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Death Ain’t so Bad… For the Christian (5 reassuring facts)

12/30/2012

Every year right after Christmas multiple media outlets begin running stories about well-known individuals and celebrities who have died during the past year. I always find it interesting to read about the lives of these people and the contributions they made during their lifetime, or their notorious acts and why they’re considered famous. In 2012 we lost astronauts Neil Armstrong and Sally Ride, entertainers such as Whitney Houston, Larry Hagman, Ernest Borgnine, and Andy Griffith. We also lost American heroes such as Norman Schwarzkopf, and many other US soldiers in Afghanistan. And who can forget mass murderer Adam Lanza of the Newtown Connecticut shooting?

Personally, I lost a dear Christian brother in July who I still miss deeply. Unlike many of the celebrities, heroes and infamous individuals listed above, my friend Ray only made the news when his passing was placed in the obituaries. Even though his death brought a great deal of sadness to family and friends, the life he lived delivered many blessings to untold numbers.

For Christians death shouldn’t be viewed as a terror to life, but as a means of transition from an inferior to a superior life with Christ. Yet it seems many people, including Christians, view the prospect of death with doubts and fears. The Scriptures indicate this is not the path or attitude which God would have us to follow or have as believers. The apostle Paul in writing to the church at Colossae teaches us that we are to live in this world with our minds toward heaven while we await his return.

Colossians 3:1-4 (ESV) If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

There are at least five reassuring facts that we can obtain from the Scriptures concerning death for the follower of Christ.

1. Unless we’re still alive when Christ returns death is a certainty for us all.

This is based on Ecclesiastes 3:1 – 2; & 9:2 which states, “the same destiny ultimately awaits everyone, whether righteous or wicked, good or bad, …” Some may wonder why this is a reassuring fact for Christians. Just as physical death is a certainty so is the reality of eternal life with Christ for those who have placed their faith in Him. We cannot obtain or experience eternal life which has been promised until we passed from this life to the next.

2. Sin is the enemy of humanity not death.

Romans 5:12 (ESV) Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned—

Physical and spiritual death is the penalty for sin enacted by God after the fall of man. In other words, death is the byproduct of sin for which God has provided the antidote through His Son Jesus the Christ (Romans 6:23).

3. God has placed within us a hope for immortality which conquers death.

Romans 8:22-23 (ESV) For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. 23 And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.

As followers of Christ there is an eagerness that yearns within us waiting to be reunited with Christ Jesus. The apostle Paul’s words, “as we wait eagerly” suggest a hope, or a confident expectation that Christ will soon return and redeem our mortal bodies. He will exchange the corruptible with that which is incorruptible.

4. For the follower of Christ death is to be liberating.

2 Corinthians 5:8 (NASB) we are of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord.

“To be absent from the body” is a euphemism for death which is far better for the Christian, because the only other habitat for us is to be in the presence of the Lord. Paul made a similar statement to the church at Philippi in Philippians 1:21 – 23, as did Christ Jesus in Luke 23:46.

5. Every Christian has the promise of a resurrected, glorified body which can only be acquired at specific point in time after death.

2 Corinthians 5:1-2 (ESV) For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling,

What a glorious thought, to have a body like the body of Christ which is no longer subject to pain and torment, time, space, or gravity. We are to have a glorified body that is recognizable, eternal, and in which the Holy Spirit dominates both thoughts and actions.

Yet remember Christian, none of this is possible unless the body dies first. Let not the fear and possibility of death hinder your walk with Christ in this world, but let it enrich you as you keep your thoughts on the heavenly prize that awaits you.

May the peace of God be with you in the New Year.
Rod

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Three Evidences of God’s Love for You

12/23/2012

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(This week’s blog is adapted from my advent message on December 23, 2012.)

The theme of this last Sunday of advent is love. The love I write of is that which God has demonstrated toward us through His Son Christ Jesus. It’s a love that makes all the difference in a life. God’s love is to be experienced deeply on a personal level, and within the body of His Church.

