WHAT WE BELIEVE [AOF] | CALENDAR & CURRENT STUDIES
CAUTION: READ LINKS TO EXTERNAL SITES WITH DISCERNMENT, LISTEN FOR UNDERSTANDING.
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Spiritual warfare is REAL.
"PUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD"
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THE "EASY WAY, THE STRAIT AND NARROW WAY, AND RELIGION". Which did you choose?
Jesus said: "You can enter God's Kingdom only through the narrow [strait] gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose the easy way. But the gateway to life is small, and the road is narrow, and only a few ever find it." Matthew 7:13-14
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SOCIAL MEDIA: USER BEWARE
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Over 31 million Americans part of a mass exodus, Barna Research Group finding: "Any business losing 31 million customers is going out of business..."
"Let no man deceive you by any means; for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first." 2 Thessa. 2:3 KJV
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Minister defends Christianity--without God or faith |
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Jesus gave His disciples no less than 20 signs of the end and His return. Y2K wasn't one of them! ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW ONE OF THE SIGNS?
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W A N N A D O A "G R E A T W O R K" F O R G O D?
"Go ye therefore and make disciples..." Matthew 28:19
The "Great Work" in any Church is MAKING DISCIPLES who look and act like Jesus!
The work has never been...
| overseeing massive building projects, | staging dramatic reenactments, |
| "slick" church programs, | edgy, rock-styled concerts, or |
| party politics, | making a "name" for ourselves! |
Many can't defend faith | Offended by suffering | Revealing Study | V I D E O
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7 Reasons We Follow or Prefer Rock Star Pastors
Pastor changes same-sex stance | 9 Secrets of Pastor's Wives
8 Women Men Should Not Marry | 6 Women Leaders
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Most humans believe in Heaven. |
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Are emerging trends and attitudes quietly "reshaping" the Church from within? Would Jesus recognize His church if He dropped in on one of your meetings? Has the Gospel of the Kingdom been "hi-jacked" by a culture of entertainment and unbelief. LOOK INSIDE...
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PASTOR RESOLVES TO LIVE 2014 AS ATHEIST |
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POWER TO FORGIVE AND FORGET
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The answer to this growing dilemma lies within each of us and it begins with this question: When it comes to your Church, are you in it "FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE?" Are you "GIVING IT YOUR ALL" or "ALWAYS LOOKING" for an excuse to gracefully exit?
- Reasons people give for leaving
- Reasons you may have given...
- Exodus due to crisis of faith
- When people leave the church
- Are you helping or hindering? Article 1 Article 2
- Too many coaches...not enough shepherds
- Overbuilding--and "overextending"
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WISDOM FOR LIFE
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Truth or Very Dangerous Heresy?
Jesus said: "My sheep hear my voice..." John 10:27
Listen to a teaching on Covering: Parts A, B, C
Disclaimer: Overall sound; but judge by 1 Thessalonians 5:21
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A WORTHY READ
READ WITH DISCERNMENT, LISTEN FOR UNDERSTANDING.
The Church in a Facebook Culture: 5 Warning Signs
Seven Ways to Support Your Pastor's Wife
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WHAT FAITH IS... "...absolutely convinced that God was able to do anything..." Abraham never wavered in believing God's promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God." He was absolutely convinced that God was able to do anything he promised." Romans 4:20-21 |
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HE WILL COME AGAIN!
"...and the dead in Christ shall rise first:"
"For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout...and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air..." 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
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