On November 9th, 2008, Dr. David Murray of the Free Reformed Church preached a sermon titled: Render to Obama. The text for his sermon was Jeremiah 29:5:
"Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens and eat fruit of them;"
This sermon was preached just a couple of days after Barack Obama had been elected president. The Prophet Jeremiah was writing these words to the children of Israel who had been taken captive into Babylon around 600 B.C.
The Israelites did not like their new King, Nebuchadnezzar, any more than most Christians like our new King/President, Barack Obama. But that does not mean we do not have to continue to live our lives and be the best citizens we can be.
The Bible tells us very specifically that we are to obey those in authority:
"Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man, for the Lord's sake," - I Peter 2:13
And also Romans 13: 1-7:
"Let every soul be subject to the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: for he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid, for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. For this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor."
But the Christian's obligation to obey the state is not without qualification. Our first allegiance is not to Barack Obama, but to our Lord Jesus Christ. And when Barack Obama tells us to disobey our Lord, then we have to stand up to him and say with the Apostle Peter:
"We ought to obey God rather than men." - Acts 5:29
Recommended reading and listening:
Pulpit Freedom Sunday - What's it All About? Part I
Pulpit Freedom Sunday - What's it All About? Part II
Pulpit Freedom Sunday - What's it All About? Part III
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
The Obama Revolution Vs. the French Revolution
President Obama was reelected in what appears to be a landslide victory last night. Things could be worse. On this date in 1793 in France, Christianity was abolished, reason was deified, and as many as 2000 churches were destroyed throughout France.
So before you start saying that Barack Obama is the Antichrist (he may be!), remember, that at least for now, Christians still have it pretty good in America.
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So before you start saying that Barack Obama is the Antichrist (he may be!), remember, that at least for now, Christians still have it pretty good in America.
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
Shock: Obama Supporter Says Abort “Ugly Ass Nappy Headed Kids”
Shock: Obama Supporter Says Abort “Ugly Ass Nappy Headed Kids”
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"Shocking video of Obama supporters at a rally includes footage of a woman bashing what she claimes is Mitt Romney's intent to make abortion illegal, because it would result in 'ugly ass, nappy headed kids' running around hungry."
Bible reading for today
Today in the news
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"Shocking video of Obama supporters at a rally includes footage of a woman bashing what she claimes is Mitt Romney's intent to make abortion illegal, because it would result in 'ugly ass, nappy headed kids' running around hungry."
Bible reading for today
Today in the news
Election 2012: Pick Your Poison
Election 2012: Pick Your Poison
Please take time to listen to this important message from Pastor Kevin Swanson before you go to the polls tomorrow:
Kevin Swanson Fills Out His 2012 Election Ballot
Bible reading for today
Today in the news
Please take time to listen to this important message from Pastor Kevin Swanson before you go to the polls tomorrow:
Kevin Swanson Fills Out His 2012 Election Ballot
Bible reading for today
Today in the news
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Friday, November 2, 2012
Muslim Clerics Debate Rejoicing Over Hurricane Sandy
Muslim clerics debate rejoicing over Hurricane Sandy:
Our Lord Jesus says, "Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor. and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them that despitefully use you and persecute you. That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven." Matthew 5:43-45
Our Lord Jesus says, "Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor. and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them that despitefully use you and persecute you. That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven." Matthew 5:43-45
Hurricane Sandy. Hurricane Katrina. God is Speaking to America!
Two of the largest storms in our history have have hit America in the last 5 years - Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Katrina. What is God saying to us?
Please take some time to listen to Pastor Kevin Swanson's message, Hurricane Sandy Destroys New York: What's the Message?
And Also Rev. Cornelis Pronk's message from 1978 on Amos 3:8 "The Lion hath roared, who shall not fear? The Lord God hath spoken, who can but prophecy?
Bible reading for today
Today in the news
Please take some time to listen to Pastor Kevin Swanson's message, Hurricane Sandy Destroys New York: What's the Message?
And Also Rev. Cornelis Pronk's message from 1978 on Amos 3:8 "The Lion hath roared, who shall not fear? The Lord God hath spoken, who can but prophecy?
Bible reading for today
Today in the news
Halloween without the Mask On!
