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"...That power is like the working of his mighty strength, 20which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. 22And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, 23which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way..."-Ephesians 1


*see Bible

Purpose of Going to Church?

What's the purpose of going to church service? Is it to feel good? To get entertained? To fulfill a weekly religious/ritual duty?

  • What is the purpose of the church?, from gotquestions.org

    • " What is the purpose of the church?

    purpose of the church
    Question: "What is the purpose of the church?"
    Answer: Acts 2:42 could be considered a purpose statement for the church, “They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” So according to this Scripture, the purposes / activities of the church should be: (1) teaching biblical doctrine, (2) providing a place of fellowship for believers, (3) observing the Lord’s supper, and (4) praying.
    The church is to teach biblical doctrine so we can be grounded in our faith. Ephesians 4:14 tells us, “Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming.” The church is to be a place of fellowship, where Christians can be devoted to one another and honor one another (Romans 12:10), instruct one another (Romans 15:14), be kind and compassionate to one another (Ephesians 4:32), encourage one another (1 Thessalonians 5:11), and most importantly, love one another (1 John 3:11).
    The church is to be a place where believers can observe the Lord’s supper, remembering Christ’s death and shed blood on our behalf (1 Corinthians 11:23-26). The concept of “breaking bread” (Acts 2:42) also carries the idea of having meals together. This is another example of the church promoting fellowship. The final purpose of the church according to Acts 2:42 is prayer. The church is to be a place that promotes prayer, teaches prayer, and practices prayer. Philippians 4:6-7 encourages us, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
    Another commission given to the church is proclaiming the Gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8). The church is called to be faithful in sharing the Gospel through word and deed. The church is to be a “lighthouse” in the community, pointing people towards our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The church is to both promote the Gospel and prepare its members to proclaim the Gospel (1 Peter 3:15).
    Some final purposes of the church are given in James 1:27, “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” The church is to be about the business of ministering to those who are in need. This includes not only sharing the Gospel, but also providing for physical needs (food, clothing, shelter) as necessary and appropriate. The church is also to equip believers in Christ with the tools they need to overcome sin and remain free from the pollution of the world. This is done by biblical teaching and Christian fellowship.
    So, what is the purpose of the church? Paul gave an excellent illustration to the believers in Corinth. The church is God’s His hands, mouth, and feet in this world—the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-27). We are to be doing the things that Jesus Christ would do if He were here physically on the earth. The church is to be "Christian," “Christ-like” and Christ-following."

    "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ."-Epesians 4

    The Purpose-Driven Church by Nathan Busenitz Copyright 2003, Pulpit - Shepherds' Fellowship. All Rights Reserved.

    "5Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. 16From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work"-Ephesians 4

    When Jesus had "church", He would preach and offended the "religious" Pharisees of that time because it was so convicting-sin revealing. Church services are supposed to be "heart daily life" changing-molding time to get your more "right" with God! Also, to get you "charged" or "fueled" up to keep you going through the week. Apply what you learned (sermon, worship, shares/testimonies, etc..) each day of the week, which is why I (Sal) feel (I struggle with this too) "church goers" get bombarded through the week.

    Do you ever feel all pumped up after a service? Then you fall straight down and have to "refuel" or "be charged-up" again? Well, we need to learn how to balance and be persistent in our daily walk with Christ! I was watching a preacher speaking on how church goers can sometimes attend church for the wrong reasons. They treat church like a drug to get a spiritual high and if they don't, they get disappointed!

    Worship

    You love the music during the worship time on Sundays? That's how I was plugged into my local church. However, that wasn't the only reason for awhile. As I grew in my personal relationship with Jesus, I've began to understand other imporant reasons why I attend church on Sundays:

    -be a blessing to other believers/non believers through the gifts (natural/spiritual) God has given me
    -worshipping God besides doing this everyday during the week
    -fellowship with believers
    -witnessing to non-believers of the local community and show them this everyday of the week; not just on Sundays!
    -build one another up as a team or bigger family in Christ
    -see what needs are in the family of believers and other non-christians to see how we can each help/be a blessing to one another
    -get a bigger perspective on what our Heavenly Father is doing beside our own little world we sometimes live alone weekly/daily

    Below is an article my local (associate) pastor fowarded to me yesterday (Monday, Feburary 9th of 2004), which gave me the inspiration to do this website.

