Aug 6, 2009
Short of Sin
I recently listened to a message by one of my favorite pastors, Perry Noble. He is hardcore to the bone for Christ. He made a statemement, that I have heard recently somewhere else, that has really got me thinking. He saud,” We will do anything short of sin to bring the lost to Christ” Wow! I am so fed up with religion and non-Biblical rules that tell us as Believers what/when/ how we are... read more
Jan 14, 2009
There is no difference…
The following is an addaptation of a sermon that I gave a few weeks ago. I chose not to post the recording of this message because some specific names of people were mentioned, and I didn’t want to broadcast their names and their stories online without their consent. Over the past 4 months my family and I have had the opportunity to meet many amazing young people from around the world. Most of... read more
Dec 4, 2008
As Seen In Rethink Monthly
IS GAY OK? It was a beautiful, mild Friday evening in the city of Seattle during the month of May. The skies were clear and the city was alive with people coming and going in and out of dance clubs, posh restaurants, and late night coffee shops. A good childhood friend and I spent the evening touring the city via motor scooter. He had lived in Seattle for several years and wanted to show me parts of... read more
Jun 8, 2008
Doctrine, Part 6: Salvation and Christian Living
Salvation belongs to God (Revelation 7:10), and is solely a gift of grace for Him to give (Romans 5:15; Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8) to sinful man. It is received by faith alone in the Lord Jesus Christ (John 1:12; Ephesians 2:8-10); whose holy life, substitutionary death, and glorious resurrection made it possible for our sins to be forgiven, our punishment to be taken away, and for His righteousness to... read more
Jun 6, 2008
Doctrine, Part 5: Man, Sin, and Total Depravity
Man is created in the Image of God (Genesis 1:26-27). After God created man, He said that everything He created was “very good” (Genesis 1:31). God clearly gave man one simple command upon his creation;” You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die.” (Genesis 2:16-17) Man... read more
