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Woman “Pastor” Claims That Names in the Bible Have Been Changed to Hide All the Female Apostles
In a recent “sermon,” false teacher Ashley Wilkerson, the self-described “pastor” of Pacific Coast Church posited an extraordinary claim—that the early church was teeming with female apostles whose names were subsequently altered in Scripture to mask their identities...
Robert Morris Epic Scripture Twisting to Support Unbiblical View of Legalistic New Testament Tithing
I certainly believe that it is the duty of all believers to give faithfully and sacrificially to their local churches. Yet, a myriad of voices, not least among them the prosperity charlatans, have twisted the Scriptures repeatedly to serve their ends, often leveraging...
The SBC Leftist Task Force’s Epic Power Grab: Creation of a New Sex Abuse Reform Non-Profit Bypassing Messengers
In the midst of the Southern Baptist Convention's endless witch hunt for accused sex abusers, a shadow has been cast over the denomination orchestrated by men and women cloaked in the guise of "reformers" but, upon closer examination, are mere agents of division....
Preston Sprinkle Promotes Heresies That Lead People Away From True Repentance and Faith, and Straight to Hell
Preston Sprinkle, one of the original advisory board members of Revoice, the “gay Christian” movement within Evangelical churches, has been instrumental in shifting the church’s doctrinal stance on homosexuality and other aberrant sexualities. It is through...
Fani Willis Preaches at Woke Church, Twists Scripture and Plays the Victim Card
You're probably aware by now of the saga surrounding Fani Willis and the witch hunt against Trump. In recent days, the focus has turned away from Trump and the spotlight on Willis herself as serious ethical concerns have now been exposed. Willis, who initiated an...
Alabama Supreme Court Rules Life Begins at Conception and Has Inherent Value Based on the Image of God
In a landmark ruling, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled on Friday that life begins at conception. Referencing God, the ruling states that life begins at conception and is inherently valuable, underscoring a profound respect for the sanctity of unborn life. The Court's...
Five Marks of a False Teacher
In the pursuit of spiritual growth and understanding, the true Bride of Christ is a community that is rich in faith, hope, and love, all bound together by the Word of God. Yet, within this visible body, there lurks a danger that threatens the very fabric of our...
In Wild Sermon Illustration, Mike Todd Starts Jumping and Doing Somersaults on Trampoline During Service
Pastor Mike Todd of the Transformation Church has been growing in popularity at an alarming rate, despite his repulsive and controversial behavior. Last year, Todd made headlines for turning tithing into a million-dollar lottery, using his congregants as nothing more...
The Human Nature of Christ: “Not My Will But Yours Be Done”
In the seemingly endless debates that often encircle the doctrines of Scripture, one moment frequently becomes a focal point of contention: Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. Theological liberals, those synagogues of Hell that affirm every ideology that...
After Woman Opens Fire in Joel Osteen’s Church, Watch Gun Control Become Even More Popular in America
In a tangible reminder of the broken world we inhabit, a harrowing incident unfolded at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church, a venue noted for its false prosperity gospel teachings—a message that perverts the biblical gospel. This tragedy, where a woman armed with a long...
This “Church” Finds Pop Stars Like Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus More Appealing than Jesus
In an age where godliness is routinely sacrificed on the altar of secularism, a disturbing trend has unfurled its deceptive tendrils, even within sanctuaries, disguised as churches, meant to stand as fortresses of truth. An egregious example of this malaise is an...
Pagan “Church” Trades Christ for Super Bowl Performances and an Elvis Impersonator
Earlier today, we reported that one megachurch had put on a Super Bowl-themed service in lieu of biblical preaching and it even included background music from one of the most vile, foul-mouthed rappers of our day, E-40. Yet, it seems like the Super Bowl has become the...
Ed Stetzer’s Super Bowl He Gets Us Commercial is the Most Blasphemous One Yet, Depicts Jesus as Affirming of Homosexuality and Abortion
Last year, The Dissenter reported on a proposed partnership between the Southern Baptist Convention’s North American Mission Board (NAMB) and a heretical “evangelism” ministry called He Gets Us. He Gets Us, as we demonstrated, is not only a gay-affirming ministry that...
Megachurch Puts On Super Bowl Performance During Sermon While Playing Music by Foul-Mouthed Gangsta Rapper E-40
This week, you're probably going to see a lot of clips on social media and the blogosphere about churches who traded sound biblical preaching for stupid Super Bowl performances during worship service. Obviously, this demonstrates where their heart is, as their...
Why Attending a Homosexual “Wedding” is Unbiblical, Part II: Implicit Endorsement of Sin and Compromise of Witness
In the unfolding narrative of our times, where the fabric of a biblical worldview is not just stretched but ripped to shreds, there arises a question for us as Christians hanging on to our faith by a thread: How do we navigate the complexities of our relationships...
Life Church to Exegete Super Bowl Commercials Instead of Scripture on Super Bowl Sunday
In our modern world where the line between secular amusement and what presents itself as "church" is increasingly blurred, Life Church, under the leadership of Craig Groeschel, stands as a paragon of innovation—or so they claim. This past summer, they spearheaded the...
Major Evangelical Publication Twists Scripture, Urges Christians to Attend Same-Sex Baby Showers
In the wake of the controversy surrounding Alistair Begg and his censure by other Evangelical leaders for counseling a grandmother to attend her grandson's "transgender" "wedding," another controversy is brewing. It has been well-established by biblical exegesis and...
The ERLC Comes Out in Praise and Support of Open Borders Bill Pushed by Leftists and RINOs in the Senate
In an age where the clarity of conservative conviction is often clouded by the fog of political double-speak, the ERLC's endorsement of the recent Senate border bill is a bewildering affront to the very constituents it claims to represent. The bill, masquerading as a...
Rosaria Butterfield Rebukes The Gospel Coalition for Supporting Preston Sprinkle’s Heretical Teachings
Preston Sprinkle, one of the original advisory board members of Revoice, the “gay Christian” movement within Evangelical churches, has been instrumental in shifting the church’s doctrinal stance on homosexuality and other aberrant sexualities. It is through...
Lecrae and Friends Explain Why Black People Shouldn’t Have to Pay Any Taxes
Our favorite "rapper who happens to be Christian," Lecrae, is at it again with his wild explanations of why black people deserve reparations. A few years ago, you may remember that Lecrae, who is worth millions according to Celebrity Net Worth, joined the CEO of...
SBC Megachurch Pastor Denounces Efforts to Adopt a New Watered-Down Confession Allowing Women Pastors
Amidst a looming crossroads for the nation's largest Protestant denomination facing a feminist takeover, the Southern Baptist Convention's President Bart Barber announced the formation of the Cooperation Group, a committee of 20 members, ostensibly tasked with...