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Porn For Women
Posted on March 10, 2008 | 30 CommentsBy Scott HillIt’s probably the born skeptic in me, but I don’t always believe statistics. If you keep up with polls at all, particularly political ones, you soon realize that astute statisticians can make any stat say whatever they want at any time. With that... -
God Wants All to Repent
Posted on March 8, 2008 | 11 CommentsMany Christians who are struggling with Calvinism find 2 Peter 3:9 to be a difficult passage to understand. 2 Peter 3:9 says, “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should... -
Infallible Pope Admits Being Wrong about Martin Luther
Posted on March 7, 2008 | 9 CommentsPope Benedict XVI is to rehabilitate Martin Luther, arguing that he did not intend to split Christianity but only to purge the Church of corrupt practices. According to Vatican insiders the Pope will argue that Luther, who was excommunicated and condemned for heresy, was not... -
Everything About You
Posted on March 6, 2008 | 9 CommentsIn February I started a monthly event called “Worship At the Merc”. This is one of the songs that Dave Regier who is playing piano wrote. The others are Sal Hamby on bass, Tony Langdon acoustic and me on vocals. This was the first time... -
The Discussion of Contextualization at the Shepherds Conference
Posted on March 6, 2008 | 14 CommentsI am not trying to start any controversy.I love Dr. MacArthur and the Shepherd’s Conference.I like discussing what Dr. MacArthur asks us to think about. So here goes… The concept of “contextualization” is being discussed by the shepherds. Dr. MacArthur condemned the use of “contextualization”... -
Calling a Spade a Spade
Posted on March 2, 2008 | 4 Comments“The Gospel According to Job” Blogpost #4by JasonThe fact is everybody has a breaking point, the end of his rope. He abandons all restraint. He doesn’t necessarily abandon his faith; he just gets thoroughly sick and tired of trying to put a good face on... -
Don’t Waste Your Life: Wartime Lifestyle
Posted on February 29, 2008 | 2 Commentsby Jason “What is affluenza? Affluenza is a nifty little word that some clever sociologist created by mixing two different words together. The word affluence means having a great deal of money. Influenza is a highly contagious disease. And when you mash the two you... -
Master’s Seminary Journal: NCT
Posted on February 27, 2008 | 1 CommentKeeping up with these posts concerning articles in Master’s Seminary Journal about New Covenant Theology. (links to part 1, part 2) HT. idsblog Guard that which has been entrusted to us. -
Good Quote
Posted on February 27, 2008 | No CommentsI ran across this quote from the great preacher Vance Havner while researching something else. I think it is worth a Fide-o post. “There is a trend today that would put a new robe on the prodigal son while he is still feeding hogs. Some... -
El Segundo
Posted on February 27, 2008 | 2 Commentsby Jason A couple of weeks ago I had a memorable day in a lovely town call El Segundo. Unfortunately, I was speaking at the sad occasion of the memorial service of Derryl Cousin‘s mother. Derryl is a MLB umpire; btw, he was behind the... -
Job’s Wife
Posted on February 24, 2008 | 1 Comment“The Gospel According to Job” Blogpost #3by Jason Job lost everything. So did his wife. Have you ever thought about Mrs. Job? She too had experienced the same loss as her husband had. She too experienced the pain of losing her wealth and lively hood,... -
Blessed by the Colonel
Posted on February 22, 2008 | No CommentsI was very honored today to do the invocation at a ceremony in which Jeff Pennington was promoted to Colonel in the Air Force. Jeff and his family recently joined our church, and they bless me as much as any family I pastor. They never... -
Mormons Multiplying
Posted on February 20, 2008 | 4 CommentsEd Stetzer predicts that there will be more Mormons than Methodist in twenty years.This is helpful news… for the 2030 Mitt Romney Presidential Campaign. Heard it here first. May the gospel penetrate this increasing demographic in America and slow the aggressive growth of this cult.... -
Lifestyles of the Rich and Righteous
Posted on February 20, 2008 | No Comments“The Gospel According to Job” Blogpost 2by Jason Click below to listen to a sermon about the public/professional and private/personal life of Job. Learn the attributes of a man who is both rich and righteous. And more so, discover the theology of this great man.... -
The Greatest Question Ever Asked by the Devil
Posted on February 18, 2008 | 13 Comments“The Gospel According to Job” Blogpost 1by JasonJob is one of the most unique men in church history. He strikes a chord with people who have never felt drawn to any other biblical characters. Many people reject Jesus, but no one rejects Job. People of... -
Clocked
Posted on February 17, 2008 | 3 CommentsCheck out this clock. What do you think? Guard that which has been entrusted to us. -
When Finer Things are Called For
Posted on February 14, 2008 | 2 CommentsThe Studio at the Montage in Laguna Beach California is an award winning restaurant that my wife and I love to visit on special occasions. Set high on an oceanfront bluff in the artistic village of Laguna Beach, Studio is designed to captivate the senses.... -
