Monday, December 31, 2018

The Use and Abuse of Police Body Cameras

The Use and Abuse of Police Body Cameras - americanthinker.com

Excerpt from this article:

"Consider that the politicians, activists, the media (and even failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton) based their demands that every cop wear a body camera after a legal and justified police shooting in Fersuson. The investigation conducted by the Department of Justice under President obama, revealed taht the 'Hands Up...Don't Shoot' scenario was one of the biggest lies ever told to the public, but law enforcement largely agreed to the use of body cameras."
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News podcast from 2014:

The Right Response to Ferguson, by Pastor Kevin Boling

And from 2016:

Police Shootings, Crime, and Unjustified Homicides - How the Media Bends the Truth, by Pastor Kevin Swanson

Recommended sermon on the Christian's responsibility to the state:

When Government Tries to Be God, by Dr. David P. Murray

Today in the News - Monday, December 31, 2018


Daily Bible Verses for Monday, December 31, 2018

"I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book. If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things that are written in this book. He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen." - Revelation 22:16-20  (Audio)

The following sermons are on Revelation 22:16-20:

The Star Which Created All Other Stars, by Dr. Ian R. K. Paisley (1926-2014)
Jesus Name Make the Gospel So Clear, So Near, and So Dear! by Rev. Hans Overduin
God's Will and Man's Will, by Pastor Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) [Note: Pastor Spurgeon uses Romans 9:16 as a co-text for this sermon: "So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God which sheweth mercy."]
A Threefold Appeal to Come, by Rev. Henk Bergsma
Ulterior Motives, by Rev. Stephen Hamilton
Surely I Come Quickly, by Dr. David P. Murray

Bible Reading For Monday, December 31, 2018

 The following Bible reading program is taken from the One Year Bible KJV By Tyndale House

The One Year Bible, which helps people read the entire Bible in as little as 15 minutes a day, guides readers through God's Word with daily readings from the Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs.

I have added sermons from Sermonaudio.com to each day's Bible reading.

Malachi 3 & 4 (Audio)

God a Refiner and Purifier of His People, by Rev. Stephen Hamilton [Text: Malachi 3:3]
The Message, by Rev. Mark Kelderman [Text: Malachi 4]

The Following Sermon is on Malachi 4:1:

"For behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven: and all the proud, yea and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts: that it shall leave them neither root nor branch."

Testing the Temperature of Hell, by Rev. Ian Brown

Revelation 22  (Audio)

The following sermon is on Revelation 22:11 & 12:

"He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still. And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be."

The Parallel Development of Good and Evil in History, by Rev. Cornelis (Neil) Pronk

The following sermons are on Revelation 22:16-20:

"I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book. If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things that are written in this book. He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen.

The Star Which Created All Other Stars, by Dr. Ian R. K. Paisley (1926-2014)
Jesus Name Make the Gospel So Clear, So Near, and So Dear! by Rev. Hans Overduin
God's Will and Man's Will, by Pastor Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) [Note: Pastor Spurgeon uses Romans 9:16 as a co-text for this sermon: "So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God which sheweth mercy."]
A Threefold Appeal to Come, by Rev. Henk Bergsma
Ulterior Motives, by Rev. Stephen Hamilton
Surely I Come Quickly, by Dr. David P. Murray

Here are some more sermons on Revelation 22:

Flee From the Coming Wrath, by Pastor Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) [Text: Matthew 3:7 (Audio) and Revelation 22 (Audio)

Psalm 150 (Audio)

Praise Ye the Lord! Hallelujah! by Dr. Alan Cairns [Text: Psalm 150]
Praise, Praise Ye the Lord, by Pastor Joel Overduin [Text: Psalm 150]

Proverbs 31-25-31 (Audio)

A Wife's Honored Position, by Rev. Brian McClung [Text: Proverbs 31:10-31]
Building a House With Her Hands, by Pastor Kevin Swanson [Text: Proverbs 11-31]

Sunday, December 30, 2018

It is High Time to Wake Up

It is High Time to Wake Up, by Dr. Joel Beeke

The text for this sermon is Romans 13:11 (Audio)

"And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed."

Saturday, December 29, 2018

Should You Say the Pledge of Allegiance?

