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How long do you need to wait between sinning and praying?
What does it mean that we are “Free in Christ”? How free? Does that mean we can do whatever we want? Is there anything we can do to lose that freedom? How long do you have to wait between sinning and praying? Podcast Version: https://anchor.fm/xtianninja/episodes/How-long-do-you-need-to-wait-between-sinning-and-praying-e1l57e9 I Need Your Support I’m doing this full-time and…
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But What if They’re a Really Good Person?
If you’ve ever asked, “Do good people go to heaven?”, give this a watch: XtianNinja talks through the thought process we see in Romans 1-3 and explains why understanding it is critical to understanding what Christians call “salvation”. Podcast Version: https://anchor.fm/xtianninja/episodes/But-What-if-Theyre-a-Really-Good-Person-e1iplfr I split my YouTube channels, so if you’re looking for the fun and…
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When Jesus Was Attacked by an Angry Mob! (Passion Week: Tuesday)
The leading men of Jerusalem took turns attacking, arguing, and trying to discredit Jesus, in hopes He would fall for their trap so they could accuse and kill Him. It didn’t work. Podcast Version: https://anchor.fm/xtianninja/episodes/Jesus-Faces-an-Angry-Mob–Passion-Week-Tuesday-e1h6t0e I Need Your Support I’m doing this full-time and the only way I can keep it up is through…
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What REAL Prayer Looks Like
New Video: Sometimes talking to God feels like a shopping list, complaint form, or even a 911 call – but does prayer mean something more? Podcast Version: https://anchor.fm/xtianninja/episodes/What-REAL-Prayer-Looks-Like-e1g75e9 I’m doing this full-time and the only way I can keep it up is through support from folks like you – so please consider supporting me…
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When an Agnostic Muslim Asked: “Where Do You Think I’ll Go When I Die”, I Said This…
New Video: An agnostic person, raised Muslim, came into my chat during a live stream and asked “Where do you think I’ll go when I die?”. This was my answer. Hopefully, it helps. This is exactly the kind of moment I hope for as a full-time streamer! If you’d like to help me stay…
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Does God decide who goes to heaven or do people choose God? And how does the “Unforgivable Sin” factor in?
A quick video with a helpful illustration to understand whether God decides who goes to heaven or if people choose God — and how does the “unforgivable sin” factor into all of this? This little clip came from a question someone asked during one of my usual streams where I play games and chat…
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The Power of Vulnerability, How News Deforms the Soul, & At The Cross (PP 4)
In this episode, I share an interesting idea about the power of vulnerability, an interesting article about how news can deform your soul, and continue our interesting study of Pilgrims Progress by exploring the fourth chapter where Christian Proceeds to the Cross. Interesting Links:– Article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/news-spiritual-deformation/– Twitch: Sunday @ 3pm, Tues @ 7pm, Thurs &…
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A Twitch Idea, Sexual Detachment, & Pilgrim’s Progress Ch. 3.2
This week, I share an interesting idea about livestreaming on Twitch, an interesting article about pornographic detachment, and continue our interesting study of John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrims Progress by exploring the middle of the third chapter where Christian meets Good Will at the Wicket Gate. Interesting Links: Idea: https://www.twitch.tv/directory/game/Just%20Chatting Article: https://albertmohler.com/2021/02/11/briefing-2-11-21 https://www.challies.com/articles/pornographic-detachment/ Study: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/the-pilgrims-progress Want to Support…
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Drag Your Sin Into the Light (Gospel of John Series)
“Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, ‘Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.’ Jesus answered…
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Contemplating Sin & Rebirth (Lent 2019)
“From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. All this is from God,…
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God Wants to Be Known: General Revelation (HC:LD8c)
Audio: Text: Imagine for a moment that you are sitting at home one night when you hear a weird noise outside your door, see a bunch of flickering lights, and then moments later hear a knock on your door. You answer it and there stands an alien family from outer space – there’s an…
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Believe in Jesus (HC:LD7a)
Audio: Text: Turn with me to John 3:16-21 and we’ll read it together. We talked about this passage a little bit last week when I highlighted the exclusivity of the claims that Jesus was making as being the only one to have faith in, the one and only way path to forgiveness and restoration…
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The Nature of Christ (HD:LD6)