    Religion Gets Supersized at Megachurches

    Tuesday, February 03, 2004
    By Amy C. Sims

    Ask Americans what Sundays are for, and many are likely to give you one of two answers: watching sports or going to church.

    These days, a growing number of "megachurches" may satisfy both camps, providing entertainment and an uplifting message to crowds so big they rival the attendance at sporting events.

    There are currently 842 megachurches -- non-Catholic churches with at least 2,000 weekly attendants -- that host an excess of three million people on any given Sunday, according to the research group Church Growth Today.

    These massive holy houses attract churchgoers by the thousands with celebratory services that tout contemporary music, television screens and sermons that aren't "churchy," according to the pastor of the nation's largest church. But critics say the sin-free pep rallies don't encourage personal transformation and reflection, keystones of religion.

    Instead of a pulpit, pews and a group of familiar faces found at traditional community churches, megachurches can resemble a campus.

    "They are so large you can select the activity that you like," said Ken Woodward, Newsweek's contributing editor who covers religion. "If you want to lose weight Jesus' way, you can join the weight-loss program or join a basketball team ... These churches have so many people they don't just sponsor a team, they sponsor a league.

    "Not everybody can afford to join a country club."

    At the biggest church in the country, Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, Pastor Joel Osteen preaches to some 25,000 people each week -- and sin is not on the menu. Osteen said his goal is to "give people a boost for the week."

    "I think for years there's been a lot of hellfire and damnation. You go to church to figure out what you're doing wrong and you leave feeling bad like you're not going to make it," Osteen said. "We believe in focusing on the goodness of God."

    Critics say magachurches' party-like atmosphere takes the spirituality out of Sunday services.

    "It tends to be a guilt-free, sin-free environment," said Woodward. "These places are a bit too bubbly. ... It's very chummy with God."

    Richard Wise, a 20-year member of the small, traditional Wesley United Methodist Church in Union City, Ind., said he finds this type of service perplexing.

    "Sin is in life and sin is everywhere, we are all sinners," he said. "If you just leave church feeling good you are missing the whole point. The point is you need a purpose in life."

    Wise's church draws about 150 people for Sunday service and he said the size pays off with close-knit relationships and a feeling of community.

    "We call on a lot of individuals from our church because we know them," he said. "We visit them when they are sick or take communion or flowers to them."

    Osteen defends Lakewood's ways, saying the lively and inclusive atmosphere is attracting a whole new generation of parishioners.

    "I have parents tell me all the time that their kids will sit down and watch us on TV or that they want to come to the service because it's simple and something they can understand," he said.

    Some Lakewood qualities that appeal to a younger set are "the best lighting and the best sound system," a youth ministry program that attracts hundreds, and every service kicks off with 30 minutes of upbeat contemporary music -- not hymns -- played by a live band.

    "It's not a churchy feel," Osteen, 40, said. "We don't have crosses up there. We believe in all that, but I like to take the barriers down that have kept people from coming. A lot of people who come now are people that haven't been to church in 20 to 30 years."

    However, those used to a personal touch in their religion aren't convinced.

    "[People] can go and enjoy the service but really don't have to participate," said Wise. "But it's that participation that really makes for a good Christian."

    While the number of megachurches has doubled since 1998, they still only represent 1 percent of all churches in America, said John Vaughan, founder of Church Growth Today and author of "Megachurches & America's Cities." But he added that many people are discovering that bigger can be better for them, and the variety of service times and activities provides flexibility many modern families need.

    "They have multiple staff able to specialize and mobilize people with a diversity of needs. The really large church has a myriad of small groups, which is really where the heart of the church is," he said. "The reason these churches grow large is because they know how to care for their members."

