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Are We Missing the Church’s Purpose?

A.W. Tozer, popularly known as  “20th-century prophet” in his lifetime and was for 31 years pastor of Southside Alliance Church in Chicago, penned this provocative article relevant to our churches today.
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“The most critical need of the church at this moment is men, bold men, free men. The church must seek, in prayer and much humility, the coming again of men made of the stuff of which prophets and martyrs are made.” – A. W. Tozer

 
It would be too easy to dismiss this dislike for church as only another symptom of original sin and love of moral darkness, but I believe that explanation is too pat to be wholly true. It doesn’t explain enough. Some persons, for instance, find church intolerable because there is no objective toward which pastor and people are moving, aside possibly from the limited one of trying to enlist eight more women and 10 more men to chaperon the annual youth cookout or reaching the building fund quota for the month. And believe me, that can get mighty wearisome after a while, so wearisome indeed that alert, forward-looking persons often forsake the churches in droves and leave the spiritless, the dull and those afflicted with permanent insouciance to carry on, if a phrase so active dare be used to describe what they do. To Paul there was nothing dull or tiresome in the religion of Christ.*
God had a plan which was being carried forward to completion, and Paul and all the faithful in Christ Jesus were part of that plan. It included predestination, redemption, adoption and the obtaining of an eternal inheritance in the heavenly places. Gods purpose has now been openly revealed (Ephesians 3:10,11). It was the knowledge that they were part of an eternal plan that imparted unquenchable enthusiasm to the early Christians. They burned with holy zeal for Christ and felt that they were part of an army which the Lord was leading to ultimate conquest over all the powers of darkness. That was enough to fill them with perpetual enthusiasm.*

 

Is this happening in your church today? If so, I pray for breakthrough not only for your church but more importantly to you, who make church happen.

*source:Oneplace.com

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1. A Passion for God: The Spiritual Journey of A. W. Tozer
2. Living as a Christian: Teachings from First Peter
3. God’s Pursuit of Man
4. The Pursuit of God
5. Reclaiming Christianity: A Call to Authentic Faith

Derek Prince True and False Church Part 1

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This is a very enlightening sermon by Derek Prince. He was educated at Britain’s finest universities. While serving in the British army during World War II, he experienced a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. He then devoted his life to the teaching and study of the Bible and became internationally recognized as a leading authority on Bible prophecy. His daily radio program continues to touch lives around the world.

Derek Prince True and False Church Part 1

“For I am jealous for you with godly jealousy. For I have betrothed you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.” – 2 Corinthians 11:2

2 Corinthians 11:3-4New King James Version (NKJV)
3 But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity[a] that is in Christ. 4 For if he who comes preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or if you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted—you may well put up with it!

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Reasons People Don’t Go To Church

Reasons People Don't Go To ChurchDo you know the reasons why some people don’t go to church? Of course you do and you can’t think of the tiniest to the major reasons. There are several reasons but the most common reasons are presented on this clip. Just to put things straight, going to Church or joining a particular religion does not give us eternal salvation, but more on a personal relationship with Jesus Christ when put our trust in Him as our Lord and savior.

Church is not the four wall building but it’s a community of Christian believers doing life together.

What Happens After We Die? Watch This Two Part Series

What Happens After We Die

What really happens when we die? This is a very controversial topic, at least in the modern world, and even to Christians. The Larry King Live Show invited various spiritual leaders from many faiths including Evangelical Pastor John McArthur of Grace Community Church in Southern California, a Catholic priest, a rabbi, a muslim scholar, a spirituality teacher, and a prominent Atheistleader.

After watching these  two part series, I admire the straightforward and strong answers of John MacArthur. Defending Christianity in a debate is huge task. But with a great understanding and mastery of Biblical principles, we do know how to approach it.

Pt 1 John MacArthur – Larry King Live – What Happens After We Die

Pt 2 John MacArthur – Larry King Live – What Happens After We Die

WATCH THIS VIDEO FOR THE FULL EPISODE


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