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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Jul 31, 2014
The Legalist vs The Compromiser: Neither Is Right
The pendulum often swings when following truth (biblical principles). At one extreme is legalism. Legalists have self-righteous attitudes that rate spirituality by how well a person follows rules. The compromiser, sometimes referred to as a "Las Vegas Christian," is at the other extreme, and compromises God's word by their lifestyle.
Jul 24, 2014
America: Then vs Now; How Far Have We Drifted?
To understand the core values of a nation, one must simply look to the beliefs set forth during its conception. Judge for yourself how far we have drifted from the original intent of early Americans.
Jul 16, 2014
How Do We Restrain a Nature Prone to Wander?
In the same way that the DMV offers a certificate of non-operation when a vehicle is not working properly, wandering from God makes us ineffective, unproductive, negative, angry, depressed, disgruntled, discouraged, critical, and lifeless. It's clear from Scripture that the wanderer within must be restrained.
Jul 10, 2014
One Nation 'Above' God? America Has Crossed the Line
Although the history of America is marked with disappointments, tragedies, mistakes, and failures, my intent is not to write about the history of America, but to unapologetically proclaim the truth behind her success.
Jun 27, 2014
Many Do Not Seek God or Hear His Voice; Here's Why
Recently, I shared with our congregation that one of the most difficult challenges associated with pastoring is not sermon preparation or taxing counseling appointments, but witnessing the tragic results of spiritual dehydration— people dying spiritually with living water just steps away.
Jun 19, 2014
Has the Church Lost the Fear Of the Lord?
The present condition of the church leaves one to wonder if the lack of the fear of the Lord is contributing to her spiritually dead condition.
Jun 14, 2014
Fathers: Your Family Would Rather 'See a Sermon'
We are in desperate need of genuine leadership—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. The state of the family today is disheartening. Men have largely forsaken their God-given role as spiritual leaders in their homes…that, no one can deny.
Jun 10, 2014
Warning: This Article Will Offend Many 'Christians'
It's no surprise that the church, and our nation, desperately need to hear 'the voice of one crying in the wilderness' to awaken, convict, and restore. It was not so long ago that we were concerned about 'the fall of America.'
Jun 3, 2014
Speaking the Truth Will Cost You
There is a cost to speaking the truth. This realization came nearly 10 years ago when I was asked to speak at the annual conference for the American Baptist, unaware that they were about to divide over ordaining those who embrace the homosexual lifestyle.
May 28, 2014
Did Jesus Say Anything About Homosexuality?
Those who strongly believe in the Bible and God's will regarding sexual behavior also strongly believe in unconditional love and forgiveness. To say that authentic Christians hate or fear those trapped in the homosexual lifestyle demonstrates a gross misunderstanding of the Christian faith.