    Lakewood's attendance has grown so massive that the church recently bought the Compaq Center, a former sports arena, which is being remodeled to hold an even larger congregation.

    "This will be the first church in the country to see 35,000 people," Vaughan said.

    The seriousness of traditional churches scared many parishioners away, Osteen said, but the warm hug delivered by megachurches like his is bringing them back.

    "I think it's a place of life and victory," he said. "They want to be encouraged and uplifted."

    But Woodward said this approach to religion isn't helping parishioners.

    "If I'm already a pretty good guy, why do I have to go to church to hear that?" he asked. "Sin really has disappeared from the pulpit. lt's too much of a downer, I'm afraid."

    Wise also doesn't agree with the idea of cloaking religion in church in order to boost numbers. "I guess I kind of thought that was what church was about," he said.

    "I don't see how you could put God first in your life if all you're going to do is go to church and feel good about being there. I enjoy good music and a good sermon, but what did you really get out of the message?"

    more later on....

    From : cory m
    Sent : Monday, May 23, 2005 8:07 AM
    To : saldapal@hotmail.com
    Subject: Who Took Your Place
    Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 2:22 PM

    One day, a man went to visit a church.

    He got there early, parked his car, and got out.

    Another car pulled up and the driver got

    out and said,"I always park there!

    You took my place!" The visitor went inside for

    Sunday School, found an empty seat and sat down.

    A young lady from the church

    approached him and stated,

    "That's my seat! You took my place!"

    The visitor was somewhat distressed

    by this rude welcome, but said nothing.

    After Sunday School, the visitor went

    into the sanctuary and sat down.

    Another member walked up to him and said,

    "That's where I always sit! You took my place!"

    The visitor was even more troubled by this

    treatment, but still He said nothing.

    Later as the congregation was praying

    for Christ to dwell among them,

    the visitor stood up, and his appearance began to change.

    Horrible scars became visible on

    his hands and on his sandaled feet.

    Someone from the congregation

    noticed him and called out, "What happened to you?"

    The visitor replied, as his hat

    became a crown of thorns, and a tear fell from his eye,

    "I took your place."

    When you receive this, say a prayer.

    That's all you have to do.
    There is nothing attached.
    This is powerful. Just send this to four people and see what happens on the fourth day.

    Maybe, just maybe, we can get the world to start thinking of Who took our place.

    Do not break this, please.

