NEW CHRISTIAN ORIENTATION – Page 34

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

Christ Delights to Comfort His Children – Jeff Mayfield, Part 3

22 Oct 2021 Michael A

This is Jeff Mayfield’s third video on Dane Ortlund’s book Gentle and Lowly; herein, he is talking about Christ’s delight to comfort [the sinners who are] His children. If you have been given understanding by God’s Spirit that you are in fact, a helpless sinner and that you need the Savior…then this 6 minute video will benefit you.

The Lord’s Compassion For Sinners – Jeff Mayfield, Part Two

15 Oct 2021 Michael A

This is Jeff Mayfield’s second video on Dane Ortlund’s book Gentle and Lowly; herein, he is talking about Christ’s compassion for sinners. If you have been given understanding by God’s Spirit that you are in fact, a helpless sinner and that you need the Savior…then this 7 minute video will benefit you. There is also a 36 minute video wherein Dane Ortlund answers questions about the heart of God from Christians on every continent. I found it very beneficial, you will also – the questions are about various aspects of walking with the Lord.

Is God a Forgiveness Machine? by Paul Washer

13 Oct 2021 Michael A

It is a common mistake to try to make oneself good enough to approach God after having committed the same old sin again; Paul Washer talks about the biblical way to think about this common problem in a 3 minute sermon excerpt

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