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Tithe and offerings MARK 12:42 And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. 43 And he called [unto him] his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: 44 For all [they] did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, [even] all her living. Tithe means ten percent but as Christians we need to do more than ten percent. Jesus wants all...

On the Independence of the true Baptist Church The Baptists have been hated throughout history, not only by non-Christians like Marxists and secularists. But by members of state run Churches. The very name Baptist was given to them by their persecutors in Europe. They were called the Ana Baptists meaning the second Baptizers. Those in the state churches believe in infant Baptism but not only that, they are controlled by a central government and People who are true to the teaching of GOD’s word, the Bible are not. Though today we do not live under the tyrannical Churches the spirit...

I believe in the local New Testament church There are three main views of the church today and only one of them is according to the scriptures. There is the catholic view that is of a universal visible church; the very word catholic mean universal. Then there is a Protestant view of an invisible universal church and finally there is the true Baptist view that is backed up by scriptures of a local assembly of believers. When the word “church” is used it is always referring to a local body not some universal church. I do not like to refer...

What Are Churches For? or A Social Versus Church Phenomenon An issue from two opposite sides, or two age-old issues pulling to opposing ideals? There is a social versus church phenomenon surrounding pastors, pushing and pulling them whether or not they've recognized it. It is troubling. The two issues are: One - Churches becoming provider stations for needs social and spiritual, versus: Two - Churches holding old-time preaching as their central mission. For instance, most evangelical and some fundamentalist churches are becoming or have become "provider stations" churches. They provide activities and entertainment including Christian dance, physical exercise programs, social...

Liberal do hate and they are Intolerant. This will be fun and I would like your help on this. If you have been on most college campuses, you have seen al the signs saying “stop hate” Teach Tolerance” “Celebrate diversity” and on and on. You know the so-called multicultural crowd. They point fingers at us conservatives and say we are hateful, mean and intolerant. But the meanest people I have ever meet were folks who did not agree with stances I made, my views of gun ownership, my religious views or my view on abortion. That fact is if you...

Christian should not be Libertarians. By Darren Morrison I heard the Libertarian candidate talking on a local radio talk show the other day and because it was a recording from a previous show I could not call in. I was appalled by a caller who claims to be a Christian and perhaps he was. The caller had said that he was a libertarian Christian. I could say you are either one or the other. I know it is impossible for a Christian too be any type of Marxist but a confused or rebellious Christian might be miss lead into the...

No Justice, No Peace is false. By Darren Morrison There has been a phrase, used today mostly in collectivist liberal setting, “no justice no peace”. This is a complete secular humanistic view that is not based on any deep thought or reality. It is very self-righteous and overlooks true human nature. Secular humanism is the religion of atheists, the same belief that caused millions to be killed in the former Soviet Union and was exactly the idea behind the killing fields in Cambodia. First of all if you understand the true nature of man you would know that Justice would...

How I Became an Unaffiliated Historic Baptist By Pastor Harold Chase Chaska, MN Salvation. In 1984, when I was twenty years old, God saved me by his grace. I walked according to the course of this world, under the influence of the prince and power of the air, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind. My salvation came as the result of my godly grandfather’s influence. He, in the midst of our family, stood alone for Christ until I came to the place of repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. I soon joined the military,...

Blessed Assurance By Darren Morrison Since you got saved Satan our enemy has tried to make you doubt your salvation. In fact he will try to get you to wonder if you are even saved at all, to some he will make them think not only that they are not saved but to make then wonder if they can even be saved. Many a Christian I am sure slipped back into their sinful lifestyle thinking that there was no hope for them when all along they were saved. There have been Evangelists and pastors who have talked people out of...

What does the bible really say about infanticide (abortion)? By Darren Morrison You would be amazed to hear that there are professing Christians who claim to be pro-death. There are people who say infanticide is not wrong according to the bible. There are even liberal churches and I use the word “church” loosely here that take a pro-death stance. I heard a person once say “the bible says nothing about abortion”. I guess they just don’t ever read their bible. It is more likely they don’t even have a real one to begin with. But my bible, the King James...

Unpopular Preaching By Bill Mosley The road to popularity is too often paved with deception and lined with vagueness. The sign posts on such a highway to acceptance are always indistinct. This has become an acceptable way of life for those on the way to the top of the ladder of success in the business of entertainment. The world thinks little of using improper maneuvers to gain their goal. A vast number in our beloved country have obviously determined that morality is no longer a needed asset in the political field. Even in the area of athletics participants are exempt...

