As we look at case after case of evil people disguised with an appearance of godliness, I wanted to insert this refreshing case of the real thing. True godliness. It is found in the book of Ruth and there, in...
Continue ReadingAn Appearance of Godliness (Part 7) – The Real ThingAuthor: Jeff Crippen
I am the pastor of Christ Reformation Church in Tillamook, Oregon, arriving here in 1993. I have been a pastor since 1983 and was a police officer for 12 years before that. My wife and I have been married since 1971. Verla is a medical assistant at a local clinic and in our spare time we like to hunt, fish, and ride our motorcycle.
An Appearance of Godliness – Case Studies in Evil (Part 6)
Matthew 21:28-31 ESV “What do you think? A man had two sons. And he went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ (29) And he answered, ‘I will not,’ but afterward he changed his...
Continue ReadingAn Appearance of Godliness – Case Studies in Evil (Part 6)An Appearance of Godliness – Case Studies in Evil (Part 5)
I had a good friend. I met him at Bible college many years ago. He was a very kind man and spent quite a lot of time with our family over the years. He never forgot our birthdays or our...
Continue ReadingAn Appearance of Godliness – Case Studies in Evil (Part 5)An Appearance of Godliness: Case Studies in Evil – Part 4
This series has the subtitle, Case Studies in Evil. The theme comes from Paul's words to Timothy - 2 Timothy 3:5 ESV having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people. It is now time to begin...
Continue ReadingAn Appearance of Godliness: Case Studies in Evil – Part 4An Appearance of Godliness: Case Studies in Evil (Part 3)
2 Timothy 3:1-5 ESV But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. (2) For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, (3) heartless,...
Continue ReadingAn Appearance of Godliness: Case Studies in Evil (Part 3)Audio Improvements in our Sunday Broadcasts
Yesterday we used some new microphone equipment in our worship service. I think you will find a marked improvement in the sound quality. You can watch the worship service on our Facebook page (Christ Reformaton Church) either during the livestream...
Continue ReadingAudio Improvements in our Sunday BroadcastsKevin Dirks will be Opening the CRC Sunday Morning Class with Music
Beginning this coming Sunday, Kevin will be repeating his Wednesday evening worship time (which he livestreams on the Christ Reformation Church facebook page), at the beginning of our Sunday morning class, 9:35AM PST. Join us on the same livestream site,...
Continue ReadingKevin Dirks will be Opening the CRC Sunday Morning Class with MusicAn Appearance of Godliness: Case Studies in Evil (Part 2)
2 Timothy 3:1-5 ESV But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. (2) For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, (3) heartless,...
Continue ReadingAn Appearance of Godliness: Case Studies in Evil (Part 2)A New Series: An Appearance of Godliness – Case Studies in Evil
I have the outline of a new book sitting here on my desk, which I never seem to have time to get started on. So I thought what I would do is write it here with a weekly installment, and...
Continue ReadingA New Series: An Appearance of Godliness – Case Studies in EvilJudgment of the Wicked is Part of the Gospel
1 Timothy 1:8-11 ESV Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, (9) understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and...
Continue ReadingJudgment of the Wicked is Part of the Gospel