanted to buy a venomous snake for a pet? What if they had birthday money to pay for it? What if they wanted to let it sleep with them … Continue reading
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Tagged argument, children, christian living, church, church membership, debate, evangelism, gay, gay wedding, homosexuality, local church, online, parenting, parents
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The Saturday Post(s)
Jesus Was a Friend of Sinners…But… A very helpful look at what kind of friend Jesus was to sinners. Hint: not the kind that enjoyed or was ok with their sins. You’re Going to Die (And So Might Your Dreams). … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, apologetics, christian living, church, conscience, correction, criticism, debate, evangelism, family, family worship, friend, friendship, funny, gods will, gospel, humility, jesus, Sanctification
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Which Gospel Do You Believe In?
Jonathan Leeman: Which “gospel” do you believe in? Your answer to that question will have a direct bearing on what you think about church discipline. Therefore, it’s worth making sure we are talking about the same gospel before we talk … Continue reading
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Tagged church, church discipline, church membership, gospel, love, pastoral ministry, pastors, Sanctification
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