We Need Fiery Preaching Again to Consume America

“And if anyone wants to harm them, fire proceeds from their mouth and devours their enemies” (Rev. 11:5). As I was teaching in Revelation, the verse above reminded me of what we desperately need today—fire! Words of Fire Devour, Purify, and Heal Commentaries are...

From Death to Life — Fitness & Faith

Written by SJ McShane Beating Addiction Is One Reason This Professional Is Thankful This Thanksgiving Shane Idleman’s journey has gone from obesity and addiction to hope and fitness Despite Shane Idleman’s impressive history in fitness, helping over thirty thousand...

The Breaking of America: What Hurts the Most

The state of our nation today reminds me of The Twilight Zone reruns that I watched as a young boy. They were always very eerie and unsettling. This is Fact Not Fiction For those unfamiliar with The Twilight Zone, it was a science fiction horror series that ended in...

Overcoming Fear: 10 Tips for Troubling Times

During difficult seasons we often ask, “Where is God?” The irony is that it often takes stormy seasons to turn us back toward safety. The developments in Israel affect all of us in profound ways. It’s not that you or I will never fear but it’s what we do with the fear...

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...

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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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