Monday, December 21, 2020

Advent #4 "Love" Love on Display

Hallmark Christmas movies are notoriously predictable. They follow a pattern that is so by the numbers you can predict what's going to happen before you even watch it. Church can often follow a similar pattern when we discuss the love of God. It can feel cliche, shallow, and predictable yet God's love is the centerpiece of the Christian faith. Open your Bibles to Isaiah 42:1-4 as we consider how Christmas displays the serving, merciful, and suffering love of God.

The Governments – Toby Sumpter | Reformed Basics #5

God has established four governments among men: self-government, family government, church government, and civil government. Christians must love and honor these authorities, and these authorities must love and honor the God who gave them.

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Iran Now Has a NON-MUSLIM MAJORITY!

Statistics reported by the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran claim that the country is 99.5% Muslim. A digital survey, however, shows that only 40% of Iranians now identify as Muslim. Hence, while Iran claims to be a Muslim-majority nation, a non-Muslim majority now dominates the population. David Wood discusses the issue. To read the report discussed in this video ("Iran’s secular shift: new survey reveals huge changes in religious beliefs"), click here: https://theconversation.com/irans-sec... PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3615911 RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/user/Acts17Apologe... BITCHUTE: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/TsFG... MINDS: https://www.minds.com/Acts17Apologetics/ LBRY: https://lbry.tv/@Acts17Apologetics:3 CHANNEL MEMBERSHIPS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy5H... PARLER: https://parler.com/profile/Acts17/posts SUBSCRIBESTAR: https://www.subscribestar.com/david-wood STORE: https://teespring.com/stores/acts-17-... PAYPAL: https://www.paypal.me/Acts17Apologetics
#Iran #DavidWoodStatistics reported by the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran claim that the country is 99.5% Muslim. A digital survey, however, shows that only 40% of Iranians now identify as Muslim. Hence, while Iran claims to be a Muslim-majority nation, a non-Muslim majority now dominates the population. David Wood discusses the issue.

To read the report discussed in this video ("Iran’s secular shift: new survey reveals huge changes in religious beliefs"), click here: https://theconversation.com/irans-sec...

Monday, December 14, 2020

Advent #3 "JOY" Joy to the World!

Christmas represents God's invitation to the whole world to the joys of forgiveness, redemption, and salvation. Open your Bibles to Isaiah 55:1-13 as we look at the joyful invitation, the joyful response, and the joyful transformation that God brings to a tired, weary, and broken world.

The Fight for the Soul of Seattle | A KOMO News Documentary

“The Fight for the Soul of Seattle” examines the role of Seattle’s City Council in allowing the situation to reach what many experts consider epidemic levels under the guise of a compassionate approach to people who suffer from substance addiction and who commit crimes to feed their habit. It documents the heartbreaking condition of people on the streets, and the crushing decisions Seattle entrepreneurs are forced to contemplate as their life savings and dreams are destroyed by theft, vandalism and a dwindling customer base. This documentary also explores potential bold solutions to treat those living on the streets and pair them with agencies and assistance that can provide a clear path away from the endless circle of addiction and crime. 00:03:20 - Seattle eBike store, Brian Nordwell 00:07:20 - Mark Sidran, Former Seattle City Attorney 00:12:16 - Scott Lindsey, Former Public Safety for Mayor Ed Murray 00:14:35 - Ginny Burton 00:17:30 - Tom Wolf 00:20:50 - Seattle PD difficult job 00:29:00 - CHOP, Lorenzo Anderson 00:32:00 - East precinct taken back 00:33:21 - Court house protection 00:37:00 - Former Judge Ed Mckenna 00:49:07 - Seattle City Council, defund police 00:52:20 - Business fighting for survival 00:58:00 - Mental health issues, support 01:06:28 - Drug and homeless epidemic reform 01:13:30 - Travis Berge, repeat offenders 01:20:00 - Kevan Carter Jr.'s mental illness 01:26:40 - What can be done? What's the plan? -------------------------------------------------- For more on this story: https://komonews.com/news/local/fight... _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: KOMO News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KOMONews/ KOMO News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/komonews KOMO News on Instagram: http://instagram.com/komo4 Subscribe to KOMO on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC__2... Watch more top local news stories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G97Ay... For all of the day’s top local and national news, visit http://www.komonews.com/ Watch our live newscasts and other live video at https://komonews.com/watch Download our iOS App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/komo-... Download our Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Listen to KOMO Newsradio 1000 AM / 97.7 FM Live: https://komonews.com/live/komo-4-news... Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: tips@komonews.com Call the Newsroom: 206.404.4000 KOMO News (ABC 4, 1000 AM and 97.7 FM) provides the latest breaking news, sports, weather, traffic, and local event coverage in the Seattle and Western Washington/Puget Sound area including Bellevue, Redmond, Renton, Kent, Tacoma, Bellingham, Yakima, and surrounding communities #komo #komonews #seattlenews #washingtonnews #fightforthesoulofseattle

Thursday, December 10, 2020

Divorce ... for each and every reason (Matt 19:3)

The Pharisees wanted to know if Jesus believed divorce was legitimate for any and all reasons. The challenge is to translate the phrase, recognizing that it is a singular (each individual reason) and also general (any and all reasons).

Episode 27: Religion and Politics

Get religion out of politics? Or should we get politics out of religion? There is a widespread perception that religion and politics don’t mix and that religion does a great deal of harm. But is this true? Given that religion deals with the fundamental beliefs about humanity and society why should the two be separate? Can they be? We need to return to a Biblical perspective on this – and understand the right relationship between Church and State – and the role that belief has in politics.