Went to jail for nothing last night. I was driving home from picking my son up at football practice. And as I was driving down a big hill there was a speed trap at the bottom. I was caught speeding 65 in a 45. Bummer now my insurance is going to go up and I will have to pay a large fine I am sure. But then the Fort Collins police officer told me to get out of the car. He told me I was under arrest. For what, I asked because I has no idea my slate was clean....

Dress Codes For The World Vs. Dress Codes For The Church This subject always stirs up some preachers and you begin hearing that you are a legalist, etc. especially from preachers whose wife "wears the pants" in the family -- and also at other times doesn't wear much of anything at the church swim-ins. Several years ago Mary and I were in New York state in meetings. At a campground where we were staying between meetings I picked up a folder advertising the horse racetrack not far down the road. I was interested in the fact that in order to...

TONGUES Glossolalia & Charismatic Renewal In Light Of The Bible -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By E. L. Bynum "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world." 1 John 4:1 The modern day "Tongues Movement" is spreading throughout Christendom with amazing speed. It is creating more excitement than any other religious movement of the 20th century. Thousands of people in almost every denomination say they have spoken in "tongues". At the moment it seems to be the most effective ecumenical approach on the church member level. Since Pentecostals,...

What is Hell What Men Say: Hell has been watered down and explained away by many who claim to believe the Bible. C.S. Lewis, who was not a true Christian, said hell is "a state of mind left to itself." A Roman Catholic priest recently said, "We are free to describe hell as we choose. . . " Donald Bloesch, a professor at Dubuque Theological Seminary stated, "The doctrine of hell has passed out of conversation and preaching , even in conservative evangelical churches." The most noted authority of all, Billy Graham, began by preaching a literal, eternal hell. The...

The New Testament Gift of Tongues By: DR. Richard C. Weeks 1. The phenomenon of speaking in tongues at Pentecost is the same phenomenon spoken of in Acts 10:45-46, Acts 19:6-7, I Corinthians chapters 12-14. 2. The 'tongues' of Acts 2 (Greek 'gloossai') were languages. So also were the tongues of 1 Cor. 12-14 spoken languages of the known world. 3. The 'tongues' were for a sign (miracle). 1 Cor. 14:22 (cf. Acts 2:32, 33, 36). They could be recognized as a sign (miracle) only if: a. They were a miracle of language (intelligible, orderly speech communication and expression). b....

Ten Rules for a Successful Marriage 1. You must marry the right person, one you love and one who loves you, and both of you must be in love with Jesus Christ. 2. GIVE and TAKE is a necessity. Let love cover the disagreements which will come in any marriage. 3. Never carry into tomorrow the petty troubles of today. Forgive at the end of the day, and then forget. 4. Don't discuss your disagreements and personal problems with others. You will soon forget these quarrels, but others will remember them forever. Go to the LORD for the advice you...

Illegal immigration runs a mock. (Diversity Backfires at Colorado State University) By Darren Morrison Over a year ago I sent an e-mail to the IRS asking why a some employees for the state of Colorado can’t get bank accounts but they can work for the state. Basically I knew these folks were not here legally but I did not have concrete proof so I though if I prompted the IRS they could find out and then expose the criminal workers here at Colorado State University. Well a year later many of these criminals, who illegally obtained jobs on stolen social...

TRUE SALVATION By D. Curtis Martin, PhD Many years ago I heard a Baptist preacher say, "The longer I'm in the ministry the more I am convinced that our churches have a large number of unsaved members in them." The older I get the more I tend to agree with him. Unfortunately there are many people who have a false sense of salvation because they "prayed a prayer." I have not found any verse in the Bible that says, "prayers save souls." Prayers do not save - Jesus saves! It is true that "confession is made with the mouth," but...

The Dangers of Liberation Theology By Ray Hundley Just a few months ago a leader of the Methodist Church of Bolivia was kidnapped by rightist forces who consider his support of Liberation Theology to be a Communist plot. What is Liberation Theology? Why do so many Latin American governments regard it as subversive? Why is it so popular in Latin America and black Africa? How does it influence the evangelical churches of Latin America? How should we respond to it? One reason for the popularity of Liberation Theology is that for the first time Latin America has produced a theology...