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Phil. 4:13

pastorallencantrell — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:09:47 +0000

Out of context, Philippians 4:13 is used as a blank-check promise for whatever is desired—money, promotion, dieting, dreaming, competing, etc. But in context, it is a verse about contentment. In any circumstance, the apostle Paul had learned to be content by depending on Christ who infused him with the strength to persevere. Twisting scripture reveals a twisted heart and dishonors the Author of scripture. Believing scripture, IN CONTEXT, reveals our faith and honors the worthy One.

Feeding Sheep, …

pastorallencantrell — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:59:22 +0000

Feeding Sheep,
Starving goats,
Exposing wolves,
Worshiping The Shepherd!

Facebook

pastorallencantrell — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:45:47 +0000

Seek His face, in His book!

Jeremiah 23:29

pastorallencantrell — Sat, 07 May 2011 12:51:36 +0000

The jack hammer of truth does infinitely more good than the feather duster of indulgence. God’s messengers use a big hammer! False prophets use feather dusters. Soft teaching creates hard hearts. Hard teaching breaks hard hearts and brings new hearts!

Royal Wedding

pastorallencantrell — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:02:39 +0000

Prince marries commoner. This is our story.

To expand, the High Prince of Heaven chooses the lowest outsiders, who are also disloyal rebels, and changes them into an adoring bride awaiting His upward call.

Cheap and Easy Doctrine

pastorallencantrell — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:40:05 +0000

“He who sells cheapest shall have most customers; the devil knows that it is a cheap and easy doctrine which pleases the flesh, and he doubts not but he shall have customers enough.” (Thomas Watson)

Goose bumps and liver quivers

pastorallencantrell — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:27:13 +0000

“The Goose Bump Church Of The Itching Ears”—”Make me feel good and tell me what I want to hear.” Too much of that these days.

Great men of God??

pastorallencantrell — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 21:21:46 +0000

There are no great men of God… just tiny, unworthy, sinful men who are touched, changed and blessed by a merciful and kind and faithful and great God!! Enough of the celebrity and star worship in the church. Enough of being impressed by clay!
“Father …glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify Thee…: John 17:1

Smooth-Talkers

pastorallencantrell — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:56:06 +0000

Beware of any so-called spokesmen for God that only speak/write/blog/sing about smooth, desirable, ear-tickling things (See Isaiah 30:9,10) and leave out the hard sayings and demands —-like repentance-(Mark 1:15 and it’s accompanying fruit-Luke 3:8,) grace that leads to godliness (Titus 2:11-15), obedience (Romans 6), suffering for His Name (2 Tim.3:12), the Lordship of Christ (Luke 6:46), judgment to come (Romans 2:4-6), the wrath of God (Matt.3:7), etc..
These people-pleasing smooth talkers are not sent by God. They love wealth, popularity, power,and position.
A syrupy sermon devoid of sound doctrine and delivered by a smiling preacher may be Satan’s greatest tool of deceit in our day.
Sorry this post wasn’t entertaining. And when did entertainment become head of the church?
Be discerning. Be Bereans-Acts 17:11; Insist on the whole counsel of God -Acts 20:27
With love,
Allen

Dusty Bible

pastorallencantrell — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:01:33 +0000

‘These hath God married,

and none can e’er part,

dust on the Bible,

and drought in the heart.”