I could only stomach a little bit of this before I could stand no more. Why is she acting like this? All show and no substance. And did she really say that the Apostle Paul lacked the ability to articulate and communicate?
Apostasy/Lukewarm
Does your “Bishop” and “Prophetess” live in a 2.5 million dollar home?
And these two can claim they still lived modestly compared to this pastor.
Thanks to Independent Conservative for this video.
An examination of the Prosperity “gospel.”
This video was made by fellow blogger and brother in Christ, Fourpointer. He did a great job on exposing some of the many lies of the Word of Faith cult. (That’s right, I said “cult”).
Islam: The religion of “peace” is at it again.
In this news article with accompanying video, a school teacher is in a Sudanese jail facing 40 lashes for allowing children in her class to name a teddy bear Mohammed.
As I shake my head at the barbaric behavior in which Islam constantly finds itself, I have to wonder if we harnessed just 10% of their fanaticism and applied it to our faith how much Christianity would be different than it is today in the West. I’m not talking about violence, cruelty, and terrorism. I’m talking a reverence for God, not watching movies where His name is blasphemed, not allowing an Elvis impersonator to lead worship, not depicting our Lord as a duck, not preaching sermons on the topic of God Loves Sex, not glorifying Las Vegas and poker in church, not inviting someone who’s opposed to everything our faith holds dear to speak at your church, not mocking the very Word of God with heretical versions of the Bible, not having scantly clad girls dancing on stage at a “Christian” Christmas concert, and the list goes on and on.
Maranatha!
Another test from Reformation Nation.
Here’s your test for the day: If I showed you a picture (see below) of two men; one dressed as Batman and the other as Superman, with the caption:
“This Halloween, Batman and Superman came to the costume party as homosexuals.”
Where would you think this came from?
A. A gay bar.
B. A gay pride parade.
C. A “Christian” Church.
Sadly, (but not unexpectedly) we have strayed so far from holiness and the Word of God that the answer is C.
Decisionism: How to give assurance of salvation without conversion.
I found this awhile ago somewhere on the internet and have finally gotten around to posting it. I can’t remember where I got it but if you know, please add it to the comments so credit can be given.
Decisionism
An Invitation to Cross-Less Christianity
How to give assurance of “salvation” without conversion
1. Focus on the “decision,” not conversion. Then they’ll remember their own “wise” choice, not Christ’s work on the cross.2. Skim over the gospel and push the prayer. The actual gospel is simply too offensive.
3. Please your listeners with positive assurances; don’t confuse them with the whole truth. Tell them what they want to hear, not what they need to hear.
4. Emphasize God’s goodness, not His justice or holiness. Talk about his love, not His legal requirement that demands sacrifice for sin. Let them think they are headed for heaven no matter what!
5. Describe Jesus as Savior, not Lord of our lives. Promise His blessing but, by all means, ignore His warning about “counting the cost!”
6. Don’t mention sin, guilt, hell or wrath. No need to offend them with the whole dreadful reason why they need the Savior.
7. Whatever you do, never mention Judgment Day. Too distasteful! You could lose both friends and financial supporters.
8. Add some humor or rousing music. Lighten things up. Don’t sound too sober or serious.
9. Don’t mention repentance until they’ve repeated a “sinner’s prayer.” Then your project won’t be aborted by sudden doubts or reservations.
10. After they pray “the prayer,” celebrate “their” achievement, not God’s grace. Be sure to praise the deceived sinner, not the God they don’t know that they don’t yet know.
Dear pastor, preacher, teacher, evangelist:
You are receiving this because someone cares about you and those sitting under your teaching. Apparently the gospel that you are presenting is one that can be best summed up as a social, ear-tickling gospel that will only produce false converts. Please examine what you are teaching in contrast to the Scriptures. Don’t turn a deaf ear to this plea. You are accountable to the souls that sit under your instruction.
Start with number 1.
