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4/14/2012 – Today’s Entertainment Is Desensitizing The Church – Pastor Shane Idleman
By Shane Idleman; www.WCFAV.org
Famed radio host, Janet Parshall, recently aired a program about new movie sensations that are depicting ungodly themes, such as the Hunger Games, Twilight, etc. Her guest made the point that the church is losing the power of discernment. I couldn’t agree more… Continue reading
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4/7/2012 – “This Easter—Don’t Forget About The Cross” – Pastor Shane Idleman
“May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world” (Galatians 6:14).
Why is the world offended by the cross? Why are so many disturbed when the name of Jesus is mentioned? Why is His name, above all others, often taken in vain?… Continue reading
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Tagged Acts 3:19, Antelope Valley Press, Article, AV Press, Easter, Galatians 6:14, Hebrews 12:1, Hebrews 12:2, John 3:16, Matthew 16:24, Newspaper, Philippians 2:10, Philippians 2:11, Philippians 2:9, Romans 6:23, Shane Idleman, Sunday, Westside Christian Fellowship
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3/31/2012 – Unrighteous Anger—explodes, shatters, and damages – Pastor Shane Idleman
The bible clearly differentiates between righteous and unrighteous anger. Anger can be the correct response or a dangerous emotional reaction. The nature of anger is defined by the motive and the condition of the heart. Anger over issues that anger the Lord such as crime, abortion, pornography, abuse, oppression, and so on, is justifiable and can cause positive action. If anger sparks prayer and a Christ-like stance, it can be productive. Martin Luther said, “When I am angry, I can pray well and preach well.”
The focus of this article will be on destructive anger. Prisons are at capacity levels because of anger. Men and women rage at their children because of anger. Families are destroyed because of anger: “Anger worketh not the righteousness of God” (James 1:20). We’ll never walk fully in the will of God when anger controls us… Continue reading
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Tagged 1 John 1:9, 1 Peter 2:11, 1 Timothy, Acts 3:19, Genesis 4, Genesis 49:5, Genesis 49:6, Genesis 49:7, James 3:14, James 3:15, James 4:6, Proverbs 13:15, Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs 21:24, Titus
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3/24/2012 – Doesn’t The Bible Say Judge Not? – Pastor Shane Idleman
A few years ago, a news report featured a famous athlete who was considering running for political office. As soon as the news correspondent asked about abortion and gay-marriage, the potential candidate became visibly upset. He criticized Christians and ended the interview saying, “Doesn’t the Bible say‘judge not’; who are you to tell people what they can, and cannot do?”… Continue reading
Divorce—You can’t control choices others make
The final article in a series on Real Marriage—the truth about life together.
As stated last week: If God is ministering restoration in your spirit, wait for it; contend for it; pray fervently for it. “He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6)… Continue reading
