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What Christ Calls His Followers To Do – John Piper

18 Nov 2021 Michael A

What does it mean to “believe” in Christ, to pick up your cross and follow Him? Pastor Piper explains these words biblically. His sermon is extremely valuable because Christian culture gets these things very wrong. This post contains a 12 minute excerpt of his 64 minute sermon; it also contains the entire sermon for those who want to know the foundation he laid before he got to the crux of the text that is stated in excerpt; and the application he proposed after the excerpt. Hopefully, the excerpt will whet your appetite to hear the entire sermon, it is valuable in this time of false gospel messages and short cuts to the Christian life

Jesus Will Never Cast You Out: Jeff Mayfield, Part 6

16 Nov 2021 Michael A

In the following 4 minute video, Dr. Jeff Mayfield highlights chapter 6 of Dane Ortland’s book, Gentle and Lowly; Mayfield provides numerous examples of why Jesus will not cast out:

Christian Growth, Part Two – It Is Real And Expected By God

14 Nov 2021 Michael A

Do we make progress in our Christian lives? Do we grow? These questions are always useful, but especially so at certain times. A Saturday night, a communion Sunday, a birthday, the end of a year – all these are seasons that should cause us to think and make us look within. Time is flying quickly. Life is quickly fleeing away. The hour is daily drawing nearer when the reality of our Christianity will be tested and it will be seen whether we have built on the rock or on the sand (Matthew 7:24-27). Certainly it is wise for us to examine ourselves from time to time and take account of our souls. Are we progressing in spiritual things? Are we growing in holiness?

Christian Growth, Part One – What Does It Look Like?

10 Nov 2021 Michael A

I am beginning a short series on Christian growth from J C Ryle’s book on holiness. He covered that topic in chapter five; I will probably take 3-4 posts to cover it. The 3 minute video excerpt herein is an introduction to Ryle and more than that: Pastor John Piper was teaching a group of pastors about J C Ryle and recommending aspects of his ministry style to them. Piper’s message derives from the ninth chapter of Ryle’s book, titled: Lot – A Beacon. Therein Ryle explained why the scriptural account of Lot’s life should be a warning beacon to us.

Carter Conlon – Is it Time to Run From Your Church? (Sermon Jam)

9 Nov 2021 Michael A

Jeremiah 5:23 The people are revolting and rebellious… They are gone, their heart is not with God; neither do they desire the fear of the Lord… Run from churches in the US and Canada where the Bible is not preached! Run from churches where there is no theology of the cross; no soul-searching word; no repentance of sin; no mention of the blood of Christ that saves! Run from churches where you’re comfortable in your sin – if you go there with sin in your life and do not experience conviction

Former Life Coach Tells All: New Age Deception in Coaching Industry – Doreen Virtue Interview

9 Nov 2021 Michael A

Tracy Wren was a successful life coach, teaching Law of Attraction and other new age methods to her clients. Tracy was a workaholic and ambitious life coach, who spent more time coaching rather than focusing upon her family. In this dramatic interview, Tracy describes why she quit her successful life coach practice to follow Jesus. Tracy now warns other Christians about the new age pitfalls of life coaching. She also helps Christians to understand that Law of Attraction is not biblical, and is not what Jesus taught. [This narrative is from Doreen’s site. A list of highlights is provided for those who do not have 26 minutes to listen to the interview.]

Steven Furtick “Following Jesus DOES NOT CHANGE YOU” – Paul Washer and Steve Lawson React

2 Nov 2021 Michael A

The 6 minute video in this post shows pastor Steven Furtick, of Elevation church, saying to his congregation, “The process of discipleship is not God changing you into something else, but it is Him revealing who you’ve been all along.” The vlogger critiques Furticks unbiblical statement with brief excerpts of Paul Washer teaching pastors and Steven Lawson preaching to a congregation. After the video, there is an explanation of the source of Furticks ideology.

A Picture Of Repentance

2 Nov 2021 Michael A

The sermon excerpt in this post paints a picture of repentance that includes examining specific sins; defining and illustrating repentance; discussing forgiveness and the consequences of sin. As I was listening to the sermon, I realized that he described repentance more fully than I have heard it described in most instances. If you are not sure you are repenting correctly; this message will benefit you. This post covers very foundational aspects of the Christian faith, things that everyone must comprehend and apply. If you know someone who thinks they are too sinful to be a Christian, then this message will be of great use to you, as you share with them the hope of forgiveness.

Sanctification, The Believer’s Transformation, Part 2 – Dr. John MacArthur

31 Oct 2021 Michael A

This sermon is about sanctification; the born-again believer lives his entire Christian life between the events of justification and glorification, being progressively sanctified, or made holy. The believer’s chief identity is to be found ‘in Christ.’ Dr. MacArthur’s main text is from Colossians 3, but he also uses Hebrews 12; 2 Corinthians; Ephesians 2. He never stated that this sermon undermines anyone attempting to justify CRT in the church, but it does. I linked a post from this blog wherein Dr. Voddie Baucham spoke about the SBC adopting CRT.

A Better Sacrifice – Pastor Patrick Ramsey

25 Oct 2021 Michael A

In his 24 minute sermon, Pastor Ramsey clarified the great differences between the old covenant and the new covenant. The net result of Jesus’ better sacrifice is that as the mediator of this new covenant His sacrifice is final, complete, effective and powerful. But those words are empty if you have no understanding of the covenants and how they differ; and what blessings the new covenant holds for believers. Please listen and bolster your knowledge of the entire Bible

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