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Francis Chan Putting Eternity in Perspective

On September 4, 2018

In Headline, Inspirational, Preaching/Sermons

Today, I came across this short clip of Pastor Francis Chan preaching about our current life here on Earth and what we expect in eternity. Francis Chan is an American preacher and he is former teaching pastor of Cornerstone Community Church in Simi Valley, California, a church he and his wife started in 1994. He is also the Founder and Chancellor of Eternity Bible College. If you a book lover, he is the famous author of Crazy Love. This is a very interesting talk because it speaks to reality whether you are a believer or unbeliever. If we truly believe that the Bible is true, Francis Chan’s message challenges us where to focus our priorities here on Earth, while we are still alive. Shall we chase the things of this world or shall we invest in heavenly stuffs? The Bible has these verses that can expound this message. Matthew 6:19-24 says: “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Francis Chan Putting Eternity in Perspective

Pressing Toward the Goal

Philippians 3:12-14 New King James Version (NKJV)
“Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have [b]apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”

Francis Chan Putting Eternity in Perspective (Transcript)

If you want to read the transcript of the clip above, here it is:

Imagine this rope okay pretend this rope just goes on forever okay just imagination pretend it goes around the world few times it doesn’t it ends at the rock but let’s just imagine this thing goes on forever now imagine that this rope is a timeline of your existence you just exist forever you see this red part this would represent your time on earth you’ve got a few short years here on earth and then you’ve got all of eternity somewhere else this is this is your existence and what blows me away is some of you all you think about is this red part it’s all you think about you’re consumed with this you go oh man I can’t wait till here you know
I’m gonna work hard I’m gonna save save save so I can really enjoy this part right here and you’re consumed with that and you’re thinking oh man I’m gonna get to travel am I gonna eat well might do this during this part and I’m like are you kidding me what about this what about this what about what about all this stuff that says it’s crazy me cuz because the Bible teaches that what I do during this little red part determines how I’m going to exist for millions and millions and millions of years forever and and so why would I spend this little red part trying to make myself as comfortable as possible enjoying myself as much as I can

Paul says look I’m gonna live my life for this mission I’m gonna spend my life invest my life for this moment when I cross that finish line say I’m gonna forget about all this stuff I could enjoy and I’m not gonna look around I’m gonna be like a runner just looking at that moment when I face God because when I face him then I don’t get this chance over again we get one chance at this life on earth and it can end at any second for any of us we’ve got one chance at this and then comes eternity and I’m not gonna be fooled I’m not gonna spend my life down here see people look at some of my decisions go all your so stupid because that’s gonna really affect this I’m gonna know you’re stupid cuz it’s gonna affect all it is man, I’m serious I look I look at the way people live, and I go wow that is so crazy you are so crazy you’re gonna you’re gonna do that right now just to enjoy right now not even knowing if you have tomorrow and you think that’s smart and that I am done it doesn’t make any sense.

Paul goes I’m not gonna look around at all this stuff and it’s tempting it’s tempting to all of it that’s what I’m saying down here it’s crazy because everyone lives that way everyone lives for the red part no one’s thinking about the millions of years afterwards it’s it’s just a crazy deception that we can’t get out of our minds and Paul goes I’m not doing that because I keep my eyes on that I keep my eyes on that finish line and I’m gonna forget what’s behind me I’m not looking around I’m just gonna I’m straining because I’m straining for it I’m like stretching forward for that mark I’m gonna pass this thing I’m gonna live this out and I’m gonna face him I’m gonna come before the judges and he’s gonna hand me that trophy he was I’m gonna get and I haven’t gotten there yet he goes but I’ll you better believe I’m using every muscle exerting every bit about me because I’m gonna pass that line well.

Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke – The ABC of the Gospel

By Thor

On September 2, 2018

In Evangelism, Headline, Preaching/Sermons

Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke is principally known for his Great Gospel Crusades throughout the Continent of Africa. He founded the international ministry of Christ for all Nations (CfaN), which currently has offices in the United States, Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, Nigeria, South Africa, Singapore, Australia, and Hong Kong. He has been an evangelist and missionary in Africa since 1967. Over 52 million people in the last decade have committed their lives to Christ through his ministry.

Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke is principally known for his Great Gospel Crusades throughout the Continent of Africa. The son of a pastor, Reinhard gave his life to the Lord at age nine, and heard the call to the African mission field before he was even a teenager. After attending Bible College in Wales, and his ordination in Germany he pastored a church and then went on to start missionary work in Africa. It was there, in the small mountain kingdom of Lesotho, that God placed upon his heart the vision of ‘the continent of Africa, being washed in the precious Blood of Jesus’ — an entire continent, from Cape Town to Cairo and from Dakar to Djibouti that needed to be reached and to hear the proclamation of the signs-following Gospel. He began holding meetings in a tent that accommodated just 800 people, but, as attendance steadily increased, larger and larger tents had to be purchased, until finally, in 1984, he commissioned the construction of the world’s largest mobile structure — a tent capable of seating 34,000 people! Soon, attendance at his meetings even exceeded the capacity of this huge structure, and he began open-air Gospel Campaigns with an initial gathering of over 150,000 people per service! Since then, he has conducted city-wide meetings across the continent with as many as 1,600,000 people attending a single meeting using towering sound systems that can be heard for miles.

Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke hosts ‘Fire Conferences’ in many different countries of the world. Events that are aimed at equipping church leaders and workers for evangelism. Watch him preach “The ABC of the Gospel” in the CfAn Fire Conference, held in Cape Town, South Africa on the video below.

Reinhard Bonnke: The ABC of the Gospel

What’s Wrong with the World? (1958) by Dr.Billy Graham

By Thor

On August 31, 2018

In Evangelism, Headline, Preaching/Sermons

What is the greatest problem of this world? Rev. Billy Graham discuss this very important topic that are rarely preach on at this age especially in a “feel good”, “prosperity”, and “self help” congregations. Where there is no longer conviction and no fear of breaking God’s Ten Commandments, then we are in a huge pestilence.

What’s Wrong with the World? by Dr.Billy Graham

Theologians have sought for centuries to determine what the essence of sin is. Some have chosen sensuality, others selfishness, and still others pride or unbelief. In the Old Testament, God applied different penalties to different sins, suggesting variations in the seriousness of some sins. A thief paid restitution; an occult practitioner was cut off from Israel; one who committed adultery or a homosexual act or cursed his parents was put to death (see Exodus, chapter 22 and Leviticus, chapter 20). In the New Testament Jesus said it would be more bearable on the day of judgment for Sodom than for Capernaum because of Capernaum’s unbelief and refusal to repent after witnessing His miracles (Matthew 11:23-24). The sins of Sodom were identified in Ezekiel 16:21 as arrogance, gluttony, indifference to the poor and needy, haughtiness, and “detestable things.”… remember that whether our sins are relatively small or great, they will place us in hell apart from God’s grace. The good news is that Jesus paid the penalty for our sins and the sins of the whole world at the Cross. If we will repent and turn to Jesus in faith, our sins will be forgiven, and we will receive the gift of eternal life. – Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

What’s Wrong with the World, Dr.Billy Graham sermon, Billy Graham preaching, timeless preaching, sin, repentance

Reinhard Bonnke Preach The Original Gospel Hillsong Conference

By Thor

On August 7, 2018

In Featured, Headline, Preaching/Sermons

Reinhard Bonnke is one of today’s well-known Evangelists. He is so passionate about preaching the Gospel around the world. He is principally known for his great gospel crusades throughout Africa. He has been an evangelist and missionary in Africa since 1967. In the last decade over 52 million have committed their lives to Christ through his ministry. The scale of the crusades is unprecedented, sometimes preaching to crowds of over one million people. One of the most popular crusade was Millennium Crusade in Lagos, Nigeria where six million attended a six-day rally. It was reported that 1.6 million attended the final night of the crusade.

Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke was one of the guests at the Hillsong Conference in Sydney, Australia. He preached the Word and he called it “Preach The Original Gospel ( From Zero to Hero ).” A very inspiring message and great reminder for all Christians of the purpose that God has called us to do – that is – to share the love of God and win souls for Christ.

Reinhard Bonnke Preach The Original Gospel Video

REINHARD BONNKE QUOTES

“Our God is omnipotent not impotent.” – Reinhard Bonnke quotes

” Jesus wants us to go and preach the gospel.” – Reinhard Bonnke quotes

” The Gospel is not an alternative among others, it is an ultimatum. Repent and Believe the Gospel.” – Reinhard Bonnke quotes

” An unpreached Gospel is not gospel at all.”

“It is a tragedy, I feel, when Christians only preach the Gospel within the sacred walls of Church. That is the most evangelized piece of real estate in the world.”

Actor Kirk Cameron on Homosexuality, Gay Marriage, and Abortion

By Thor

On July 16, 2018

In christian articles, Evangelism, Featured, Headline

Kirk Cameron sat down with CNN’s Piers Morgan last Friday and they discussed about Marriage, Homosexuality, and abortion. It drew so much attention on the media, the Gay & Lesbian people, internet blogs, Youtube, and other discussion sites.

I support Kirk Cameron‘s stand and I admire him for putting a brave face in making his stand known in prime time television. Kirk Cameron is the lead actor in the film [amazon_link id=”B001KEHAFI” target=”_blank” ]Fireproof[/amazon_link] and He is also an active Christian evangelist, currently partnering with Ray Comfort in the evangelical ministry The Way of the Master.

Kirk Cameron on Homosexuality

On Marriage:

“I believe that marriage was designed by God a long time ago — marriage is almost as old as dirt and it was defined in the garden between Adam and Eve — one man, one woman for life till death do you part.” “I would never attempt to try to redefine marriage, and I don’t think anyone else should either so do I support the idea of gay marriage? No, I don’t.” – Kirk Cameron quote

On Homosexuality:

“I think that it’s unnatural, I think that it’s detrimental and ultimately destructive to so many of the foundations of civilization” – Kirk Cameron quote

On Abortion:

“Abortion is wrong in any circumstances. “I think that someone who is ultimately willing to murder a child, even to fix another tragic and devastating situation like rape or incest or things like that, is not taking the moral high road,” Cameron said. “I think that we’re compounding the problem by also murdering a little child.” – Kirk Cameron quote

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