America is Neither Invincible Nor Immortal

Here is an excellent article by J.R. Nyquist from Financial Sense. http://www.financialsense.com/stormwatch/geo/pastanalysis/2007/1126.html The American Republic is neither invincible nor immortal. At present, the Republic is sick. There is much amiss: No great figures appear on the national stage; The populous is distracted and the pundits are blind to the great and ever-present danger of a … Continue reading America is Neither Invincible Nor Immortal →

Spiritual Maintenance for a Rebuilt Life

Sermon Transcript “SPIRITUAL MAINTENANCE FOR A REBUILT LIFE” Pastor Phil Winfield Nehemiah 6:5-7:3; 8, 9 November 4, 2007 Grace Church of Des Moines, IA 4200 E. 25th Street Des Moines, IA 50317 Website:  http://www.gracehome.com Online Sermons: http://gracehome.sermonaudio.com Nehemiah chapter six, if you would, please.  And what do you say when we say, “Open the Word … Continue reading Spiritual Maintenance for a Rebuilt Life →

FIAT EMPIRE – Why the Federal Reserve Violates the U.S. Constitution

I watched this video via Google Video. It is an excellent historical look at the creation of the Federal Reserve. Much of the material is based on G. Edward Griffin's book, The Creature from Jekyll Island. The film is approximately one hour long, and worth watching. Here's the promo clip for the film: Find out why … Continue reading FIAT EMPIRE – Why the Federal Reserve Violates the U.S. Constitution →

Life Buildings Number 1 Priority

Life Buildings Number 1 Priority By Phil Winfield Bible Text: Sunday, October 28, 2007 Preached on: Nehemiah 6:1-14 Grace Church of Des Moines, IA 4200 E. 25th Street Des Moines, IA 50317 Website:  http://www.gracehome.com Online Sermons: http://gracehome.sermonaudio.com ...so long. I just want to make sure everybody just keeps remembering what we are trying to do … Continue reading Life Buildings Number 1 Priority →

Bush: “All Gods are the Same”

Christian media is reporting on President Bush's recent assertion that all gods are the same. While it is unfortunate that the president would express this belief, bible-believing Christians should not be shocked; I believe many so-called Christians hold a universal view of God and religion (all religions are essentially the same and every living person … Continue reading Bush: “All Gods are the Same” →

How to Regain Respect

Sermon Transcript “HOW TO REGAIN RESPECT” Pastor Phil Winfield Nehemiah 5:1-19 October 21, 2007 Grace Church of Des Moines, IA 4200 E. 25th Street Des Moines, IA 50317 Website:  http://www.gracehome.com Online Sermons:  http://gracehome.sermonaudio.com We are in the book of Nehemiah.  We have been laying down the building blocks of a rebuilt life, of a reclaimed … Continue reading How to Regain Respect →

What is “Essential” Doctrine?

Given my history with and around Independent Baptist (IB), this article posed an interesting question. As any IB Survivor knows, "essential" doctrine is anything your pastor says is essential. How many IB churches have "KJV Only" written into their church doctrinal statements? (Answer: too many.) How many IB churches insist that "doctrinal purity" demands they … Continue reading What is “Essential” Doctrine? →

What is "Essential" Doctrine?

Given my history with and around Independent Baptist (IB), this article posed an interesting question. As any IB Survivor knows, "essential" doctrine is anything your pastor says is essential. How many IB churches have "KJV Only" written into their church doctrinal statements? (Answer: too many.) How many IB churches insist that "doctrinal purity" demands they … Continue reading What is "Essential" Doctrine? →