Shane Idleman

Shane Idleman

CP Guest Contributor

Shane Idleman is the founder and lead pastor of Westside Christian Fellowship in Lancaster, California, just North of Los Angeles. Shane's sermons, articles, books, and radio program can all be found at shaneidleman.com or wcfav.org. He is the author of Feasting & Fasting, If My People, Desperate for More of God, and Help! I'm Addicted. Follow him on Facebook at: facebook.com/confusedchurch. You can also follow Pastor Shane on the new free speech platform Parler https://parler.com/profile/ShaneIdleman/posts

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  • The Power of the Holy Spirit — Not Just for Charismatics

    The Power of the Holy Spirit — Not Just for Charismatics

    There are countless other examples as well. The New Testament first introduced this outpouring on the lives of believers (sometimes at conversion). Take the time this week to read the books of Acts.

  • An Open Letter to Pastors - Stand or Fall

    An Open Letter to Pastors - Stand or Fall

    Over the last few decades, Americans have seen the destruction of the institution of marriage between a man and a woman, the removal of God's Word in several areas, and the blatant murdering of millions of babies. This is an indictment against America and the pulpit is partially responsible - our silence speaks volumes.

  • An Urgent Wake-Up Call During Our Nations Birthday

    An Urgent Wake-Up Call During Our Nations Birthday

    Over the last few decades, Americans have seen the destruction of the institution of marriage between a man and a woman, the removal of God's Word in several areas, and the aborting of millions of babies.

  • Opposing Gay Marriage - 5 Reasons Why It's Not Hate Speech

    Opposing Gay Marriage - 5 Reasons Why It's Not Hate Speech

    Affirming what the Bible clearly calls sin is love, not hate. This debate is really over truth; the terms "hate speech" and "homophobic" are meant to divert us from God's design.

  • 7 Reasons Why Christian Leaders Fall

    7 Reasons Why Christian Leaders Fall

    Within weeks, two of my heroes have fallen from grace, and some of my friends in pastoral ministry have taken detours in their destiny as well. Moral failings among leaders are becoming an epidemic

  • Fathers, Families Would Rather 'See' A Sermon

    Fathers, Families Would Rather 'See' A Sermon

    We are in desperate need of broken, humble men—men who are not afraid to admit that they need God; men who are more worried about prayer than about status and recognition; men who petition God rather than position themselves.

  • 5 Sure Signs of a Dying Church

    5 Sure Signs of a Dying Church

    Church is boring for most because the power of God has vanished from many congregations...there is a lack of desire to pursue Him in the pulpit as well as in the pew.

  • Mr. Campolo, Opinions Change, but Truth Remains

    Mr. Campolo, Opinions Change, but Truth Remains

    Recently, Tony Campolo said this about gay-marriage, "...like so many other Christians, I was deeply uncertain about what was right." But the Bible is crystal clear on sexual sin, including homosexuality.

  • Does the Devil Make Us Do Things? No, Here's Why

    Does the Devil Make Us Do Things? No, Here's Why

    Although the enemy will come against our family, finances, and lusts, we cannot blame him...we must take responsibility for our own poor choices when warranted.

  • 4 Lessons Learned From Coaching Sports

    4 Lessons Learned From Coaching Sports

    "It's Not About Winning" is not an overused cliche'.