Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here https www wisdomonline org the-final-doxology Join Stephen as he explores the profound influence of Thomas Ken's Doxology a hymn of praise that has resonated through the ages Written by a courageous th-century pastor and scholar this timeless poem has become a cornerstone of Christian worship Discover the story behind the words Praise God from whom all blessings flow and delve into the Greek origins of 'doxa' revealing its evolution from a simple opinion to a declaration of divine glory This episode isn't just a history lesson it's [... more]

This is a re-broadcast of a previously aired program on GUEST Dr GEORGE BARNA Cultural Research Center AZ Christian UniversityA true follower of Christ has the indwelling Holy Spirit to discern that the professed Bible-believing church in America has drifted The lights go down and the worship arts team spends minutes or more performing the audience into an emotional quasi-spiritual experience Then the pastor takes the stage and roams gesticulates and emotes his or her way through a -minute sermon of life-coaching with personal stories humor props and a few quasi-Christian principles mixed in So it makes perfect sense why [... more]

GUEST DAVID De BRUYN pastor New Covenant Baptist Church Johannesburg South Africa Bible-preaching churches are always under relentless attack by Satan and heretical teachers who strive to destroy or at least compromise the accurate proclamation of Scripture and the saving gospel to a lost world Many of the epistles i e letters of the New Testament are filled with exhortations and reproofs for churches and pastors to contend earnestly for the faith Jude For example the apostle Paul wrote to the younger pastor Timothy Retain the standard of sound words which you have heard from me in the faith and [... more]

GUEST DAVID de BRUYN pastor New Covenant Baptist Church Johannesburg South Africa Think back years or more to how a Bible-preaching church service was depicted There would be a father and mother standing with children at their side in a well-lit sanctuary wearing their Sunday best holding hymnbooks and singing hymns of the faith Now think about how professing Bible-preaching Evangelical churches depict themselves today The ubiquitous photo you'll see is silhouetted individuals arms raised high in the air inside a dark room accented by stage lighting with a band performing in the background The unspoken caption to the photo [... more]

GUEST DAVID de BRUYN pastor New Covenant Baptist Church Johannesburg South Africa There are many paradigm-changing issues and events taking place nationally and internationally right now The move to a cashless society with digital currency The insertion of computing technology into the human body The rapid expansion of the Marxist-based woke religion promoted by all institutions War in Europe Africa and potentially the Far East The promotion of cross-dressing physical mutilation of gender confused children and even adult-child sexual relationships So why discuss The Pentecostalization of Christian Worship And by worship I mean not just music but the worship service [... more]

In this message from Corinthians Pastor J D picks up the most fundamental element of Christian worship the bread and the cup of communion [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Should Christians mirror the miraculous parts of Jesus's ministry How should Christian worship services be ordered Is the worship service a place for political discourse Can my habitual sins make me lose my salvation or prove that I am not saved Today's Offer Called to War The Christian and the Military Request our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - to request them by phone Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity Consider becoming a [... more]

The so-called sacrament of penance rested at the heart of the Reformation controversy over the role that our own merit plays in salvation Today R C Sproul gives an overview of the seven sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church Get This Romans USB Resource Drive for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org romans-sermon-series Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

ldquo I had a dark moment rdquo Those five words capture the internal agony of a popular female celebrity during the COVID- pandemic Adjusting to a new normal was part of her challenge and in her turmoil she acknowledged that she wrestled with thoughts of suicide Pulling out of the downward spiral included sharing her struggle with a friend who cared We rsquo re all susceptible to tumultuous hours days and seasons Valleys and hard places aren rsquo t foreign but getting out of such places can be challenging And seeking the assistance of mental health professionals is sometimes needed [... more]

It rsquo s a m at an acute-care hospital A worried patient presses the call button for the fourth time in an hour The night-shift nurse answers without complaint Soon another patient is screaming crying for attention The nurse isn rsquo t surprised She requested the night shift five years ago to avoid her hospital rsquo s daytime frenzy Then the reality hit Night work often means taking on extra tasks such as lifting and turning patients by herself It also means closely monitoring patients rsquo conditions so physicians can be notified in emergencies Buoyed by close friendships with her [... more]

When we partake of the Lord's Supper we do more than remember what Jesus did two thousand years ago Today Sinclair Ferguson presents seven words that describe what takes place during this sacred meal Get 'The Basics of the Christian Life' DVD with Sinclair Ferguson for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org the-basics-of-the-christian-life Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

At the graduation ceremony at a local high school students prepared to receive their diplomas The principal began by asking students to stand when he read the name of the country where they were born Afghanistan Bolivia Bosnia The principal kept going until he rsquo d named sixty countries and every student was standing and cheering together Sixty countries one high school The beauty of unity amid diversity was a powerful image that celebrated something near to God rsquo s heart people living together in unity We read an encouragement for unity among God rsquo s people in Psalm a [... more]

If the Bible s the highest authority for Christian worship and conduct then why read a devotional To find out Bob Lepine sat down with Alistair Begg They discussed his new devotional and what led to its creation Join us on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

Robby's is off to Bootcamp so he shares his prayer in three parts [... more]

On this broadcast Skip s son Nate Heitzig spends time in the studio talking about the faith of millennials the state of Christian worship music and his earliest memories at church This teaching is from the series Topical Teachings Links Website https connectwithskip comDonate https connnectwithskip com donateThis week's DevoMail https connnectwithskip com devomail [... more]

nbsp Alice Kaholusuna recounts a story of how the Hawaiian people would sit outside their temples for a lengthy amount of time preparing themselves before entering in Even after entering they would creep to the altar to offer their prayers Afterward they would sit outside again for a long time to ldquo breathe life rdquo into their prayers When missionaries came to the island not always but sometimes their prayers felt different They would stand up utter a few sentences call them ldquo prayer rdquo say amen and be done with it The Hawaiians described these prayers as ldquo without [... more]

Needles milk mushrooms elevators births bees and bees in blenders mdash these are just a fraction of the many phobias attributed to Mr Adrian Monk detective and title character of the TV show Monk But when he and long-time rival Harold Krenshaw find themselves locked in a car trunk Monk has a breakthrough that allows him to cross at least one fear off the list mdash claustrophobia nbsp nbsp It rsquo s while Monk and Harold are both panicking that the epiphany comes abruptly interrupting Monk rsquo s angst ldquo I think we rsquo ve been looking at this the [... more]

Douglas Kaine McKelvey author of Every Moment Holy talks about his introduction to the Book of Common Prayer and how it changed his thinking about structured prayer McKelvey explains the meaning of liturgy and gives an example by reading the liturgy he wrote for the family grieving the loss of a pet McKelvey explains how reading liturgical pieces like the Lord's prayer can help us think prayerfully and help us process God's truth He also explains how the Holy Spirit can be just as present in a liturgical prayer as in a spontaneous prayer Show Notes and Resources Every Moment [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com I have noticed that over the last few years a number of Christian worship leaders and artists have renounced the Christian religion and say that they have de-converted or deconstructed their faith In light of this what do you think of singing artist's songs who have since left the faith What does the word elect mean in scripture For years I struggled with pornography and alcohol addiction I know that the Bible says to love your enemies but I have a hard time loving the people that [... more]

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