Monday, December 7, 2020

Pogonias, Pancakes, and Adultery | The Real Marriage Podcast | Mark and ...

We share the story of our first Christmas as a married couple. The second Christmas episode is about how to plan for the holidays with your spouse. Figure out what Christmas looks like for your family and come together on a plan. Date night is important! Unbox Love is here to help make date night easier. As a listener of the Real Marriage podcast Unbox Love is giving you 10% off! Just visit unboxlove.com/real Find more from Mark and Grace at xomarriage.com/realmarriage XO Marriage exists to help couples have a healthy and strong marriage. We do this by hosting conferences, creating resources, and offering encouraging digital content. Our world-class speakers offer leading marriage advice to equip couples with the necessary tools for a successful marriage. We believe that every marriage can thrive. ‍ XO CONFERENCES XO Conferences are a live environment for couples to come together, be encouraged, and learn from leading marriage experts. Conferences offer a Biblical perspective on marriage and allow couples to connect and grow in a fun and encouraging setting. ‍ XO PUBLISHING XO Publishing, founded in 2019, exists to create marriage books and resources for couples in every stage of their relationship. Our vast library of content offers a more in-depth learning experience for couples, small groups, and churches. ‍ DIGITAL MEDIA Through podcasts, videos, blog posts, and more, we create engaging and relevant content for people to connect with online. Our content is centered around providing couples with tools and teachings to establish and maintain a strong foundation for their marriage.

Saturday, December 5, 2020

Hark the Herald Angels Sing - Norton Hall Band

For lead sheets, booking, and more information about Norton Hall Band, visit http://biblicalworship.com/nortonhall... Norton Hall is a worship band of the Department of Biblical Worship, a division of the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky ( www.sbts.edu/bgs/biblical-worship ). The Norton Hall Band exists to strategically promote and model the foundational goal of the Department of Biblical Worship at Southern Seminary: “To train pastors who lead worship.” Each of the Norton Hall Band members has a pastor’s heart and desire to promote Christ-centered, biblically-guided worship. The purpose of this band is to lead in worship that centers around the gospel and is birthed in the Word of God.

Friday, December 4, 2020

Karen Swallow Prior & RC Sproul Jr - How should the church respond when ...

In recent years, numerous high-profile Christian leaders have resigned following revelations of moral failure ,including Carl Lentz, Jerry Falwell Jr and Bill Hybels. Others have posthumously been subject to allegations of sexual misconduct, including Jean Vanier and Ravi Zacharias (an independent investigation is ongoing). Karen Swallow Prior who resigned her position at Liberty University over the Falwell affair, and RC Sproul Jr, who has written about his own moral failures, discuss what’s gone wrong in evangelical leadership and whether we are forgetting the female victims in many cases. For Karen Swallow Prior: https://karenswallowprior.com/ For RC Sproul Jr: https://rcsprouljr.com/ Hear more of RC Sproul Jr's story on The Profile: https://www.premierchristianradio.com... USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: http://www.unbelievable.show Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the free Unbelievable? e-book ‘In Conversation With…’https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievab... Support the show: https://resources.premier.org.uk/supp... For more faith debates visit http://www.premierchristianradio.com/... Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB Twitter https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb Insta https://www.instagram.com/justin.brie...

29: Family Culture

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133: December and Such

This week we chatted through holiday emotions and temptations, ending with an unpopular literary discussion. https://canonpress.com

Where Do You Find Your Value? | Jon Tyson

Following the way of Jesus in contemporary culture is challenging-the amount of needs and the opportunities to pursue can feel overwhelming. In this talk, pastor and author Jon Tyson offers insightt into how we can allow Jesus to shoulder this burden for us, and how that empowers us to more freely and fully seek God’s Kingdom on earth. Watch this full talk, The Burden is Light, on Q Media.

Discerning the Chaos of 2020

John Mark Comer shares a pastor’s perspective on what it’s been like to engage the tensions and crises of 2020. This clip comes from the Civil Unrest + Elections at Q&A. To purchase access to this hour long conversation + 12+ hours of content visit qideas.org/qa. To learn more about Q Ideas visit qideas.org.

The COVID-19 Vaccines: A Conversation with Dr. Francis Collins

This morning we hosted a discussion about the COVID-19 vaccines with Dr. Francis Collins, the Director of the National Institutes of Health. During our event he shared insights about the development of the vaccines, misconceptions about them, and what it will take to get our church life back to "normal." Watch the full video below. During the webinar, Dr. Collins mentioned a website where you can find more information about joining vaccine or clinical trials or donating plasma to help win the fight against COVID-19. Click here to learn more: https://combatcovid.hhs.gov/

Thursday, December 3, 2020

Dr. Craig's 40+ BOOKS!! Watch His Rundown of Almost ALL of Them!

Cameron Bertuzzi and Dr. Craig walk through his many published books through the years, discussing key features and Dr. Craig's own thoughts. Special thanks to Cameron Bertuzzi of Capturing Christianity for the hosting and use of this video (https://www.capturingchristianity.com). For more resources visit: https://www.reasonablefaith.org We welcome your comments in the Reasonable Faith forums: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/forums/ Be sure to also visit Reasonable Faith's other channel which contains short clips: https://www.youtube.com/drcraigvideos Follow Reasonable Faith On Twitter: https://twitter.com/rfupdates Like the Reasonable Faith Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/reasonablefa...