Category Archives: Theology

Doubt Wisely

Posted on September 7, 2024 by salooper57

The great English man of letters Malcolm Muggeridge was right when he claimed that we are living in one of the most gullible ages ever. Continue reading →

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From Shame to Pride: A Journey of Faith

Posted on August 31, 2024 by salooper57

I was navigating this world as a newly converted Christian. One of the guys who sat across the table from me in study hall – there were so many of us that study halls took place in the cafeteria and … Continue reading →

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Prayer: It’s Not an Individual Sport

Posted on August 7, 2024 by salooper57

When a group is so led by the Spirit … people don’t lift their voices; they lift their voice; and it is the voice of the Body of Christ Continue reading →

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Baptism (sermon video)

Posted on August 4, 2024 by salooper57

When you think about it, that is a strange thing to do. “You want to begin a new life? That’s fantastic! Let’s stick your head under water.” Continue reading →

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The Case for Judgment: Why It Is Necessary

Posted on July 27, 2024 by salooper57

The Associated Press once ran a story about Fidel Castro’s visit to Venezuela. The Cuban president used the occasion to sign a big oil contract with Venezuela, then toured the country with President Hugo Chavez, and took in an exhibition … Continue reading →

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Baptism: What Is It All About?

Posted on July 25, 2024 by salooper57

Note: We are changing the way we post videos, so I will wait until that is completed before I post the video of this sermon. I will post the manuscript (which always differs a little from what it actually said) … Continue reading →

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Find Your Part in the Never-Ending Story

Posted on July 20, 2024 by salooper57

We live in a never-ending story of God’s love, power, and goodness, as it plays out in real time in the universe. There we are, on page 9,653,745,853. God has written us into the story. It is an interactive story … Continue reading →

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The Rest of the Story (of Unanswered Prayer)

Posted on July 16, 2024 by salooper57

Watch at: https://www.christianworldmedia.com/watch?v=2aJfs45h41-R (sermon starts at 22:07) Read below: This is week seven of a series on prayer, and I beg your indulgence to remind you of some of the things we have already seen. You can think of this … Continue reading →

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Beyond Words: What Your Life Is Saying to God

Posted on July 6, 2024 by salooper57

In devotional literature, one sometimes reads of “a life of prayer.” That does not go far enough. Life is a prayer, or perhaps a curse. Whichever it is, God hears what a person’s whole life is saying. Most of us … Continue reading →

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Straightening Bent Souls: A Study in Transformation

Posted on June 22, 2024 by salooper57

Be sure to read the brief addendum. The timing – and the irony – was perfect. I recently bought a hand-held shower head and hose from a big box home improvement store. The shower head and five-foot PVC hose were … Continue reading →

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