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    College

  • Finding a Church, from intervarsity.org

    • "Within the first five years after graduating from high school, I moved five times to new communities where I knew no one. I'm not sure I would have survived emotionally or spiritually had I not found good churches to join in each of those cities. While this was particularly true after graduating from college, it was important in the two cities of my college career as well. The churches differed significantly in size, in denominational affiliation and in many other characteristics, but I am convinced that each was God's provision for me. Yet finding each one was no minor matter. Is it important to find a church during college? A recent survey found that nearly a third of students involved in InterVarsity do not regularly attend a church while at school. While some of those students are not yet believers, many Christians think I-V is enough. After all, the programs of your InterVarsity group provide good teaching, worship and ministry opportunities. Is a church really necessary, especially given the time you are likely to be committing to your InterVarsity group?
    While InterVarsity fills an important role in students' spiritual lives, it's no substitute for the local church. Meeting exclusively with Christians who are basically the same as you (similar in age, education, marital or family status, and frequently social status) does not model the full body of Christ. In fact, doing so can cause quite a shock after graduation when the local church becomes your primary source of spiritual support and learning.
    WHY GO TO CHURCH?
    The diverse body of the church can teach you much, helping you through the transition from adolescent to adult. The impressive spiritual insight of a student leader in your chapter may pale beside the living testimony of a church elder who has been walking closely with God for fifty years (even though that person may lack a high school education). Furthermore, few I-V chapters celebrate baptism and communion. These sacraments are most biblically celebrated in the context of the broader local church. I'll never forget being baptized in a cold Michigan river or standing in proud attendance as friends of mine publicly confessed their acceptance of Christ through their own baptisms. And I cherish the opportunity to remember through the Lord's Supper the enormity of what Christ did on the cross.
    FINDING YOUR CHURCH
    Not only do you need the church, the church needs you. As a college student, you can offer a different perspective from that of a family of four. And although you will likely give I-V priority in your time commitment, your gifts and talents may find a good niche in a local church as well. But how does one choose a church? And, as a chapter leader, how can you help new students find one? Here are some guidelines:
    * Find a church that preaches and practices the Bible.
    The Bible is the foundation of Christianity. Like the early church in Jerusalem, we must devote ourselves to the apostles' teaching and that of the rest of the Bible (Acts 2:42). Normally you will find one or more churches nearby which uphold the importance of personal commitment to the God of the Bible. These churches may or may not belong to a denomination you're familiar with. Remember that individual churches within the same denomination may vary tremendously in character and theology.
    What if there are no such churches in your town? In that case, your responsibility may be to serve lovingly in a church as an example of a Biblically committed Christian. Beware the temptation, though, of walking in the first Sunday and setting the church straight. The opposition you are likely to receive is not for the sake of righteousness, but for your own insensitivity.
    * Look for an open and warm congregation.
    Nothing can detract from a worship service more than the feeling that those around you don't care how you're doing spiritually or whether or not you're there. My present church puts a great deal of effort into welcoming and assisting visitors; I had visited twice when the pastor and his wife invited me to dinner at their home. While openness and warmth may find different expression in different people, genuine Christian love is unmistakable. You can return the favor as well; break out of the group of students that attend to make contact with the other members of the church. Sometimes the easiest way is through the children, who are generally delighted when an adult takes an interest in them. It makes my day to have a four-year-old come running up to give me a hug.
    * Meet with a pastor.
    You can learn a great deal about the pastor and the church in a half-hour meeting. One pastor with whom I met always referred to the church body as "they" rather than "we." That kind of distance between pastor and congregation was a warning flag that might have taken much longer to discern if I only attended on Sunday.
    A large church may have an associate pastor assigned to work with college students; otherwise, contact the senior pastor. A few possible questions to ask:
    o What does the church believe?
    o What are its goals and priorities?
    o How can I participate?
    o If it's beyond walking distance, can members offer rides?
    * Beware of churches whose membership is predominantly students.
    Such churches by nature lack the diversity which is part of the strength of the body of Christ. And, due to the high turnover rate of collegians, they're often unstable. You can also end up feeling like you're repeating an on-campus experience, especially if the majority of students in your chapter attend the same church. By spreading out, several local churches can become aware of your campus ministry and get involved with you.
    * Make a commitment.
    You'll probably visit several churches, but once you've decided on one, commit yourself there. I maintained membership at my home church while in college, but was at the local church every Sunday; on the other hand, my friend Tom had no home church, and went through the formal process of becoming a member. Some churches offer "affiliate membership" to college students who wish to maintain membership in their home church.
    Beware of constantly rotating your attendance among different churches. You might hear a great series of sermons, but the Christian community will never get to know you personally.
    * Look for chances to participate.
    Since your energies are probably directed toward campus, you likely want opportunities that don't require a major commitment of time. However, all churches need the assistance of those attending.
    I've been in the choir of each church I've joined. One of my I-V friends was church pianist while in college (some churches have to pay outsiders to do this). Another taught a Sunday School class, a position perennially difficult to fill and a particularly good opportunity for those considering teaching careers. Others helped in the nursery, or at church work days. All of these activities can be a real help to the church, and can help you feel more fully a part of the body.
    If you stay in town over the summer, these occasions may increase -- and with the probable shortage of on-campus activities, your eagerness to participate will likely increase as well.
    A HOME AWAY FROM HOME
    You can gain much from a church--and it can gain much from you. Whether you expect to be at your school for one year or four, you can grow a lot within that church, and you'll be better equipped to find and join a church after graduation. And remember that your choice will be an example to others in your chapter, both the way you make the decision and the final result. As a leader, it's vital to show others that you consider church important. No church will be perfect: It may be smaller or larger than you prefer, you may disagree on minor doctrinal points, or the preaching may not inspire you as much as that of your hometown pastor or an InterVarsity conference speaker. Yet the miracle of the church is that together, children, students and older adults form Christ's visible presence on earth, each with a unique gift that enriches all the others. Don't miss out!
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelvin Smith is an I-V alumnus (Lawrence U., WI) and now lives in Stamford, CT. He has landed in ten different churches in seven denominations in the six states he's lived in. He is now co-owner of a computer business and serves as an elder in his church. Permission is granted to make and distribute verbatim copies of this article for educational purposes provided this permission notice, and the copyright notice below are preserved on all copies. Not to be reprinted in any other publication without permission. © 1997 InterVarsity Christian Fellowship of the USA. All rights reserved.
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    Book