Brian McLaren’s False Teachings about the Cross and about Hell
Posted on February 13, 2008 | 4 CommentsBrian McLaren neither understands the biblical doctrine of the cross nor the true reason God sends sinners to Hell. McLaren will be at Point Loma Nazarene University March 28-29 in San Diego, CA. I know several students who go there and I may attend McLaren’s... -
Get a Life, Include Your Kids
Posted on February 13, 2008 | No CommentsBy: Abraham Piper of the Desiring God Blog In the CDG breakout session, Gregg Harris challenged pastors to inspire fathers to lead and instruct in the home. Imitating God’s Fatherhood He said that first we must think theologically about both fatherhood and sonship. We should... -
Eclectic Grammatical-historical Literary Method
Posted on February 11, 2008 | 11 CommentsGreg Beale says of his and D. A. Carson’s method of biblical exegesis: Historical-grammatical exegesis traditionally has been used to exegete a Hebrew or Greek paragraph. You try to interpret it contextually in the book, using word studies, grammar, and syntax. You try to understand... -
MSNBC Poll
Posted on February 11, 2008 | 8 CommentsCheck out this poll. Guard that which has been entrusted to us. -
Go and Worship
Posted on February 5, 2008 | 2 Comments“You know Pastor if you would sing more old songs then the church would enjoy the service more” “I don’t know why but when you play the newer songs it just gets me in the mood to worship” I could continue with quotes like these... -
Are you a Jew?
Posted on February 1, 2008 | 6 CommentsWalter Price answers this question in this sermon. Also get to this sermon by going to this page and clicking on the sermon entitled “Are You A Jew?“. Guard that which has been entrusted to us. -
Not So Perfect Season
Posted on January 31, 2008 | No CommentsAll this talk about a perfect season. Jarvis Green chuckles mirthlessly. Then his eyes turn red and swollen. The win-loss record may be unblemished, but the season? Perfect? Not from where he’s standing. The Patriots’ backup defensive end recognizes more than most that even though... -
Sinners Welcomed
Posted on January 26, 2008 | 3 Comments“Sinners Welcomed” wasa sermon preached atMurrieta Valley Church the Sunday following vicious attacks from a chronic gossiper. (35 minutes) Guard that which has been entrusted to us. -
Which Approach is Right
Posted on January 23, 2008 | 4 CommentsFacing the Current Challenges with Comprehensive Church Reformby Jason Consider this analysis of our current challenges:“The relationship of Christians to culture is the singular current crisis point for the church. Evangelicals are deeply divided over how to interact with a social order that is growing... -
Worship Question about Clapping and Shouting
Posted on January 23, 2008 | 6 CommentsWhy does Psalm 47:1 command God’s people to clap and shout in worship? Guard that which has been entrusted to us. -
Charismatic Worship Question
Posted on January 22, 2008 | 6 CommentsI have a question that I want to ask. Don’t try to read into my motive for the question, just answer it in the most biblical/theological way that you can.Is there such a thing as Charismatic worship as opposed to non-Charismatic? If not, explain. If... -
The Church of the Brethren bring us Super Bowl XLII
Posted on January 22, 2008 | No CommentsFounded in 1892, the city of Glendale began as a religious and temperance community started by the New England Land Company for the Church of the Brethren of Illinois.Click here for rest of the story. [My Super Bowl Pick] Guard that which has been entrusted... -
Super Bowl LXII
Posted on January 22, 2008 | 2 CommentsWho is my pick for the Super Bowl? Well, that is a good question. I live near San Diego so I wanted to see the Chargers in the big game but they were not aggressive enough in the red zone last Sunday. I also wanted... -
Playoffs
Posted on January 19, 2008 | 2 CommentsSee polls at the bottom of Fide-O’s homepage. Guard that which has been entrusted to us. -
A Great Pastor Appreciation Gift
Posted on January 16, 2008 | 2 CommentsPASTOR Do Not Shoot Guard that which has been entrusted to us. -
Evangelist Issues With Calvinism
Posted on January 14, 2008 | 9 Commentsby Scott Hill The Baptist Press article Jason reference below is nothing new. It is basically the same whiney, misquoted, misrepresented view of Calvinism that has been clogging the internet for the past several years. At some point I hope the Baptist Press will make... -
Now Calvinists Are Too Friendly
Posted on January 12, 2008 | 5 Commentsby Jason Calvinism is so effective that itinerant evangelists had a summit in Jackson, Tenn. to discuss the fear that they may be out of a job: “In a broad sense, it’s happening on Christian college campuses too, as Calvinism appeals to young people who... -
Christians are Defined by Certain Attributes
Posted on January 12, 2008 | 1 Commentby Jason We have to be defined by our service and sacrifice, by lives that exude humility and grace. (unchristian, 206) We must not be bothered by the critics in our culture. But we should not be defined by our critics, as well. We should... -
LSU Interviews
Posted on January 12, 2008 | No Comments'Best Damn' Les MilesHester, Perrilloux discuss winMost Outstanding TigersScream of the cropBCS Live: Hangin' with Hester Guard that which has been entrusted to us. -
