This post contains a 5-minute video from Got Questions Ministries that explains what it means “to take up your cross and follow Jesus.” You will also learn what it does not mean and how you may evaluate your commitment to Jesus.
Category: Spiritual Warfare
Taylor Swift’s Dangerous Descent into Witchcraft Sorcery & Casting Spells – Doreen Virtue and Pastor Joe Schimmel
Taylor Swift seemed like a sweet professing Christian pop country singer. So what happened to her? During her Eras tour as you’ll see in this video, Taylor is clearly dancing witches’ coven ceremonies during her Willow song, and she is posting about witchcraft, sorcery and casting spells. A witch school even welcomed Taylor into their tribe. Tragically though – even if Taylor genuinely doesn’t believe she’s a witch – she is glorifying witchcraft and is influencing audience members toward witchcraft.
Satan and the Gospel – Kingdom
In a war, the truth can determine who wins. In this war against Satan, if we are not clear on what the power of the gospel truly is, we will not be set free by it. Satan has been adding to the gospel for two thousand years, but not lies we would recognize. He adds God’s law into the gospel. Commands we know are good and healthy, but not when it comes to the gospel. Only grace is attached to the gospel, not the law. In This episode, Jon explains how the gospel being confused with the law is a tactic by Satan to confuse and discourage the soldiers of the King.
“Day by Day and with Each Passing Moment” – Trinity Psalter Hymnal #255 – Brian Cochran
This post contains a hymn sung by Brian Cochran. Lyrics accompany the song so that you can sing along. HYMN: Day by Day and with each passing moment. It contains some very encouraging lyrics about dealing with trials. There are several other hymns by him in the category of Christian Music.
How to face trials in life – James 1:2-4 – Bible Munch
In less than 4 minutes, Pastor Nelson, of Bible Munch, makes some very understandable statements about dealing with trials, troubles, pain… something that every Christian needs to know. This post also contains a brief comment on Jesus’ words, “Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation.” The comment is from Barnes’ Notes on the Bible. Both work together to provide greater understanding.
Kindergarten-Aged Children to Participate in ‘National Coming Out Day’ in Los Angeles – American Faith
What have these 5-year-old students been told about the nature of right, wrong and truth by their teachers? Who has become ‘God’ in this scenario?
Proclaiming the Gospel – Mike Gendron – October 2023 Newsletter – Witnessing Christ to Catholics
Mike Gendron’s October newsletter addresses the following points: The Reformation Must Not Be Reversed; The 5 Solas of the Reformation explained; Why Are Evangelicals Reversing the Reformation? Luther Exposed Rome’s Heretical Teachings; The Source of Rome’s Trilogy of Deception; Why Was the Reformation Necessary? What Did the Reformation Accomplish? The Boldness and Courage of the Reformers; and newsletters and speaking engagements. Also, Ray Comfort and Mark Spence use science, philosophy, and theology to change people’s minds on abortion – link to video.
ONGOING SIN – Pastor Paul Washer
In the video of this post, Paul Washer calmly communicates important points about ongoing sin in the daily Christian life. I found the video very encouraging and informative, and believe that others can also benefit from his insights on this major matter in the Christian life. [A list of bullet points precedes his video]
The Background for the Gospel Message – Pastor Patrick Hines – video short
The following 1-minute video short was excerpted from a recent podcast by pastor Hines: Romans 1:18-22 – God’s Wrath & Mercy, Man’s Truth Suppression. Herein, pastor Hines explains that the background for the biblical gospel message is God’s wrath against sin. He talked briefly about the ‘Christian Liberal’ message that is devoid of God’s wrath, as contested by J Gresham Machen in the early 20th century via his still very relevant book, Christianity and Liberalism:
ON LUST – PURITAN JOHN OWEN
This post contains a 12-minute video, read by Pastor Mark Fitpatrick of Arann Reformed Baptist Church. Arann Reformed Baptist Church www.arann-reformed.com. It is from Christian Sermons and Audio Books, YouTube. [Owen is still regarded as a foremost authority on the topics of temptation and the mortification of sin. All Christians have to understand this topic and have tools for fighting the good fight….]