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The Saturday Post(s)
Truth & Compassion in Action. “Gay activists prepared to protest FIRE Church in Concord, North Carolina. Their event leader posted their plan on Facebook…We are going to STAND TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY to show that our love is stronger than … Continue reading
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Tagged apologetics, baptism, bible, bible study, celebrity, counseling, discipleship, homosexuality, islam, jesus, john piper, local church, mentor, motherhood, pastoral ministry, romans, suffering, theology
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The Saturday Post(s)
Does Mathematics Point to God? William Lane Craig interacts with atheist/agnostic philosopher Daniel Came on whether the remarkable ability of maths to describe the universe we live in is evidence for a transcendent designer. Also, check out Albert Mohler’s discussion … Continue reading
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Tagged albert mohler, apologetics, bible, bible reading plan, books, church service, friend, friendship, marriage, sports, textual criticism, theology, william lane criag
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Do Our Churches Only Want Mediocre Men?
The Apostle Paul once wrote to a young pastor: “Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance” (Titus 2:2). In preaching this passage, Pastor Voddie Baucham takes some time to … Continue reading
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Tagged christian living, church, gender, growth, manhood, Sanctification, theology, voddie baucham
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3 Things Complaining Reveals
Last night I did my best to serve my church in preaching Philippians 2:12-30. While my sermon may not have been great, no one can say the same about the text. Within Philippians 2:12-30, Paul commands the Philippians that, as … Continue reading
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Tagged complaining, gospel, grumbling, paul, philippians, Sanctification, theology
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One Thing That Helps Reveal If You Want God or His Stuff
Recently, I preached at the CVCS Middle School retreat up in Idyllwild Pines Christian Camp. The retreat’s theme was, “Walking in Truth” and all four of my sermons centered on the idea of truth and the Christian life. The second sermon … Continue reading
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Tagged character of god, da carson, god, love, Sanctification, theology
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The Saturday Post(s)
How Same Sex Marriage Will Affect Friendship. It is not a slippery slope fallacy if the slope is, in fact, slippery. “Matthew Franck explains the unintended effect same-sex marriage will have on friendships in our society…” A Brief Word About Science & … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, cussing, doctrine, douglas wilson, faith, faith alone, friendship, gay, gay wedding, homosexual, homosexuality, left behind, marriage, sound doctrine, study, suffering, theology, transgender
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Hellfire, Brimstone, Wrath, Torment, & Fury
I recently re-read a sermon and thought I would share with you some quotes from it. As you read the following quotes, I ask that you do it slowly and ask yourself, “Do I believe this?” God will execute the … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, character of god, hell, jonathan edwards, judgment, sin, sinners, theology, wrath
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The Saturday Post(s)
Things Jesus Didn’t Say. I like the end: “When Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were super cool with his teaching, for he was teaching them as one who had a realistic understanding of the Bible and helped the disciples … Continue reading
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Tagged books, encouragement, evangelism, journaling, liberalism, local church, purity, reading, sex, sexual immorality, theology, women
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Doctrine is Not Enough
Sound doctrine is a gift, a blessing, and a fountain of life to those who love the Lord Jesus. What can be more beautiful to a believer than the precious truth about His Lord? However, as precious as sound doctrine … Continue reading
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Tagged andrew bonar, bible, doctrine, martyn lloyd jones, study, theology, truth
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An Instructive Conversation
Here is an exercise for all of us. Watch the 6 minute video (provided by Wretched Radio) below and ask yourself, “What does this video reveal?” Here are some of the takeaways I got. Parroting Cultural Cliches. “There are so many … Continue reading
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Tagged apologetics, theology, todd friel, youth, youth ministry
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