Around The Web-October 31, 2018

The Covenant of Redemption from Doctrine and Devotion

Do Not Invite Jesus to Your Divorce Party by Josh Buice

Why Was the Reformation Necessary? by Robert Godfrey

Ask Pastor John: Is It Sinful to Gamble on Fantasy Sports?

What’s Wrong with the Prosperity Gospel? from Tim Challies

Why I Hope You’re Celebrating October 31st by Allen Nelson IV

2 Essential Doctrines of the Reformation from Matthew Barrett

This video show clips from R.C. Sproul reflecting on the Five Solas

Around The Web-September 28, 2018

Biblical Law and Justice, Tim Keller on SJ&G, 90 Minutes of Biblical Discussion of Presuppositionalism from James White

Christians & Sports from the Things Above Us Roundtable

The Most Dangerous Place On Earth by Steven Lawson

Pastors' Talk: On Prayer (with John Onwuchekwa)

What Church Would Say of You, “We Know You Love Us”? by Donald Whitney

Good News for All: Good News for You by Paul Washer

The Duties Required by the Ninth Commandment in a Social Media World by Tim Challies

Justice in Society by Tom Hicks

Around The Web-June 20, 2018

10 Things You Should Know about Original Sin by Sam Storms

The Joy of Discipleship by Jared C Wilson

Owen Strachan and Gavin Peacock on The World Cup and the Christian Athlete

The Need for Clarity on Complementarianism by Josh Buice

The Esther Option from Mike Cosper

In but Not of the World by Mez Connell

John Piper, teaching from Philippians 2:12-13: We are saved and we are being saved.

Around The Web-June 6, 2018

WTS Books is having a Moving Sale

Supreme Court hands narrow win to baker over gay couple dispute

Christian Soccer Star Refused to Play for Team USA Because of LGBT Pride Jerseys

Defining Creation by Richard C Barcellos

John Crotts–Graciousness: Tempering Truth with Love from Equipping You In Grace

Growing Old Graciously by Jared C Wilson

Is Sola Scriptura a Rejection of Teachers and Tradition? by Stephen Nichols

Should Christians Save for Retirement? from Ask Pastor John

In this video, Jeff Durbin, filling in for James White on the Dividing Line, refutes Andy Stanley

Around The Web-February 9, 2018

Get all 8 Volumes of the Contours of Christian Theology at 50% off. Each individual copy is 40% off.

Ultimate Charles Spurgeon Giveaway

5 Reasons Christians Shouldn't Be Cynical by Dan DeWitt

Popcorn Theology discusses the Super Bowl and its commercials

Doers, Not Hearers Only by Burk Parsons

Can Women Serve As Deacons? from When We Understand The Text

What Exactly is Biblical Hospitality? by John Ravan

Will Sexual Propriety Make a Comeback? by Trevin Wax

Jared C Wilson interviews Costi Hinn about turning away from the prosperity gospel

Here is a Super Bowl Post Party Press Conference.

Around The Web-February 7, 2018

Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles Gives 'All the Glory to God' for Win

Why Should Christians Today Read Jonathan Edwards? by Jeremy Kimble

Delight, the Law and Leviticus by Aaron Armstrong

Moral Relativism, The Sexual Revolution and the Authority of Scripture from Equipping You In Grace

Hi, I’m a Christian: Simple Strategies for Better Evangelism by Zach Nielsen

Did Jesus Say I’d Be Healthier If My Faith Were Stronger? from Ask John Piper

Ed Welch answers the question, "Must We Forgive Those Who Sin Against Us If They Don't Repent?"

Around The Web-December 29, 2017

All ESV Bibles from Crossway Sale Ends on December 31

Advocate for disabled workers is 2017 CNN Hero of the Year

What You Should Know About Bitcoin by Joe Carter

The First and Second Resurrection by Dennis E Johnson

A Sci-Fi Apologetic by Kevin Gardner

The Seeking God by Jared Longshore

Jared C Wilson on Why You Should Under-Program Your Church

Equipping You In Grace: Remembering RC Sproul: Our Need for Theological Giants in the Church Today

As 2017 comes to a close, there have been some many great moments of many people. I know for me, one of the best things that happened was watching my all-time favorite baseball team, the Houston Astros win the World Series for the first time ever. This baseball season was fun to watch and a little stressful at times. This video shows some of the top moments the Astros had in the 2017 season which includes an 11 run inning against the Minnesota Twins, winning their first division title since joining the American League, and winning it all against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

So, You're Having A Super Bowl Party

Today marks the 51st Super Bowl, where two of the best in the National Football League (NFL) meet for bragging rights and a chance to look in the camera to say I am going to Disneyworld. Some of you maybe more interested in the commercial than the game. What is interesting is that corporations will spend 3 million dollars or more for a 30 second ad.

