Shane Idleman

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  Oct 7, 2015

  Christians Have Become Desensitized to Ungodly Media

  Famed radio host, Janet Parshall, aired a program in 2013 about new movie sensations that are depicting ungodly themes, such as Twilight and others. Her guest made the point that the church is losing the power of discernment. I couldn't agree more.

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  Oct 3, 2015

  An Encouraging Word for Those Who Have Strayed

  It's no secret that our generation has wandered severely off course: schools resemble battle-grounds, the family is in chaos, sexual perversion is an epidemic, and truth is mocked. We should be mourning for our nation and the future of our children. Are we too numb or indifferent to comprehend?

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  Sep 17, 2015

  How Can We Avoid Counterfeits and False Teachers?

  Although disheartening, society's trend away from God's Word and absolute truth is not surprising. The apostle Paul warned of this many years ago.

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  Sep 14, 2015

  How Much of God Do You Want?

  Recently, I shared with our congregation that one of the most difficult challenges associated with pastoring is not sermon preparation or taxing counseling appointments, but witnessing the tragic results of spiritual dehydration — dying spiritually with living water just a step away.

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  Sep 12, 2015

  Christian Divorce: Don't Twist Scripture to Make It Fit

  Perhaps one of the most difficult Scriptures dealing with divorce or separation is found in 1 Corinthians 7:10-11, "A wife must not leave her husband. But if she does leave him, let her remain single or else go back to him. And the husband must not leave the wife."

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  Sep 5, 2015

  Do Christians Who Divorce Have the Biblical Right to Marry Other People?

  Many great Bible teachers are divided on this issue. Some believe that re-marriage to another is never allowed unless one of the spouses dies, but others suggest that it is permissible when adultery and abandonment occur.

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  Aug 30, 2015

  5 Questions to Consider When Leaving a Church

  Here are a five questions to consider before leaving a church or discarding fellowship.

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  Aug 23, 2015

  Unbelievers May Feel Welcome in Your Church, But Do They Feel Convicted?

  Pastors and preachers must balance the prophetic (convicting) with the pastoral (shepherding).

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  Aug 12, 2015

  Dear T.D. Jakes, Joel Osteen and Brian Houston: We Must Preach As A Dying Man to Dying Men

  I thank God for the wonderful work that many large ministries have done over the years, but there is a very troubling trend in the evangelical church as a whole. And I believe that the pulpit is partly to blame.

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  Aug 5, 2015

  Hillsong Church Should Deny Membership to Unrepentant Gays

  Although I appreciate Brian's heart — we must love and help everyone — if we tell people that they can be members and participate in all aspects of church life even while embracing the homosexual lifestyle, we are sending the wrong message.