Should You Say the Pledge of Allegiance? by Pastor Kevin Swanson
The Pledge - Its History and Problems, Part 1, by John Weaver [Text: Exodus 20:1-3]
The Pledge - Its History and Problems, Part 2, by John Weaver [Text: Exodus 20:13]

Correcting False Contradictions

"The big bang model assumes that the universe is many billions of years old. While this timescale is sufficient for light to travel from distant galaxies to earth, it does not provide enough time for light to travel from one side of the visible universe to the other...How can one side of the visible universe know about the other side if there has not been enough time for information to be exchanged?" - Dr. Jason Lisley (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

Correcting False Contradictions - From an interview of  Dr. Jason Lisle by Pastor Kevin Boling
Dinosaurs in the Bible, by Dr. Jason Lisle
Six Days & the Eisegesis Problem, by Ken Ham
The Ark Encounter, by Ken Ham
Exploring The Ark Encounter, by Peter Hammond

Recommended books by Dr. Jason Lisle:


514712: Taking Back Astronomy: The Heavens Declare Creation Taking Back Astronomy: The Heavens Declare Creation
By Dr. Jason Lisle / Master Books

Distant starlight, uniformitarianism and other theories have all been used to 'prove' the big bang theory; but author Dr. Jason Lisle and the team at Answers in Genesis have accumulated both new and old evidence to show that such theories don't disprove the Genesis account at all! Taking an aggressive approach, they go through the myriads of astronomical phenomenon that in fact could only be explained by the presence of a divine creator. Many full color photographs and easy to understand text will capture the attention of any child, teen or adult. 128 indexed pages, hardcover.

515686: The Ultimate Proof of Creation: Resolving the Origins Debate The Ultimate Proof of Creation: Resolving the Origins Debate
By Dr. Jason Lisle / Master Books

This book is a complete guide to defending the Christian faith. It emphasizes the defence of the Genesis Creation account, is built on techniques that have been developed over many years, and through many presentations. They are not difficult to apply when one learns how to do it properly. Ready to move beyond circular arguments? It is time to get to the real heart of the issue and rationally resolve the origins debate. It is time to discover The Ultimate Proof of Creation

440927: Keeping Faith in an Age of Reason: Refuting Alleged Bible Contradictions Keeping Faith in an Age of Reason: Refuting Alleged Bible Contradictions
By Jason Lisle / Master Books

Critics often claim that the Bible cannot be true because it has contradictions. but few bother to check to see if it is really true! You might have seen a popular list of 439 alleged Bible contradictions that's often referred to as the definitive proof that the Bible is flawed. Keeping Faith in an Age of Reason examines this list and offers Christians an intelligent answer to these common objections. Discover more about God, His sovereignty, and how the Bible really is supremely accurate and self-consistent! Short, concise answers make this a wonderful resource for any Christian who wants to know how to answer the objection that the Bible can't be trusted due to supposed contradictions.

516416: The Stargazer"s Guide to the Night Sky The Stargazer's Guide to the Night Sky
By Dr. Jason Lisle / Master Books

Staring up at the stars is an experience shared across time and space.
Designed for people without astronomy experience, The Stargazer's Guide to the Night Sky will help you discover the science of the stars, planets, moon, and sun. A mix of informative textbook chapters, star-charts to help you find your way around the sky, instructions on how to use a telescope, and helpful advice on learning to see in the dark, this guide will serve as a helpful introduction to the topic and activity of astronomy. 240 pages, hardcover, glossy pages with many full-color photographs.
ICR Item Number: BSGTTNS

515440: Old Earth Creationism on Trial: The Verdict Is In Old Earth Creationism on Trial: The Verdict Is In
By Tim Chaffey & Jason Lisle / Master Books

* For centuries the earth's age has been fiercely debated in Christian and scientific circles. This persuasive study offers a fresh perspective on the controversy! Claiming that the debate turns on scriptural authority, Lisle and Chaffey discuss how the Bible is used by young- and old-earth proponents, the church's changing interpretation of Scripture, and more. 240 pages, softcover from Master Books.

Today in History - December 29 & 30

December 29

1945: Congress Officially Recognizes the Pledge of Allegiance (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

I Pledge Allegiance to God's Word, by Dr. Steven J.Lawson [Text: Psalm 119:57-64]
Should You Say the Pledge of Allegiance? by Pastor Kevin Swanson
The Pledge - Its History and Problems, Part 1, by John Weaver [Text: Exodus 20:1-3]
The Pledge - Its History and Problems, Part 2, by John Weaver [Text: Exodus 20:13]

December 30

1835:  The Treaty of New Echota is signed, ceding all the lands of the Cherokee east of the Mississippi River to the United Staes (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

Kids Playing Cowboys and Indians - Thinking Clearly on Cultural Tiffs, by Pastor Kevin Swanson
America's Sins Against the Indians, by Pastor Kevin Swanson


Recommended website:

Today in the News - Saturday, December 29, 2018


More World and National News

This is Exactly the Kind of Behavior You'd Expect During a Stock Market Implosion - theeconomiccollapseblog.com
The Satanic Temple Cleared to Enter Arkansas Ten Commandments Lawsuit - christiannews.net
Israel Had Enough, Bombs the Hell Out of Syrian Capital - jewsnews.co.il
Irish Dirt May Be the Answer to 'Superbugs' - wnd.com
Double Standard Week in Higher Education - legalinsurrection.com
Opioid Crisis Leaves 700,000 Americans Dead: "Epidemic Continues to Worsen and Evolve" - zerohedge.com

Daily Bible Verse for Saturday, December 29, 2018

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away."

