Unashamed: John Piper Sermon Jam

How He Loves Us - David Crowder (Matt Chandler & John Piper)

A video describing and highlighting just how great the love of God is. When we truly see that He loves us right where we are it sparks a desire in us to worship. God lavishes his love and grace on us amidst our failure and brokenness. He isnt surprised when we fall, stumble, or mess up. He saw it the whole time and loved us the same. http://DesiringGOD.org ... http://HeartChanger.com

The Initiating Love of God - Matt Chandler Sermon Jam

Should Christians Judge Others?

Francis Chan - The Purpose of Your Life

Strange Fire Conference - Panel QA 2 - Friel, MacArthur, Busenitz

Panel Q&A

For the second day in a row, Todd Friel sat down for a Q&A with several of the conference speakers. He led John MacArthur, Nathan Busenitz, Phil Johnson, and Conrad Mbewe through a discussion on the practical aspects of dealing with the charismatic church. The speakers took turns answering how best to assist people caught up in the movement, and how attendees can be effective spiritual stimulants in their congregations. As Friel played more video clips and probed deeper into the issues with thought-provoking questions, the speakers emphasized the importance of having a biblical basis for everything in the believer's life. Each man was compassionate but direct in the need to biblically confront false teaching, and offered encouragement on how to effectively engage people on these important issues.

Strange Fire Video: Panel Question and Answer - Todd Friel John MacArthur Steve Lawson Tom Pennington Justin Peters 10-17-2013

Strange Fire Video: Panel Question and Answer - Todd Friel John MacArthur Steve Lawson Tom Pennington Justin Peters 10-17-2013

Strange Fire: Phil Johnson Miracles and Providence Breakout Session 2

Strange Fire: Phil Johnson Miracles and Providence Breakout Session 2 10-18-2013

Strange Fire: Phil Johnson "Baby Bathwater" - Breakout Session 1

Strange Fire: Phil Johnson "Baby Bathwater" - Breakout Session 1 10-17-2013

Strange Fire Conference - Session 9 - John MacArthur

ohn MacArthur -- "An Appeal to My Continuationist Friends"

To close the conference Friday night, John MacArthur took the pulpit and began by answering many of the criticisms regarding Strange Fire. He directly addressed the claims that the teaching at the conference has been unloving and divisive, saying that "the most loving thing someone can do is to tell the truth" and that "it's better to be divided by the truth than united by error." He said he does care about offending people, but he cares more about offending God.

With that in mind, he made a clear call for his continuationist friends to abandon a position that gives license and credibility to the excesses of the charismatic movement. He strongly exhorted them to consider the cost of their continuationist stance, and how it can be a gateway to unbiblical charismatic theology and practice. He closed his time, and the week, by restating his motive to hold the Strange Fire conference. He demonstrated from 1 and 2 Timothy a pastor's responsibilities—illustrated in the life of Paul—to declare and guard the treasured truth of God's Word.

We trust Strange Fire was an encouragement to you. In the coming weeks, the audio and video from the conference will be available both here and at tmstrangefire.org. We look forward to how the Lord will use those resources to strengthen His church and grow His people.

Strange Fire Conference - Session 7 - Steve Lawson

Steve Lawson -- "Calvin's Critique of Charismatic Calvinists"

Steve Lawson opened the third session by asking the question, "What would John Calvin say about the wave of new Calvinists who are 'open but cautious' to the charismatic movement?" To answer that question, he looked back at how Calvin dealt with similar controversial movements in his own time. Working through Calvin's Institutes and his commentaries, Dr. Lawson showed how Calvin understood the apostolic gifts as validation of the apostolic message. He made it clear that Calvin saw no need for the gospel to be revalidated--just faithfully preached. He summed up the session by saying, "If we want to see a new reformation this day, and the revival of Reformed theology continually expand the borders of its influence, we must be exclusively committed to the written word of God."

Strange Fire Conference - Session 6 - Tom Pennington

Tom Pennington -- "A Case for Cessationism"

Tom Pennington provided us with a biblical case for the doctrine of cessationism. He began by defining cessationism as the belief that God ended His use of the miraculous gifts that existed during the first century. He went on to explain that miracles were unique in Scripture, showing that they only appeared during profound moves of God, particularly during the ministries of Moses, Elijah, and Jesus Christ. Miracles validated those specific ministries, as well as the ministries of the apostles who laid the foundation of the church. When God finished that crucial work, the miracles ceased because they were no longer needed. That teaching has been the church's standard position on signs and miracles throughout its history.

Strange Fire: Conrad Mbewe General Session 4 10-16-2013

Strange Fire: Conrad Mbewe General Session 4 10-16-2013

Strange Fire Conference - Session 5 - John MacArthur

John MacArthur -- "Testing the Spirits"

John MacArthur kicked off the second day of Strange Fire with an exhortation to "test the spirits" of the charismatic movement. He explained that true spiritual warfare is a fight for the mind, and that "for the charismatic movement to succeed," it has to "turn discernment into iniquity." Preaching out of 1 John 4, he highlighted several biblical principles for testing the spirits, focusing primarily on the Holy Spirit's role in exalting Christ. By contrasting the biblical truth about the Person and work of Jesus with the spurious version proclaimed by many charismatic leaders, John made the clear point that a true movement of the Holy Spirit wouldn't preach an inaccurate Christ.

Strange Fire: Conrad Mbewe General Session 8 10-18-2013

Strange Fire Video: Conrad Mbewe General Session 8 10-18-2013

Strange Fire: - Steve Lawson General Session 3 10-16-2013

Strange Fire: General Session 3 - Steve Lawson 10-16-2013

Strange Fire: Joni Eareckson Tada R.C. Sproul - General Session 2 - 1

Strange Fire: General Session 2 - Joni Eareckson Tada R.C. Sproul 10-16-2013

Strange Fire John MacArthur General Session 1 10-16-2013

Strange Fire General Session 1. Speaker John MacArthur 10-16-2013

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