For me the celebration of advent, and particularly the Sunday of love has become very important for a number of reasons. As a child and even as a young adult, I struggled with the idea and concept of love. I questioned the love of my parents as well as others because I rarely saw any signs or evidence of their love. I never heard the words “I love you” until I was sixteen years old, and only then did I hear them because I confronted my father with my love for him.

Christmas and other holidays were also a struggle simply because I grew up in a dysfunctional family, where holidays were always a bit strange. We had our traditions, but our traditions seemed forced and disingenuous. There was really nothing “Christian” about our family Christmas in those early years, prayers were never said or Scriptures read, nor can I ever remember attending any Christmas worship service. There was an unspoken expectation of putting on the proverbial mask, and acting as if all was well when in reality it wasn’t.

Some fifteen years ago or more a pastor friend of mine named Charlie Wilson, suggested that I begin some new Christmas traditions with my wife and children. One particular Christmas Teresa, the boys and I began advent readings and lighting the candles in our home each evening. (I need to mention here that the celebration of advent isn’t typical in most Baptist circles so this was all new to our family.) On Christmas Eve when we lit the Christ candle in the center of our advent wreath things began to click. It occurred to me, without Christ in the center of our lives there could be no hope, peace, joy, or love. That Christmas I decided no matter where I was pastoring, I wanted to always incorporate the celebration of advent into my ministry if possible.

Not only did the celebration of that first advent in my home help bring the true sense of Christmas into focus, but every year since it brings me a feeling of comfort. The candles, the readings, and the promises found in connection with Christ’s first advent are constant reminders of God’s love for me as I await His second advent. With that said I would like to share three evidences of God’s love for you.

1. God knew you before the creation of all things.

Note the first part of Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, …” God knew Jeremiah before he was ever conceived in his mother’s womb. The word “knew” is the Hebrew word “yāda” and means to personally know someone on the most intimate level. Before God ever created the universe, before He ever hung the earth in her orbit, He knew Jeremiah and all the intimate details of his life. This fact caused me to think, if God knew Jeremiah to such a degree then surely He knew me and the details of my live before I was ever born. The same can be said for you.

Reading the words of the Apostle Paul in Ephesians 1:3 – 5 and Romans 8:29 – 30 leads us to the same conclusion. Here’s my point, the evidence of God’s love for you is found in His sovereignty, and for whatever reason or knowledge He possesses, God chose the believer before the foundation of the world. What blows me away is to think of the tremendous love that God had for me in eternity past. Think of it this way, I existed in eternity past in the mind of God before anything else was ever created and so did you.

2. God also made you for specific purpose long ago.

Note the full rendering of Jeremiah 1:5;

Jeremiah 1:5 (ESV) “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”

Not only did God know Jeremiah intimately before he was ever conceived, He also had a plan in place and a purpose for his life. The phrase “I consecrated you” literally means to set something or someone apart for specific purpose and use. God had reserved the life of Jeremiah for special task, and He literally set Jeremiah apart as a prophet for the purpose and glory of God.

Again this caused me to think if God had set Jeremiah apart for specific purpose, then hasn’t God done the same for all He calls. The apostle Paul makes an interesting statement in Ephesians 2:10 which applies to all Christians past, present, and future, note his words once again.

Ephesians 2:10 (ESV) For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

The word “workmanship” can also be translated as “masterpiece” revealing God as the ultimate craftsman. You are God’s masterpiece. He crafted you in the recesses of His mind long ago, knowing your every trait, strength, and weakness. He made you with a purpose and for a purpose. He created you to glorify Him in this life and to worship Him for all eternity.

I’m reminded of a story that was told long ago about a picture of a little boy wiping the tears from his eyes, and at the bottom of the picture the words were written as if the boy were speaking, “I know I’m somebody, cause God don’t make no junk.” Truer words cannot be spoken, because as the master craftsman God makes no mistakes. Early in my life I believed, because of the actions of others, I was a mistake, an accident of nature. But again there are no accidents or mistakes with God. Your parents may not have planned for you, but God did.