If you remain unmoved, go to #2.
If you remain unmoved, go to #3.
If you remain unmoved, may God have mercy on your soul.
Hillary Clinton to speak at Rick Warren’s “church.”
Pro-abortion presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will speak at Rick Warren’s “church” during his global conference on AIDS. I warned you about this conference in this previous post and this previous post. The great falling away has begun!
Crosstalk did a show featuring Brannon House on this topic. To listen, click here. Listen to details from last year’s AIDS conference (in which Barack Obama was a guest) by clicking here.
Click on the link to listen streaming, or right click on the link and click “Save As” (Internet Explorer) or “Save Link As” (Mozilla) to save to your computer. From there you can burn this to a CD or upload it to your MP3 player.
How to start your very own seeker friendly church.
The Reformed Gadfly had this funny post on how easy it is to start your very own seeker friendly church. All you need is a hip retro visual and a cool tune to get started. I can only imagine what would have become of Christianity if only the Apostles of the early Church had as much “vision” (your buzzword for the day) as the men running the mega-churches today.
Sex scandal hits Atlanta-area mega-church.
This church has encountered a problem. Check out the article by clicking here. Perhaps it’s time for this church to begin the lost practice of church discipline. May I suggest with reading the fifth chapter of 1 Corinthians?
David Bruce reveals his favorite pro-gay Bible translation and why.
I recently took some heat over my criticism of David Bruce on such posts as Hollywood Jesus, Church at Louie’s Bar, and this post. My discernment told me long ago that this man was a wolf and, of course, I was subsequently accused of judging him by those who should know better themselves.
Well, now I will let you read a quote for yourself from David Bruce on his recommendation of The Source New Testament. This particular quote was found under the endorsement of the new Gay & Lesbian Bible.
“The Source is a bridge over troubled waters. It is real, relevant and astonishingly faithful to the Greek texts. It connects with Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered people as no other translation ever has done. Pick it up, settle back in a comfortable chair, and be prepared to be enraptured by the radical love that God has for all people. It is my translation of choice.” – David Bruce.
He also said in another endorsement that he gives it his “highest recommendation.” And in another endorsement he says “It has become my personal favorite and I take pleasure in making it the translation of choice for HollywoodJesus.com.”
Now I pose the question for those who judged me for discerning him; was I wrong?
The Gay and Lesbian Bible: Now everyone can have a Bible that caters to their lifestyle.
Since we live in the time where what is evil is now called good, and what is good is now called evil, would anyone be surprised at publishers producing “Bibles” that not only affirm, but encourage sin?
Wonder no more!
Introducing the world’s first (that I know of) Gay and Lesbian Bible to encourage all those living in sin to remain living in sin.
Not only can you get your Gay & Lesbian Bible, but now you can sink deeper into error with the Queer Bible Commentary.
All this has got me wondering; since we live in such an inclusive society, why should we neglect the spiritual needs of other lifestyles? Wouldn’t they feel left out? Because of this, I have a few suggestions for these publishers to consider (in jest of course):
1. The beekeepers who like jazz and jellybeans Bible.
2. The serial murderer’s Bible.
3. The heroin addict Bible.
4. The adultery Bible.
5. The abortionist Bible.
6. The pre-teen who’s confused about their gender Bible.
7. The Poker and Beer-night Bible.
8. The white, middle-aged CPA who lives with his parents and has a secret fascination with Sponge Bob Square Pants Bible.
9. The gambling-addiction binge Bible.
10. The Man Boy Love Association Bible for those who can’t find Jesus saying anything against child molestation.
I welcome your suggestions.
An easy kindergarten lesson in discernment.
So many Christians nowadays lack any degree of discernment, (and subsequently accuse other Christians of being judgmental when they exercise their ability to discern). Because of this vast chasm between those who are reading the same Scriptures, I thought I’d introduce those lacking in this area to their very first lesson in discernment.
