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271. What is the Focus of Your Church? by Jerry Kinard  
     When I got out of the military in 1996 to plant our church. I thought that it would be a matter of time before our church would be growing with large crowds. I rested mostly on my ability to preach and teach the Word of God. I was wrong. It does not matter how gifted you are or how talented you may think you are in the end it's God's church and He is the only one who grows it.
     
     
272. The Jews and Jesus by Ethel Ashe-Frear  
     How the Jewish community react to Jesus his death and resurrection.
     
     
273. WHO YOU ARE? by OLU MIKE OMOASEGUN  
     God the Creator of the heaven and the earth has a Master Plan for the entire world. Each man born to this world has a place in God's Master Plan. Declaration of who we are is the greatest thing we can do at a right time in order to achieve who we are in God's plan.
     
     
274. God is looking for Faithful One Talented Servants by Jaisam Daniel  
     Jesus told the Parable of the Talents about the Kingdom of God in Matthew 25, and explained how each and every believer in the Church has been given at least one talent; he emphasized that no one is without a talent. God gave some five talents, to another two talents and another one talent. Our heart is excited to see the faithful five talented servant and two talented come to the master and display their earned talents. But like our master I am also disappointed on the One talented because he did nothing and came with the same one Talent. Today Church of God is focusing on the first two servants whom I consider like stars in the Church, but the one talented servant is ignored or over looked.
     
     
275. I Once Preached at the Smallest Church in America by Irvin Rozier  
     A little ole church beside the road, a prteacher and a congregation.
     
     
276. Workers Needed...Please Reply by Darlene Casino  
     Many are needed but are they Called, Selected or Ambushed?
     
     
277. In The Stillest Hour by Jan Ackerson  
     Jesus pays a visit to a small country church, in the stillest hour of the night.
     
     
278. Helping Church Websites Move Forward by Tony Whittaker  
     Many church websites are not designed to reach outsiders. Yet a church website can be a vital tool in reaching people in the community.
     
     
279. Preview of Books 1-3 'The Gonzo Journalism of Grace' by gonzodave coulon  
     Draft Preview of Books 1-3 for comments only. 'Not for Sale' 'Not Final Edit for Publishing'.
     
     
280. The X-istence Files: the Doctrine of Moral Achievement and Why The Loss of Salvation Is A Non-Christian Theory by gonzodave coulon  
     Well beyond a majority of Protestant Christianity is practiced by denominations grounded in Arminian salvation theory. Calvinism is not an aberration of free will as argued by most Arminians who would defend their interpretation of the Bible. To argue free will is a dodge, a side-step from the real or primary issue of salvation - or, put simply, Christianity itself. The Arminian Governmental theory of atonement teaches that salvation may be lost. This discussion explains and publishes this theory and details why it is a flawed theory.
     
     "As for the methods employed by these two systems [of evaluating the death of Christ], it may be observed that the doctrine of satisfaction follows the obvious teachings of the Bible. It is the result of an unprejudiced induction of the Word of God as bears on the death of Christ. On the other hand, the defenders of the Grotian theory build a philosophy which is not drawn from Scripture, and, having declared their speculations and reasoning, undertake to demonstrate that, by various methods of interpretations, the Scriptures may be made to harmonize with the theory."
     
     
281. The VBS Crown by Julie Arduini  
     As both a parent and a Vacation Bible School worker through the years, I've witnessed the impact of the VBS worker. Do you know what the VBS crown will look like?
     
     
282. Our Trip to Lakeland by Sally Hanan  
     My husband and I drove to Lakeland, FL, with 7 teenagers and 4 young adults, for 6 day and nights in a revival atmosphere. It has changed us all forever.
     
     
283. Tell me the story by dub W  
     Traveling pastor in the old West bring the gospel to an encampment.
     
     
284. Liam's Soiled Pants by dub W  
     A fictional story based on the creation of Sunday Schools.
     
     
285. The Associate by dub W  
     Young associate minister learns the true meaning of ministering.
     
     
286. Christian Churches soul winning Tips by John Welch  
     Use real life testimonials from people in your church to reach the unchurched
     
     
287. Love Crosses All Boundaries by Elaine Littau  
     My experience at the "West of 50s" Camp made me realize that the older worshipers are often overlooked. They still have a lot to contribute to the Body of Christ.
     
     
288. Music in the Midst of Turmoil by Judy Doyle  
     Young people inspire a congregation with classical music. Pre-concert's hectic instructions include directions for a tornado.
     
     
289. Ministering to the Chronically Ill: 20 Ways That Take 20 Minutes by Lisa Copen  
     Nearly 1 in 2 people live with a chronic illness. Too often churches are afraid reaching out them is more time and even funds than they can currently invest. Here are 20 ways in 20 minutes to make a difference in someone's life.
     
     
290. How Good Is Your Doctrine? by gonzodave coulon  
     A simple and brief 20 question test of your beliefs from the CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS AND RESEARCH MINISTRY that was formed to counter pseudo-Christian, cultist doctrine.
     
     
291. The cunning work of Satan in the division of the body by Mark Heatherly  
     One battle in the warfare between God & Satan can be witnessed in the very make up of the church life today which has it's basis in the age old problem of individualism. Where God's aim is conformity to Christ in the perfection & unity of the faith, Satan's successful counter is division through the devises of racial, financial, cultural & intellectual status as well as through religious affiliations & doctrinal differences. Thus far the enemy is enjoying overwhelming success...
     
     
292. Tarry Until God Comes by Rhonda Jones  
     Has the church lost its spirituality? Where has all the power gone? Perhaps it has something to do with us "doing" for God instead of "waiting" (abiding, dwelling, being) on God.
     
     
293. How to play a great second fiddle by darlene hight  
     How do we become a Barnabas, an encourager?
     
     
294. The Local Church, Voluntary Association and the Bible by Robin Calamaio  
     Do you have the liberty quit attending some local church at your own discretion? Or, as some contend, does the local church leadership have authority from God to resist - or even prevent that? Let's see if you are a rebel - or a born again believer!
     
     
295. Consolidation - Hidden treasure of the Church by Jaisam Daniel  
     Consolidation is one key area the church in these last days has not given more importance. There are many evangelists in the church who go extra mile to reach out to people, great pastors, but there are very few people in the church who consolidate the reached souls and build then with the Rock our Lord Jesus Christ. I read it in an article long back, When Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke conducted large revival meetings all through African continent many millions of souls were born in the kingdom of God, But the local churches was not able to consolidate them in solid foundation.
     
     
296. Does Your Church Have Unity? by Nancy Quinn  
     Just like disagreements happen in families, they can also appear in church families. Being a peacemaker and speaking in love will help strengthen the family of God.
     
     
297. What Is a Parachurch? by Gary Cavendish  
     Parachurch organizations do things that local churches cannot or will not do. This is the first of five articles examining the promise and problems with parachurches.
     
     
298. Called to be irritating by Adam Bennett  
     We have a responsibility, not only to meet together, but to ensure that when we do so we support others to grow in their faiths and live out their Christian lives.
     
     
299. Better... by Adam Bennett  
     The wise writer of these proverbs knew we do not always make the choices that are best for us.
     
     
300. The New Commandment of Koinonia, 'Communication' by gonzodave coulon  
     " ... the command to love one another as Christ loves us is more than a magnificent "ideal." It is not one among other commands. It is the very heart of "the word," the command, given by God the Logos, Jesus Christ, to each believer."
     
     

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