Shane Idleman
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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Marriage, Scripture, Abortion: An Urgent Memorial Day Wake-Up Call
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.
Does Baptism Save? Will Infants Go to Heaven?
The theme throughout the New Testament is clear: Only believers are baptized.
Can a Christian Lose Their Salvation?
A common question for many is, "Can I lose my salvation?" I've heard both sides of the argument, and only God truly knows a person's heart, but I can share a few thoughts.
Wolves Don't Advertise: 7 Traits of False Prophets
A false teacher can be anyone in a position of spiritual authority or claiming to be. Wolves don't often attack wolves, but they do go after sheep.
Pastors, Stop Trying to be Popular: Speak As a Dying Man to Dying Men
A few years back, I listened in astonishment as some prominent emergent church leaders such as Rob Bell, Tony Jones, and Brian McLaren talked about replacing "preaching" with "having a conversation."
How Can Baltimore and America Quench the Fires of Violence?
What if we truly comprehended that we are all made in the image of God; there is no hierarchy relate to race or color. Would that foster healing?
An Indictment Against America: Can You Handle the Truth?
The truth is always hard to hear but it must be heard. Take, for example, the stories of sex-trafficking thousands of children in Asia as young as six (and younger) to be temple prostitutes.
7 Reasons Why Christian Leaders (and Christians) Fall
Recently, 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.
7 Reasons Why Christians Are Divided on Homosexuality
Relating to people on their level and to love them regardless of their lifestyle is a mark of true Christianity. So why are many Christians divided?
Walking Dead, It's Not Just a TV Fantasy: Pastor Says, 'The Church is Physically Alive, But Spiritually Dead'
Some time ago, we received the following email, "I'm leaving my husband and our two small children. I know what the Bible says, but God knows my heart. He just wants me to be happy."