2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you fail to meet the test! ESV
Entries Categorized as 'Almost Christian'
Examine Yourself and Your Church – Paul Washer
May 17, 2009
Are You Fishing or Just Calling Yourself a Fisherman?
April 6, 2009
PARABLE OF THE FISHLESS FISHERMAN from Apprising Ministries
“Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?” (Galatians 4:16)
But Can One Truly Be A Fisherman, If He Never Goes Fishing And Catches Fish?
Now it came to pass that a group existed who called themselves fishermen. And lo, there were many fish in the [...]
Church Conference 2009 Noblit – Counseling Seekers
February 22, 2009
Counseling Seekers by Jeff Noblit
The problem is there is little to no counseling done.
There is a numbers idolatry today.
No man can judge whether a person is saved or not.
An old method of joining the church was by “Experience.”
Only the Lord adds to the number of the church.
Acts 2:47 And [...]
How To Get False Converts
December 18, 2008
From Symphony of Scripture
Paul Washer – American Christianity
November 22, 2008
“Music – The Golden Calf” from Desert Pastor
October 3, 2008
The Desert Pastor has written a very good series on music in worship. I wish that more pastors would read this and consider seriously the Biblical guidelines.
Music – The Golden Calf – Part 1
Some may be wondering at this point, what a golden calf has to do with the worship of music. Like the account [...]
The Inoculated Christian
September 9, 2008
The Gospel Flu Shot
by Daryl Wingerd
What if your grandmother were to develop flu-like symptoms about a month after receiving her flu shot? Would you say, “Grandma, you can’t have the flu. You just got your flu shot last month.”
What if her doctor also said, “She does have the classic flu symptoms, but she cannot have [...]
Missionary to the Church
September 6, 2008
When I have been asked why we have attended a church that I did not support totally, I have often said I felt like a missionary to our church. Usually that gets me a strange look and I have to explain. My reasoning is that there are just as many unsaved in the church than [...]
I Asked Jesus Into My Heart …
September 3, 2008
Are you saved and going to Heaven because you “asked Jesus into your heart“?
How many times have you heard someone say the following sentence? Or, maybe even you have said? “I asked Jesus into my heart.” They may add that they did this as a child, maybe even during VBS (Vacation Bible School). They walked [...]
Ten Tests of True Christianity
August 10, 2008
Ten Tests of True Christianity
The book of 1 John was a book written with a single purpose in mind. And what was that purpose? The apostle John, in 1 John 5:13, tells us that he wrote this book so that you as a Christian might have assurance of your salvation. “I write these things to [...]
You Are Addicted to TV if ….
July 30, 2008
Is the “still small voice” you hear the TV in the background?
You are addicted to the TV if…
… meals revolve around TV shows.
… bedtime is dictated by what time a particular show goes off.
… it is your best and cheapest babysitter.
… there are more TV jingles in your head than Bible verses.
… your child’s best [...]
Igniter Media
July 14, 2008
Igniter Media has several very challenging videos.
Is Your Church a Cruise Ship or a Battleship?
How about a Church just for you?
The Reformed Gadfly: Cue The Handwringing
July 13, 2008
We would all enjoy it being easier to exercise our faith but that is just our flesh talking.
When we have been involved in church building projects, I can’t help but remember the stories missionaries tell of Christians walking for miles for a church service. The church buildings are what we would call picnic pavilions, open [...]
Six Signs of a False Conversion – addition to the post
July 12, 2008
My husband has added a portion to his Six Signs of a False Conversion.
Sign #1 originally had the following:
The joy doesn’t last. This person may exhibit spectacular growth for a while, but over time the joy fades, and the person falls away. This is the person who hasn’t “counted the cost”, who hasn’t weighed all [...]
“The Shack” for Sunday School?
July 10, 2008
One of the problems I encountered this past week, which I left out of the post, I know how Jeremiah felt…, was something a friend told me about Sunday evening. Some mention was made about “The Shack” and when she found out I was familiar with the book we discussed it.
It turns out that a [...]
I know how Jeremiah felt…
July 9, 2008
This past week has been very sad and eye opening. I can understand why Jeremiah was the weeping prophet.
1. No one seems concerned about the porn on the Windstream ad. I only know of one other local person who has done anything about it. Windstream has refused to do anything. BSafe Online our internet security [...]
Six Signs of a False Conversion
July 3, 2008
Help! I think I might have fallen for “easy-believism”. Can I know for sure? Yes, you can. Here are six signs that you might not have really believed in Jesus Christ when you think you did. All of these signs are discussed in the parable, which Jesus told in Matthew chapter 13 known as the [...]
Lawless Gospel
July 3, 2008
The gospel message is, in itself, simple. Paul explains the gospel in two verses in 1 Corinthians chapter 15. Jesus Christ died on the cross on Calvary to pay the debt which we owe for our sins. He was buried and lay dead in a borrowed tomb for three days. But, on the morning of [...]
A Different Version of Susan’s Testimony
June 30, 2008
Susan Yenser’s testimony for an FCA meeting from the University of Florida.
Deny Yourself Daily is her website.
See also my post from May 29, 2008
Susan’s Testimony From Deny Yourself Daily
Quote
June 28, 2008
“We must be holy, because this is the only sound evidence that we are true children of God. Children in this world are generally like their parents. Some, doubtless, are more so and some less; but it is seldom indeed that you cannot trace a kind of family likeness. And it is much the same [...]