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Is John MacArthur Getting Crotchety?
Is John MacArthur getting crotchety in his old age? I will leave that for you to decide. My guess is opinions will vary. Some may even muse about the verb “getting”. But after watching a couple of brief videos he has me wondering. Before commenting on the videos let me say that I think John…
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Mormonism vs. Christianity
With the hubbub surrounding Baptist pastor Robert Jeffress’ endorsement of Gov. Rick Perry with a denouncement of Mitt Romney and his Mormanism, the bigger, more important point may be easily overlooked. It is easy to get caught up with the politically related issues. I for one wonder what the opponents of California’s Proposition 8 think…
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You Can Change
I started reading You Can Change by Tim Chester of The Crowded House. It is different from most books about transformation and personal growth because Chester roots everything in the dual truths of the Christian’s new identities and the power of the gospel. This video is Tim’s introduction and explanation of the book. Here is what a couple…
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6 Rules of Cultural Engagement
Jesus said: “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” (Matthew 10.16) When the Lord calls us to himself he also sends us out. It is a package deal. No exceptions. We are expected to engage our culture. It is part of our…
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Be Gentle With Me
I think it was Mark Galli who wrote: The prophets of the Old Testament were concerned about one thing… and it was not people’s feelings. I am encouraged by that insight. Despite their directness and sometimes crassness, there can be no doubt they were called by God, and used by God for the advancement of…
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Expressing the Gospel in Less Than 30 Seconds
Jerry Bridges communicates the gospel accurately and clearly in less than 30 seconds.
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6 Foundation Points for the Church
According to Dann Spader and Gary Mayes there are six foundational aspects of ministry crucial to cultivate an environment for (healthy) church growth. While the culture has changed quite a bit in the twenty years since Spader & Mayes published their thoughts, their points are still valid. 1. Create an atmosphere of love Jesus’ insight,…
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Prevailing Prayer
Prevailing prayer that draws us near to God, shapes our hearts to be more like Christ’s, and seeks the power of God to strengthen us and sustain us in faith, to sanctify us to think and act more like Jesus, and to intercede on behalf of friends, neighbors, and our culture.
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Parental Blindspots
*** NOTE: This is an excerpt from a longer article found at FamilyMinistries.com. My Thanks to The Aquila Report for posting this edited version. The video above is to add some humor and to lighten things up. Lest anyone think I have aversions to homeschooling, I want it to be known that we homeschooled one…
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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
In the Preface to Joe Thorn‘s book, Note to Self, Sam Storms penned a paragraph that strikes at the heart of the difference between those with a vital Chrisian faith, and those who show little if any hint of actually being a follower of Jesus Christ. Here is what Storms says about the functional place…
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Effect of Coming Empty Handed
“As we come to Christ…empty-handed, claiming no merit of our own, but clinging by faith to His blood and righteousness, we are justified. We pass immediately from a state of condemnation and spiritual death to a state of pardon, acceptance, and the sure hope of eternal life. Our sins are blotted out, and we are…
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Lessons from The Externally Focused Church
Although everyone outside the Church is a potential ministry focus, the Externally Focused Church moves intentionally toward two groups: Those on the margins The City – from Externally Focused Church These are important points to remember when designing an outreach strategy for the local church. The first, people on the margins of society, probably…
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Introduction to Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals
I have benefitted tremendously from the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, from the depth and richness of the writings and the broadcasts of several of the members. So I thought I would post this introductory video for anyone who may not be familiar with this network. Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals is a cross denominational organization in…
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