A Call to Christian Leaders: “We are Not Celebrities”

Without question, one of the hardest jobs is being a Christian leader, especially a pastor. Close friends leave you, others betray you, social media slams you, the world hates you, and demonic forces rally against you and your marriage. This is why thousands exit the...

Whatever Happens Next: DO NOT COMPLY

Watch the critical sermon on 9/3/23 by the same title by subscribing here. The title above may not be the best choice, but my goal is to prepare us for what may lie ahead. To be clear: Christians, in many cases, are to comply, but when compliance becomes capitulation...

5 Crucial Lessons Learned From Planting A Church

Westside Christian Fellowship in Southern California arose out of a desperate need to encourage Christians to seek God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. The overwhelming response simply reflects the need that we all have for the truths found in God’s...

Tears — The Battle Cry of a Dying Nation

Note: Fast-forward to 53-minutes here and watch the sermon that inspired this article.) “But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their...

Sin Never Stands Still—It Either Grows or Withers

Dan Delzell, in a riveting blog from a decade ago titled, Google Executive's Tragic Death Sends Somber Warning, wrote the following: “How do you go from being a devoted father of five and a successful Silicon Valley executive, into a 51-year-old man convulsing from a...

Fathers – Families Would Rather “See” A Sermon

Our ministry often receives email correspondence from desperate wives and mothers. They often read something like this, “I’m at a loss. My ‘Christian’ husband is verbally and physically abusive. Ironically, he thinks that I’m the problem; he sees no need to...

They Will Fight for Your Children — Will You?

I recently attended a small gathering of Christian leaders in Dallas, Texas. One of those attending, Steve Deace (creator of the film, Nefarious), said something regarding the ongoing moral battle that really stood out: “Who wants victory more?” No Fight — No Victory...

MrBeast Goes Beast Mode on Transphobes

MrBeast is a famous YouTuber whose videos focus primarily on expensive stunts and money give-aways. His channel has over 146 million subscribers, most of them teenagers. Because of this, he has a huge platform to influence the younger generations. MrBeast recently...

Pastor Boldly Challenges School District: “This is Child Abuse and You Are Responsible”

Watch the 3-minute clip here to watch what I said at this school board meeting. “Don’t tell your parents!” My local school district, in California, appeared to sneak a book under the radar by Jodi Patterson titled, A Boy Named Penelope. The book promotes mental and...

The Asbury Revival: When You Lay Hold of God Never Let Go!

For my commentary on the revivals breaking out (Asbury for example), and what genuine revival looks like, see the links at the end. Many years ago, a very old man who experienced a revival when he was younger, was asked why the revival ended. His eyes were filled with...

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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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