To donate to the victims of Hurricane Florence, please visit the following North Carolina site: https://www.rebuild.nc.gov/ Subject: “The Christian Declaration of Divine Confidence: Remembering Hurricane Florence Victims” (Hurricane Florence Tribute Sermon PDF (Psalm 46_1-3) Sub-title: “Three Reasons Not To Fear The Hurricane” Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3 God is our refuge and strength, A very present help…
New Book on the Gospel of Inclusion by Essential Church Pastor Takes on Former Pentecostal Bishop
The Gospel of Inclusion, known by other names such as “inclusion,” “inclusivism,” “universalism,” “universal reconciliation,” or “ultimate reconciliation,” is nothing new in church history. Certain church fathers endorsed the view, and the early church ultimately took a turn in its theology where the fire of Hell was viewed as “purgatorial” or “transformative” in nature…
Apostate Teachers: Fallen Away, Leading Astray, Part 2 (2 Peter 2:4-22, Falling Away Series)
2 Peter 2:1-22, NKJV But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction. 2 And many will follow their destructive ways, because of whom the way of truth will…
Apostate Teachers: Fallen Away, Leading Astray, 2 Peter 2:1-3 (Falling Away Series)
2 Peter 2:1-3, NKJV But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction. 2 And many will follow their destructive ways, because of whom the way of truth…
Building Upon Your Faith: A Lifetime Exercise, 2 Peter 1:1-11 (Falling Away Series)
2 Peter 1:1-11, NKJV Simon Peter, a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 as His divine power has given to us all…
God repeats warning against Eternal Security, Ezekiel 33:12-20 (Falling Away Series)
Ezekiel 33:12-20, NKJV 12 “Therefore you, O son of man, say to the children of your people: ‘The righteousness of the righteous man shall not deliver him in the day of his transgression; as for the wickedness of the wicked, he shall not fall because of it in the day that he turns from his wickedness;…
God warns against Eternal Security, Ezekiel 18:1-32 (Falling Away Series)
Ezekiel 18:1-32, NKJV The word of the Lord came to me again, saying, 2 “What do you mean when you use this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying: ‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes, And the children’s teeth are set on edge’? 3 “As I live,” says the Lord God, “you shall no longer use this proverb in Israel. 4 “Behold,…
Faith Can Fail, Luke 22:31-34 (Falling Away Series)
Luke 22:31-34, NKJV 31 And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.” 33 But he said to Him, “Lord, I am ready to go with You, both to prison and to…
I’m Not There Yet, Philippians 3:1-16 (Falling Away Series)
Philippians 3:1-16, NKJV Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe. 2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the mutilation! 3 For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh, 4 though I also might…
