Hard Teachings

An excuse, or an occasional fact?

Paul told Titus to let no one in the flock despise his authority. (I don't use the word Pentecostal to describe myself- I see all Christians as anointed followers of Christ Jesus- folks who have experienced Pentecost- so "Just a Christian" better suits my sense of biblical Christianity.)

I never thought I would go back to actually blessing the bread and wine at the table (which is what ALL the baptized do) of the Lord (1Cor.10,16), or preaching about mandatory celibacy. But as I have learned in about 25 years when it comes to preaching- it's surprise surprise surprise! In this written piece I provide an introductory rationale (from the Holy Spirit and the Lord Jesus) for changing the unbiblical man-made rule of mandatory celibacy. This introductory rationale introduces the whole sermon which you can access on YouTube by the link provided.

The world directs it's capital to the few, whereas God directs His capital to all.

The healing and deliverance gifting here at ZPM is flowing! Contact us for your healing prayer!

Even the devils believe- so faith is way more than belief. Moreover, the bible doesn't separate faith and belief- or reduce faith to mere belief- only our language does that.

The faith of Habakkuk still speaks today.

2.3.2025: President of Mexico agrees to deploy troops to better protect Mexican Border, and President Trump agrees to stall tariffs for a month. See https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/economics/mexicos-president-says-tariffs-will-delayed-one-month-rcna190433 We have been advocating for lawful borders since 2010- finally this issue is being made a priority in the USA!

If someone comes in his own name or the name of denomination, or the Name of Jesus?

A highly educated "church" woman told me she had never heard a woman preach?

Third teaching on whether women can speak up in public worship at church. 1Corinthians11,5 says "Yes."

Why it isn't changed? Mandatory celibacy creates and saves Roman Supremacy.

Oh Jesus- give us your WORD based answers of love and consolation and guidance.

Sex politics and the two track church.

Your faith will never stray far from the bible if you are willing to follow the scriptures in this two part sermon. TEXT and LINKS to these two Episodes of 'THE PREACHING HOUR' on YouTube. Who wants to start a local church with a universal message- just as it says in the bible!

It smooths out careers and a worldwide corporate administration, but it's clearly not biblical and also negatively effects how all Christian churches are governed. Why not just change it? Number 2 of a 4 part series- links within.

What a blessing to meet three Mormon Missionaries back in the day.

Soccer, Culture, War and Endtime Deception.

Praise the NAME of Jesus-Calvinist John MacArthur's 2013 "Strange Fire" brings the bible ballistics and successfully corrected the excesses of Charismania and Pentecostalism.

What time is it getting to be in the Christian movement- church time or harvest time?

The dark-side is always the wrong side.

A confrontation happens when our will and God's will are not lined up. Video link too.

Jesus wins the biblical shame and honor contest!

Since Eden Hiding From God Behind "Trees", Beasts, And Others

Does your doctrine strengthen or weaken your faith conviction?

When it comes to the gospel word, do you take out the prophetic? Video too!

Peacemaking or War-making for Christians? "One of the principles firmly maintained by Luther was that there should be no resort to secular power in support of the Reformation [ie no state churches] and no appeal to arms for its defense." E.G. White, "The Great Controversy," Better Living Publications, 2002, 110

Serving On the Church Board is firstly a responsibility not an honor.

Recent earthquake, wars and rumors of more war. Increasing fires, floods, plagues? Open borders? What's our human part and God's part in lawlessness and upholding creation? God gave us creation- and He expects us to do our human part as His trustees and stewards of its bounty and beauty and promise: "But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. Matthew24,37-39 KJ

If we continue to hear and obey, we are his disciples indeed. (John 8,31)

The risen Jesus has full and exclusive jurisdiction over all churches and all the faithful at all times and in the end times too.

It's been eleven years since the Sandy Hook (Newtown CT) killings. Here is Br. Tobin statement at that time about this horrific event.

Are you broad-minded enough to believe in the biblical revelation of hell?

New! latest in four part series: Has the non biblical Greco Roman cultural-religious addition of mandatory celibacy become an idol? (With links to parts 1-3 too)

Not any mere man guides us! This is so related to our seeking and receiving the Lord's promise to all- the near and the far- the promise of Holy Ghost baptism. Acts2,39. This Holy Ghost baptism and the Lord's actual guidance as the good Shepherd unto salvation, unto the end, are vitally connected, and so much needed, unto our final justification. Oh glory, makes me want to preach baptism in the Spirit once again! (updated April 2022 from 2009)

Blessings upon your Memorial Day 2023 in Jesus NAME we pray. The good old USA was well warned about Mr. Military Complex by President and former Army General Eisenhower.

How's our relationship with the truth? Do we hate prophecy? Or just assume it timed out with the Apostles?

"Belief" but no oil is what happens when we talk about God without yielding to God.

Here a New Years resolution- wait wait don't Gossip. Jesus was crucified because of gossip!

Alice Walker's "Everyday Use" and our every day faith.

For the sake of cultural, religious and biblical education- what are the basics of Mormonism?

Are you willing to be hated for the gospel?

We contend for jobs, in sports and for all we hold dear. Lord give us all the strength to contend for the gospel in Jesus Name we pray.

The First Reformation was the bible for everybody, the Second Reformation is...

Oswald Chambers: "The deadliest Pharisaism today is not hypocrisy, but unconscious unreality."

Did the Wall Street Bailout of 2008 end the golden rule in the good old USA?

Do we allow anyone to correct us? Has your pastor the courage? Can a church live without it?

The word of God is living.

Jesus said "go to the highways and byways."

Lyricist Willie Nelson and Toots And The Maytals share the Holy Ghost insight that "still is still moving to me."

Jesus picks up where neglected kids are left off.

Here a cult there a cult- is your church a false cult?

Following Jesus after voting or before?

Why sit comfortably on tradition when we can stand on the word and move with the Spirit?

First look at Pew Research Center's 2013 National Survey of Latinos and Religion.

Universalism says everybody will be saved, or how about the whole counsel of His word?

Christians are servants not heroes.

What are we waiting for- get moving.

Rick DeMarinis' 'Horizontal Snow' packs a distinct impression.

The light of Jesus is more powerful than the dark-side of Halloween.

What's up with the fact that the Apostle Peter was sent to lost sheep of Israel, but ends up as author of scripture about God's one new people?

Jesus died for free speech.

Someone Else in the garden and "Room Nineteen."

Churchianity, Pastorianity, or faith mediated by Jesus alone?

It's clearly against God's word.

There are various degrees of changing God's word.

Nothing good can come from lawlessness- not in the church or outside it.

The Apostle Paul emphatically says "No."

As sexuality has become media and political chum, I wonder what Jesus is saying.

Have we made the faith decision to deny ourselves?

If the two become one according to God, can man really separate them?