unChristian
Posted on January 9, 2008 | 10 Commentsby Jason I am reading unchristian and was thinking about a statement on page 26. David Kinnaman says that Christians are primarily perceived for what they stand against. “We have become famous for what we oppose, rather than who we are for.” I agree that... -
more disruptive than a small-town divorce
Posted on January 9, 2008 | 4 CommentsLA Times article on Glen Dorsey. Guard that which has been entrusted to us. -
A few post-game comments
Posted on January 8, 2008 | 7 CommentsWith the AP poll out, it seems that if this year we did have a plus one system in college football it would have been LSU vs Georgia. WHAT???? Even with an extra game USC would not get a chance??? Yep. The National Title would... -
The Media Forgot About …
Posted on January 7, 2008 | 14 CommentsSEC POWER ! !…even against the #1 defense. LSU: The Only Two-Time BCS Champion Guard that which has been entrusted to us. -
The Golden Band from Tiger Land
Posted on January 7, 2008 | 1 CommentKeep an eye on the snare drummers. Guard that which has been entrusted to us. -
Important LSU Fans
Posted on January 5, 2008 | 1 CommentGuard that which has been entrusted to us. -
LSU ’88 Earthquake Game
Posted on January 5, 2008 | 8 CommentsIt is the stuff of legend. A packed Tiger Stadium. A physical, defensive game between two Southeastern conference powerhouse football teams. A score of Auburn-6, LSU-0, late in the fourth quarter. Watch this short video of the last drive; your heart will race. The crowd... -
FYI
Posted on January 4, 2008 | 8 CommentsGuard that which has been entrusted to us. -
2007 LSU Football: Top 10 Plays of the Year… So Far
Posted on January 4, 2008 | 5 CommentsI will never forget the #1 play at the end of this video. My wife and I were literally jumping up and down two feet from the TV screaming, “Hike it!… Call time-out!… He threw it!…. TOUCHDOOOOWN!!!!” Guard that which has been entrusted to us. -
Beating a Dead Horse to Start the New Year
Posted on January 3, 2008 | 33 Commentsby Scott Hill Blogging is an interesting concept and in my opinion is the better evolution of the chat rooms and forums that saturated the internet since it’s existence. (thank you Al Gore). It’s lovely because you can say your peace and choose to respond... -
Who has Stick-ability anymore?
Posted on January 1, 2008 | 7 Commentsby Jason Robertson A lot of people ask me my opinion about all of these coaches who leave their programs for another one down the road. This year we have seen the likes of Rich Rodriguez and Bobby Petrino. Of course, this hits a nerve... -
Osteen Closes Out 2007
Posted on December 30, 2007 | 4 CommentsWell take to Joel Osteen to close out this year with a pro Mormon quote. I have been wary of placing Joel into the heretic camp, but this is enough. I think this bottom quote proves he has either ignored the true Gospel or he... -
LSU Alumni
Posted on December 24, 2007 | 3 CommentsPatrick Fisher (LSU kicker) blogged the following on Friday, December 21, 2007:“Patrick McGregor Fisher.” My name was announced and before I knew it I was walking across stage at my college graduation ceremony, shaking the Dean’s hand and receiving my diploma. All I could feel... -
Dear Lord…
Posted on December 20, 2007 | 8 CommentsDear Lord, thank you for bringing me to Timmy’s house and not to Michael Vick’s. Amen. Guard that which has been entrusted to us. -
CD Review Savior “Celebrating the Mystery of God Become Man”
Posted on December 13, 2007 | 3 CommentsIt will be no secret to readers of Fide-o that I have become a huge fan of Sovereign Grace Music over the last few years. Their commitment to excellence in the area of worship music and their desire to write music for the church is... -
Know Your Audience
Posted on December 11, 2007 | 14 CommentsLike a missionary.Do you live like a missionary in your “Jerusalem”?I know many conservatives balk at any talk of contextualizing the gospel. But let me ask you: do you preach out of an English translation of the Bible, does your church have a men’s ministry,... -
Now Push the Shopping Cart…
Posted on December 9, 2007 | No CommentsCheck out this funny video made by two guys at Nick’s church. Guard that which has been entrusted to us. -
There is no God…
Posted on December 9, 2007 | No CommentsThings you wish you hadn’t said. Guard that which has been entrusted to us. -
Division I-A College Football Playoff Bracket
Posted on December 7, 2007 | 6 CommentsI would like to see a simple 16 team playoff system in college football. There are 11 conferences in Division I-A. Each team that wins its conference earns an automatic bid to the 16-team tournament. You know why the college basketball tournament is so successful?... -
Relating to a Torn Heart
Posted on December 3, 2007 | 4 Commentsby Jason Robertson Watch this short video as Les Miles talks about his love for both LSU and Michigan. Then read my reflections below and how it relates to pastoring. When I watched this video I got a little emotional because I can relate to... -
New Orleans Bound for the National Title
Posted on December 1, 2007 | 17 CommentsGuard that which has been entrusted to us. -
The Mad Hatter Stays… and WINS!