The following sermons are on Revelation 21:4 (Audio):

Tears Wiped Away in Heaven, by Rev. Lawrence J. Bilkes
God Promises the Passing Away of Former Things, by Pastor Carl A. Schouls
The Wonder of Heaven, by Rev. Reginald Cranston
Heaven, by Rev. William McCrea
No More Tears! by Rev. Hans Overduin 

Bible Reading for Saturday, December 29, 2108

 The following Bible reading program is taken from the One Year Bible KJV By Tyndale House

The One Year Bible, which helps people read the entire Bible in as little as 15 minutes a day, guides readers through God's Word with daily readings from the Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs.

I have added sermons from Sermonaudio.com to each day's Bible reading.

Zechariah 12, 14 (Audio)

Calvary Sorrow, by Rev. L. W. Bilkes [Text: Zechariah 12 10b-14]
The Impossible Made Possible, by Dr. Ian R. K. Paisley (1926-2014) [Text: Zechariah 13]
Light at Night, by Dr. Alan Cairns [Text: Zechariah 14:6-7]

The following sermons are on Zechariah 13:7:

"Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine head upon the little ones."

The Awakening of Jehovah's Sword, by Rev. Reginald Cranston
Christ in Zechariah, by Dr. Michael Barrett
Christ the Smitten Sheperd, by Rev. John Greer
Divine Justice, by Kuldip Gangar
The Sheperd to the Slaughter, by Ian Brown
A Sword, A Sheperd, and His Sheep, by Rev. Pieter van der Hoek

Malachi 1-3 (Audio)

The Danger for Second/Third Generation Religion, by Rev. Noel Hughes [Text: Malachi 1:1-14]
The Immutability of God! by Pastor Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) [Text: Malachi 3; Malachi 3:6]

The following sermons are on Malachi 3:8-10:

"Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings.

Dick Turpin Christianity, by Rev. Ian Brown
Paying God Our Dues. The Price of Revival, by Dr. Ian R. K. Paisley (1834-1892)
The Tithe is the Lord's, by Rev. Reginald Cranston
William Colgate - The Toothpaste Man, by Rev. Roger Higginson
Doors Open on Earth, and Windows Open in Heaven, by Rev. Stephan Hamilton
The Day That Cometh, by Rev. Jan Neels

Revelation 19-21  (Audio)

When the Saved Shout Hallelujah As God Sens People to Hell, by Evangelist Rolfe Bernard (1904-1969) [Text: Revelation 19]

Note: If brother Bernard were alive today he would not want anyone apologizing for this sermon. But before you dismiss this sermon based on this admittedly harsh title, read Revelation 19 for yourself.  Many people read John 3:16 and I John 4:16 and fashion a false God in their minds based only on these two verses. Revelation 19 is just as inspired by God as John 3:16 and I John 4:16!

Here are some sermons on Revelation 19, 20 & 21:

The War to End All Wars, by Dr. Ian R. K. Paisley (1926-2014) [Text: Revelation 19]
The Judgment of the Wicked, by Rev. John Greer [Text: Revelation 20]
I Saw the Dead, by Dr. David P. Murray [Text: Revelation 20:15-20]
The Millennium, Part 1, by Dr. Joel Beeke [Text: Revelation 20:1-10]
The Millennium, Part 2, by Dr. Joel Beeke [Text: Revelation 20:1-10]

The following sermons are on Revelation 21:4:

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away."

Tears Wiped Away in Heaven, by Rev. Lawrence J. Bilkes
God Promises the Passing Away of Former Things, by Pastor Carl A. Schouls
The Wonder of Heaven, by Rev. Reginald Cranston
Heaven, by Rev. William McCrea
No More Tears! by Rev. Hans Overduin

Psalm 147- 149 (Audio)

Praise the Lord, by Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson [Text: Psalm 147]
The Cure for Spiritual Coldness, by Dr. Frank McClelland [Text: Psalm 147]

Here are some hymns from Psalm 147-149:

Praise Ye the Lord For it is Good (Psalm 47)
Hallelujah Praise Jehovah (Psalm 148)
Ye Who His Temple Throng (Psalm 149)

Proverbs 31-1-24 (Audio)

