Giving To God For All the Wrong Reasons
Friday, December 28th, 2007 by Ty Wallace posted in Christian Living | 4 Comments »I came across a story today on ABC News.com entitled, "Gospel of Wealth' Facing Scrutiny" which focuses not only on the recent U.S. Senate probe headed by Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa into a select group of televangelists' financial practices, but what has been coined the "gospel of wealth" as well. Of particular interest to me is the story of a Cindy Fleenor who bought into the gospel of wealth message only to be disappointed. "Be ...
Audio Sermon: Healing Past Hurts
Friday, December 21st, 2007 by Ty Wallace posted in Sermons | Comments OffAs Ray Davis wraps up his teaching series in the Book of Genesis (been in this series all year), he looks at the final chapter (50) which demonstrates to us that although the past can no longer hurt us, our feelings about the past can. Unless our past hurts are healed by God’s Grace they will hinder our present relationships with both Him and others. In this message, Ray examines how Joseph is healed from ...
GodTube Launches Prayer Wall & Virtual Bible
Thursday, December 20th, 2007 by Ty Wallace posted in Entertainment & Arts | Comments OffGodTube, a Christian version of YouTube where you can watch and upload your own videos, has launched two new services - The Prayer Wall and the Virtual Bible. Rather than say anything more about the services, check out the video below which describes both.
Romans Chapter 8
Tuesday, December 18th, 2007 by Ty Wallace posted in Bible & Scripture | 2 Comments »Romans Chapter 8 if probably one of my favorite chapters in the entire Bible. There is so much depth in the thirty-nine verses contained within. It's where we get scriptures like, "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (8:1)," "all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose (8:28)," and "Who shall separate us from the love ...
The Fallacy of ‘Believing’ in God
Friday, December 14th, 2007 by Ty Wallace posted in Christian Living | Comments OffI know what you are thinking - how can there be a fallacy when one believes in God? After all, John 3:16 tells us that, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." There is that word, "believe," but what does it really mean? Is that really all one has to do is to believe that Jesus Christ ...
Audio Sermon: Fortune Telling
Thursday, December 13th, 2007 by Ty Wallace posted in Sermons | Comments OffAn interesting title for a Christian sermon as we typically don't endorse fortune tellers or the telling of fortunes. However in this scenario, we have Jacob on his death bed surrounded by his sons. He begins to predict the future of each one which is largely based on their past. The lesson to be learned here is that we are creatures of habit. As such, our futures will not be any different from our past ...
Restoring the Scandal of Christmas?
Wednesday, December 12th, 2007 by Ty Wallace posted in World News | Comments OffFrom The Christian Post - churches around the world are joining an emerging international movement to restore the “scandal” of Christmas by observing the holiday more authentically. The movement called "The Advent Conspiracy" calls on churches and their members to give simpler but more thoughtful gifts that foster relationships. Christians are then encouraged to use the money they would have spent on expensive gifts to help the needy around the world. Sounds like a great ...
Audio Sermon: Amazing Grace
Sunday, December 9th, 2007 by Ty Wallace posted in Sermons | Comments OffGenesis Chapter 48 allows us to see the last scene in Jacob’s life and out of all the events in his life, it’s the only one mentioned in the Hall of Faith (Hebrews 11). "By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph's sons, and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff," - Hebrews 11:21. Why would this be the preeminent expression of his faith? Because it draws together the ...
Do Christians Really Grasp That They Are Destined For The Throne?
Friday, December 7th, 2007 by Ty Wallace posted in Christian Living | 2 Comments »One of the most impactful books I have ever read is Paul E. Billheimer's "Destined For The Throne." This most excellent work reminds us of who we really are - the Bride of Christ Himself, and that we have no higher calling than the call to pray. Just look at what the Book of Ephesians, chapter1, verses 3-8 have to say. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with ...
Christian Schools Utilizing iTunes to Deliver Education & Spread the Gospel
Friday, December 7th, 2007 by Ty Wallace posted in World News | Comments OffThe Christian Post reports that Apple is partnering with Christian universities to distribute sermons, Christian lectures, chapel services, presentations and Christian media, concerts, performances, and sports highlights for free through its popular music and media software, iTunes. Christian universities are able to upload their content, along with a customizable design, from where students are able to download the free content to their iPods. Of course students can listen from their computers as well. “iTunes U makes it ...
