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?

Bush: "All Gods are the Same"

del.icio.us Tags: Religion,Islam,Secularism,Diversity 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 … Continue reading Bush: "All Gods are the Same"

Bush: "All Gods are the Same"

del.icio.us Tags: Religion , Islam , Secularism , Diversity 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 … Continue reading Bush: "All Gods are the Same"

Defeat Discouragement

Sermon Transcript “DEFEATING DISCOURAGEMENT” Pastor Phil Winfield Nehemiah 4:1-23 October 14, 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 I want to talk to you about defeating discouragement from Nehemiah chapter four. And in order to do that we had better take a … Continue reading Defeat Discouragement

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

del.icio.us Tags: The Perfect Financial Storm , fed , national debt , economy 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 … Continue reading FIAT EMPIRE – Why the Federal Reserve Violates the U.S. Constitution