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Examining The ?Promises? Of Premillennialism
2008-12-03 00:00:00 A sermon I presented in the 11/30/08 P.M. assembly at Laurel Canyon. The Old Testament promises of God to Abraham form a foundational plank in the platform of Premillennialism. In Genesis 12-17, God made three distinct promises to Abraham, and much of Premillennial theory is founded on the belief that cataclysmic events will occur because of ... More About: Sermons , Promises , Bible Prophecy , Armageddon
?P?Pre?Premill?? What Is That Big Word, Anyway?
2008-12-01 17:19:00 A sermon I presented in the 11/23/08 P.M. assembly at Laurel Canyon. Interactive PDF Download the mp3 file For streaming audio hit More About: Word
Modern Lessons From An Ancient Pilgrim
2008-12-01 17:11:00 A sermon I presented in the 11/23/08 A.M. assembly at Laurel Canyon. Interactive PDF Download the mp3 file For streaming audio hit More About: Sermons , Modern , Lessons , Ancient
Address Alteration
2008-12-01 06:56:00 Because of the recent virus trouble, I had to make some access changes. Whereas before, www.Things HopedFor.org/weblog brought you to this blog, please disregard that old address and simply use www.ThingsHopedFor.org. Sorry for the confusion, and thanks for sticking with us. More About: Address
Site Hiccups
2008-11-25 17:38:00 THF is sporting a different look because of some recent digital hiccups. A nasty little virus made its presence felt and caused a little bit of havoc. But the issues are being dealt with and things should be getting back on track shortly. In the meantime, the new look provides a little more flexibility. The old ... More About: Site
The Blessing Of Speaking To One Another In Song
2008-11-19 16:47:00 A sermon I presented in the 11/16/08 A.M. assembly at Laurel Canyon. Interactive PDF Download the mp3 file For streaming audio hit the PLAY button below: More About: Song , Speaking , Blessing
Lukewarm Christianity And ?The Talk?
2008-11-12 22:10:00 Odds are, you’ve heard Revelation 3:16 referenced many times. It’s the “lukewarm” statement of Jesus about the church in Laodecia. But what does it really mean? You’d benefit from this very logical post by Edwin Crozier that may approach the passage from a little different angle than you’ve heard, but makes a lot of sense. Also, ... More About: Christianity , Parenting , Bible , Talk
Waiting Room Thoughts
2008-11-11 22:55:00 “I have spent long hours in the intensive care waiting room watching with anguished people, listening to urgent questions: Will my husband make it? Will my child walk again? How do you live without your companion of thirty years? “The intensive care waiting room is different from any other place in the world. And the people ... More About: Thoughts , Room , Waiting
Post-Election Observations
2008-11-06 03:18:00 King Jesus reigns (1 Timothy 6:15). Our Creator is providentially sovereign (Romans 8:28). His subjects are called to pray without ceasing (1 Timothy 2:1-4). Our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we eagerly await our Savior (Philippians 3:20-21). God did not give us a spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control (2 Timothy 1:7). Many of ... More About: Post , Election , Observations
God-Breathed Words To Remember
2008-11-05 07:05:00 Whomever you are, regardless of your political stripes, whatever the level of elation or disappointment you feel today, here are some good words to remember: 1 Timothy 2:1-4 Romans 13:1-2 1 Peter 2:13-17 Philippians 3:20-21 Perhaps you can think of another passage or two to add to the list. More About: Christianity , Christian , Jesus , United States , God
Brief Points From Daniel
2008-10-28 20:00:00 Good thoughts below from Warren Berkley: If you preach, teach, or just talk to people about biblical truth, you well know there are some things people don’t want to hear–undeniable truths people do not dispute, but don’t really want to hear. I’ve just started teaching the book of Daniel and I made these two points in the ... More About: United States , Bible , Meditations , Points
Preach What?s True And Precious
2008-10-21 17:01:00 Good thoughts for preachers from John Piper… A word to preachers. Truth and falsehood is a good pair of categories to use when deciding what to preach. Speak truth not falsehood. But there is another crucial pair of categories. God tells Jeremiah that he must use this pair if he would be faithful: Therefore thus says the Lord: ... More About: True , Preaching , Precious
Unplugged Weekend
2008-10-17 15:02:00 Have a great one. Me? I’m unplugging. See you on Tuesday, Lord willing. More About: Weekend , Unplugged
ESV Online Study Bible: Now Available
2008-10-15 17:02:00 Corresponding with today’s release of the ESV Study Bible , an online version is now available for free to everyone who has a print version of the ESVSB. Within this online version, you can highlight the text (five different colors), take your own notes, listen to a new audio recording of the ESV text, view all ... More About: Online
To The Women Of America
2008-10-14 15:55:00 Check out these seven things David Foster would like to say to the women of America . As the father of three daughters, I found this to be great stuff… 1. Mr. Right and Mr. Right Now are two very different people. God loves it when good people get married for the right reason. ... More About: Women , The Women
James 3: A Story
2008-10-13 21:57:00 Check out James 3:6-12. Done? Now hit play. Ever been guilty of that? I know the Hardin household has, and it usually starts with yours truly. So here’s a great resolution for tomorrow. Begin your day of service, kindness and patience at home. Set the Christlike tone with your family, and it’s ... More About: Family , Story , Tube
What?s Up With The Sermons?