Now to those who use discernment daily, this lesson may seem as elementary as counting to 10, but bare with me; this may be very difficult for some. Let’s help guide them along.
Your first lesson will be easy. It involves visual comprehension and very little reading. Scroll through the home page of the Open Door Community Church.
Now let’s test that discernment: What is your reaction to this church?
A). I see nothing wrong with this church and would have no problem attending.
B). I can’t make out if this church is good or bad, but as a Christian I don’t dare discern judge.
C). A picture speaks a thousand words.
How did you do?
A Christian performer, a Christmas performance, and scantly clad girls dancing in lingerie.
This video presents the result of years of compromise in the Contemporary Christian Music scene and the Church as a whole.
Movie review: Thou Shalt Laugh DVD. Fun for the whole lukewarm family.
Consider this post a public service of sorts for those of you who have not seen the “Christian” stand-up comic DVD Thou Shalt Laugh. The DVD is marketed at Christians but I’m not sure why. Of course, everyone in it professes faith with their mouth, but the content of their comedic material leaves me wondering. I’ve decided to post a review that I wrote for this DVD from last December. If you’ve seen this video I invite your comments. If you haven’t seen it yet but plan on it, please use caution. Not everything that glitters is gold.
December 03, 2006:
For comedy, it’s ok. For cleanliness it’s better than MOST comedy out there. To call itself “Christian Comedy,” however, I beg to differ! Here’s a quick run down:
1. One comic relates how he was talking to his son about a woman’s breast.
2. One comic used the Lord’s name in vain, not once, but twice. (“OMG”)
3. One comic made several references to him and his wife having sex.
4. One comic told a story of how he tried to kiss a girl that didn’t want to be kissed and when she asked him why he thought she wanted him to kiss her, he said because she “took off her blouse.”
5. One comic makes several references to Voo Doo.
6. In the “outtakes” one comic walks up to a guy on the street and asks him if he’s ever used the Lord’s name in vain, when they guy replies that he’s not sure, the comic kicks him and the guy utters a profanity. (It is bleeped out but it is obvious what he said).
If you are a true Christian who hungers and thirst for righteousness, you will not agree with the DVD claiming to be “Christian.” If you’re a Sunday-only or holiday-only Christian, you’ll see no problem with the above mentioned material, and instead call me a zealot… thank you! Evidently none of the reviewers I’ve read, including mainstream Christian reviews, sees any problem with the material contained in this DVD carrying the name “Christian.” No wonder why Rick Warren is so popular. Tis a shame!
I wonder whatever happened to the pursuit of holiness?
“So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of My mouth.” REVELATION 3:16
Russian group awaiting Apocalypse in underground bunker.
Did he almost say that?
FourPointer featured this remarkable video on his blog with the question, “Did he almost say what I think he almost said?”
Oh yes, he did. Of course you will get someone that will justify this (as there always is) and claim he was about to say something about short trousers gathered in at the knees or bloomer-like undergarments worn by women.
Skip ahead till there’s about 30 seconds left of the video and be listening at the 25 second mark.
When Churches sacrifice morality for evangelism.
I found this great post that needs to be read by all those who continue to justify the lack of reverence and lukewarm behavior in the church, while calling those striving for holiness “judgmental.” (You know who you are).
The comments on the post are worth reading as well.
Here comes the heresy.
Have you noticed lately how heretical teachings and doctrines of demons are becoming more bold, blatant, and in your face? Well thanks to Christian Research Network and Truth War Central for this video to remind us of the perilous times we live in, where if possible, even the elect will be deceived.
Watch this one minute “aposta-mercial” and see if you can spot the falsehood.
Making Christianity palatable.
I don’t believe that this article by Style Magazine was written by someone of the Christian faith, but it sure does speak volumes about what the world sees when they look at the current state of the Church. (The very thing I’ve been posting about here on this blog). I told you we’re not fooling anyone.
Christ Alone Wyoming 
