The Five Solas and the Gospel – Part 2

Posted on March 26, 2020 by pastormike

My devotional for 3/26/20

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The Five Solas and the Gospel – Part 1

Posted on March 25, 2020 by pastormike

My Devotional for 3/24/20

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I Will Trust In Him

Posted on March 24, 2020 by pastormike

A Monday devotional

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Christian Celebrities or the Preeminence of Christ

Posted on March 22, 2020 by pastormike

This Sunday’s video message to Valley View Bible Church 3/22/20

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Saved from a Greater Fear

Posted on March 21, 2020 by pastormike

My Friday Devotional to my church 3/20/20

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A Letter from Pastor Mike to His Congregation

Posted on March 19, 2020 by pastormike

Like most pastors, I never thought that I would see a day when we would need to cancel one of the most precious events of the week, the local body of Christ in corporate worship on Sunday.  But this, of course is happening all over the world due the coronavirus (covid-19). Below is a video letter to the congregation to which I serve.

  • Pastor Mike Holtzinger;
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Chuck Todd Seems To Think Trump Voters Believe in Fairy Tales

Posted on January 3, 2020 by pastormike

There can be no doubt that we live in an age that is hostile to Christianity, especially Chuck ToddBiblical Christianity that takes a historical/literal view of the Scriptures.  This is once again  expressed by NBC News’ Chuck Todd who clearly suggested that Trump voters (directed at Evangelical Trump Voters), believe in fairy Tales like Noah’s Ark. Continue reading →

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GCU extends invitation to Ben Shapiro to speak on campus

Posted on February 10, 2019 by pastormike
You're Invited

On February 5, 2019, Grand Canyon University extended an invitation Directly to Ben Shapiro to, once again, speak on the GCU Campus. Below is the official email sent out by the University concerning their change of min. The email is printed in full with no editing. Following their explanation I will share a few thoughts.

“Grand Canyon University is announcing through this release that it is extending an invitation to conservative commentator Ben Shapiro to speak on its campus sometime this spring. Continue reading →

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Grand Canyon University Cancels Ben Shapiro

Posted on February 2, 2019 by pastormike
Grand Canyon University

Today I received an email titled; “GCU statement regarding decision to cancel Ben Shapiro speaking engagement“. It was from the Grand Canyon University, a Christian University in Phoenix AZ concerning their revocation of a speaking engagement of Ben Shapiro by a campus student club. As a Christian University, I was saddened to read their explanation. So below is their email explanation in full and then my response.

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Book Reviews for 6.15.18

Posted on June 15, 2018 by pastormike

Book Reviews for 6-15-18

Book reviews for 6-15-18Turning To God, Reclaiming Christian Conversion as Unique, Necessary, and Supernatural
By David F. Wells

Does a person have to “convert” to be a Christian? Or can one merely “follow” Jesus by studying Scripture? Does the Bible ever say that conversion is necessary? Or is it a development of the church? Turning to God explores these fundamental questions about regeneration and conversion, distinguishing Christianity from every other faith as one in which conversion is unique, supernatural, and necessary for salvation. In it you will find a clear, thoughtful, balanced discussion of the Christian conversion experience, including its history, controversy, and scriptural basis. Anyone who has marveled at the mystery of how and why we turn to God, along with those skeptical of religious conversion, will find themselves challenged and encouraged by this thorough treatment of one of the fundamentals of the Christian faith. Continue reading →

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