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  1. 13 hours ago, Timtruck said:

    Dr Sexton passed do to complications from a brain injury which he suffered back in August of last year in a fall, although doctors didnt catch the injury for several months. This is according to his wife Evelyn. 

    Thank you for the update 

  2. On 1/2/2024 at 1:00 AM, CatahoulaMom said:

    Does anyone know what he passed of? I recall hearing him many times as a teen at preaching conference and also remember hearing him in college 

    Clarence Sexton dealt with some health issues in the months before he passed away, being in (I heard) 5 different hospitals. Sadly, on December 12, he couldn't overcome them. His family posted on social media but did not say what those health issues were.

  3. On 10/12/2023 at 1:29 PM, heartstrings said:

    I drink coffee in Sunday School and leave my cup there when church starts.  I don't believe it belongs in the preaching service and I can do without it for an hour. But I wouldn't attend John Piper's church regardless of whether he let me drink coffee in the sanctuary or not. He has much more pressing things to get right on, than "drinking coffee" in church.

    Agreed ?

  4. The Bible does not explicitly state whether vaccines are a sin or not. Therefore, each individual must decide what is best for their family. A pastor should not try to play the role of the Holy Spirit and tell their congregation whether or not vaccines are a sin. Instead, they should encourage their congregation to pray and seek guidance from God on this matter.

    @Sabrina Welcome to OB. 

  5. 6 hours ago, BrotherTony said:

    The only thing that I can see that would keep them being eligible to be in good standing is the amount of money they contribute to the cooperative programs each year.

    That's a problem right there. The Bible should always be the dividing factor, not money.

    BTW: I love the photo chosen for this article, it's very fitting.

  6. 18 hours ago, Disciple.Luke said:

    The large churches here followed the same downward trends most of you are talking about. Several years ago there were a handful of churches who had 2-3 different worship services. The sermon was exactly the same so they were mostly divided by "music style". Later every one of them decided to drop Sunday night service and even the traditional Wednesday night services because so much was going on on Sunday morning. Eventually they all blended into one service and for the most part the hymns went out the window in favor of modern music...but even after that they still decided Sunday and Wednesday nights were unnecessary. At least one of the churches out new seats in and got rid of pew bibles and hymn books. Now everything is shown on the screen and no one has any idea what the bible says except for what their pastor says.

    What would you say was the first thing that lead to this slippery slope down? Was it changing it to 2-3 types of services or was there a change in standards or doctrine that started it all?

  7. 11 hours ago, Darla said:

    I watch pathway to victory almost every morning. I would have never watched anyone who would promote those terrible vaccines. I'm very happy I am a pureblood and never bent to to anyone's opinion concerning my health. There are many sudden deaths these days and most assuredly they are vax related. I only recently began watching so I was unaware of his stance on vaccines. 

    Thank you for commenting Darla. 

  8. 1 hour ago, robmac68 said:

    Now I am not giving him a pass because he was well aware of their age.  It just isn't as sickening as thinking he was "lusting" after 8 year olds.  

    Let's put this in perspective, he was married with two children. It's sickening to me anytime someone cheats on their spouse, to willingly do it with someone that's a young woman is another level.

    Don't get me wrong, I truly pray that he repents and turns from his ways. He has disqualified himself from the pastoral position. 

  9. 11 hours ago, robmac68 said:

    According to God's word, the only sure fire way of accomplishing this would be to castrate ALL men.  Gen 1:28, Matt 19:11-12, 1 Cor. 7:9 and 1 Cor: 7:4-5.  Because like Happy pointed out, how do you vet a married man with a clean background???

    I understand that. I also believe that we should place more accountability measures with our pastors and staff members.  

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