  • The Tipping Point, from Malcolm Gladwell

    • *referred by speaker at a Men's Retreat this past weekend (Nov 30th-Dec 1st of 2007)
    Reviews:
  • The Tipping Point - Book Review September 8, 2007 by archanaraghuram

    • "...The psychologist met individually with a group of theology students. Each of them was given a topic to speak about. Some of them were given the story of Good Samaritan, other were given some other topic from the bible. They were informed that they would have to go to the nearby building a give an extempore talk on this subject. To some of them they said, “Oh, You are late, they were expecting you few minutes ago, you better hurry”, to others they said “It will be a few minutes before they are ready for you, but you might as well head over now”.
    Along the way to the presentation, each student ran into a man who had fainted in the alley. They wanted to find out who would stop and help this man. We would assume that the person who is going to be speaking on the “Good Samaritan” would be most likely to stop and help the man. However, it did not have any significant impact on the helping behavior. The only thing that mattered was whether the student was in a rush. Only 10% of those who were rushed stopped to help the man as against 63% of those who knew they had time.
    What this study implies is that your convictions or even your immediate thoughts seem to be less important than the immediate context of your behavior. To me, this was a very radical notion. A huge paradigm shift. There are several such examples in the book, each with startling new revelations. "
    Parable of the Good Samaritan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    "The parable is found in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 10 verses 25-37.
    On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" "What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do you read it?" He answered: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'" "You have answered correctly," Jesus replied. "Do this and you will live." But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"
    In reply Jesus said: "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, took him to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper. 'Look after him,' he said, 'and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.'
    "Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?"
    The expert in the law replied, "The one who had mercy on him." Jesus told him, "Go and do likewise." New International Version "

    Comedy

    Church Bloopers

    Church Bloopers from DavidK on Vimeo

    Giving
    *see GoodnewsEverybody.com Financial "Wisdom", Advice, Budgeting, Investments, Savings, Tips, etc...

    5 Minutes Bible Study - Having It All

    " Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 2 Corinthians 9:6
    In his famous sermon on money, John Wesley advised, "Get all you can, save all you can, give all you can." Today--some 200+ years later--we understand the part about getting all you can, especially without having to work very hard for it. But the saving and giving parts of it are often misunderstood today. ...

    Mega Churches

  • Top 100 Largest Churches, from sermoncentral.com

    • "Each year OUTREACH magazine publishes The Outreach 100 annual report on the largest and fastest-growing churches in America. The 2008 special issue includes practical and inspirational features on retention and assimilation, what we can learn from Outreach 100 churches, and wisdom from their pastors�what they�ve learned, so far. The magazine regularly reports on the ideas, insights and stories shaping outreach today�for any church, any size...

    -Lakewood Church

    Lakewood Church - Service Opening & "I am Free"

    "Here is the opening to a recent service at Lakewood Church---Joel and Vicotria Osteen speak and Cindy Cruse Ratcliff sings "I am Free". Be blessed as you watch and remember to comment, favorite, rate, and subscribe. I promise that more videos will come in the next few weeks. I am working with some new software on a new computer. "
    *see GoodnewsEverybody.com Optimism, Keep it positive!, Media, News, etc...

