Phil Johnson provides two examples; swearing (cursing) in the name of evangelism & cage fighting / martial arts to relate to men in church.
Right now I’m cringing and grieving at the same time, but sadly, nothing surprises me now.
HT: Erik Raymond
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In this epic video trailer, Sunday’s Coming, you’ll get a glimpse into the once original –but now predictable– contemporary church movement. I wonder if David Murray will include some of the preacher’s tips in his preaching e-Book? If you’re wondering, I’m “pausing” now. 
HT: Bryan Lilly
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I had a rather uncomfortable 2 minutes watching this clip from Wretched TV. According to the Jonas Brothers “Jesus” really is your girlfriend.
Then maybe read these words by John Calvin and ask yourself if your worship is “worthy of God”?
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“[Many churches] are forgetting that the power is in the Word of God, not in methods, and that the Word is addressed in the first instance to the mind. The Word was intended by God to be intelligible, and only as we understand it does it get into our bloodstreams and into our hearts, and show up in changed lives.” – R. C. Sproul
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R. Scott Clark blogged:
I spent Friday and Saturday in beautiful Traverse City, MI with the brothers and sisters of Redeemer PCA and with the presbyters meeting as the Great Lakes Presbytery (PCA). I gave two talk, preached once, and held and Sat AM Q & A session with the presbyters. The first talk was on the matter of defining the adjective “missional” and relating it to marks of the church. The second was on “The Joy of Being Reformed” and the sermon was on 1 Cor 1:18-21.
I’ve not listened to the above audio by R. Scott Clark, but am very much looking forward to sitting down with a nice brew of coffee and my iPod.
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…the church and its members must not seek the world’s approval by providing programs that pander to people’s need to feel popular and appreciated. The “more relevant than thou” approach to ministry may fill churches, but often at the expense of the cross and all its glorious foolishness and shame.
An extremely relevant quote (pardon the pun) from Jason J. Stellman’s Dual Citizens. You can read an expanded quotation at Ligonier Ministries or purchase
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“Searching for a new look? Have your faith lifted here!”
Most Christian slogans and church signs (like the one quoted above) make me cringe rather than laugh. I find it so refreshing when I drive past a church sign that actually quotes Scripture (correctly!). This is a rare occurance here in Australia.
Read a collection of “Christian” slogans at Gospel-Centered Musings
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