We who preach the gospel must not think of ourselves as public relations agents sent to establish good will between Christ and the world. We must not imagine ourselves commissioned to make Christ acceptable to big business, the press, the world of sports or modern education. We are not diplomats but prophets, and our message is not a compromise but an ultimatum. A.W. Tozer
Therefore let God-inspired Scripture decide between us; and on whichever side be found doctrines in harmony with the word of God, in favor of that side will be cast the vote of truth. --Basil of Caesarea
Once you learn to discern, there's no going back. You will begin to spot the lie everywhere it appears.

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service. 1 Timothy 1:12

Monday, October 14, 2019

Don't Walk, RUN!!


If your church uses material like this for sermon ideas, run out the door as quickly as you can.

 H/T to Amy Spreeman
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11 comments:

Jesse Albrecht said...

Using Imagine Dragons as sermon material?!?!?

October 14, 2019 at 3:12 PM
Glenn E. Chatfield said...

Yep. Pretty weird, isn't it?

October 14, 2019 at 3:42 PM
Martha said...

We attended an Andy Griffith Show Bible study on Sunday mornings before the service at the local Covenant church. A clip from the show was viewed and we were asked which bible verses pertain to that particular scene as the discussion ensued.

At least we didn't have to go a buy a cup of coffee and a donut for the show at the church store like some attendees chose to do at a Bethel mega church we attended in a large city near us.

Martha

October 15, 2019 at 5:33 AM
Glenn E. Chatfield said...

Martha,

Andy Griffith -- now that's funny!

I just don't understand preachers using TV and movies for their sermon material.

October 15, 2019 at 11:00 AM
Anonymous said...

Hi Glenn, Martha,

Mercy.

I don't understand it either, Glenn, but then again, I do understand it. My personal view is there are far too many men in the pulpits of America who were not truly led to the pastorate by the Lord, but rather they chose "ministry" of their own ambitions.

Martha, a good word in the previous post on Calvinism... Calvin's character was nothing even remotely to emulate. Why so many wish to follow him bewilders me. If one were to list his behaviors - without his name - and ask most believers if they thought a man with those behaviors was regenerate, my guess is you'd get a lot of "no" answers. But then say Calvin, and...

Ah well, dear sister, as you usually say, we should be following the Author and Perfecter of our salvation, the God-man Jesus Christ, not mortal men.

And as you always encourage people to do, Glenn, let us study and measure all things by His Word.

Grace and peace to you both, and you also, Jesse.

-Carolyn

October 15, 2019 at 12:49 PM
Doug Evans said...

Carolyn -
Be careful when talking about Calvinism around our pandering Christian friends, or next week we may see a sermon titled:
Calvinism & Hobbs
Is our search for God just a spiritual game of Calvinball?

No, really - it could happen.

October 16, 2019 at 2:59 PM
Anonymous said...

Doug,

I haven't the slightest idea what you are trying to say.

Perspicuity, friend.

-Carolyn

October 16, 2019 at 4:17 PM
Anonymous said...

PS - and I'm not meaning to come across as rude, forgive me if I did. I just really don't understand and need clarity!

-Carolyn

October 16, 2019 at 6:52 PM
Martha said...

Hello Carolyn,
Grace and peace to you as well, dear sister! You most certainly have the gift of encouraging believers in their faith in Jesus Christ and are a blessing here at Glen's blog. I have learned from you as well as others in understanding the Scriptures that were once and for all delivered to us saints.

Hope you are enjoying this fall season!

Martha

October 17, 2019 at 9:49 AM
Anonymous said...

Hi Martha,

:)

Likewise, I've appreciated your singular focus on following Christ and Him crucified, even in the midst of the piles of teachings of men that you've encountered (for better, or for worse). I'm always encouraged at how you persevere and endeavor to keep that focus, even when people deride you for doing so.

Blessings,

-Carolyn

October 17, 2019 at 3:59 PM
NC citizen said...

The push to use worldly clips from movies or TV originates from Bill Hybels and especially the big man R. Warren. While Jesus admonished us not to be part of the world, these two (and others since) have done just the opposite. I remember that "Bible" study using the Andy Griffith show. I believe it was either late 1990's or early 2000's.

November 15, 2019 at 10:06 AM

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