October 2009 Blog Posts (531)

Why Don't Most Churches GROW?

Church Growth!

Why don’t we experience it ?

1. The Aquarium Syndrome - Churches have become aquariums, or holding pens for Christians.

4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. 5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. 6 And when they had this… Continue

Added by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on October 24, 2009 at 7:26am — 1 Comment

The Importance of Deacons

Acts 6:5 "And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they

chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip,

and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a

proselyte of Antioch:"

Of these seven, of course, Stephen was the most known to us. These

men were above reproach. They were men of high character. These men

would be fair in all their dealings. Some believe that many of these

were Hellenist (Greek Jews),… Continue

Added by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on October 24, 2009 at 7:05am — No Comments

10 Signs of a Good Church Community

1. Inclusive

Be witnesses unto the uttermost part of the earth (Acts 1:8).

For God so loved the world…that whosoever (John 3:16).

2. Diversity

God will have all men to be saved (1 Tim. 2:1).

3. Authenticity

Speaking the truth in love (Eph. 4:15).

Don’t lie to each other (Col 3:9).

4. Mutuality

Be devoted to one another (Rom. 12:10).

Have equal concern for each other (1 Cor. 12:25).

Serve one another (Gal.… Continue

Added by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on October 24, 2009 at 6:49am — No Comments

Deception and Christianity...

Many are being led astray by false Prophets( or Profits...LOL), false doctrine and teaching. Many in the church are living in poverty, dying prematurely, divorcing at tremendous rates, commiting adultary without guilt, and the list goes on. People initially come to the church seeking solice, solutions, answers and hope for living.

It is sad that many sincere, God seeking people have been deceived and instead of growing in God and becoming all that they can be for the Kingdom, become… Continue

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on October 24, 2009 at 3:34am — 4 Comments

ONLY GOD CAN RAISE YOU FROM THE DEAD TO KILL YOUR ENEMIES!!!

God has been so good to me! I do not look like the trials that I have endured and conquered! God has preserved me for such a time as this! My time to shine has come. Destiny has claimed me and I must not resist! I have been a shy person most of my life (a design orchestrated by the enemy) but I am becoming bold as a lion but harmless as a dove as I pursue with a torrential desire to live perfect and holy before God. Nothing can stop me now, the storms may come but I SHALL NOT BE MOVED! The Lord… Continue

Added by Ambassador Vanessa Ann on October 24, 2009 at 1:56am — No Comments

Sometimes It's OK Not To Be Nice!

Dear Friends in Christ,

We hear a lot today about "tolerance". It has become a buzz in the news media,

entertainment, the workplace and even society. You can hardly watch TV or turn

on your radio without being confronted with pleas for a "more tolerant" society.

The pressure is also on individuals to push the limits of "personal" tolerance to

unprecedented heights by accepting "everyone's belief" as being politically correct.

But as with most buzzwords,… Continue

Added by Dr. Wynelle Jordan-Alexander on October 24, 2009 at 12:38am — No Comments

It Works...... And You Will Love It.....

Get Your Body Back To The Way God Intended It To Be...

Go Here, Now......

Blessings,
Patti

Added by Patti Allred on October 23, 2009 at 11:24pm — No Comments

My last writing on this site.

10-23-2009

I have posted many writings on this site for some time now, with very minimal results. This means I have been writing to and or trying to reach out to the wrong people. I have a Group called “The Long and Short of the Word of God” at “God and Country”. I invite you there if you have an interest or desire to read anymore of the writings the Lord has blessed me with. Copy and paste the link.…

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Added by Steven on October 23, 2009 at 10:34pm — No Comments

How the early church was financed....this may shock some!

It should come as no surprise that the early congregations of Christianity were financed the same way the early Israelite society was financed—through a free-will offering, which according to Moses, was more than ample to provide that which was needed.

"Men and women, as many as were willing hearted, brought bracelets, and earrings, rings, and tablets, all jewels of gold ...the children of Israel brought a willing offering unto the Lord ...… Continue

Added by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on October 23, 2009 at 9:54pm — No Comments

C.O.U.P.L.E. - How to Spell Love to Your Wife

C.O.U.P.L.E. - How to spell Love to your Wife

by Pastor Dixon - visit his site at http://kingdomharvestministriesnc.org

Closeness - She wants you to be close

Openness - She wants you to open up to her

Understanding - Don't try to fix her, just listen

Peacemaking - She wants you to say, I'm sorry

Loyalty - She needs to know you're… Continue

Added by Men Who Win on October 23, 2009 at 8:43pm — No Comments

THE APOSTLE DOCTRINE

This is the actual doctrine that JESUS himself taught The Original Apostles. If you really love JESUS, you should want to know what is The Truth-Apostle Doctrine, and not all of the half truth, mis truth and falsehood being taught by Apostles, Bishops, Pastors and Elders, who do not know what THE APOSTLE DOCTRINE that JESUS taught really is.

www.realtalkministries.synthasite.com

or come on Dec 5 & 6th, to THE APOSTLE… Continue

Added by The Apostle on October 23, 2009 at 8:05pm — No Comments

LIVE ONLINE Apostolic & Prophetic Leaders Meeting - Interpretations of Dreams & Visions (Saturday Morning)!

