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~ “God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul

Tag Archives: Church

Top 10 Reasons our Kids Leave Church and What to do About it!

February 24, 2023

Marc5Solas has some great insight on why young people are leaving the church and what we can do about it. …

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“To bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things.” ~Apostle Paul

February 21, 2023

Is my task to be open? Yes, I should focus what God is doing and make it clear to everyone …

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“Laying aside falsehood, speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.” ~Apostle Paul

February 1, 2023

Why this is important: Jesus alone is Master. That is it. Jesus is in charge. Jesus is King. Jesus is …

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How does the Church challenge Satan’s dominion?

January 26, 2023

Paul tells us that “the principalities and powers” are also involved in this great secret. God is “educating” the angels …

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Does the Holy Spirit form the church?

October 1, 2022

Through His Holy Spirit, God dwells in the church, the temple of God. God does not dwell in man-made temples, …

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“Because you’re tepid and neither hot nor cold, I’m about to vomit you out of my mouth.” ~Jesus

June 4, 2022

This is not pretty. Jesus is serious. Jesus is speaking to the church. In this case it was Laodicea. Is …

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Would you go to your church if Jesus was the pastor?

May 23, 2021

Think about it. What if Jesus was pastor of our church. Would we go? The sad thing it is we …

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Do we get swayed by the next great thing spoken by the new charismatic religious leader we hear?

May 3, 2021

Are we being fickle? Do we get swayed by the next great thing spoken by the new charismatic religious leader …

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Why is Jesus angry with us and our churches?

April 25, 2021

Jesus is upset. Jesus is angry. Yeshua [Jesus] lets the religious elites know it. It just is not right turning …

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Is Jesus clear about the church and what it means in His kingdom?

February 22, 2021

Yikes! Many people today think of the church as a building. This is not a biblical understanding of the church. …

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What is the purpose of a church?

February 21, 2021

Should we be concerned about the use of the word “church“? It is possible that to many believers and unbelievers …

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Where is Jesus now? What is He doing?

October 19, 2020

This is stunning. God raised Jesus from the dead and He is in charge of running everything. The totality of …

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How do we encourage our brothers and sisters in Jesus?

September 29, 2020

I do need to give this more consideration. I ought to be thinking, “How do I spur my friends on …

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“The righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father.” ~Jesus

July 17, 2020

God is doing a work in His people. It leads to glorification. Now that is amazing. Is this a promise …

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“You shall be holy, for I the Master your God am holy.” ~God

December 27, 2019

The assembly of disciples (aka church) is not a fellowship of perfect people. We are a fellowship of the forgiven …

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“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.” ~Apostle Paul

November 10, 2019

The secret to unity begins with how I view myself within the body of Jesus and how I view others. …

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“The two apostles were there a long time, speaking freely, openly, and confidently as they presented the clear evidence of God’s gifts, God corroborating their work with miracles and wonders.” ~Luke

November 7, 2019

I can always benefit from the habit of going to the place where believers meet. It was the habit of …

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Is the purpose of the church to share God’s glory?

July 4, 2019

God is doing a work in His people. It leads to glorification. Now that is amazing. Is this a promise …

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“During this time, the disciples were increasing in numbers by leaps and bounds.” ~Luke

June 3, 2019

Good things are happening. People are choosing to follow Jesus every day. The numbers are exploding. The Apostles are proclaiming …

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Do disciples continue Jesus the Messiah’s mission?

May 25, 2019

The mission of the church is to make disciples. Just before Jesus returned to heaven, He commissioned His disciples this …

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“If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private.” ~Jesus

April 8, 2019

There was a pastor who became involved immorally with a married woman in his congregation. They each divorced their respective …

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Why does the called-out assembly of disciples (aka church) transcend all barriers?

February 12, 2019

The secret to unity begins with how I view myself within the body of Jesus and how I view others. …

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What does it mean to be a follower of the Way?

January 20, 2019

Am I a follower of the Way of Jesus? Do I see myself as a follower of the Way, a …

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“To the end that we who were the first to hope in the Messiah would be to the praise of His stunning brilliance and beauty.” ~Apostle Paul

January 5, 2019

One of the primary purposes of the assembly of disciples is to praise God and glorify Jesus, our Master. I …

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Are believers given authority by Jesus the Messiah?

December 26, 2018

Jesus is clear. Jesus gives us power and authority. We are the ambassadors of Jesus here on earth. We speak …

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“My house was designated a house of prayer; you have made it a hangout for thieves.” ~Jesus

December 7, 2018

Jesus went to the temple after His triumphant entry into Jerusalem on palm Sunday. The ecstacy of that moment to …

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“Upon this rock I will build My church.” ~Jesus

December 1, 2018

Jesus is building His church with people who are called out to be citizens of the country where Jesus is …

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Judging – How should we deal with sinning disciples of Jesus?

October 9, 2018

There was a pastor who became involved immorally with a married woman in his congregation. They each divorced their respective …

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Unity — Is the called-out assembly of disciples (aka church) unified?

September 10, 2018

Jesus is pretty clear. Jesus wants His followers and disciples to be unified and one. Jesus wants us perfected in …

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Church — What is God’s purpose for the called out assembly of disciples?

August 22, 2018

I’m concerned about the use of the word church. I think to believers and unbelievers it either connotes a building …

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Church — Disciples are sent out by Jesus the Messiah

August 2, 2018

Yikes! Many people today understand the church as a building. This is not a biblical understanding of the church. Period. …

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What does the new plan of Jesus look like?

April 24, 2017

In the old agreement (plan), no matter how many sacrifices were offered, they never added up to a complete solution. …

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"What you’re called does not matter and where you go to worship does not matter." ~~Jesus

July 8, 2016

It is not about what religious group you are born into. It doesn’t matter what church you go to. Jesus …

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“To the church that meets in your house.” ~Apostle Paul

June 30, 2016

We know this but forget it. The church, that is a building, didn’t exist for Jesus and his followers. What was …

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“Stop turning my Father’s house into a shopping mall!” ~Jesus

April 28, 2016

I am stunned by what Jesus does and speaks. I must admit, I like some of the churches that seemed …

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“We need to decide when our brothers and sisters are out of line and, if necessary, clean house.” ~Apostle Paul

April 20, 2016

I must be a witness to the good news that Jesus offers to everyone, no matter their background. I am …

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“The church is the Messiah’s body, in which he speaks and acts, by which he fills everything with his presence.” ~Apostle Paul

November 3, 2015

We have a choice about what kind of church we attend. Which will it be? One where the power of …

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Should we wear crash helmets to church? Are you ready to be lashed to your pew?

April 30, 2015

Annie Dillard has one of the best quotes on church. She is an unbeliever as best I can tell. She …

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"Don’t load yourselves up with equipment." ~~Jesus

October 26, 2014

Jesus has powerful but simple things He wants us to do. We don’t need a lot of equipment to complete …

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“God raised Jesus from death and set him on a throne in deep heaven, in charge of running everything.” ~Apostle Paul

July 13, 2014

This is stunning. God raised Jesus from the dead and He is in charge of running everything. The totality of …

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