2008-10-11 07:17:00 The service I (and we) use for our sermon mp3s has been down for the last couple of days as it’s migrated to a new data center and content delivery network. Sorry for any inconvenience. Technical updates on the migration progress are available here. More About: Sermons
Back In C-bus
2008-10-11 05:53:00 It’s been a busy but good week working with the Southeast church of Christ in Akron, OH. Not only was I given the privilege of presenting eight sermons to enthusiastic audiences, I was doubly blessed with the opportunity to visit some of my dearest friends during the downtime of the week. There are brethren from ... More About: Personal , Back
Hebrews 9 and 10
2008-10-06 12:14:00 Enthusiastically recited by Ryan Ferguson. More About: Video , Bible , Scripture , Hebrews
A Clash Of Worldviews On Marriage
2008-10-03 05:33:00 Michael Hardy of The Boston Globe has reviewed the new Fireproof movie. My concern isn’t whether Mr. Hardy enjoyed the movie cinematically or how many stars he gave it. My concern is over one paragraph within his review: Director (Alex) Kendrick seems to care less about his characters’ relationship with each other than their religious fealty. ... More About: Christian , Marriage , Bible , Christ
Careless Words
2008-10-01 17:46:00 This made me chuckle. Then it made me think. Remember what Jesus said in Matthew 12:36-37? That applies to the blogosphere as well. I recently heard Mark Driscoll say that online communication is: - instant: it goes out immediately - constant: 24 hours a day/7 days a week - global: once it’s out, it’s ... More About: Internet , Words
The Gratitude Of Hypocrites
2008-10-01 05:06:00 They first rejoice, and are elevated with the fact that they are made much of by God; and then on that ground, God seems in a sort, lovely to them. They are pleased in the highest degree, in hearing how much God and Christ make of them. So that their joy is really a joy ... More About: Gratitude , Hypocrites
Of Moths, Rust & Market Plunges
2008-09-30 03:39:00 Today’s a good day to remind ourselves of Jesus’ encouragement. “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where ... More About: Market , Bible , Meditations , Rust , Matthew
20 Resolutions From James
2008-09-28 13:05:00 Looking to have a God-glorifying, Biblically-centered week? Consider these 20 resolutions suggested by Sinclair Ferguson. James 1:5 To ask God for wisdom to speak with a single mind James 1:9-10 To boast only in the exaltation of Christ James 1:13 To set a watch over my mouth James 1:19 To be constantly quick to hear, slow to speak James 2:1-4 ... More About: Meditations , Resolutions
Music, A Marvelous Creation
2008-09-27 21:53:00 When man’s natural musical ability is whetted and polished to the extent that it becomes an art, then do we note with great surprise the great and perfect wisdom of God in music, which is, after all, His product and His gift; we marvel when we hear music in which one voice sings a simple ... More About: Music , Creation , Marvelous
Where Religion Meets The Road (2)
2008-09-27 00:52:00 We recently looked at the first half of James 1:27. Take a moment to refresh yourself on its message. I don’t know of any way to boil James’ statement down any simpler than with one word: CARE. Real disciples of Christ care. The religion of Almighty God is founded upon care. Pure and ... More About: Religion , Meditations , Road , The Road
THF Maintenance
2008-09-26 01:03:00 Throughout Thursday evening (and possibly into Friday) I’m going to update my version of WordPress and POSSIBLY explore a new theme. If you visit and things seem wacky, please be patient and visit again soon. Thanks! More About: Maintenance
Everything?s Bigger Than You Can Imagine
2008-09-25 23:58:00 Go here for a truly awe-inspiring and humbling post, and be sure to follow the directions! More About: God , Hubble , Imagine
Elihu Proclaims God?s Majesty
2008-09-14 12:16:00 “At this also my heart trembles and leaps out of its place. Keep listening to the thunder of his voice and the rumbling that comes from his mouth. Under the whole heaven he lets it go, and his lightning to the corners of the earth. After it his voice roars; he thunders with his majestic voice, and he does not restrain the lightnings ... More About: Bible , Scripture , Creator , Meditations , Majesty
Good, Clean Godlessness
More articles from this author:2008-09-13 20:08:00 Good thoughts from Gary Henry… For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape. (1 Thessalonians 5:3) What is the difference between a “godly” life and one that is “godless”? Are the godly those who live “good, clean lives,” and the godless all ... More About: Jesus , Bible , Word , Scripture , Clean 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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