3. God planned and provided for you before the beginning of the world.

One of the greatest verses in all the Scriptures is found in Genesis 3:15, and is known as the protevangelium which means “the first Gospel.” This verse is prophetic and gives us a picture of the virgin birth and crucifixion of Christ. The “seed” doesn’t come through woman but through man. This reveals the supernatural intervention of God by providing the Messiah through the virgin birth. And the word “bruise” literally means to “crush,” which refers to the results of one being crucified upon the cross. As Christ would exert force to lift his body in order to breathe on the cross, it would cause severe bruising upon his heels, and in so doing He would literally crush the head of Satan. Again, what this suggests is that God in eternity past knew man would fail, and in His attempt to reestablish fellowship He would need to provide a way of redemption.

The Apostle Peter brings it all home for us with his statement in First Peter 1:18 – 20, take special note of his words.

18 knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, 19 but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ. 20 For He was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but has appeared in these last times for the sake of you …

Through the “precious” holy blood of Jesus Christ God would redeem mankind. Think about this for a moment, in the mind of God He knew mankind would fail and would fail miserably. So He predestined His Son to be the atonement for man’s sin, a payment that only He could make. Yet, even knowing of man’s failure God chose to follow through with His creation, thus providing us with the evidence of His love for humanity.

May you never doubt the love God has for you. And may the evidences of His love daily renew your hope, and provide you a great sense of peace and joy for the remainder of your days.

Merry Christmas,
Rod

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Can Anything Good Ever Come from Tragedy?

12/16/2012

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As a nation we mourn for the loss of innocent lives that were taken abruptly this past week. Our hearts ache for parents and grandparents as well as the community of Newtown Connecticut as they seek to make sense of this tragedy. Together with them we struggle with the question of why. Why would someone carry out such an act of violence against these little children and their caretakers? In my advent sermon this week entitled, “Immeasurable Joy” I attempt to answer two of the questions that I heard repeatedly on Friday and Saturday. Those questions being, “What is happening to our country?” and, “What is wrong with people today?” I would encourage you to follow the link at the end of this blog and listen to the message. In this week’s blog and in connection with what has transpired not only in Connecticut, but Oregon and Colorado recently with other shootings, I would like to address the question, “Can anything good ever come from tragedy?”

First let me start by stating some common beliefs that I have as a follower of Jesus Christ. One, I believe that no matter how bad the situation we find ourselves in as Christians we are never alone. Christ promised his disciples that He would not leave them comfortless, and this is a promise also given to the Church today by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Two, I also believe that God never waste a hurt. He uses our difficulties to mold us into the followers He has called us to be as His servants of the Gospel, (read Romans 5:1 – 5). And three, I believe God often uses the tragedy and heart ache in our lives to bring glory to Himself.

Some may believe that for God to glorify Himself in tragedy is somehow morbid or even wicked, but let me remind you that God is righteous and sovereign in all his ways. As the Scriptures teach us His thoughts are not our thoughts, and our ways are not His ways. Some things are just beyond our comprehension.

Let me also remind you what God has meant for good Satan has made every attempt to pervert, and mankind is often a willing participant in the acts of evil. This is not to say that Satan is to blame for every act of evil in this world, because we know from the Word of God the heart of man is wicked and we need to take responsibility for our own actions. Yet, God is able to take the most horrific events in history and bring good from them ultimately for His glory.

Here are five points that followers of Christ need to keep in mind when dealing with tragedy.

1. As Christians our primary duty in life is to bring glory to God, in other words we are to magnify Christ in all we do and say even in the midst of trials and tragedy.

I know many Christians hold to an idea that our main duty is to evangelize the world, but this is only one part of our Christian obligation. Yes evangelism is a major component of our Christian faith, but the ultimate goal of evangelism is to bring glory to God.

