Tag: Sin

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

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

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Kim Davis Debate: It’s Not About Marriage

By Thor

On September 9, 2015

In christian articles, Featured, Headline

What’s really behind the attack on Kim Davis? Have you thought about it? Kim Davis is the Rowan County Kentucky Clerk who was jailed last week because of her refusal to issue marriage licenses to gay couples following the United States Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in June on the basis of her religious conviction. Davis stopped issuing all marriage licenses in June the day after the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. Two gay couples and two straight couples sued her. Yesterday, she was released from jail. As an apostolic Christian, she says gay marriage is a sin. She also says it would be a sin for her to issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple because the licenses are issued under her authority.

Kim Davis Debate It's Not About Marriage

“We ought to obey God rather than men. “- Acts 5:29 (Photo Credit Reuter Chris Tilley)

Here’s a video clip produced by CitizenLink that will tell you that there are more potent considerations surrounding this issue. It’s not just about redefinition of marriage. There is more into it and this clip will summarize what’s behind this debate. Watch carefully with objectivity. You may or may not agree. Let us know what are your thoughts on this by writing your comments below or on our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/Christianlifetoday.net.

It’s Not About Marriage

What People are Saying in Support of Kim Davis

“What we end up having is the first example of the criminalization of a Christian for believing in the traditional definition of marriage. “We must defend religious liberty and never surrender to judicial tyranny. “I am proud of Kim for standing strong for her beliefs. Who will be next? Pastors? Photographers? Caterers? Florists? This is a reckless, appalling, out-of-control decision that undermines the Constitution of the United States and our fundamental right to religious liberty.” – Mike Huckabee

“Today, judicial lawlessness crossed into judicial tyranny. Today, for the first time ever, the government arrested a Christian woman for living according to her faith. This is wrong. This is not America. “I stand with Kim Davis. Unequivocally. I stand with every American that the Obama Administration is trying to force to choose between honoring his or her faith or complying with a lawless court opinion.” – US Senator Ted Cruz

Freedom from Pornography James Testimony

By Thor

On June 27, 2014

In Evangelism, Featured, Headline, testimonies

James tells his story about how pornography made him a slave since his teenage years. He is sharing his testimony to give glory to our Lord Jesus Christ. Pornography get hold of him just by browsing some magazines at a grocery then he move on to adult magazines and internet. He resorted to lying to his parents just to cover things that he is doing alright. He was consumed. He was controlled by it. His impulse of looking to pornography was so great. He said he was fool back then then even though he knew that he has prayed the sinners prayer.

“Examine your heart. Everything is a heart issue. Be filled by the Holy Spirit and you’ll be free from any addiction.”- James

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  Credits: I'll Be Honest Youtube Channel | Freedom from Pornography, James' Testimony

And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell. – Matthew 5:30

You’re In A Position To Fight

By Thor

On November 15, 2011

In christian articles, Devotional, Inspirational

I am sharing this devotional from Pastor Colin Smith from his sermon “Rest in God’s Triumph” from the series Keeping Yourself in Spiritual Shape originally preached on June 29, 2003.

“Sin shall no longer be your master.” Romans 6:14

The moment you came to faith in Jesus Christ, God forgave your sins. He freed you from guilt, from condemnation and from hell, “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1). That is the beginning of your salvation, but it is certainly not the end.

You were sin’s prisoner

Sin is still your enemy. Sin is still powerful. Every believer is engaged in a struggle with sin. But when you are a Christian you are no longer under sin’s power, “Sin shall no longer be your master” (Romans 6:14).

Before you came to Christ, sin was your master. You were like a prisoner of war: “A prisoner of the law of sin” (Romans 7:23). Your hands were tied. You were blindfolded. You were defenseless. You were in no position to fight. You were at the mercy of the enemy who had you in his power.

Now you can fight!

But now in Christ, you are no longer sin’s prisoner. God has put you in a position to fight back against sin, and that fight is a real battle. Your battle with sin is no longer one-sided, it has become like a boxing match.

Sin has been beating you up for a long time. But God takes off the blind fold and He frees your hands. God brings you out of the cell, and into a gymnasium where there is a boxing ring.

You climb in through the ropes, and you’re seated in one corner of the ring. In the other corner is the guard who used to beat you in the cell. Just the sight of him brings back feelings of helplessness and the fear of imminent defeat.

When the bell rings he comes out to hit you again, but now you are in an entirely different position. Your hands are free and your eyes are open. There is all the difference in the world. Before he could strike you at will, and there was absolutely nothing you could do about it. Now you can land one on him.

The knockout punch!

Now try and imagine yourself in the ring with him. You have been in a grueling contest for ten rounds. You have landed some good blows, but your opponent just won’t go down. He just keeps coming back!

That’s a great picture of the battle against temptation. The longer the fight goes on, the more you long to see your opponent hit the canvas. One day he will.

When Jesus Christ comes again in glory, your enemy, sin, will be down and out. He will never again rise to do battle with you. Your fight will be over. You will receive the crown of victory.

God is our Savior. He saves us not only from sin’s penalty, but also from its power, and one day he will save us from its presence.

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