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Why Prayer Was So Powerful In The Early Church

July 7, 2018May 21, 2021prayer2 Comments

Most prayer in the Book of Acts was corporate prayer. The Apostles had two main responsibilities: leading the church in prayer and ministering the Word (Acts 6:4). Serving tables and the like were handed over to Spirit-filled men (deacons) so the shepherds could oversee the prayer ministry in the church. Is it not instructive that shepherding in prayer is mentioned prior to the important task of preaching? This order is not a trivial fact. But what other factors contributed to such powerful prayer?

The Church Of The MANAGEABLE God

June 7, 2018May 21, 2021GodLeave a comment

Institutional churches resort to a manageable god—one who stays in his place. A manageable god patiently overlooks the elevation of man’s tradition over the commandments of God. He never overwhelms with a sense of frightening holiness. Such a docile deity is just as much a fabrication of man’s imagination as Dagon was the fabrication of a man’s hands.

Leadership

May 25, 2018May 21, 2021leadershipLeave a comment

True leaders don’t seek power. True leaders seek to empower others. True leaders are not remembered by the etching on their headstones. They are remembered for the impression they left on human hearts.

Hyper-Sovereignty – Is Everything That Happens The Will Of God?

May 18, 2018May 21, 2021balanceOne Comment

I am stunned and amazed. Recently, a Christian man said to me that God’s will is always done—ALWAYS. Further he stated that without exception, everything that occurs on earth is the will of God. Hmmmm? Really?

Slacking… Slouching… Slipping… Sliding – Discipline In A Careless Age

May 10, 2018May 21, 2021disciplineLeave a comment

Discipline is out of vogue. The entitlement mentality has stripped the sense of responsibility from our nation. Anti-legalists (Illegalists) within the church, decry all prohibitions and boundaries as an assault on their liberty. The net result is an explosion of slacking, slouching, slipping, and sliding.

State Of Emergency… The Children In American Churches

May 1, 2018May 21, 2021childrenOne Comment

Lately I have spent time preaching to and praying with Christian young people. Ministering to young people and conversing with pastors, parents, and youth leaders has brought a sense of alarm to me.