2. It is not by accident that Christ is often magnified in difficult circumstances.

Note the words of the apostle Paul in Philippians 1:12 – 14 concerning his attitude in regards to his own troubles.

Philippians 1:12-14 (ESV) I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, 13 so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. 14 And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

Some people become bitter when faced with hardships and difficulties in life, but Paul saw his current circumstances as an opportunity to magnify the name of Christ. Even in his imprisonment he began to reach out to the Roman soldiers who were guarding him. He also sought to encourage other Christians living in Rome who were once afraid of being persecuted, but now they have become bold in their witness of Christ to others.

Believe it or not our lives are often enriched and strengthened by the heart ache we’ve personally experienced. One of the most inspirational stories I’ve ever read deals with the life experiences of a father and son by the name of Dick and Rick Hoyt. I would encourage you to Google Dick and Rick Hoyt, and read the story of their family and how they’ve made the most out of some very difficult circumstances.

3. God sometimes uses the sorriest excuse for a Christian to magnify Christ Jesus.

Again read the words of the apostle Paul in Philippians 1:15 – 18 as he discusses the religious politics in the Church of his day. Clearly there were individuals who sought to bring more hardship upon him during his imprisonment in Rome, but once again his focus was on the magnification of Jesus Christ. Regardless of their motives the apostle Paul was rejoicing because the gospel was being proclaimed and lives were eternally changed.

4. Our goal should be as Paul’s in that Christ is magnified in every aspect of our life including our death.

Philippians 1:19-20 (ESV) for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, 20 as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death.

Paul was sure that he would be delivered from his imprisonment, but what he wasn’t sure of was the means of that delivery. Would Caesar release him or put him to death, either way Paul saw it as a way to glorify Christ.

5. The greatest tragedy in the history all of humanity was the crucifixion of Christ Jesus. He was sinless, yet He was despised, spit upon, ridiculed, and beaten beyond recognition on our behalf. He chose the cross of humiliation that you and I deserved in order to provide us with eternal life.

Keep this in mind, that without his sacrificial death you and I would have no hope of eternal life with God. So can good ever come from tragedy? Absolutely! It did 2000 years ago, and God was glorified in His Son who died for a wretch like you and me.

Peace be with you!

“Immeasurable Joy” sermon link

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Five Disturbing Trends Destroying Families part 2

12/9/2012

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This is the second part of a two-part series examining current trends that are detrimental to the traditional family unit. Last week we looked at the rapidly increasing numbers regarding nontraditional families of cohabitating couples, as well as the normalization of homosexuality in our culture. In this week’s blog we will look at three other trends also contributing to the downfall of traditional families in our country.

These next two trends can actually be considered a form of idolatry based upon the writings of the apostle Paul. In the first three chapters of the book of Romans Paul lays out a judicial case concerning the guilt of the entire world before God. More specifically it is in chapter one where he reveals the forms idolatry to be addressed in this week’s blog. Note the apostle’s words:

Romans 1:22-25 (NASB) Professing to be wise, they became fools, 23 and exchanged the glory of the incorruptible God for an image in the form of corruptible man and of birds and four-footed animals and crawling creatures. 24 Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them. 25 For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.

Since the fall of man human beings have turned away from the truth of God in search for something better and more fulfilling only to be left destitute spiritually, emotionally, and physically. From the earliest of times mankind has sought to replace God with himself, and this couldn’t be truer than the day in which we live. Note verse twenty-three above in which Paul states in essence that man has sought to exchange the glory of God for his own form of glory. The “incorruptible” for the “corruptible,” in other words, that which is not subject to decay for that which is rotten to the core.

