Encouraging Sunday Video, 12.21.08

A friend of mine gave me the book, Crazy Love, by Francis Chan and it was a tremendous exhortation that I desperately needed. I see the hand of God as He is raising servants in this day for His glory. Pastor Chan is one of those whom God has gifted to speak a specific message to the church in America. His message of avoiding a lukewarm Christian life and being totally wrapped up in love for God is backed by his sacrificial life and the sacrifices to which he calls his church.

Encouraging Sunday Video, 12.14.08

Although I have argued that the War on Christmas is a distraction from the main battle, I want to make clear that I also think Christmas time is a wonderful time of heightened spiritual interest. A friend referred me to this video, an encouragement to which we can all take heed this holiday Christmas season.

Encouraging Sunday Video, 11.23.08

Few of us have ever experienced the level of suffering that the New Testament encourages us to endure. Nevertheless, all of us have gone through something that has to some extent tried our faith. This video is a little longer than previous Sunday Videos, but it is well worth watching, considering the trying times we all have.

Encouraging Sunday Video, 11.16.08

These are inspired by my attempt to hand a young Jewish man a gospel tract today and his annoyed response. It reminded me of a burden I had for the Jews that, by God’s grace, has been rekindled. The first one is real significant to me – it’s so cool that I found this video of the “2 Nice Jewsih Boys”, a radio show I used to listen to every week in high school.

Encouraging Sunday Video, 11.9.08

I guess it’s not “encouraging” to think about distortions of true Christianity, but oftentimes false teaching is used to stir us to think more about the Truth and cherish it more. What is encouraging is the fact that, even though liberalism is alive and well in Christianity today, conservatism is surging. Dr. Michael Horton’s new book, Christless Christianity, confronts the erosion of truth and provokes us back to the Bible.

Encouraging Sunday Video, 11.2.08

This is the last Encouraging Sunday Video before this historic election. Let not your heart be troubled. Here, Piper reminds us of our priority as Christians in this world:

Encouraging Sunday Video, 10.26.08

Encouraging Sunday Video, 10.19.08

The things that spew forth from the mouth and pen of Brian McLaren, leader of the emergent church, are far from “encouraging.” But take encouragement this Sunday from the refutation from Way of the Master Radio’s Todd Friel. He’s good.

Encouraging Sunday Video, 10.12.08

Encouraging Sunday Video, 10.5.08

Encouraging Sunday Video, 9.28.08

Yeah, it will probably receive its share of criticism, but it’s good to see cinema being used to encourage people to do right, rather than what it normally does.

Encouraging Sunday Video, 9.21.08

Well, this was certainly a slow week at the blog. But that’s just fine. Right? Sunday is a-comin’, and we need a dose of truth. Enter Paul Washer:

Encouraging Sunday Video, 9.14.08

Encouraging Sunday Video, 9.7.08

It’s sad that Christianity’s opponents continue to decry the Bible as being supportive of racism when, in fact, the Bible is the very reason why cultures today eschew that very thing. This is proven historically, as cultures which have been reached with the gospel got a hold of such stark teachings as “men being made in the image of God”, “in Christ all are one – neither Jew nor Gentile”; “being a debtor both to Greeks and Barbarians”; “being made of one blood”; “sharing a common ancestor in Adam”; “esteeming others better than yourselves”; so on and so forth. According to the Bible, there is only one race, the human race. 

What’s more sad is when Christians feed the fire of skepticism. There are undeniable blemishes on the saga of Christianity. But these circumstances are obviously not in accordance with the Bible. Even today, there are still those who will not permit what they see as an “interracial” marriage. May God help us to tear down these unbiblical presuppositions. Let’s be encouraged with this short clip of Thabiti Anaybwile at this year’s T4G conference:

Encouraging Sunday Video, 8.31.08

Should we bring a political aspect to this blog? I dunno. . .but, hey, it is our blog. So be encouraged this Sunday with these vids, provided for your inner patriot:

Encouraging Sunday Video, 8.24.08

We all know about Joel Osteen’s poor representation of Christianity on Larry King’s show. But all is not such in the world of Christianity. True preachers like John MacArthur aren’t afraid to stand up for the truth:

Encouraging Sunday Video, 8.10.08

Once again, we provide you with two – one for your funny bone, and one for your spirit:

Encouraging Sunday Video, 8.3.08

Encouraging Sunday Video, 7.27.08

Encouraging Sunday Video, 7.20.08

If you have yet to be acquainted with Blair Wingo’s poetry, allow me to introduce you to one of her gems: “Don’t Add On”

Encouraging Sunday Video, 7.13.08

The honesty of the biblical penmen is just one of the Bible’s marks of Divine Authorship.

Encouraging Sunday Video, 7.6.08

Here’s two, serving distinct yet wonderfully compatible purposes to get you ready for this Sunday!

Encouraging Sunday Video 6.22.08