    - Second Baptist Church
    • Houston, Texas • 713.465.3408 • ©Copyright 2010 Second Baptist Church.

    -Willow Creek
    Chicago, IL
    Willow Creek Community Church service prelude by Dave Garza, from youtube.com

    -Saddle Back Church
    Irvine, California

    Teachings:
    *see GoodnewsEverybody.com Life-Meaning, Natural Gifts-Talents-Skills, Plan, Purpose?

  • What is Purpose Driven?, from purposedrivenchurch.com

    • " If you want to have a healthy physical body, you don’t have to guess about how to get in shape – you can follow guidelines or models that include a well-balanced diet and exercise. To grow a healthy church, you don’t have to guess either. The Purpose Driven paradigm is a church health model to help your church get in shape to live out its God-given purposes.
    The Purpose Driven model offers leaders in your church a unique, biblically-based approach to help them establish, transform, or maintain a balanced, growing congregation. What is a balanced, growing congregation? It’s one that is growing larger in numbers as it grows deeper in carrying out the God-given purposes for churches through worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and missions. ...

    Theatre:
    Saddleback Church Worship

    "Saddleback Church High School Ministry performs "The Lifehouse Skit" during the August 28, 2009 Small Group Host Gathering. "

    *see GoodnewsEverybody.com African: Rwandans of Rwandan

    -Life Church.Tv
    Oklahoma

    LifeChurch.tv TV Promo, from youtube.com
    "LifeChurch.tv has campuses in Tulsa OK, Stillwater OK, Edmond OK, OKC, South OKC, NW OKC, Hendersonville TN, Mesa AZ, Fort Worth TX, Wellington FL, and even an Internet campus! The name is also the site: Lifechurch.tv... check it out! "
    Second Life LifeChurch.tv Video

    "Second Life Example Video " Multicultural

    -African
    Ebenezer Baptist Church Communion Radio Broadcast Service

    "This is the Live Radio Broadcast service of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in New Orleans in Sept. 2001.
    The 'Anointed Voices' of the Radio Choir are under the direction of Tonia Monique Scott and the Radio Announcer for the evening is her mother, Elder E. Lorraine Scott. The Rev. Sharon Schaeffer is singing "Jesus On the Mainline" the theme-song for the broadcast, and Pastor Lawrence Landrum Jr. "takes them on the air". "
    -Asian
    Lao-New Harvest Church Worship Service

    "Lao-Thai worship song. Lao Nazarene Easter service 2008 "
    -Latino
    Alex Martinez (El es Jehova) Grace community Church youth service

    "Alex Martinez at Grace Community Church South campus-youth service, Houston Texas U.S.A , singing (El es Jehova)
    Miami Apostolic Church - Altar Call, from youtube.com

    Music

    Troy Gash - The Church Game (music video)

    "From the CD "Outside The Church Walls" Now on sale... StreetGospelRecords.com"
    *see hiphop

    Teachings

    The Purpose of the Church, pt. 1

    "I was blessed to learn from Francis Chan that Biblical Christianity shouldn't be read as just an individual thing, but as a group thing - "you" plural. This teaching is from his study in 1 Peter 2:9 and the quote that made me laugh was him imitating a person saying, "Look, I'm a nation!""

    Video

  • Christian/Christ-follower (Mac/PC parody) #1, Made by Community Christian Church in Naperville, IL 01-30-2007 (from God Tube)

    • Global-Multicultural

    AFRICAN
    Ethiopia: Lalibela Christian Church Service

    "A Sunday morning Mass at an Orthodox Christian Church in Lalibela, Ethiopia. Starting at 5:30 AM. "
    ASIA
    Hillsong Moscow

    "This video is about Hillsong Moscow church services "
    EUROPEAN
    Ukraine Church Worship - Regions Beyond

    "Bruce McDonald of Regions Beyond International in Ukraine interdenominational church service.
    www.RegionsBeyond.org We desired to preach the gospel in the regions beyond II Corinthians 10:16 .. "
    LATIN AMERICA
    worship service at church in Haiti

    "Missionary workers from World Ministry Outreach in Ft lauderdale planted this church 35 years ago. Final hour church has matured and grown to close to one thousand members on Archachon 32 Carrfour Haiti."