Posted on December 1, 2007 | 10 CommentsHe wants to keep coaching the team that proved to be the best team in the toughest conference in the nation. Smart man. ON-FIELD PRE-GAME LSU SPORTS RADIO NETWORK INTERVIEW Q: We’re on the floor of the Georgia Dome with LSU head coach Les Miles.... -
Becoming SEC Champions
Posted on November 30, 2007 | 4 CommentsRead the full article by Chris Warner at TigerDroppings.com Based on the league’s competitive nature, I predicted before the season that a couple of two or three-loss teams would compete for the SEC Championship. The Southeastern Conference is unequivocally the nation’s toughest, and yes, it... -
How’s This for a Church Covenant?!
Posted on November 29, 2007 | 1 CommentDavid Fairchild is a church planter in San Diego. His church Kaleo is a great example of a church that understands the mission of God’s people in this world. Recently he preached a sermon entitled “One Anothering” and spoke of Kaleo’s Community Covenant. It is... -
Taste Great, Less Filling
Posted on November 28, 2007 | 2 CommentsBen Witherington reviews: Beowulf Robert Zemeckis is a fine director of films, but even he must have thought he had bitten off more than he could chew by attempting to do a 3-D film which is mostly CG and part real actors blended together, using... -
McCoy’s Mission to Suburbia
Posted on November 27, 2007 | No CommentsI want to thank Steve McCoy for this online list of resources for churches in Suburbia! I was in San Diego a few weeks ago meeting with Dick Kaufmann (from Redeemer Church NY) and 14 other church planters who are in the urban San Diego... -
Xerox Doesn’t Do Church
Posted on November 26, 2007 | 5 CommentsAs a Worship Pastor, Worship Leader, Music Guy, Service Organizer, or whatever label you can give to my position (I still have trouble getting comfortable with the first two) one of my favorite resources for new ideas are others in my position. I am always... -
Born to Plant a Church
Posted on November 26, 2007 | No CommentsGuard that which has been entrusted to us. -
More for Les??
Posted on November 25, 2007 | 6 CommentsLes Miles has a decision to make: stay at LSU or go to Michigan. I hope takes some advice from Nick Saban who said he regretted leaving LSU. Guard that which has been entrusted to us. -
You Can’t Measure the Size of One’s Heart
Posted on November 25, 2007 | No Commentsby Sam King At the outset of the season, I felt LSU would “win one it should lose and lose one it should win.” Never did I, or many other people, see a season in which it could have won every game thus far —... -
LSU: In The Eye of the Storm
Posted on November 24, 2007 | 1 CommentGuard that which has been entrusted to us. -
Pork for Thanksgiving
Posted on November 20, 2007 | 5 CommentsClick the box to see the pigs run. Guard that which has been entrusted to us. -
Caring for the Poor
Posted on November 19, 2007 | 1 CommentWho Is Our Neighbor? (excerpt of a 9Marks article)One of the sections of Scripture most quoted when speaking about caring for the poor is the story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37. This is a powerful passage to meditate on and to examine our... -
The Supremacy of Jesus
Posted on November 18, 2007 | 2 CommentsGuard that which has been entrusted to us. -
The Church Should Be Counter-Culture
Posted on November 16, 2007 | No CommentsAl Mohler Guard that which has been entrusted to us. -
Discernment: The Gospel and Graymatters
Posted on November 16, 2007 | No CommentsMark Dever Eric Simmons Guard that which has been entrusted to us. -
When God’s People Worship, Sinners are Converted
Posted on November 14, 2007 | 6 CommentsRecently I had was blessed to discuss with some brothers the evangelistic power found in a church that truly worships. In recent decades, seeker-churches had “dumbed-down” their worship services to try to appeal to the world. They even used secular songs, skits and drama, stand-up... -
Without Bones and Sinews
Posted on November 13, 2007 | 1 CommentQuote from J. C. Ryle’s “Holiness” book: “A religion without doctrine or dogma is a thing which many are fond of talking of in the present day. It sounds very fine at first. It looks very pretty at a distance. But the moment we sit... -
Missional vs Seeker
Posted on November 12, 2007 | No CommentsGuard that which has been entrusted to us.