Audio: Text: I heard an ad on the radio for the Canadian Legion that started with something like, “Think of all the things you enjoy in life, like summer fun, going out with your family, kissing your kids goodnight. We can take these things for granted because a veteran didn’t. They fought so we…
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A Mighty Mediator (HC: LD5)
Audio: Text: The more I study the Heidelberg Catechism, the more I like it. It appeals to me on so many levels – it’s beautifully written, theologically rich and complex, but is also laid out in such a logical way that it’s very readable and straightforward to follow. I wish that I had been…
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The LAW of God (HC: LD2)
Audio: Text: If you recall last week, question 1 of the Heidelberg Catechism told us how a Christians greatest comfort is found in life and in death is found in a relationship with Jesus Christ, and then question 2 asked, ““What do you need to know in order to live and die in the…
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Stewarding Our Abilities: Understanding Why You Are Here
Audio: Sermon Text: We’ve been working through a series on Stewardship over the past few weeks. Stewardship is the word that Christians usually use to talk about how we see and use all the good things that God has given us in this world. Our jumping off point was 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 where Paul…
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How to Give a Christian Testimony (Carnivore Theology – Ep. 74)
Chad, Steve and Al are finally back together and talking about the pluses and minuses of the modern testimony movement and the best ways to share your personal faith journey — and things to avoid while doing it. Podcast Audio How Can You Help Carnivore Theology? 1. Pray for us! 2. Subscribe and rate us…
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Crabapple Christians
When I was growing up, my grandparents had a crab apple tree in their front yard, and every time we went to visit them, my brother and I would see the tree and hope the apples were ready to eat. It was actually quite frustrating for us because we found the readiness of crab…
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Called & Cleaned Part 2: Biblical Paradoxes and the Doctrine of Sanctification
Biblical Paradoxes I remember hearing somewhere that it is the psychologically healthier mind that can handle holding opposing thoughts and paradoxes in tension. It’s the unhealthy mind that is always trying to rectify the world and make it fit exactly, perfectly into categories. A healthy mind is ok with not understanding everything in the…
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Called and Cleaned Part 1: The Doctrines of Election & Sanctification
Voices In Your Head One of my favourite country songs is one by Chris Young called “I Hear Voices” which is about a man talking about how thankful he is for all the good advice he’s gotten in his life –from his mom, dad, grandparents, etc – who now exist as voices in his…
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God and The Great Pumpkin
You’ve probably heard of Charles Shultz, creator of the Peanuts comic strip and cartoon series. Many people know and love his Christmas special, but another classic is the Halloween one called “It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown”. The Charlie Brown Christmas was extremely popular and the CBS Company was more than happy to air…
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How Do I Deal with Depression? (Burning Questions Series #4)
The Kickstarter for my new book is coming along very well! I’m 80% of the way to my goal, praise God! The special prizes for backers are coming along well too. Check them out under “Updates”. I still need your help to push it over the top though. Please consider pledging and sending this link to your…
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What Does it Mean to “Deny Ourselves” and “Take Up Our Cross”? (Mark 8:34-9:1)
The Bali Nine This week in Indonesia, a group of eight convicted drug traffickers who were caught, arrested, and tried, finally met their end at their execution. I can’t imagine there is much sympathy out there for a group of drug smugglers, and there aren’t too many people in the world who would have…
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Christian Integrity: Using Wealth Well Because of God’s Amazing Grace
Sermon Audio: We are saved by Grace. We cannot know God, be forgiven, get to heaven, or be saved from our sin, unless God is willing to give us grace. Graceless Amazing Grace The song Amazing Grace says, “Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me.” Now listen to this…
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From Sand to Rock – The Apostle Peter
We’re starting a sub-series within our study of the Gospel of Mark where we are going to look a little more closely at the lives of the Apostles. As we go through these mini-biographies that I want you to do a few things: First, I want you to find yourself in this group. Without…
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Review of “Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart” by JD Greear
“Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart: How to Know for Sure You Are Saved” J.D. Greear Broadman and Holman Summary “…many are headed into eternal judgment under the delusion of going to heaven.” (Pg 6) “Don’t try to find assurance from a prayer you prayed in the past; find assurance by resting in the…