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The Suffering Servant – How much did Christ suffer on our behalf?
Mar 28, 2023
Recently I have been thinking about what went on in the Spiritual realm during the time Christ was in the tomb. Those must have been dark days in heaven. As I thought more, I realized that it was through Jesus's
For a Believer, as you become more Christ-like, sin ought to grieve you even more
Mar 30, 2023
In my church, we are studying Donald S. Whitney’s book Ten Questions to Diagnose Spiritual Health. The chapter this week is entitled “Do you still grieve over sin?” That so many professed Christians practice sin and don’t seem
Detailed Defense of Once Saved Always Saved
Sep 19, 2023
Once Saved Always Saved (OSAS) By Dennis Christian September 2023 I embarked on this study in response to discussions with a dear friend and fishing buddy, who is also a minister of International Churches of Christ denomination. He believes in the security
Profession of Faith but Still Lost
Jul 30, 2023
Profession of Faith but Still Lost Before I start the sermon, I want you to know that I love and care for each one of you. I say this because you might characterize the sermon as a tough love sermon. But for the sake of some who may think they are saved but are not
On the Immutability and Impassibility Ascribed to God
Apr 19, 2023
How is God Immutable? Immutable means “unchanging over time or unable to be changed.” Orthodox Christian theology states that God is immutable. I think the idea is intended as a good thing in that God Is infinite and perfect
Coming Face to Face with the Fact and Controversy of Election
Apr 7, 2023
In August 2001 a new youth minister was hired at my church. As an ordained minister he would sometimes preach when the pastor was away, and one Sunday night he preached on election. He presented the Calvinist view that God
