DISCERNMENT: Examples of Man-Centered Preaching And God-Centered Preaching Via Rick Warren & Paul Washer

This post shows a picture of man-centered and God-centered preaching, using two well known preachers: Rick Warren and Paul Washer. A linked video shows how they each addressed a conference of young preachers, providing guidance and encouragement. If you view 15 minutes of the 90 minute video, you will begin to get a sense of the definitions of these two very different styles of preaching which could also be labeled – unbiblical vs biblical; or progressive vs reformed; or possibly modern vs orthodox. Warren typifies modern evangelicalism; Washer typifies reformed evangelicalism (“reformed” derives from the Protestant Reformers, Luther, Calvin…).

How Do I Know I Am Truly A Christian When I Constantly Struggle With Sin? Dr. Stephen J Nichols

In the Christian’s struggle with sin, they may sometimes wonder whether they truly are born again; actually, it is possible to frequently wonder if one is really born again. Dr. Stephen Nichols provided a biblical answer to that question which was asked by someone at #AskLigonier. I found his answer to be very encouraging and insightful, as he redirected hearers to the only foundation of faith; and clearly cited the reason for fluctuations in assurance

Word of Faith Fellowship Spindale NC, And Similar False Ministries, Part 1 of 2

This post discusses the Word of Faith Fellowship in Spindale NC and several other ministries that diverge from the Bible in similar ways. Four talking points are taken from a secular news report on the Spindale fellowship, of which only the first is discussed in this post – individuals that start churches. In this case, Jane Whaley: she had no Christian education; demanded that she be honored (like cult leaders do); abused congregants….

You must not commit adultery; Deuteronomy 5:18

Herein, pastor Patrick Ramsey discussed the 7th commandment in terms of one’s relationships to God, spouse and family; the specifics of his sermon leave one with much to consider if he would be more in line with God’s command, knowing the blessings that God intended for mankind to experience in a covenantal relationship. If you only think, “Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery,” when you think about the 7th command, then you will greatly expand your understanding of that command by hearing his sermon

You Shall Not Murder; Deuteronomy 5:17: Dr. Patrick Ramsey

Dr. Ramsey titled his sermon, ‘Life,’ therein he answers two questions as he explains God’s 6th commandment from Deuteronomy 5: What does this command require of us? What does it not require of us? In the process of answering those questions, he traces the ramifications of God’s 6th command into the mundane affairs of our daily lives.
If you are interested in being able to more fully examine you own relationships with your Creator and with other human beings, then this sermon has some instructions for you.

How to Live in an Upside Down World; by Dr. John MacArthur

Via the 20 minute sermon in this post, Dr. John MacArthur brings much clarity regarding the catastrophic social changes unfolding before our eyes. If you have been distressed about what you see happening in politics, religion, education…then you may glean the kind of understanding which could redirect you and enable you to find meaning and purpose in the midst of this seeming chaos, strengthening your walk with the Lord.

‘The fervent prayer of the righteous’ By Stephen Stone of Renew America

It’s not enough to rely on political action alone in so important a cause, vital as such action may be. It’s also not enough to rely on the exemplary, skilled efforts of standout patriots among us. Nor is it enough to depend on the prayers or religious efforts of others. If our country is to survive, God requires our own individual faithfulness — as shown by our righteous life, the sincerity of our supplications for deliverance, our commitment to overcome — through Him — our lapses and weaknesses, and above all, our submission to His will, no matter the outcome, as we seek to supplant evil with good, as He defines such things scripturally.

The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment; Puritan Jeremiah Burroughs: Part 8

Now this is a way of getting contentment that the men of the world do not know: they can get contentment, if they have the creature to satisfy them; but in getting contentment from the Covenant of grace they have little skill. I should have opened two things here, first, how to get contentment from the Covenant of grace in general (but I shall speak of that in the next sermon, and now, only a word on the second). Secondly, how he gets contentment form the particular branches of the Covenant, that is, from the particular promises that he has, for supplying every particular want.

2020 Clarity: Reflecting on God’s Goodness in the Last Year: Dr. John MacArthur

2020 resembled, the church at war, with trials such as the following: every Sunday since August, LA county has tried to close Grace Church; then they tried to revoke the lease of their parking lot; the courts ruled in GC church’s favor… MacArthur loves it that we will be seeing the True Church and The Lie, that is all; there will be no fake church, as the price will be too great to call yourself a Christian if you really aren’t …Those evangelical elite who have embraced social justice, for example, will obviously be part of the lie: under God’s justice all are equal, that is, if you sin, you are held accountable; under SJ, those who sin are called to blame their sinning on others… The Christian life is about two crucifixions: of Christ and the believer: you signed up for death… Firstly, “I am crucified in Christ.” You came to Christ and repented, therein was a death… The second crucifixion is that of consecration, as Luke 9 calls us to take up our cross, deny ourselves and follow Him: death of self is the sanctifying… Paul said, “I die daily”

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