Hollywood's Best Try...Written by Terry Dashner
Faith Fellowship Church…PO Box 1586…Broken Arrow, OK 74013…918-451-0270…Terry Dashner, PastorJesus still walks among men and women. And He wants to walk with you. The name of Jesus is still all powerful. Jesus—there is no other name greater. Are you aware that you serve a living Savior and not a book, doctrine, rule, or a creed. Since movie, The Passion of Christ, I’ve become even more aware of power behind story of Jesus’ suffering. Not long after showing of movie in America, I read a report of a murderer in Texas who lived with a guilty conscience. He murdered his pregnant girlfriend and had somehow evaded suspicion by police; however, after watching film he was so moved that he sought spiritual guidance immediately. The Passion film was so powerful that it brought conviction to his heart, and afterwards he turned himself over to police. Jesus is still all powerful. Now let me share something else with you. The New York Times reported (May 6, 2004, in a story by Sharon Waxman) that MGM was screening a film titled, “Saved!” Hollywood’s “big shots” who told Mel Gibson he was crazy for making a movie about Jesus, were themselves wanting to capitalize on a religious film. But, then again, Hollywood is twisted and misguided. To think they could match or surpass success of Gibson’s film is preposterous. According to Cal Thomas, “’Saved!’—which opened May 28, 2004, in selected cities—staring Mandy Moore and Macaulay Culkin, whose character is confined to a wheelchair…are siblings and attend a Maryland Christian high school where ‘Jesus loves you’ is a mantra—and an order. A giant cutout of Jesus dominates campus. Pastor Skip, played by Martin Donovan, is school’s spiritual leader, described as handsome and hip. Here’s where it really gets good. Jena Malone plays a teenager who gets pregnant while attempting to cure her boyfriend of his homosexuality. Her mother is a widow played by Mary-Louise Parker. She is ‘trying to be right with God but has an affair with Pastor Skip.’”
| | A Storm is ComingWritten by Terry Dashner
Storms are ComingTerry Dashner We’ve been studying Ezekiel’s prophecy chapters 38 and 39. This study has enriched our lives and expanded our knowledge as to imminent return of Lord Jesus Christ. Before I go any further let me say this. Please be advised. Get your house in order for soon coming of Jesus. He is ready to come, even now at door. I thought I would highlight some of points made this past Wednesday evening in Bible study. For one, it seems question has been raised what force could possibly bind together all these northern alliances that Ezekiel speaks about, coming against Israel in last days? Wednesday we delved into study of Gog, Magog, Tubal, Ethiopia, and etc. to discover where they are and what nations they comprise today. Please keep in mind that these nations were merely tribes when Ezekiel prophesied about them. (How do prophets know these things?) We discovered from our study that one binding force galvanizing these various nations against Israel is Islam. I know that for political correctness’ sake some would like for me to forget history and preach that Islam is a peaceful religion. However, its history and current day operations speak otherwise. For example, recently a young American citizen was arrested and turned over to American authorities for allegedly plotting an assassination attempt against President Bush. As it turns out, according to Fox News, suspect was heavily influenced—maybe even trained in one of Saudi Arabia’s hate academies. The academies spew hatred and contempt towards Israel and Christians. These academies are Muslim indoctrinated academies. This is a sad state of affairs. But, could it be Bible prophecy coming alive before our very eyes? Another point I wish to make is found in this week’s Time magazine (February 14, 2005). The cover story is entitled, “The Merchant of Menace.” A.Q. Khan of Pakistan, currently under house arrest, has been actively soliciting buyers of nuclear technology for weapons to use against west, namely America and Israel. (Imagine that.) And which nations was he selling to? You guessed it. Nations with Islamic regimes. He believes that all Muslim countries should have nuclear weapons to counter power of west, particularly United States. The recent analysis of his black market is staggering and prompted writing of magazine article.
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