Shane Idleman

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  Mar 29, 2016

  Joel Osteen: Preach God's Truth; Don't Avoid Sin, Repentance

  Pastor Joel Osteen has been very clear many times that he doesn't talk about hell, sin, or damnation, or anything that is hard to hear.

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  Mar 25, 2016

  This Easter, Don't Forget About the Power of the Cross

  "May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world" (Galatians 6:14).

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  Mar 16, 2016

  How to Overcome the Pain of Regret

  Many of us can look back on our lives and regret the damage done through bad choices. For most, we didn't see it coming.

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  Mar 13, 2016

  Should I Stop Preaching From a Position of Fear?

  A few years ago, I had a conversation with a pastor who suggested that these articles are written from a position of fear.

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  Mar 7, 2016

  5 Points to Consider Before Voting: From Max Lucado to Robert Jeffress

  Christian leaders, from Robert Jeffress to Max Lucado, are divided on who to vote for. How can we honor God and preserve our values this election season? Here are five ways.

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  Feb 28, 2016

  Christians Shouldn't Watch 'Deadpool' and That's Not Legalism

  The unavoidable truth is that many are becoming desensitized to murder, molestation, violence, and lust. When the Holy Spirit no longer fills hearts and minds with a passion for purity and holiness, there is a general lack of conviction. Compromise in this area can be well illustrated through a story that I heard years ago.

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  Feb 23, 2016

  5 Lessons We Can Learn From Pastor Mark Driscoll's Return

  Much like the former Mars Hill Church based in Seattle, Westside Christian Fellowship in Southern California arose out of a desperate need to encourage Christians to seek God with all their heart, soul, mind and strength. God has graciously honored our desire and is spreading His Word.

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  Feb 14, 2016

  How Steroids, Alcohol, and Partying Almost Took My Life

  As a Southern California corporate executive for the fastest growing fitness company in the world in the mid-1990s, I had the opportunity to experience the devastating effects of life in the fast lane without rules or boundaries.

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  Feb 7, 2016

  Who This Pastor Is Voting for Is the Answer America Needs; Do You Agree?

  "Remember ever, and always, that your country was founded by the stern old Puritans whose first act on touching the soil of the new world was to offer on bended knees thanksgiving to Almighty God" (paraphrase of Henry Wilson; 18TH U.S. Vice President).

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  Feb 2, 2016

  6 Things That Must Happen to Bring Revival

  With a culture saturated by political correctness and relativism, we are inclined to ask if there is any hope for America. If we continue down this slippery slope, there is little hope. Apart from a national spiritual awakening, it will be difficult to turn the Titanic around—the vessel has been struck; what's inside is spilling out. But if God brings revival…if we once again set our hearts and minds on Him…there is tremendous hope.