Throughout my ministry I’ve been asked numerous times this simple question, “Is man basically good or basically evil?” One really doesn’t have to know the Scriptures in order to realize that man is evil, simply look at the world around us with its unbridled appetite for debauchery. As I’ve taught congregants through the years, no parent has ever had to teach his or her child how to lie, steal, or cheat. Good parents recognize the need to teach their children right from wrong because it is within our nature to do what is evil.

The point is, we are selfish egocentric creatures, and apart from Jesus Christ we seek to become our own gods. The main reason for divorce in our society is not because of money issues, children, sex, or in-laws, but because of a selfish desire to be “happy” no matter the cost or effects it has on others. We see this through the alienation of affection of parents for their children, men for their wives and vice versa. In our society we no longer know how to exercise self-control or delayed gratification. The mentality that most Americans have can best be summed up in a statement from a previous blog, “I want what I want when I want it, and I want it now.”

This next trend is also associated with the Roman passage above. When Paul states, “and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator” he is referring to the worship of what is created rather than worshiping God Himself. There has been such a strong emphasis placed upon being “green” for the last twenty-five years that many individuals put environmental issues and saving the earth above everything else. God has called us to be good stewards of this earth and the resources entrusted to our care, but the earth and all that is within it was created by God and was never meant to be worshiped. When we place a greater value upon a plant or a tiny insect than we do the life of an unborn child who was created in the image of God, then we have a problem with idolatry.

This last disturbing trend is a path that America has been on for quite some time. It is a path that more and more people are following with greater frequency each year in our country. It’s a path of ignorance that one consciously chooses to follow and which leads away from God.

In the book of Hosea God makes a statement regarding his wife Israel in which she makes a choice to no longer acknowledge the One who has the power to save her. Note these words in Hosea 4:6: “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me. And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.” It’s not a lack of knowledge for which the people of Israel would be chastised, but literally for refusing to acknowledge God .

Every few years different organizations conduct studies concerning the religious attitudes and beliefs of America. These studies routinely indicate that Americans are walking away from God and His church at a rapid rate. Many are adopting new philosophies and religious beliefs that are contrary to the Word of God which leads to destruction, not only for the individual but often times for the family members who follow them.

The only hope we have in reversing these trends if at all, is to live with a sense of urgency knowing that Christ will soon return, and that we have a responsibility as His followers to make an eternal difference in the lives of those around us. As Christians, we need to be better stewards, better teachers, better neighbors and friends in order to influence this present world in which we live. I would encourage you to find new and innovative ways to share solid doctrinal teachings with your children and grandchildren. Educate them with a goal to educate others. If you do your part as a Christian and I do mine we can make a difference for the glory of Christ Jesus.

Christ be with you

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Five Disturbing Trends Destroying Families

12/3/2012

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This is the first part of a two-part blog in which I will share with you five disturbing trends I see taking place culturally and have the ability to destroy our families. The first two trends to be addressed in this initial blog deal with the decline of traditional marriage in our country. I believe we've developed a warped view of what constitutes a family in this present age. This is certainly not a new phenomenon but has been developing at a steady pace over the last fifty years.

Part of my ministry requires me to read a variety of books, periodicals, and other sources each week. I daily come across articles that often shock the senses, even though I shouldn't be based on the things that I deal with regularly in ministry. For example, I recently read an article in my local online paper that detailed a new trend concerning older Americans and their fear of STDs. These are individuals who were once in long-term monogamous relationships but are no longer because of divorce or a spousal death.

These individuals are at a greater risk for communicable diseases because they still wish to be sexually active, yet as the old saying goes, “They want to play the field.” These adults range in age from their mid-forty’s into their seventies. One might think these mature adults would have a more puritanical view of sex outside of marriage until we realize many are part of the Baby Boomer generation. This is the same generation that experimented with drugs and free love.

In many ways, Baby Boomers help set the path we’re on today as a country. These are the parents and grandparents that broke with many traditional ideas and philosophies in their youth, rebelling against the norms of their day. It was during the sixties and seventies the stage was set for a reforming of the American family. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not blaming the Baby Boomer generation for the ills of present-day society. I believe the path we’re on has been a progressive one which was set long ago, and the natural outcome leads to the denigration of our civilization.

