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1. 3 Things That Made the Early Church So Spirit-Filled It Started Riots ...

When the church in Ephesus discovered the Holy Spirit, it upended the entire city. But how many cities today even notice when a new church comes to town? Darren Rouanzoin, pastor of Garden Church in Long ...

Created on 07 June 2018

2. Cannibalistic Christians: The Rapidly Growing Trend That Has to Stop

... s get attacked. The unbelievers are reminded as to why they don't want to go into churches, and the Christians participating think they have become some kind of church vigilante. The news media is even beginn ...

Created on 07 June 2018

3. Is Your Church Flirting With Delilah? ...

A happy church ... one that doesn't make you feel uncomfortable ... one that will never offend you ... one that will always tell you how much they love you and how much God loves you. They change thei ...

Created on 31 May 2018

4. 'American Idol' Winner Maddie Poppe Got Her Start in Church ...

Maddie Poppe took the crown in ABC's reboot of American Idol in last night's season finale. "I watched Maddie at church, sing in Sunday School," says Mike Ruby, who is organized Poppe's concert during ...

Created on 22 May 2018

5. Prophecy: The Church Must Repent for Not Walking in the Kingdom of Heaven ...

As Pentecost is approaching and churches all over the world will be celebrating the revival of the Spirit, the Lord impressed upon my heart a few things we need to keep in mind so that fire revival is ...

Created on 15 May 2018

6. Your Vital Role as God's Change Agent on Earth

Generational Exodus It is becoming nearly trendy to have issues with the Western church. It's no new thing. Maybe it seems louder because of the connectivity of our generation. People are worn out by traditionalism ...

Created on 10 May 2018

7. How the Church Can Bridge These Critical Gaps ...

Since I have been serving God in leadership since 1980, I have observed serious gaps in the church in at least seven major areas. If not corrected, these seven areas will greatly limit the ability of the ...

Created on 09 May 2018

8. WATCH: Ron Carpenter Hands His Church Mantle Over to John Gray ...

Redemption Church Pastor Ron Carpenter officially transitioned out of his role as senior pastor and handed the reins over to John Gray, who will pastor the newly named Relentless Church. Gray came to South ...

Created on 07 May 2018

9. How You Can Love the Church in This Culture of Hate ...

... and whether or not they have social media accounts). Even the church has bought into this culture of hate. We see: 1. Name-calling: The old adage I used in preschool still applies: If you can't say any ...

Created on 07 May 2018

10. Well-Known Pastor Adding Aerialists to Worship Services

In recent years, churches across the world have added anything from strobe lights to bumping bass to their worship services, which have attracted a variety of people. But as Christians, is the "show" becomin ...

Created on 26 April 2018

11. Will Preaching the Word Soon Be Illegal?

In the news recently, on April 19, 2018, it was said "California Bill AB 2943 has passed." According to this law, the church can no longer preach or teach that homosexuality is a sin or wrong behavior an ...

Created on 25 April 2018

12. From Shawn Bolz to Bill Hamon and Beyond, Authors Honor Destiny Image's Don Nori

... s a pioneer in the Christian publishing business. He really wanted to hear what the Spirit was saying to the church and publish books according. He will be greatly missed. Joe Christiano, author of Living ...

Created on 17 April 2018

13. Banning Liebscher: I Empathize With Hurt People Who Have Left the Church ...

In the name of pursuing the Holy Spirit, some charismatic believers have hurt each other and the church, Banning Liebscher said in a recent interview. The hurt is often the result of enthusiastic believers ...

Created on 18 April 2018

14. John Crist: What Your Worship Leader Really Thinks

Ever wonder what your worship leader really thinks but doesn't say? John Crist and Essential Worship teamed up for this satirical video, which criticizes arrogant worship leaders and the "celebrity culture" ...

Created on 19 April 2018

15. 5 Things Your Pastor Wished You Knew

... n for those who shepherd in the local church. Partly because pastoring is often just an impossible task. Existing, established churches give job descriptions that are more fitting to CEOs, accountants a ...

Created on 17 April 2018

16. Does Every Church Really Need to Be Diverse? ...

Diversity is culturally popular right now—especially in the church. But is it necessary for a church to be diverse and ethnically inclusive in order for it to be an effective carrier of the gospel? Trip ...

Created on 16 April 2018

17. How to Fight a Hostile Anti-Church Culture ...

Erik W. Stanley, senior counsel for ADF, says, "We see a culture that is bent on silencing the church in numerous ways." To fight back against this hostile culture, ADF is allying with churches to giv ...

Created on 13 April 2018

18. Why We Need to Restore Apostolic Ministry Today—Part 1

...  leaders and movements are embracing fivefold ministry language to describe church leadership. The primary reason for this is because the church is being taught by the Holy Spirit that the church has t ...

Created on 11 April 2018

19. If This Is Why You Go to Church, You're Missing the Whole Point ...

Church hopping, church skipping and church judging is all too common these days. It seems that many people are struggling to find the "right" church with the "right" pastor who has the "right preaching styl ...

Created on 09 April 2018

20. It's Time for the 'Freaky Stuff' to Return to the Church ...

...  with all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power [miraculous force] at work within us, to him be glory in the churc ...

Created on 02 April 2018