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211. Remove the blockages and make clear road for the Gospel by S Mariah  
     Yes, it can be confusing and frustrating others to truly understand what we believe. As we both should be able to say 'yes' to his challenging comment, that though we read the same Bible, we all have different views about Homosexuality, some for and some against, some view it in a passionate and merciful way, some view it in a hatred and murderous way.
     
     
212. Beware of False Preachers by Bob Butler  
     As time comes to an end we will experience all that we want, not because we deserve it, but because the world wants it. This sounds good but in the end it will be wrong, oh so wrong. Let me explain.
     
     
213. The sufficiency of God by S Mariah  
     In fact, either you make yourself available for God's use or you have great abilities to do great things for God, no men can indeed boast about it, either availability or ability.
     
     
214. Starting a Newspaper Ministry by Greg Baker  
     A newspaper ministry can be a highly effective outreach tool as well as a mentoring and discipleship tool. And it can be done with no cost to you other than time!
     
     
215. What is Better Than a Church Fund Raiser? by Greg Baker  
     Fund raisers are important in any ministry, but having a ministry that gets your message across to thousands, builds credibility for your church, establishes name recognition throughout your region, and is a fund raiser on top of everything else is much better. Our church began a ministry that did all of this with incredible results.
     
     
216. The Best Church Marketing Methods by Greg Baker  
     Growing a church is hard work. The key, of course, is God, but He commanded us to go and tell everyone about Jesus Christ. But what are the best methods? Do flyers work better than tracts? Do radio ads work better than newspaper ads? How effective is a website over a phone book ad?
     
     
217. Growing Your Church in Tough Economic Times by Greg Baker  
     Every church wants to grow and reach the community. But all outreach programs and ministries cost money. The key is to develop outreach ministries that are self-supporting and self-sustaining. Our church started one that has been incredibly effective, costs us nothing except time, and even makes us a profit. Find out what we did!
     
     
218. Today It Seems Popular To Be A Church Member by c r morris  
     Is becoming a member of a church enough to satisfy God?
     
     
219. Warring with vanity by Adekayero Tutuola  
     To develop spiritually, we have to war with vanity.
     
     
220. Fragmented Footing by   
     How healthy is the body of Christ if our small church plants stand alone? How can the body function if it does not work together? Let us seek to improve our work in order to reach the lost within our community.
     
     
221. A church without Christ by S Mariah  
     Are we on Satan's side or Christ's.
     Are we acting in love to the unsaved.
     WE have to ask ourselves this question, though it sounds so basic and simple.
     
     
222. Love that grows cold by S Mariah  
     When we take up our "love" in our daily walk with God, God will also take part and be in partnership with us. First, it starts with our hearts, how willing we are!
     
     Let's get it running for our "love walk".
     
     
223. Christians Fiddle While Rome Burns by Alan Allegra  
     Society is in a moral tailspin. Party blames party, country blames country, child blames parents. It's time for the responsible partythe churchto respond to the world's problems.
     
     
224. OUR SPIRITUAL IMMATURITY--Paul's First Letter to Corinth by A. Brother  
     Paul's first letter to Corinth could be written to us in the American churches today. We are in a crisis of immaturity, in danger of losing an entire generation in the desert. What does Paul say about us?
     
     
225. Why Go to Church? by Janet Morris Grimes  
     Going to church is about so much more than a worship event on Sunday morning. Worship should always remain the focus, and if allowed, it can truly change lives. But there are no moments like that of squeezing the hand of a loved one during a prayer or holding a young child in your lap while they quietly accent the church bulletin with their own artistic creations.
     
     
226. God's Standards Stops Floods by JAMES DAUGHTRY  
     STANDARDS-ARE THEY RELEVENT IN TIMES LIKE THESE.
     CHURCH STANDARDS-ARE THE SCRIPTURAL OR SPIRITUAL.
     CHRISTIAN STANDARDS- DO THEY BIND OR LOOSE.
     
     
227. Tackling Stress With A Sense Of Humor by Greg Baker  
     A sense of humor is essential for handling the stresses of life. The ability to find something funny in life is a key feature to discovering joy in a rather dreary world.
     
     
228. Being a dwelling place for God by beatrice ofwona  
     We should concern ourselves with Biblical teachings so that we can be aligned with God's purpose in our lives.Our bodies should be His dwelling place as He so desires.
     
     
229. Who Will Your Illness Support Group Serve? by Lisa Copen  
     One of the first steps in beginning an actual support group is defining who you intend for the group to serve. Does age matter, what illness one has, where one lives, how often they are able to attend? Set your guidelines at the beginning so everyone who is invited feels welcome.
     
     
230. 1 Corinthians 13 by Duane Huffstutler  
     Have you ever thought about what 1 Corinthians 13 is really saying in todays terms. As you read this just stop and think about what is being said and apply it to your life.
     
     
231. Spiritual Warfare by Nellie Shani  
     Christian parents should teach their children the dangers of the occult.
     
     
232. The Rapture The Comfort of Christ's Coming by Stephen Stillman  
     The new Christians at Thessalonica along with the Apostle Paul experienced persecution because of their faith in Christ. Paul gave them the words of I Thess. 4-13-18. These words surely must have given the persecuted Christians at Thessalonica great comfort. These words still give Christians great comfort today. Although the main purpose of the Apostle Paul in writing these words were to provide comfort to Christians, this scripture also identifies the Rapture of the Church.
     
     
233. Methodists look towards Communion in England, Lutherans in America with Methodists and Episcopalians by Peter Menkin by Peter Menkin  
     In an historic move, the Methodist Church in Great Britain "is on its way to rejoining the Church of England" The "Telegraph" newspaper report from the United Kingdom by Martin Beckford goes on to say, "The head of the non-conformist denomination said it was ready to come back to the national church after 200 years apart, if it would help spread the word of God."
     
     
     
234. Christian Fellowship - Beware of the relationship bugs by Pastor Reinhard Westphal  
     Do you have a deep longing for genuine relationships and Christian fellowship with other believers? Do you feel that it is very hard to build those relationships? In this article you will learn how to overcome the pitfalls of Christian fellowship.
     
     
235. Christian Fellowship Is All About Relationships Within The Body Of Christ by Pastor Reinhard Westphal  
     Christian fellowship within the context of the church means identification with the Body of Christ. Identification with the Body of Christ is all about relationships with other believers. To be a Christian does not only mean to be a believer in Christ. To be a believer in Christ also means to belong to the Body of Christ. As a believer you are a living cell in a living body. Christian Fellowship is identification with the Body of Christ, meaning with other believers.
     
     
236. Dust Bunnies by Tim Schenck  
     Dust bunnies are annoying. But perhaps we can learn something from them on Ash Wednesday as we reflect on the words "Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return."
     
     
237. Church Membership: Are You in the Right Church? by Robert Baines  
     This article discusses the subject of church membership. Among the ideas noted are the need for the church, the difference between the ideal and the reality of churches, and the need to make a decisions.
     
     
238. Jesus is the Way by Jeffrey Snell  
     Have you ever heard another Christian insist: "I don't care what other people think?" Perhaps you've exclaimed that yourself; I know I have, usually because of injured pride. The only trouble is, it can't be true.
     
     
239. A WORD FROM THE LORD by Jean Lopez  
     If you really love the Lord, then you shall seek Him in Fullness and in Truth.
     
     
240. More Than Just a Pew Warmer by Bob Valleau  
     Burned out by a Sunday morning ritual? You are more special than perhaps you realize.
     
     

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