The five trends I write of are simply a part of that normal progression of a sinful culture with fewer and fewer checks and balances. Let me remind you, the Bible along with a vibrant church used to serve as two of those checks and balances, providing a firm foundation one could build his or her life upon. Without this solid foundation the natural and logical outcome would ultimately lead to the destruction of the family structure in any cultural setting. The promotion of strong healthy families has been the backbone of every successful culture of people throughout the centuries.

The first trend involves a continued rise in the normalization of nontraditional families. These are couples who have chosen to have families, and as we used to say “play house” without committing themselves to marriage. There is no longer any shame or guilt associated with living together outside the bounds of matrimony. It was recently reported that 40% of the babies being born in our country are birthed by single mothers. Even more alarming is the fact that 74% of African-American babies are born in single parent homes.

We are creating a guilt free fatherless society in which many little boys and girls will face a lifetime of issues from poverty, violence, and sexual exploitation. Without intervention, many of these children will wander aimlessly through life looking for answers to their questions only to repeat the same mistakes their parents made. You don’t have to look very far to find study after study that suggest fathers in the home make a tremendous difference in the lives of children. Yet why aren't these men taking responsibility for the women they impregnate and the children they sire? The reason should be obvious; many of these little boys are growing up without the example of not only a committed father, but what a man should actually be in the home and family. It seems that many of these young men live in a fantasy world more concerned with how they perform playing a video game than living in the real world.

The second trend concerns the gains being made by a radical homosexual agenda. In this last election cycle three more states voted to approve of allowing gay marriage. Another state voted against a constitutional amendment to support traditional marriage, thereby providing same-sex couples the opportunity to marry. At the time of this writing we are still waiting to hear from the United States Supreme Court if they will hear a case on the constitutionality of gay marriage in the state of California. By all accounts the Supreme Court will eventually hear one of the many cases concerning same-sex marriage which will most likely supersede the laws and constitutions of the 39 states who have voted in favor of traditional marriage.

Young people in their teens and twenties are naturally drawn to support same-sex marriage as a civil right. These young people have grown up in a culture where family members and friends have come out of the closet, and in their mind appear to be no different than them. They've been bombarded with a pro-homosexual message in the media and in the public school setting. For some it is a question of equality while for others it is a question of personal freedom.

One of the most disconcerting aspects of this issue is the sheer number of teens and young adults who in supporting same-sex marriage also claim to be Christians. These are individuals who after sitting under the tutelage of trained clergy, and conservative congregations for years do not see how their views conflict with Scripture. Evidently, many of us have done a poor job in connecting biblical truth with one’s personal behavior and choices.

One of the most common beliefs today is that same-sex relationships are as normal as heterosexual relationships, and therefore has no long-term impact upon our society. This belief not only violates the teachings of the Old Testament, but also the teachings of Christ and his apostles. In my studies of the truth behind the homosexual agenda what I discovered is an orchestrated effort to change the idea of traditional families as we have known them for centuries.

Mark Christopher in his book entitled, “Same-Sex Marriage: is it Really the Same?” makes the following statement: “same-sex marriage is not about marriage, it is about destroying the traditionally Christian idea of the family.” I would encourage you to listen to a message I delivered on March 18, 2012 entitled, “When Christians Struggle to Respond” from Romans 1:25 – 28. In this message I’m more fully outline the homosexual agenda, and what our biblical response should be as Christians.

It is my hope that you will join with me in prayer as we combat Satan and his attacks against the family unit as established in God’s word. As Christians it is our duty to live holy lives and speak truth while we await the return of Christ.

Next week will examine the final three trends rooted in idolatry and ignorance.

Blessings

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Death Ain’t so Bad… For the Christian (5 reassuring facts)

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Can Anything Good Ever Come from Tragedy?

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