Truth Community Church

The Universal Appeal #1 (Matthew 28:19)

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A word from our pastor...

Assorted fallacies that uninformed and undiscerning people believe when they leave their outward association with biblical truth for the Catholic Church, in no particular order:

1. That the early church fathers are reliable teachers due to their proximity to the apostles.

2. That the early church worshipped like the Catholic Church does today.

3. That there is an unbroken and undisputed line of succession from the apostles to the Pope today.

4. That church unity means there should be one and only one external religious organization ruling over professing Christians throughout the world.

5. That a parallel line of oral tradition was handed down from the apostles with equal authority to the written Word of God.

6. That the early church always recognized a supreme pontiff seated in Rome.

7. That Peter was the first Pope.

8. That Catholic apologists are truthful.

9. That individual Catholics can speak on behalf of the church when they contradict formal church doctrine.

Friends, for a more systematic refutation of Roman Catholicism, please see my series “The Bible and Roman Catholicism” (links to come in the comments). I meticulously cite official Catholic documents on matters such as the mass, tradition, the Pope, Mary, purgatory, and salvation, then refute it all over the course of about ten messages.

I need to put it all in a book. I don’t know if the Lord will grant me the time and grace to do so. But the content is out there in audio and video format.

And to those who have accused me of misrepresentation and disputed this material in the past: I stand 100% behind every point and assertion I made when I taught this material nearly 10 years ago, so help me God.

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4 days ago | [YT] | 11

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A word from our pastor...

I could write a book about this. Indeed, I have one started and need much grace to one day finish it. But this post is deliberately brief, just enough to raise a supportive voice for many who suffer in silence.

When I started down the path that led to ministry, I had no idea that I would encounter so many friends and families dealing with the profound pain of adult children who have rejected them.

I welcome those interactions. Heaven knows such grief needs a release to a sympathetic ear.

These dear friends. Years of unanswered cards, calls, and texts. Years of the unanswerable question, “Was it something I have done?” Years of standing at the side of the road, looking in the distance for some sign of the return of the prodigal. Years of groaning, sighing prayers.
But nothing.

Radio silence while unrecoverable years pass.

They have stopped crying because the well of tears has run dry.

I am told that the late Voddie Baucham used to say, “There ain’t no pain like kid pain.” He was right.

That these situations contradict the moral order of God is plain and beyond question. “Honor your father and mother” (Exodus 20:12).

Were the parents perfect? No, of course not.
Are there children who have been hurt by genuinely abusive parents? Yes. But that does not explain this. It does not explain loving, sacrificial parents being coldly set aside.

I have no human solution. But my Lord tells one and all, “Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28). My impotence to comfort is not the measure of His. The love of crucified blood has a power to help every heavy heart.

I cannot promise you, my dear friends, that you will find relief this side of heaven. Many sorrows are carried to the grave.

But I can promise you that Christ will keep His promise to dry every tear when you see Him face to face. You may carry those sorrows to the grave, but for the Christian, they won’t follow you out of it.

Trust in Christ, and somehow all will be well.

Trust in Christ, and somehow you will one day find that He has faithfully worked all things together for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.

In the meantime, my arm is around your shoulder as I ask the Lord to comfort you even now.

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1 week ago | [YT] | 26

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"Directions for the Weak & Overwhelmed"
(Selected texts from) 2 Timothy
www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/122925214286382

2 weeks ago (edited) | [YT] | 11

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The latest devotional by Pastor Don Green is now available.

"An Old Testament Christmas" | Matthew 1 - 2
www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/1224251411141778

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 6

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There will be no live stream this evening, Tuesday, December 23.

We will be having our Carol Sing and devotional at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall, focusing on Matthew 1–2, “An Old Testament Christmas.”

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 16

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Today on The Truth Pulpit... "What Happens to the Many? #1 (Matthew 7:13)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO3X7...

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 14

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Dear Ones,

After reviewing the weather forecasts, the elders have reluctantly agreed to cancel tomorrow’s service at TCC. The expected combination of heavy snow, bitter cold, and overall timing creates an unwise exposure risk for the congregation as a whole. We will respect the elements and trust the providence of our Lord.


These decisions are not made lightly and admittedly challenge our wisdom. With major storms, we err on the side of caution when so many drive a good distance to attend. We have many families & older saints to consider and protect. Your well-being matters to us, so we gladly take the long view when faced with these situations. We will meet again soon enough, and the gathering will be all the sweeter for having missed tomorrow.


Thank you for your understanding and support. We will see you Tuesday!


Grace and peace,


Don, for Dane and Nathaniel
TruthCommunityChurch.org

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 16

Truth Community Church

A word from our pastor...

One of the more important messages I preached was on January 26, 2020 and titled "The Warrant of Faith." Through no one's fault, it was overlooked--perhaps in part to the arrival of Covid soon thereafter. In the comments, I am posting links to it.

Here's the critical question that message answers: How can a sinner know that he may come to Christ? The technical question is: “What is the warrant of faith?”

On what basis does a man or woman come to Christ for pardon? By what right—for what reason—can you know that you Jesus Christ will give forgiveness and eternal life to you?

That question has consequences. I’ll give you a real-life example.

In my youth, I was influenced by the altar call system. I was troubled about what it meant to respond to Christ.

Someone asked me a question loaded with significance. “Do you feel like God is calling you?”

I replied with confusion and exasperation: "I don’t know." Good grief. Isn’t that the problem? I don’t know God. How could I possibly know if he is speaking to me?

The reply was also significant. “Well, then, he’s probably not.”

Because my feelings were not clear, I was basically told to forget about it and drop the subject. So, I did.

Think about what happened there. I was told that God was not calling me unless I felt it.

It’s critical for us to know why that is profoundly mistaken. Where does that teaching tell people to look? Within. Find something in your heart, then you can come to Christ.

If you know why that is wrong, you will be more useful in evangelism. You will know how to help people spiritually.

Christ is calling you, whether you feel like it or not. Indeed, he is commanding you to come to him for salvation, with an unbreakable promise of eternal life if you do.

"The Warrant of Faith”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCj84...

and here... www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/128201617354197/a

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Today on The Truth Pulpit... "By Mercy, Not by Works #1 " | Titus 3:4-5 thetruthpulpit.com/podcast

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