The following sermons are on Proverbs 31:10-31:

The Picture of a Godly Wife, by Rev. Colin Mercer
My Tribute to My Late Mother, Charlotte Hamilton, by Rev. Stephan Hamilton
A Good Word for Wives, by Pastor Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892)
Woman-The Crown Upon the Head, by Rev. Noel Hughes
Should Mother Work Outside the Home? by Pastor Kevin Swanson
The Virtuous Woman, by Rev. Gordon Dane
The Instruction of a Mother, by Rev. William McCrea

Friday, December 28, 2018

Daily Quote for Friday, December 28, 2018

"An advertisement keeps popping up for a new paraphrase of the Bible. It's a full page color photograph of a woman who appears to be young, sophisticated, well educated, with a hint of cynicism. 'Pastor,' the caption reads, 'if you want to reach me, you better watch your language.'
The inside cover elaborates: 'Distracted by deadlines and bills, this is the only time she takes to nurture her spiritual life. You can't afford to lose her attention when you reference Bible passages that are too lofty and obscure.' Why can't a good pastor respond, 'No, this isn't about making things comfortable for you. If you are baptized, then this speech that the Bible uses is your language. You have to make an effort to understand it, to live in its world, and to breathe its air. If you are too distracted by deadlines and bills to take any time outside this one hour a week for your faith, then you'll pardon me for not losing the rest of my congregation to the world for you.'"  - Dr. Michael Horton, A Better Way: Rediscovering the Drama of God-Centered Worship


Daily Bible Verse for Friday, December 28, 2018

"God is a Spirit, and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." - John 4:24 (Audio)

Here are some sermons on John 4:24:

God is a Spirit, by Dr. David P. Murray
Acceptable Worship, by Rev. Colin Mercer
True Worship, by Rev John Greer
The Pattern for True Worship, by Rev. Stephen Hamilton
The Prerequisites of True Worship, by Rev. Stephen Hamilton
The Being of God, by Rev. Roger Higginson
God is a Spirit, by Dr. Jerry Bilkes

Today in the News - Friday, December 28, 2018

Thursday, December 27, 2018

I Saw The Dead

"And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heavens fled away; and there was found no place for them. And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life; and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire." - Revelation 20:11-15 (Audio)

Here is a sermon on Revelation 20:11-15:

I Saw the Dead, by Dr. David P. Murray

Evangelicals to Persecute Real Christians? Taking Compromise Plan From Mormons

A Constant Decay Rate?

A Constant Decay Rate? by Ken Ham [Answers in Genesis]
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Recommended sermons and podcasts:

Six Days & the Eisegesis Problem, by Ken Ham
The Ark Encounter, by Ken Ham
Exploring The Ark Encounter, by Peter Hammond

Recommended reading from Ken Ham and Answers in Genesis:


334523: Six Days or Millions of Years? Booklet

Six Days or Millions of Years? Booklet
By Ken Ham / Answers in Genesis


400548: Science Confirms the Bible

Science Confirms the Bible
By Ken Ham / Answers in Genesis



518199: New Answers Book Box Set Volumes 1-4

New Answers Book Box Set Volumes 1-4
By Master Books


080970: Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design
By Edited by J.B. Stump / Zondervan








Former Muslim Arrested for Preaching the Gospel in Mall

Quotes by Corrie Ten Boom

"If the Devil cannot make you bad, he'll make you busy." - Corrie Ten Boom (1892-1983) ((Source)

"Don't bother to give God instructions. Just report for duty." - Corrie Ten Boom (1892-1983) (Source)

"You can never learn that Christ is all you need, until Christ is all you have." - Corrie Ten Boom (1892-1983) (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

Live Interview With Corrie Ten Boon (1974)
The Greatest of These is Love, by Corrie Ten Boom
Return to The Hiding Place - Resistance to Tyrants is Obedience to God, by Pastor Kevin Swanson

Today in History - December 27

1904: James Barrie's play Peter Pan premiered in London (Source)

Recommenmded sermons and podcasts:

Married to Peter Pan, by Pastor Kevin Swanson
Perpetual Boyhood, by Pastor Kevin Swanson
A Crumbling Foundation: Life in a Peter Pan World, by Jared Olivetti

The following quote is from the book Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life, by Dr. Henry Cloud &  Dr. John Townsend:

"People like Derek ... can be lots of fun. Except when you pop their bubble about their unrealistic grandiosity and their irresponsibility. Then you become a 'wet blanket.' It's revealing to talk to the 'wet blanket' who is married to a practicing child. No job is more tiring."  

Today in the News - Thursday, December 27, 2018

Here is what is going on in the world today:


How I Found Christ?

 How I Found Christ? by Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892)