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Run To Win (Why Christians Practice Self Control)
Audio: Text: “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. So I do not run aimlessly; I do…
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How to Use the “Bridge Illustration” to Share the Gospel (with Q&A)
*This was an outdoor service so the audio is a little off. Audio: Text: Leaving it to the Professionals You probably know the name Billy Graham, right? His evangelistic crusades are known around the world. He has preached to millions of people in more than 185 countries, started a radio program, magazine, and multiple…
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Amazing Grace: The Motivation for Sharing Our Faith
Audio: Text: Last week we talked about how scary it can be to talk about our faith and some ways we can get over the fear of sharing what Jesus is doing in our life with the people around us. It essentially came down to four things: show people love before you stress about…
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Getting Over The Fear of Sharing Your Faith
Audio: Text: I walked into Walmart the other day and saw a bunch of Halloween candy, so I guess Halloween is coming up again. That seems a little early to me, but maybe it’s a piggy-back on things to stuff in kid’s school lunches – which also starts up soon. These two things, Halloween…
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Radical Individualism
Audio: Text: Radical Individualism If you’re a fan of Star Trek, which I am, then you’ll remember the famous quote from Wrath of Kahn where, a couple times, Spock says, “logic clearly dictates that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few” and Kirk finishes with “or the one.” The first…
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Motives Matter (How Being Cool and Entitlement Mess Up Your Mission)
Audio: Text: The Pressure to Be Cool There is a lot of pressure on everyone to be cool. And I’m sure that there are a lot of people here who think, “I don’t care if I’m cool or not. I’m not a kid anymore.” but hear me out. Being cool, by the official dictionary…
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A Mighty Fortress – Psalm 62
Audio: Text: “For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken. How long will all of you attack a man to batter him, like a leaning wall, a tottering fence? They only plan to…
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The Moral Butterfly Effect
Audio: Text: Please open up to 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 and let’s read it together: “Now concerning food offered to idols: we know that ‘all of us possess knowledge.’ This ‘knowledge’ puffs up, but love builds up. If anyone imagines that he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought to know. But…
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Bloom Where You Are Planted (Life On Purpose)
Audio: Text: The Right Tool Check out some of these weird tools. Maybe they’re only weird to me. Have any of you used these? Here’s my favourite, which is awesome, and it’s the Stanley #1 Odd Jobs. I absolutely love this guy’s description. We’ve all used the wrong tool to try to accomplish…
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CT:LIVE Season 3 Finale Q&A (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 98)
The full audio version of our CT:LIVE Season 3 Finale Q&A! It’s a long one, but there’s lots of fun and answers to some awesome questions. Check Facebook for the contest winners. Podcast Audio: New CT CarnivoreBob TheologyPants Ringtone! How to use: DOWNLOAD THIS ZIP FILE Unzip this folder somewhere on your computer (Download Drive,…
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Good Christian Sex
Audio: Text: A couple weeks ago I gave a sermon on the topic of sexual immorality which led to some pretty strong and varied reactions. Some people appreciated confronting the topic of pornography from the pulpit while others claimed it was. I want you to know that whenever I preach my intention is never…
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Life, Balance & Hobbies (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 97)
Are Christians allowed to have hobbies? How can we balance our responsibilities and interests effectively? Does Steve love his tiny helicopters too much? How Can You Help Carnivore Theology? 1. Pray for us! 2. Subscribe to and rate us on iTunes and watch us on YouTube!! (If you don’t have iTunes use one of these FeedBurner links) 3.…
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BIG Season Finale C.T. Q&A
The BIG SEASON FINALE Episode for Carnivore Theology is coming very soon and we want to jam-pack it with as many no-holds-barred Q&A as we can fit! No topic is out of bounds! So if you’ve been sitting on a question that was too hard, weird, silly or deep, now is the time to…
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Appetites Out of Control: The Personal and Cultural Effects of Pornography
Audio: Text: “‘All things are lawful for me,’ but not all things are helpful. ‘All things are lawful for me,’ but I will not be dominated by anything. ‘Food is meant for the stomach and the stomach for food’—and God will destroy both one and the other. The body is not meant for sexual…
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Why There Are So Many Different Bibles (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 96)
What’s the deal with all the Bible Translations out there? Why so many? Which one is correct? Does it matter? Podcast Audio: Resources We Shared: Understanding English Bible Translation by Leland Ryken Blue Letter Bible Bible Gateway Life Church YouVersion Bible App Tim Challies: Translating Translations Tim Challies: 7 Great Study Bibles 5 Minutes in…