    Movie

    -Book of Acts
    *see GoodnewsEverybody.com Christian Life-Peace, Joy, Love, Faith, Forgiveness, Persecution-Suffering, etc...

    Acts (bible movies) 1/22

    Acts 2 The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost
    "
    Peter Addresses the Crowd
    " 14Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: "Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. 15These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It's only nine in the morning! 16No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: ...
    The Fellowship of the Believers
    " 42They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. 46Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
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    *see GoodnewsEverybody.com Teachings: Triune God, Holy Spirit, etc... & GoodnewsEverybody.com Cultures, Ethnicities, Multicultural, Nationalities, Races, etc...
    Acts 3
    Peter Heals the Crippled Beggar
    " 1One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. 3When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. 4Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, "Look at us!" 5So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them.
    6Then Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk." 7Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man's feet and ankles became strong. 8He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God. 9When all the people saw him walking and praising God, 10they recognized him as the same man who used to sit begging at the temple gate called Beautiful, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.
    *see GoodnewsEverybody.com Ministry: Healing
    Peter Speaks to the Onlookers
    "...14You disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. 15You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this. 16By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus' name and the faith that comes through him that has given this complete healing to him, as you can all see...
    *see GoodnewsEverybody.com Holidays: The Passion,Passover, Crucification, Easter, Resurrection-He is Risen!, etc..
    Acts 4
    Peter and John Before the Sanhedrin
    "...2They were greatly disturbed because the apostles were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. 3They seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in jail until the next day. 4But many who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about five thousand.
    5The next day the rulers, elders and teachers of the law met in Jerusalem. 6Annas the high priest was there, and so were Caiaphas, John, Alexander and the other men of the high priest's family. 7They had Peter and John brought before them and began to question them: "By what power or what name did you do this?"
    8Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: "Rulers and elders of the people! 9If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a cripple and are asked how he was healed, 10then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. 11He is " 'the stone you builders rejected,
    which has become the capstone.[a]'[b] 12Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."
    13When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. 14But since they could see the man who had been healed standing there with them, there was nothing they could say. ...
    The Believers' Prayer
    "...25You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of your servant, our father David:
    " 'Why do the nations rage
    and the peoples plot in vain?
    26The kings of the earth take their stand
    and the rulers gather together
    against the Lord
    and against his Anointed One.[c]'[d] 27Indeed Herod and Pontius Pilate met together with the Gentiles and the people[e] of Israel in this city to conspire against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed. 28They did what your power and will had decided beforehand should happen. 29Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. 30Stretch out your hand to heal and perform miraculous signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus."
    31After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly...
    *see GoodnewsEverybody.com LA : Government, Security, etc...
    The Believers Share Their Possessions
    "...32All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had. 33With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all. 34There were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned lands or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales 35and put it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to anyone as he had need. ..
    *see GoodnewsEverybody.com Holidays: Christmas, Giving, Sharing, "more-like" Christ, Jesus' Birthday, etc...
    Acts 5
    Ananias and Sapphira
    "1Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. 2With his wife's full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself, but brought the rest and put it at the apostles' feet....
    10At that moment she fell down at his feet and died. Then the young men came in and, finding her dead, carried her out and buried her beside her husband. 11Great fear seized the whole church and all who heard about these events.
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    101 Ways Your Church Can Change the World
    "Sometimes those of us in the church tend to do the same things over and over again because they've worked in the past. The author of this book served as a church leader and pastor for over 40 years and was always looking for new ideas for reaching out to the community and world to make a difference. It's true that what works in one community may not work in another; what excites some people may not inspire others. This Ebook is provided hoping it will spark new, fun and effective ways for your church to reach out to a hurting world."
    *With God's help!

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