Then there's the halftime. Oh the glory or the horror depending on who is performing. It is a historical irony that the Super Bowl is in Houston again because that is where the infamous wardrobe malfunction incident happened with Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake (I won't go into details).

As a youth pastor, one of my favorite things to do with the teens was a Super Bowl party, where we watch the game, have some glorious snacks (I am not exaggerating), have giveaways (Yes, I was one of those guys), and have a devotional during the halftime show. This is a tradition that began when I was a teenager where we would watch the game and the youth workers would present their own Super Bowl commercials which did feature a few men in dresses, which one of them, at the time, was my older brother (I am still in need of therapy for that one. By the way, it was during the 1990's where seeing men in dresses was more comical).

Many still carry on the tradition to this day while other churches will still have their Sunday night service, which there is nothing wrong with that as long as you don't have a self-righteous attitude about it. Which leads us to today's Super Bowl and you are planning a party even though you may not be advertising it as one because the NFL wants money if you use the phrase "Super Bowl" as a promotion.

If you are having a Super Bowl party tonight whether you are doing one in conjunction with your church or just having one in your neighborhood, here a few things that you might want to consider. First, include the whole family. Don't let it be a men's only thing. Let the women fellowship with one another and the kids play. You and I know there will be those few who are there for the fellowship and food, not for the game. One thing to consider is having it in homes, not the church building (Yes, you will have to clean up the mess later). Second, monitor the commercials. Lets face it, now a days you cannot watch a commercial without something suggestive in it. Do your best not just for your sake, but for those in your house.

Third, have a devotional during the halftime show. This is what has made Super Bowl parties a success over the years. Instead of watching the halftime show, have a time where God's Word is opened and being proclaimed. It is does not have to be a long expositional sermon, but a chance for the people to hear the Word. You might have invited a lost neighbor to the party so this is perfect opportunity for the gospel to be proclaimed which is far better than watching the halftime show (Lady Gaga is performing this year, so you are better off not seeing it anyway. If you want to see later, set up your DVR or look on YouTube).

Finally, honor God. Whether your team is playing or not in the Super Bowl, honor God by your words, conduct, and how much food you eat (even if it is buffalo chicken wings). The main goal of every Christian's life is to glorify God and that includes watching a big game like the Super Bowl.

Having a Super Bowl party is not a bad thing. It can be a God-honoring time where we can see people come to Christ and a time where the saints can gather. It is also a time where neighbors can come together. If you are not having one because you don't like sports, that's okay. Just don't look down on those who are having one.

Podcast Wednesday: Prayer, Sports, Bible Reading, and more

Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert on the mission of the church

Doctrine and Devotion on prayer

Dsvid Prince talks with Equipping You In Grace about The Promise of Sports for Christian Discipleship

Reading The Bible For Transformation- Not Just Information with These Go To 11 and Rondi Lauterbach

John Piper on why did Jesus delay so long before entering human history

Gotham Central on Marvel and DC shows and other various topics

How to suggest expositional preaching to your pastor from To Be The Church

The Happy Rant presents A Political Extravaganza

Podcast Wednesday: Spiritual Gifts, Comic Con, Thought Leaders, and more

Calvinist Batman and Dave Furman on helping those who suffer

Doctrine and Devotion recently discussed spiritual gifts:

Spiritual Gifts: Part 1

Spiritual Gifts: Part 2

Popcorn Theology on The Fellowship of the Ring

Gotham Central presents their Cincy Comic Con Special

The Happy Rant on Christian athletes and thought leaders

Equipping You In Grace with Andrew Walker on Racial Reconciliation, Religious Liberty, and Same Sex-Marriage

John Piper answers the question, Does God Love His Enemies?

The Reformed Library reviews Praying The Bible

Q&A Stanley’s Problem With the Bible with East From West

Around the Web-February 13, 2015

How Marvel Will Save Us From More Terrible Spider-man Movies

Teen in Texas gets fired because of a Tweet before her first day

Chicago's Little League championship team stripped of title

Truth-Telling and the News Media by Lee Webb

A Free Resource for Lent

Inspiration from John Owen to Diligently Preach the Gospel by Matthew Barrett

3 Keys to Having Peace Today by Dave Jenkins

This video shows the cinematic evolution of Batman on the big screen. It shows the two serials in the 1940's and even the nipple Batsuit from "Batman & Robin."