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What to Do When a Christian Friend Talks About Divorce (Carnivore Theology Ep. 95)
Here’s some practical and biblical advice about what we can do when we see a Christian friend headed towards divorce or talking about troubles in their marriage. Podcast Audio: Book Resource: God Redeeming HIs Bride by Robert K Cheong How Can You Help Carnivore Theology? 1. Pray for us! 2. Subscribe to and rate…
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The Good News (Why The Resurrection Means Everything)
Audio: Text: The Gospel Truth Today I want to talk about the “Gospel”. That word has been hijacked a bit by our culture so I want, at the outset, to clarify what that word even means. The term “The Gospel Truth” has actually become an idiom in our culture – meaning a group of…
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Check Out Our Shorts! (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 94)
Life got weird this week so we thought we’d introduce our podcast listeners to some of the fun and interesting things we’re doing on our “CT: Shorts” series. Plus we have a special contest request! Podcast Audio: How Can You Help Carnivore Theology? 1. Pray for us! 2. Subscribe to and rate us on iTunes and…
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EPIC: How Christians View History
Audio: Text: This morning, in the light of Palms Sunday, I want to talk about the history of the world — from the beginning to the end — the story of God and humanity. Chapter 1: The Beginning Genesis 1:1, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” This is the start…
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Resources for Every Stage of the Christian Life (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 93)
We do a data dump of the best resources for every stage of the Christian life. Whether you are a new believer, have some years in the church, or are a longtime elder, you’ll find something to challenge you! Podcast Audio: The Resources: Pilgrim Theology – Michael Horton ESV Study Bible NIV Life Application Study…
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How To Face Discouragement
Audio: Text: Nehemiah So Far If you don’t know Nehemiah’s story, I highly recommend you give it a read, but let me give you a summary of what is going on up until this point. Nehemiah was a Jewish man who had risen to prominence in the Persian Empire to become one of…
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Pastor Al’s New Book (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 92)
Pastor Al tells us about his newest FREE book “The Foundations: What a Christian Needs, Learns & Does”. Podcast Audio: How Can You Help Carnivore Theology? 1. Pray for us! 2. Subscribe to and rate us on iTunes and watch us on YouTube!! (If you don’t have iTunes use one of these FeedBurner links) 3. Record a question in…
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Will You Help Carnivore Theology Keep Going?
Hi, friends! We love providing the Carnivore Theology Podcast and Videos to you for free, but we have some production costs that come up each year and are wondering if you’d help us. Our goal is to raise $200 to pay for the web address, file hosting, blog site, and if there’s any left…
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What is The Gospel Coalition Canada? (Carnivore Theology Ep. 90)
Wyatt Graham of the brand new The Gospel Coalition Canada drops by to talk about the state of the gospel and the need for Christian unity in Canada. Podcast Audio: And don’t forget that it’s CONTEST TIME! How Can You Help Carnivore Theology? 1. Pray for us! 2. Subscribe to and rate us…
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M103: Virtue Signalling or the End of Freedom? (Carnivore Theology Ep. 89)
Historically, Christians have been rightly concerned about the protection of human beings. They also support religious liberty. So what is the problem ith Motion 103? Is it merely Orwellian inspired PC “newspeak”? What does this motion actually target? Should Christians be worried about it? Podcast Audio: Referenced Article: Actually, one needn’t be a hysterical bigot…
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Confronting Sin: The Biblical Steps to Take When Helping Somone Caught in Sin
Audio: Text: Anosmia Have you ever heard of “Anosmia”? It’s a fancy word describing the inability to smell and thousands of Canadians have this problem. I read a little about it this week and it’s actually a much more serious problem then one would think because our nose is something that keeps us safe.…
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Teaching Theology to Kids (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 88)
Steve and Al sound a little weird in this episode as explore teaching theology to kids… with kids! Podcast Audio: How Can You Help Carnivore Theology? 1. Pray for us! 2. Subscribe to and rate us on iTunes and watch us on YouTube!! (If you don’t have iTunes use one of these FeedBurner links) 3. Record a question…
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Judging Others and Confronting Sin: Where to Start
Audio: Text: Let’s open up to 1 Corinthians 5 and read it again. Last week we talked about the danger of sin and the importance of calling it out in our own lives and protecting each other from it by stepping in and giving warnings. We touched on the importance of, when we see…
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Sin: No Big Deal?
Audio: Text: We’ve been slowly working our way through 1st Corinthians and after a Christmas break and the January series on depression, it’s time to get back into our study by turning to 1st Corinthians 5. “It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not…
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Get My Latest Book Free!
