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News updates on the persecuted Church

January 30, 2020

Christian Newsline Our Faith in Today’s World “Lord, forgive our persecutors” say Rohingya Christians brutally attacked in Muslim Rohingya backlash One Rohingya Christian is missing and twelve were seriously injured, including several children, in multiple attacks by Rohingya Muslim mobs on the isolated Rohingya Christian community in Cox’s Bazar refugee camp, Bangladesh. Read full articlebas … More News updates on the persecuted Church

Today in Church (and U.S.) History

January 30, 2020

There are many (if not most today) that claim politics and religion have no place in the pulpit. History like this example, and so many more from world and especially our U.S. founding completely disagree. – Mike Boston Preacher Mayhew Ignited Revolution As we witness the power of Islamic clergymen to sway masses of faithful … More Today in Church (and U.S.) History

Must I Join a Church to be a Christian?

January 29, 2020

JEFF ROBINSON I have heard many versions of this notion over the years, phrased as both a statement and a declaration. “I don’t have to go to church to be a Christian—do I?” More often than not, it’s been put this way: “I love Jesus and the Bible, but I don’t love the church.” Or … More Must I Join a Church to be a Christian?

5 Questions Your Listeners Will Have When They Hear You Preach

January 29, 2020

by David Qaoud As a preacher, your aim is to please God and God alone. But that doesn’t mean it is entirely unhelpful to consider what questions your audience may have when they listen to you preach. This is especially true for new preachers or when you’re preaching to an audience for the first time. Considering … More 5 Questions Your Listeners Will Have When They Hear You Preach

10 Ways to Keep the Church Safe

January 28, 2020

JANUARY 13, 2020 Pastors and Churches Must Understand Biblical and Moral Responsibility of Safety In the wake of a tragic church shooting in Texas just after Christmas that left a congregation and a community devastated, many churches are beginning the new year on a somber note when it comes to considering safety and security. Following other … More 10 Ways to Keep the Church Safe

Today in Church History

January 27, 2020

I have never heard of nor could I find the reference for the remembrance date commemorating New Testament women. That being said this story and that of roles of women in the New Testament is worth remembering. Commemoration of New Testament Women The woman walking up the Roman Road hugged a secret. Hidden beneath her … More Today in Church History

A JOINT RESOLUTION OF UNITED PRAYER

January 25, 2020

Most you have seen the posts for the American Pastors (APN) “52 Tuesdays” initiative that promotes praying for America each Tuesday between now and election day in November. This is similar but it promotes REVIVAL OF RELIGION AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF CHRIST’S KINGDOM ON EARTH. Saturday, January 25, 2020 WEEK 4 OF 52 | 146 PARTICIPANTS The following proposal was … More A JOINT RESOLUTION OF UNITED PRAYER

Die to Self

January 25, 2020

What does it mean to Die to self and surrender to Christ? Why is this one of the hardest things to do as a believer? So many Christians are walking around surrendered to themselves. Paul Washer a preacher and the General Director for HeartCry Missionary Society sets out to explain in this short sermon. … More Die to Self

Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part XVII

January 24, 2020

The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall … More Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part XVII

Today in Church (and U.S.) History

January 24, 2020

Harvard Chair Went to Doubting Wigglesworth How did America’s great Christian colleges come to abandon their faith and become the secular institutions they are today? When Harvard College was founded by the Puritans in 1636, they knew well what they wanted from their school. “Let every Student be plainly instructed, and earnestly pressed to consider … More Today in Church (and U.S.) History