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October 2006

BLOGGING THE GIFTS – Discernment of Spirits

October 31, 2006

Earlier this year I was asked by a reader to describe my experience of the charismatic gifts. I am now almost finished with this series, and am also reviewing some useful resources for those wanting to find out more about the charismatic. I have spent more than thirty years of my life in charismatic churches, [...]

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Martyn Lloyd-Jones – Something Worth Fighting For, Part 4

October 30, 2006

Since it has been over a month since my last MLJ post, I will briefly review my previous posts in this series. As I have already indicated, the doctor’s teaching on the subject of the Holy Spirit is that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is distinct from conversion. MLJ then discusses three Scripture verses [...]

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BLOGDOM TODAY – Car-jacking, Missional Swim Trunks, and the Holy Spirit

October 30, 2006

This is a round-up of some of the posts that caught my eye from the last week or so: First up, on items of clothing. It seems Martyn Lloyd-Jones may win a most peculiar contest over at Pyromaniacs – the things that lot get up to when I am not looking! Talking of which, the [...]

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QUOTE – Jonathan Edwards on Hungering After More of God

October 28, 2006

I thought this would be a great quote for us to contemplate as we prepare to gather with God’s people today. May our coming together cause an increase in our yearning for God! Jonathan Edwards said “Persons need not and ought not to set any bounds to their spiritual and gracious appetites . . . [...]

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Terry Virgo – The Leader of newfrontiers

October 28, 2006

UPDATE – I have published an interview with Terry Virgo Well, I am back! I thought to begin with I would share a few links with you about the leader of newfrontiers – the worldwide family of churches on a mission of which I am thrilled to be a part. Terry is widely known on [...]

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BLOGDOM TODAY and an Open Mic WEEK

October 18, 2006

‘Even Muslims look at me.’ A Muslim journalist wears the Muslim veil for a day in response to the debate about it raging in the UK. Her reaction and experiences are shocking and provide an interesting context to the debate: “I look at myself in my full-length mirror. I’m horrified. I have disappeared and somebody [...]

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AUDIO – Messages from Sovereign Grace about the Holy Spirit

October 18, 2006

This post forms part of a series which reviews materials that I think you will find helpful if you are wanting to find out more about the charismatic. There are a number of fantastic resources out there – both audio and books. In this post I will discuss three very helpful talks available online from [...]

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AUDIO SERMONS – Sovereign Grace Ministries Churches

October 17, 2006

Thanks to Mathew Sims, who collected this list, I thought I would share a complete list of Sovereign Grace Ministries Churches who share their audio sermons with us on their websites. Abundant Life Community Church (CA) Crossway Church of Lancaster Community Life Church of South Denver Cornerstone Church of Knoxville Grace Community Church (VA) Grace [...]

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REMOTE BLOGGING – The International Baptist Conference

October 16, 2006

Thanks to Tim Challies’ pastor, Paul Martin, I bring you some quotes from the International Baptist Conference. By now you know the score: here are some quotes from the main sessions in reverse order. IBC Session 4: Mark Dever – “Worship in the New Testament” “The nature of worship is offering your whole self to [...]

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BLOGDOM TODAY and Open Blog Weekend

October 13, 2006

Justin Taylor has a special offer on a new adaptation of a John Owen book. He can offer 40% off the cover price which, of course, compares well with my offer of 25% off Logos Bible Software, but with the price of software being greater, you can, of course, save yourself more money by buying [...]

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PIPER FRIDAY – Fear Shot Through With Joy

October 13, 2006

Today I want to bring you a quote from a sermon by John Piper: The Present Effects of Trembling at the Wrath of God. Thanks to the wonders of the new Desiring God website, you can watch, read, or listen to the full sermon there. This quote expresses the results of a view of God [...]

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BLOGGING THE GIFTS – Prophecy

October 10, 2006

Earlier this year I was asked by a reader to describe my experience of the charismatic gifts. I now want to return to and complete the series in-between my reviews of some useful resources for those wanting to find out more about the charismatic. I have spent almost thirty years of my life in reformed [...]

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BLOGDOM TODAY and an Open Mic

October 9, 2006

What is Tongues? This blogger shares about their experience of tongues and what they feel it is. Poll Says Many Pentecostals Don’t Speak in TonguesCT says many charismatics no longer practice glossalia Young, Restless, ReformedI know I am a bit behind the time, but CT had an interesting article last month on the resurgence of [...]

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PROVERBS SERMON – Self Control in an Addicted World

October 8, 2006

I preached the next sermon in our series on proverbs this morning. The message can be downloaded on the Jubilee Church London website or listened to right here in this embedded player thanks to odeo UPDATE:  Tope Koleoso has more recently preached on alcohol, and speaks about his experiences having grown up in tetotal African [...]

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PIPER FRIDAY – The Power of the Spoken Word and Treasuring Jesus

October 5, 2006

Hi, my name is Adrian Warnock and I am a blogaholic…it’s been three days since I last posted on my blog … Yes, I know posts have been appearing in this time, but I cheated by writing them earlier and having my editorial assistant publish them and post a couple of links whilst I was [...]

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Just Adding Water to the "Proverbial Fire"

October 5, 2006

For any of you who have not already seen this, the link below will take you to Mark Driscoll’s Blog on the Resurgence website, where you can read an article written by Mark and an email exchange between John Piper and Mark which took place following the Desiring God National Conference this past weekend. Here [...]

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AUDIO SERMONS: Mark Driscoll – The Charismatic with a Seat Belt

October 4, 2006

It seems I have been in good company with my recent emphasis on the spiritual gifts. Mark Driscoll has just finished a six-part series on the gifts at Mars Hill Church, which is helpful as I am looking to recommend materials to you, my ever-patient readers. Those of you who have been around a long [...]

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PROVERBS – Thoughts and a Sermon on Anger

October 3, 2006

Last Sunday I had the pleasure of listening to my favourite preacher preach on anger from the book of Proverbs. I would urge you to listen to it, but I thought I would share a few thoughts I had and quotes I found on anger. The first place I want to start is actually the [...]

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DG06 National Conference mp3s Now Available

October 3, 2006

This is Adrian’s editor, Annette. The mp3s of the Desiring God 2006 National Conference are now available. (HT Scott Burness.) The transcripts (except for John Piper) are not yet available, even though both “read” and “listen” are listed below. I believe that, for now, if you click “Read” you will be taken to the page [...]

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HUMOR – What Reformed Blog are You?

October 2, 2006

I got this lovely email from Paul Huxley that said:___________________________________ Hello all, I’m writing you a quick note to let you know I’ve created a quiz which is to determine which Christian, reformed, blog you are. You’re receiving this e-mail because I have hand-selected your blog as an option. It’s only for a little bit [...]

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