LIVE ONLINE Apostolic School of Leaders Meeting

Log-in right from your computer!

Topic:

Interpretation of dreams and visions ....

Join us for this awesome time of prayer, apostolic and prophetic teachings.

Saturday, October 24, 2009

8:00 a.m. (EST)

7:00 a.m. (CST)

5:00 a.m. (PST)

Click here to log in NOW:… Continue

Added by Adrienne Williams on October 23, 2009 at 7:56pm — No Comments

November 13-14, 2009 * Charlotte, North Carolina

November 13-14, 2009

Charlotte, NC

21st Century Reformation

"Processing The Shift"

If The Foundation Be Destroyed What Shall The Righteous Do?

Friday, November 13 - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 14 - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Register TODAY! * No registration fees!

Please visit the link below to register.…

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Added by Adrienne Williams on October 23, 2009 at 7:44pm — No Comments

Suddenly gave God me a place to build His church at

It's when you least espect it, it will come.

Suddenly did I get a call that I had a new apartment on the first floor in the house I live in today.

The living-room vwas very big so it's enough space to start with and one good thing is that it's in the same house I am in now so it's easy to move.

My neighbors are great and I know them. One on my side are from Irland and he travel around the world working so he is seldom at home.

On the other side… Continue

Added by Eva on October 23, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

A Brand New YOU!

When we are saved we become a new creation, according to 2 Cor. 5:17: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” This is the new state of being resulting from the action of the new birth. Where the new birth emphasizes the radical transformation we undergo, the new creation emphasizes the radical new person we become. How is it possible to become an old creation once… Continue

Added by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on October 23, 2009 at 6:06pm — No Comments

Eternal Life is Just That ETERNAL!

One of the most basic controversies in the church concerns whether a Christian can lose his salvation. Some claim the Bible teaches that salvation can be lost, either from sinning or because a person stops believing. There are several reasons for this. They are misinterpreting Scripture (I’ll take a look at some of the passages in a moment). Many people think Christians can lose their salvation because they have known someone who professed faith in… Continue

Added by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on October 23, 2009 at 6:03pm — No Comments

The X Factor: Excel to Excellence - 2009 Church Empowerment Conference

Visit the Official Home of The Chapel at www.TheChapelDetroit.org

Added by Minister Celeste Kelley on October 23, 2009 at 5:53pm — No Comments

Men can get (and beat) breast cancer

Men can get (and beat) breast cancer

Breast cancer strikes men, too. Just ask KISS rocker Peter Criss, who is speaking out about his successful treatment during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Criss joins other male stars who have battled the illness and want you to know the facts.

At the gym in 2007, Criss noticed a lump in his left breast, he told CNN. Doctors removed a cancerous tumor. Criss, 63, got early treatment and is now cancer-free.

Mr. Meow: Famous for… Continue

Added by Men Who Win on October 23, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

God You Said It, Remember?

As we go through some things, God wants us to remember some thing. And it is really very simple. He said, “Remember my Word. Remember the Word you heard Me speak.” That Word, God’s Word, what He has personally spoken to you, may very well be the only thing that will propel you forward.

I found myself recently at a standstill. We all struggle with things especially our faith sometimes and when my husband saw me struggling with mine, he said, simply, “You either believe God or you… Continue

Added by Sis. E on October 23, 2009 at 5:04pm — No Comments

New Prophetic Book Release, "The Burning Bush Anointing: What Every Believer Needs To Know During The Recession & Life's Fiery Trials"

"The Burning Bush Anointing: What Every Believer Needs To Know During The Recession & Life's Fiery Trials"

Read excerpts & pre-order your discounted copy of "The Burning Bush Anointing" today. Visit www.theburningbushanointing.com. Spread the word by sharing this message with at least 2 of your FaceBook friends or posting on your "Walls."

Blessings &… Continue

Added by Faizah Imani on October 23, 2009 at 4:59pm — No Comments