Oh, That You Would Rip America Open

Isaiah 64:1 (NKJV) “Oh, that You would rend the heavens! That You would come down! That the mountains might shake at Your presence…” “America has fallen,” cries some. And although we are in a very difficult crisis, I still believe in the God who revives dead things....

The Deception of Pride in Politics

In my last article about our political divide, I wrote, “Political views bring out the best and the worst in us. I know I’m a work in progress myself. Christians must repent of their pride and anger, and the church must unite in submission to God before our country...

POLITICS: The Main Reason “Christians” are Divided

It's no secret that many “Christians” are divided about politics: One argues, “How can Christians vote for Trump?” Another shoots back, “You can’t be a Christian and vote Democrat!” And yet another grumbles, “How can you vote for either one?” To truly understand the...

David French’s Theology is EXPOSED as He Endorses Kamala Harris & Blasts ‘MAGA Christians’

Political commentator and columnist David French penned an op-ed in The New York Times endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris and presenting the case for why he believes other so-called conservatives should support her to "save conservatism." I’ll be quoting from an...

Harris v. Trump: Is 2024 The Great Reset Of The Church?

I’m re-releasing this revision for 2024  There has been a lot of talk lately about the Great Reset (e.g., resetting the economic and geopolitical aspects of the world with one group overseeing it). Those concerned about freedom, religious expression, morality, and a...

Diverting Disaster: A Letter to President Trump from a California Pastor

When I heard about the attempt on your life, my heart sank. I was in Southern California, less than half a mile away from where I had been, when I heard the news that Ronald Regan was shot forty-three years ago. I will never forget either one of those days. Pastoring...

Discipline: The Key to Finishing Strong

Excerpted from my sermon on discipline. Few things are more critical and more overlooked in the life of a believer than discipline. It truly is the key to finishing strong. Proverbs 25:28 says, “Whoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down,...

In Dire Times, Faith Must Fight

Excerpted from my sermon, Faith Must Fight: 8 Takeaways from Joshua to Ruth. Years ago, I was very frustrated at the spiritual condition of the church and our nation. I prayed, “Lord, many of us have faith that things can change, but nothing seems to be working!” ...

LGBTQIA+ — Why We Can Love But NOT Celebrate

Reflecting on why some celebrate Pride Month, and my appearance on Fox News in debating a pastor who supports homosexuality, I decided to re-release these points: 1. Tolerance is simply putting up with differences, but love embraces regardless of differences. In the...

As Churches Consider Ordaining Female Pastors, We Should Consider These Things

For the last two days, the Southern Baptist Convention has been holding its annual meeting conference to vote on some important issues — and one of the most hot-button items on the agenda is whether to permit women to become pastors. From the SBC to Mainline...

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Oh, That You Would Rip America Open

Oh, That You Would Rip America Open

Isaiah 64:1 (NKJV) “Oh, that You would rend the heavens! That You would come down! That the mountains might shake at Your presence…” “America has fallen,” cries some. And although we are in a very difficult crisis, I still believe in the God who revives dead things....

The Deception of Pride in Politics

The Deception of Pride in Politics

In my last article about our political divide, I wrote, “Political views bring out the best and the worst in us. I know I’m a work in progress myself. Christians must repent of their pride and anger, and the church must unite in submission to God before our country...

POLITICS: The Main Reason “Christians” are Divided

POLITICS: The Main Reason “Christians” are Divided

It's no secret that many “Christians” are divided about politics: One argues, “How can Christians vote for Trump?” Another shoots back, “You can’t be a Christian and vote Democrat!” And yet another grumbles, “How can you vote for either one?” To truly understand the...

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Oh, That You Would Rip America Open

Oh, That You Would Rip America Open

Isaiah 64:1 (NKJV) “Oh, that You would rend the heavens! That You would come down! That the mountains might shake at Your presence…” “America has fallen,” cries some. And although we are in a very difficult crisis, I still believe in the God who revives dead things....

The Deception of Pride in Politics

The Deception of Pride in Politics

In my last article about our political divide, I wrote, “Political views bring out the best and the worst in us. I know I’m a work in progress myself. Christians must repent of their pride and anger, and the church must unite in submission to God before our country...

Shane Idleman

Shane Idleman is the founder and lead pastor of Westside Christian Fellowship in Leona Valley, Ca. His sermons, books, articles, and radio program have sparked change in the lives of many.

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