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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Jan 26, 2015
Are You a Hypocrite, or Someone Who Struggles with Sin?
In Matthew 12:31, Jesus said, "Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men." If a person continues to ignore and reject the call to repent and believe in God, that is blasphemy against the Spirit. One who dies in this state has committed the unpardonable sin. If you are reading this, you may be in the process of committing it, but there is hope.
Jan 21, 2015
Holy Spirit: Not Everything Done in God's Name Has His Stamp of Approval
Even though there is flexibility and freedom, our experiences with God must align with the Scriptures and the character of God. "We should not interpret Scripture in the light of our experiences, but rather, interpret our experiences in the penetrating light of Scripture" (D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones).
Jan 16, 2015
Abortion: This Sin Haunts Me Like No Other
"Why didn't someone do something?" Those five words still haunt my thoughts today. Sometime ago, I sat speechless as I listened to a man recount his trip to a holocaust museum with his young daughter. As they walked by photos of the death camps and gas chambers, his daughter silently contemplated the horrors that were unfolding before her eyes.
Jan 14, 2015
To Avoid Charismatic Excesses, These Pastors Actually Quenched the Spirit
As stated last week, I, like many Christians, tend to be "safely" conservative when considering the power of the Holy Spirit; however, Scripture clearly supports the miraculous work of the Spirit today.
Jan 7, 2015
Holy Spirit and Revival (Part 1): Do You Mock the Work of of the Spirit?
The need to address revival and the vital role of the Holy Spirit is as relevant today as it has been throughout church history.
Jan 2, 2015
How to Hear God's Voice and Know His Will
Let me begin by applauding your desire to know God's will. This is often a sign of spiritual health. God guides those who are willing to follow.
Dec 26, 2014
One Word Changes Everything; Can You Handle The Truth?
There is a significant shift in the church today to avoid controversial truths, such as sin and repentance. God's Word says to confront, confess, and turn from sin, whereas many encourage us to ignore, overlook, and continue in it. Silence about sin minimizes the cross and makes it less offensive. Silence about sin is also a sign of a false teacher.
Dec 19, 2014
Christmas: Should Christians Celebrate Holidays?
Can we, in good faith, redeem the holidays with their roots saturated in paganism, superstitions, and the occult?
Dec 13, 2014
Can a Person Be Gay and Still Be a Christian?
Many "Christians" are now suggesting that those who embrace the homosexual lifestyle can live in harmony with biblical Christianity. And more and more Evangelicals with gay children are challenging the church to rethink its position. But can we re-think truth?
Dec 2, 2014
Should Christians Say, 'God Has a Wonderful Plan For Your Life?'
Whether it's on the radio, television, Internet, or at church, we often hear that God has a wonderful plan for our life.