This is what Halloween really looks like:
Illinois woman told children to pray, then stabbed them as they begged for lives, prosecutor says | Fox News:
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Illinois woman told children to pray, then stabbed them as they begged for lives, prosecutor says | Fox News:
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Halloween, in Retrospect
Halloween is over for another year. Now it is time to gear up for Thanksgiving and Christmas and New Years. But before you let this 'Holiday' pass by too quickly, stop and reflect on the meaning of Halloween.
For the businessman or woman, Halloween (as well as all other holidays) are all the same: they are opportunities to try to sell products and services and to make money. Whether they are using a witch or a turkey or Santa or even our Lord Jesus in a manger, holidays are always exploited to make somebody money.
Christians do not celebrate Halloween. Or at least, they shouldn't. Halloween is the Devil's holiday. And those who belong to the Devil can celebrate it with gusto. The Devil and Halloween represent death. Jesus represents life. Our Lord Jesus says,
"And this is life eternal, that ye may know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent." - John 17:3
And also
"The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy. I am come that they might have life, and have it more abundantly." - John 10:10
Halloween not only represents death, and death culture, it represents God's judgment on sin. Halloween, unlike Christmas, is a temporary holiday that will end when our Lord Jesus returns as King and Judge. Christmas - the real Christmas, not the pagan one most celebrate on December 25th, but the Christmas the Bible talks about in Matthew chapter 1 and Luke chapter 2 - will be celebrated through all eternity.
No one will be celebrating Halloween in hell. The witches and warlocks and demons and the devil that will be seen there will be real - and along with all others who reject our Lord Jesus Christ they will be spending eternity in hell paying for their sins. The Bible says,
"And the Devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night forever and ever...And whosoever was not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire." - Revelation 20:10,15
Recommended reading:
Introducing Frank Peretti
Reformed and Always Reforming: Some Thoughts on Halloween and Reformation Day
For the businessman or woman, Halloween (as well as all other holidays) are all the same: they are opportunities to try to sell products and services and to make money. Whether they are using a witch or a turkey or Santa or even our Lord Jesus in a manger, holidays are always exploited to make somebody money.
Christians do not celebrate Halloween. Or at least, they shouldn't. Halloween is the Devil's holiday. And those who belong to the Devil can celebrate it with gusto. The Devil and Halloween represent death. Jesus represents life. Our Lord Jesus says,
"And this is life eternal, that ye may know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent." - John 17:3
And also
"The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy. I am come that they might have life, and have it more abundantly." - John 10:10
Halloween not only represents death, and death culture, it represents God's judgment on sin. Halloween, unlike Christmas, is a temporary holiday that will end when our Lord Jesus returns as King and Judge. Christmas - the real Christmas, not the pagan one most celebrate on December 25th, but the Christmas the Bible talks about in Matthew chapter 1 and Luke chapter 2 - will be celebrated through all eternity.
No one will be celebrating Halloween in hell. The witches and warlocks and demons and the devil that will be seen there will be real - and along with all others who reject our Lord Jesus Christ they will be spending eternity in hell paying for their sins. The Bible says,
"And the Devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night forever and ever...And whosoever was not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire." - Revelation 20:10,15
Recommended reading:
Introducing Frank Peretti
Reformed and Always Reforming: Some Thoughts on Halloween and Reformation Day
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Two-thirds of jobs go to immigrants during Obama's four years
Two-thirds of jobs go to immigrants during Obama's four years - Washington Times:
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Recommended Reading:
The Great Betrayal - How American Sovereignty and Social Justice are Being Sacrificed to the Gods of the Global Economy, by Patrick Buchanan
Fool Me Twice - Obama's Shocking Plans for the Next Four Years, by Aaron Klein and Brenda Elliot
Job Applicants Clamor to be Salvation Army Bell Ringers
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Recommended Reading:
The Great Betrayal - How American Sovereignty and Social Justice are Being Sacrificed to the Gods of the Global Economy, by Patrick Buchanan
Fool Me Twice - Obama's Shocking Plans for the Next Four Years, by Aaron Klein and Brenda Elliot
Job Applicants Clamor to be Salvation Army Bell Ringers
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