Exciting News! My latest book “The Foundations: An Introduction to What a Christian Needs, Knows & Does” now available for download on your e-reader — and it’s FREE! Click here to go to the download page to learn more: https://artofthechristianninja.com/my-books/ Introduction: Jesus, in John 10:10, says that He has come to give…
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CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT (Carnivore Theology Ep. 87)
IT’S CONTEST TIME! Here’s how it works: Listen to/watch the next episode of Carnivore Theology (#88) AND watch the next CT Short (#15). There will be a SECRET PHRASE in BOTH of them. To enter the contest SHARE the episode OR the CT Short on social media (Facebook or Twitter) and INCLUDE BOTH SECRET…
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What R U Reading L8ly? #4 (Carnivore Theology Ep. 86)
We’re back down in the reading cave talking about what we’ve learned from some of the books we’ve been reading lately. Even if you’re not a reader, give this a listen because this is so much more than just a book talk! Podcast Audio: Visit our YouTube Page for Behind-The-Scenes Videos and CT Shorts!…
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Christians & Depression IV: The Truth
Audio: Text: Ok, just for fun we’re going to start today with a True or False test of some random questions I found around the internet: Approximately one-quarter of human bones are in the feet. (True – 52 bones in the feet and 206 in the whole body.) In ancient Rome, a special room…
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Depression: What It Is and How To Respond (Carnivore Theology Ep. 85)
What is depression and how does it differ from sadness? How can sufferers, friends, and churches respond to those facing depression? Podcast Audio:
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Christians & Depression III: Jesus Knows How You Feel
Sermon Audio: Sermon Text: We’ve been talking for the past few weeks about Mental Illness and Depression, something that is all too common in our community. We’ve talked about what Depression is, what causes it, and a bit of what it’s like to live with it. Last week we talked about the stigma of…
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Christians & Depression II: Fighting The Stigma
*Sorry, no audio. Tattoos & Human Branding I don’t have any tattoos, but I know lots of people who do – and a few that don’t have one yet but want one. As far as the Bible goes, there’s no problem with getting or having a tattoo, so long as it’s not done in…
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Christians & Depression: A Few Things Your Pastor Wants You to Know
Sermon Audio: Sermon Text: Well, we took down the Christmas decorations at home this week. No more tree, lights, or socks on the wall (nothing says Christmas like decorating the wall with fancy socks you’ll never wear, right?). The socks have been replaced with our standard portrait, the tree has been boxed up and…
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Why Our Church Has a Membership Covenant
Sermon Audio: Sermon Text: When we become Christians we enter into a new family called the Church of Jesus Christ. When we put our faith in Jesus, God takes us out from under the condemnation we find under His Law grants us forgiveness through Jesus, and then makes us a part of His Kingdom.…
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Reflections from “A Charlie Brown Christmas” (Christmas Day Sermon for Kids)
Sermon Audio: Sermon Text: How many of you watched a Christmas movie this year? We have a tradition at my house, though we haven’t been the best at it this year, of watching Christmas movies throughout the month of December. We like the fun ones like Elf, Santa The Clause, Home Alone, Miracle on…
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Yes, Christians Believe in the Virgin Birth (And No, We’re Not Crazy)
Sermon Audio: Sermon Text: Doctor Luke Tonight we’ve read the Christmas story from the Gospel of Luke. Luke, the man whom the gospel was named after, was Greek Gentile (or non-jewish), who was trained as a doctor. He was a friend to the ailing Apostle Paul and accompanied him on some of his missionary…
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Joy: An Advent Reflection from Al (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 84)
Al reminds us that life sucks and gives some depressing reflections on Advent joy. Podcast Audio:
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If Jesus is My Saviour, Why Don’t I Feel Saved?
Sermon Audio: Sermon Text: Tigger & Eeyore Have you ever met a super-happy person? One of those folks that just seems to have a good attitude all the time, glowing about life, full of energy, optimistic about the future? I’ve met a couple of them, though not many. They’re awesome to be around because…
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Love: An Advent Reflection from Chad (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 83)
Chad gives us some Advent reflections the love of Jesus Christ. Podcast Audio:
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What God is Doing When We’re Not Looking
Sermon Audio: Sermon Text: We read a scripture last week from the Isaiah 8-9 and I want to take this week to revisit one of those verses. Open up to Isaiah 9:6-7 and let’s read it together again. Last time we emphasized verses 1-5, as we discussed God coming as the child Jesus, making…
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Hope: A Christmas Reflection from Steve (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 82)
Steve gives us some reflections on Advent hope. Podcast Audio:
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A Christmas Perspective on “The Worst Year Ever”
Sermon Audio: Sermon Text: Maybe I spend too much time on the internet, but there seems to be a fair consensus that 2016 wasn’t anyone’s favourite year. Political insanity, environmental disasters, racial tension, war, famine, terrorism, genocide… plus Alan Rickman and Gordie Howe died… argh. It was kind of a lousy year. I’ve personally…
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Why Canada Needs ARPA (Special Guest: Andre Schutten of the Association for Reformed Political Action) (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 81)
We talk politics, porn, education, abortion, families, Trinity Western, and more as we get politically active with ARPA’s Andre Schutten. Podcast Audio: Here’s the link to the Abortion Episodes with Mike Schouten we promised: The Abortion Episode – Part 1 (with WeNeedaLAW.ca’s Mike Schouten) (Carnivore Theology Ep. 63) The Abortion Episode – Part…
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Why Sexual Sin is a Big Deal – God As Husband (The Gospel & Sexual Sin: Part 3)
Sermon Audio: Handout / Small Group Questions: The Gospel & Sexual Sin Part 3: God As Husband – HANDOUT Sermon Text: I need you to do a little, mental legwork this morning and recall the last few sermons, because, in truth, they along with today’s is really altogether one sermon. Part of me longs…