We know this will never happen, but this was made by some big fans of Star Wars and Star Trek. Imagine a Star Wars vs. Star Trek movie and this is what you get

Around The Web-January 10, 2014

Is Recreational Marijuana Use A Sin? by Joe Carter

Group in Oklahoma unveils design for a statue of Satan

15-Year-Old Boy Dies Tackling Suicide Bomber, Saves School

10 Most Dangerous Places in the World to Be a Christian

2013 had many memorable sports moments. What about those that some want to forget? Sportscenter has collected to not so great moments of 2013 in this video.

Around The Web-August 23, 2013

Aaron Hernandez, former New England Patriot, has been indicted for murder

Contraceptive Mandate Gets Personal for Missouri Couple

Mark Driscoll shares why Mars Hill Church uses the ESV

Will You Be A Believer Tomorrow Morning? by John Piper

If you attend a Christian college or someone who does, please read Matthew Lee Anderson's 5 Ways To Cultivate Your Faith In A Christian College

As most of you know, I am a supporter of the Acts 29 Church Planting Network. I affirm their mission and how they seek to plant gospel-centered churches all over the world. Matt Chandler, president of Acts 29 and lead pastor of The Village Church, explains what Acts 29 is all about.

Around The Web-June 21, 2013

Exodus International Shuts Down and President Apologizes to Gay Community

Military to Begin Women Combat Training in 2015

Does The Bible Contain Errors? by Megan Almon

4 Reasons Zombies Won't Die by Barry Cooper

As The Miami Heat were winning their 3rd NBA Championship last night, Abby Wambach, of the U.S. Women's soccer team becomes the all-time scorer in the world

In case you have not heard, Instagram now has video. You may begin recording your food.

Finally, a major motion picture with Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman in it, but it is not the Justice League. It is The Lego Movie.

Around The Web-April 12, 2013

Arkansas Senate Moves To Defund Planned Parenthood

Christian Leaders Appalled At Hurtful Responses to Rick Warren Family Tragedy

The Main Reason for Declining Church Attendance: Children's Sports?

Powerful words from Matt Chandler:



A story of a man living with Cerebral Palsy from The Austin Stone:

Around The Web-February 8, 2013

Recently read a post on why Texas is actually is Utopia that contained this video showing on my favorite basketball players of all-time, Hakeem Olajuwon, dominating David Robinson and the San Antonio Spurs in the 1995 playoffs:



Speaking of basketball, any die hard fan knows Michael Jordan went to North Carolina, but I never knew he was considering Duke University. Even Coach Mike Krzyzewski wrote him a letter

Ryan Kelly asks, "How is your Bible reading going?"

Another SuperBowl has ended along with the multi-million dollar commercials. Some were good and other were not so good. This Dodge commercial with the legendary Paul Harvey narrating, has earned in many people's mind as the best this year:

Around The Web-February 1, 2013

A quarter of American believe God influences sporting events

Person claiming to be pastor leaves waiter note: ‘I give God 10%. Why do you get 18?’

Actress Drew Barrymore considers converting to Judaism

I wonder how many Dallas Cowboy fans are doing what one Baltimore couple did, waited until the Ravens to make it to Super Bowl to get married

Around The Web-January 4, 2013

Every husband needs to read this one: 10 Things To Pray For Your Wife by Jonathan Parnell

How To Pray Using Scripture by Kevin DeYoung

Is The Pro-Life Cause Winning? by Russell Moore

During last night's Fiesta Bowl, one of the most rarest plays happened which I did not even know existed until then. Its called the one point safety

Around the Web-October 26, 2012

LSU apologizes for censoring Christian religious imagery

10 Questions a Pro-Choice Candidate Is Never Asked by the Media by Trevin Wax

Fatal Shooting Reported at Creflo Dollar's World Changers Church in Georgia

Gallup Poll: Only 3.4 Percent of US Adults Identify as LGBT

Here is one just for fun with Halloween around the corner: A personality test to see what kind of Super Villain you are for DC Comics

One of my favorite Superheroes growing up was Iron Man. So when the first movie came out in 2008, I was excited. I have to admit I was not impressed with the second movie, but loved The Avengers. This week the trailer for Iron Man 3 came out and it looks like it will top the other two and maybe any other Superhero movie that comes out next year:

Around the Web-October 12, 2012

Houston Baptist and East Texas Baptist University sue over birth control mandate

A Honest Look At Where The Church Is by Tim Chester and Steve Timmis

Juan Sanchez on The Joy of Abiding in Christ

Former Penn State Assistant Coach Jerry Sandusky is sentenced to at least 30 years for child abuse

Another crazy pass in High School Football: