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Our March 20, 2021, episode details the decay of American society while challenging the church with its opportunity for a positive response, featuring articles from Roger Kimball and Greg Laurie. www.ironbrewcoffee.com www.winnsborofirstbaptist.com

Events of the past week are in perspective along with the biblical picture of an empire that could only be possible through artificial intelligence.

A bit longer than usual, this clip sets the stage for the contest on Mt. Carmel between Elijah and the false prophets. Alarmingly, the practices of this ancient, pagan religion can be clearly seen in western society today. How long will we waver between two diametrically opposed opinions?

Bobby Bowden was not just one of the winningest coaches in football history, he was a man with a solid Christian witness. After his recent passing, I wanted to share this brief tribute to demonstrate why it is so important to have a consistent devotional life with God as he did. www.winnsborofirstbaptist.com www.ironbrewcoffee.com

Idolatry is the focus of the second commandment, but it is not limited to false, pagan gods. God Almighty cannot be represented by any picture or statue. He demands that we worship Him as the invisible Creator, who is above all His creation. www.winnsborofirstbaptist.com www.ironbrewcoffee.com

Today we explore even more ways the life of Joseph parallels the life of Jesus Christ.

As big changes continue in our world, big changes are also coming to life for us. We covet your prayers as we come to the last official day of our ministry in Winnsboro, SC, and enter a new phase that may expand our reach to others. Stay tuned!

Could the Bible have prophesied the big tech and finance monster set to control the world? There may be some hints in Daniel 7 and Revelation 13 that point to what's going on right now.

Today we source articles from the Blaze (David Horowitz), the Baptist Courier and Epoch Times (Dr. Mercola) as a baseline for more disturbing news about BIG PHARMA and its deceptive campaign to enrich itself at our expense. Could Pfizer or Big Pharma be one of the horns of the beast from Daniel 7?

Daniel chapter 7 describes the worldwide empire that will be in charge when Jesus returns. It has ten "horns" or key people who "run the show." If these are the last days, we should begin to see these horns appear. One of those, I believe, is Elon Musk, one of the most brilliant humans alive, who has an amazing amount of influence and power.

Could the recent changes in your denomination or church's by-laws be used as evidence against you in a future lawsuit? Yes, if the so-called "Respect for Marriage Act" becomes law in the United States. It's just one more attack of the new green religion on bible believers that will continue until Jesus comes.

After Jesus emphasized His command of love, He turns to the response of the world. Expect them to hate you. Why? Because they hated Jesus first.

In the Sunday message for August 1, 2021, we explore the plot against the life of the Apostle Paul and the plots to silence Christians in our day. www.winnsborofirstbaptist.com

On Thursday the Equality Act was passed in the House of Representatives and is on its way to the Senate. President Biden has already promised to sign it. What are the implications for Christians?

Will this decade be the biggest shift in food production of all human history? And, how will the nations of the world force compliance of new standards for farming on its populace? Some hints today on the Biblical Perspective. www.winnsborofirstbaptist.com

Did your Christian faith play a role in your call to serve in health care? If so, why would you follow protocols that lead to death? A hard look at one heartbreaking story and how our system pays for discriminatory care.

While we watch the drama unfold in Eastern Europe, we need to be concerned about what we are doing everyday to empower enemies in some future, worldwide conflict. Features quotes from "TikTok Users Are Feeding Data to CCP Intelligence Agencies, Cyber Experts Warn" found in the Epoch Times Feb. 16-22, 2022 edition.

What do believers in the church have in common with Abraham? Among other things they "believe God," which links them by faith to him. www.winnsborofirstbaptist.com www.ironbrewcoffee.com

The freedom we have in Christ is no excuse to sin. On the contrary, because we are now motivated through the response of love, we go further than those who feel bound to the law. www.winnsborofirstbaptist.com www.ironbrewcoffee.com

An article from the Epoch Times documents how states in the US are dealing with data on death rates in 2021. Many factors could be involved in this surge, but one thing is certain. Jesus Christ is still our hope for eternity. We look at His claim today to be "the resurrection and the life."

We finish the Lord's Prayer today and focus on the comment Jesus adds when He finishes. www.winnsborofirstbaptist.com www.ironbrewcoffee.com

A long-time principle of victorious empires is to require "unconditional surrender" from their enemies in war. Ultimately, the return of Christ will involve the ultimate surrender of the earth to her "King of Kings and Lord of Lord." You and I can join that side today, if we follow the same path and unconditionally surrender to Christ as Lord today.

Have you found yourself stuck in a place where you felt forgotten? Today we look at two characters - Joseph and Job, who had to wait for some time to hear God's answer. Don't dismiss the time you spend in God's waiting room, where He is preparing you for the open door.

Jesus tells this short story to reveal what He will expect from His servants when He returns. www.winnsborofirstbaptist.com www.ironbrewcoffee.com

What does it take for one to believe in Jesus? There are many witnesses to His divinity, but ultimately, the choice is yours and mine. www.winnsborofirstbaptist.com www.ironbrewcoffee.com