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Religion or Relationship? (Part 2)
George Stiekes Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love; therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn thee (Jeremiah 31:3). We all know that religion will never get anyone into heaven. If God chose not to act on our behalf, no one would get into heaven. He is the first and only “Cause” and He…
Read MoreMaking Excuses
Don Johnson Lately, a fair number of folks in my circle of friends1 are passing along an article at Christianity Today, “Why Christians Should Avoid Watching Rape Scenes.” The article takes as strong a stand as CT is ever wont to take, which is to say, they nuance their objections. Apparently other recent articles also…
Read MoreThe Doctrine of Separation Part 1
This week we are again featuring Dr. David Innes, pastor of Hamilton Square Baptist Church in San Francisco.
Read MoreWhat Is the Point of Exercise?
Wally Morris It’s not a secret that obesity is a growing problem among Americans. I recently read that 69% of Americans are overweight. How ironic in a society that is fascinated by sports and fitness. Even small communities like the one I live in have a gym or YMCA. I have been cycling since the…
Read MoreReligion or Relationship?
George Stiekes I have heard of Thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth Thee. Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes. Job 42:5-6 Jerusalem was crowded with visitors at one of the annual pilgrim feasts. Jeremiah’s Temple Address focused on God’s chastening against those who chose to…
Read MoreAxioms of Fundamentalism
In this edition of FBFI Pulpit, we are featuring a message preached by David Innes in 2000, Axioms of Fundamentalism. Dr. Innes preached a series of messages that year called “What Is A Fundamentalist?” The questions is a perennial one. Some suggest it is impossible to answer. Those who are fundamentalists don’t find the question…
Read MoreThe Facts of Compassion
Matt Recker FrontLine • January/February 2006 While waiting for a subway train a man stood next to me looking truly grotesque. Huge tumor-like growths protruded from all over his face. Some of these swellings began on his cheek and hung down past his neck. I glanced at his hands and similar fat growths covered them…
Read MoreFormer Drinkers Reflect on Alcohol
Don Johnson I recently ran across this article: “20 Common Things People Realize When They Quit Drinking Alcohol” The author of the article is summarizing the things that people report after having given up on alcohol. The worldviews are, as far as I can see, those of unbelievers. I would guess they are not the…
Read MoreWhere Do You Place Your Trust?
Ken Endean FrontLine • November/December 2006 Not in Arrogant Posturing Frank Koch relates an incident that occurred while he was serving on a U.S. Navy battleship involved in training maneuvers. For several days bad weather had encircled the squadron. Fog hampered visibility and caused the captain to remain on deck to watch the activities. Shortly…
Read MoreKnow Your Bible … Know Your God
Jim Oesterwind Psalm 119.17-24 Our friend Jim Oesterwind has contributed a number of articles to our site. Today we’d like to feature one of his sermons from Psalm 119. He sent us his manuscript which we publish below. You can find the audio here. All of Psalm 119 communicates a desire for the Word of…
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