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1. Why We Can't Stop Mass Shootings Without the Ekklesia

...  So, what's the solution to fatherlessness? The ekklesia—the church. The purpose of the assembling of Christians was to create a leadership epicenter for communities. The original word used to define th ...

Created on 16 July 2018

2. May God's Underground Church in America Arise ...

Someone recently asked me what I see for America and the church's future. Right now, I am seeing the beginning and mushrooming of an evolution of sorts concerning both the nation and the church. Not everythin ...

Created on 12 July 2018

3. 'Hail Satan,' Other Demonic Symbols Carved Into South Carolina Church  ...

A vandal carved "Hail Satan" and other demonic symbols into a South Carolina church porch. "Do I get angry? I haven't had that response," Care and Mission Director at Welcome Baptist Church David Berry te ...

Created on 11 July 2018

4. South Carolina Church Massacre Supporter Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison ...

An avowed white supremacist and supporter of the gunman behind the massacre at an African-American church in South Carolina in 2015 was sentenced to nearly three years in prison on Wednesday for illegally ...

Created on 12 July 2018

5. Church Goes 'Wild' as Believers Head for the Trees—But How Is This Different From Paganism? ...

...  and countless wild creatures died in the California wildfire. Victoria Loorz feared for the fate of her "church"—a grove of shrubs under a generous oak by a river bend in the Ventura River where she regular ...

Created on 05 July 2018

6. Pastor Rich Wilkerson Opens Up About Kim, Kanye and Authentic Faith

In this appearance on The 700 Club, pastor Rich Wilkerson shares about his experiences ministering to the rich and famous, but he also emphasizes the significance of sharing the genuine message of Christ. ...

Created on 02 July 2018

7. Is the Church Weeping for Tammuz, the Babylonian God of Worldly Desire? ...

Editor's Note: The following is an extrapolation of what I published in 1990. Do take some devotion time to process and pray, then join in agreement for us as the church to come to a renewed commitmen ...

Created on 27 June 2018

8. Meet the Pastor Who Wants You to 'Quit Church'  ...

Pastor Chris Sonksen is on a mission to encourage Christians to "quit church" —but his quest isn't quite what you'd think. Sonksen, author of the new book, Quit Church: Because Your Life Would Be Better ...

Created on 20 June 2018

9. Priest's Unlikely Response to Burglar Who Punched Him in the Face and Stole Church Property ...

Last Friday, a man entered a church outside of Chicago with the intent to steal several valuable items. When the burglar ran into a priest who was there working late, he immediately punched the cleric ...

Created on 21 June 2018

10. Jon Tyson: The Church Has Been Pushed to America's Fringe ...

Jon Tyson, pastor of the Church of the City New York, discussed the marginalization of the American church in a recent sermon. He says the church has been pushed to the fringe, commenting, "We've mov ...

Created on 21 June 2018

11. Steven Furtick Says This Is 'The Devil's Worst Nightmare'

Pastor Steven Furtick says a united church—where believers are operating in their spiritual gifts in tandem with one another—is "the devil's worst nightmare." He casts a powerful vision for what the chur ...

Created on 21 June 2018

12. Pastor's Wife Shares How Porn Impacts Her Church ...

... le doing marriage counseling. When the Lord moved us to North Carolina, I no longer had the thought of, I wonder if anyone in our church struggles with pornography? Instead, my thinking was, I wonder  ...

Created on 21 June 2018

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. '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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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