Articles tagged: "church"
1: Things To Do And See in Saint Petersburg Russia
Saint Petersburg, formerly known as Petrograd from 1913 to 1924 and Leningrad from 1924 to 1991 was founded by Tsar Peter 1 of Russia on May 27 1703. It was the capital of the Russian Empire for more than 200 years between 1713 to 1728 and 1732 to 1918, ceasing to be the Capital after the 1917 Russian Revolution.
2: How to Build and Grow a Strong Church
A church is centered upon Christ and not personalities nor programs. Church is about how we come to know and grow in Christ, unity and love amongst its members, connect with one another, and serve Him, both inside and outside of the church walls. Below are some of the methods you can use to build and grow a strong church.
3: Gay Marriage, Why Not
Twenty years ago I had a supernatural experience when the Holy Spirit came into my life and I fell madly in love with a woman. I was jailed, injured, and robbed of the custody of my children, all because of love.
4: Everthing You Should Know About Church Candles
A look into the way candles have developed over time and how they are used today.
5: The Stages of Ministry
It is said that many pastors offer their resignation every Monday morning. Understanding the stages of ministry will bring the needed perspective to turn those resignations into resolve that will ultimately lead to enjoy the rewards for ministry.
6: Never Say Never
“Girl, I wouldn’t even put up with that mess” You’ve heard it before and most likely have said it on an occasion or two
7: Do I Need To Go To Church To Be A Christian...?
I don't know if you are anything like me... But when I go to church I come away wondering what God truly thinks of it.
8: How To Effortlessly Raise Funds For Your Church
Most churches and religious organizations depend on the collection plates every Sunday to provide the majority of the funding needed to keep the church alive After all, there are a lot of expenses when it comes to running a church
9: Relax With Aromatherapy Candles
A look at the history of candles and how they have developed over the years.
10: Church Candles Always Shedding Light WhateverThe Time
A look at the history behind candles in the church and how they have become the popular modern church candles.
11: The Top Ten Myths About Prayer
Prayer is difficult. Surely God doesn't listen to me. I really don't know how to pray anyway. This prayer myth-busting article answers all those nagging questions and myths about prayer in a simple straight-forward manner and calls all people of the world to action - to prayer.
12: Should Mega Churches Run Their Business Like A Corporation?
Recently my son, who is a minister with a master in divinity from the South Western Baptist Theological Seminary, in Dallas, Texas was fired from his job. He had put years of service into the biggest First Southern Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas as their Video Production Engineer.
13: Glimpses of Esoteric Christianity Part 7
Salvation from the gnostic view. The esoteric Freedoms. The Esoteric concept of God. The exoteric Church teaches that those who believe in the man Jesus would eventuate in the physical resurrection of their decaying flesh or bones at the day of reckoning.
14: Hymns vs Choruses - Finding The Right Balance In Church Worship Music
For three years while I was a worship pastor almost every week someone from the congregation would bring up the issue of Hymn 's vs Choruses
15: Commemoration of Rev Dr Martin Luther King, Jr - One Man 's Demons
There is a deeper brotherhood between the two men as both were raised in the bastion of the Southern Baptist religion
16: The Disappointing Church An Honest Look At The American Church
A pastor takes an honest look at the local church
17: Which Church?
Since Jesus established his church, and the New Testament describes his church, do you think it might be a good idea to follow the biblical example: in church organization? in doctrine? in church worship?
18: The Da Vinci Code and the Holy Grail
Discussion of the content of the novel, "The Da Vinci Code." It is shown that this novel is fanciful, speculative and contradicts the plain facts of history.
19: Church Or Cathedral?
Attracting droves of tourists every year, Europe promises the ancient, the diverse, and the completely fascinating Most travelers scurry past the major sites and cram in as much as possible in order to get through a list of вЂ
20: Engaging in More Spiritual Conversations
Spiritual conversations are happening all the time and all around us. How do Christians get out of their churches and enter into those conversations more consistently.
21: Creating Thirst in Your Spiritual Conversations
Creating spiritual thirst in our conversations is not hard. These seven practical ideas will help anyone to see the opportunities around them to engage others in eternal dialogs.
22: Church Pews: A Historical Perspective
Churches have seen a lot of radical changes over the last couple of centuries Some of the changes have revolved around ideologies while some were reflected in the different styles of church pews that have evolved over the years
23: Essential Skills for Missional Leaders
The church is desperately in need for more missional leaders to rise up in it ranks. Here are four essential skills that help a leader align their churches with God 's mission.
24: Foundational Characteristics of Missional Leaders
Missional Leaders are needed in the church today. Here are four foundational qualities that help a leader align their lives with God 's mission.
25: Clouds Of Darkness
The sky filled with smoke blackening the horizon and darkening all the light of day, stopping all people from seeing the reality of their existence. It was like a computer virus, once let loose, it was given the power to infect all programs in the computers hard drive.
26: Blue Coast Churches & Chapels in Bareirro, Alentejo, Portugal
The origins of Barreiro are linked to the Monks of the Order of Santiago. From the XVI century, the township was born and Palhais (presently a tiny suburb) was the centre of it. The geographical position was important and contributed to the growth of the area. Ship-building and biscuit- making
27: Churches And Chapels in Alcacer Do Sal, Alentejo, Portugal
Heading south of Setubal, leaving the riverbanks and fishing areas we enter into a different region: the Alentejo. Alcacer do Sal had an important role during the Roman occupation and remains of these are still evident today. Under Roman rule, Alcacer became the economic and political seat of A
28: Why You Need to Hire a Wedding Planner
Couples often find it difficult to decide if they need to hire a wedding planner or not. There is no doubt that planning a wedding is time consuming and stressful. In order to make your wedding a success, you need to make tremendous amount of decisions. You will also need to stand all the stres
29: Trust And Obey Part Four
The conquest of the Israelites spread like a lightning bolt. All the countries that lived within the boundaries of the Promised Land were in utter fear for their lives. Kings who had strong fortified cities within massive stone walls trembled as the stories flooded in telling them how easily
30: If God 's Two Witnesses Came Would The Church Let Them Through The Doors?
Are we living in the end times? Is Armageddon upon us? If God 's two witnesses came proclaiming the message that we were in the final seven years of our present day world, would anyone listen? Are Christians being given the full message of the Gospel? Or are the Clergy choosing to keep some inf
31: What Makes A Person Good Or Bad
Families all around the world, from all walks of life, gathered around their television for the latest breaking news. A famous anchorman had just confessed for the last thirty years he had been a closeted homosexual. Most people did not believe it was true. It seems that this man had stayed m
32: Trust And Obey Part Three
Joshua was excited and eager to show God his desire to complete the task of conquering the Promised Land. He sent some men to spy out the land of Ai. The commanders, full of enthusiasm over their battle at Jericho, recommended that they send only two or three thousand men. He agreed and the
33: Trust And Obey Part I
Joshua looked out at the Jordan River. It was harvest time and the river was flooding. His prayers immediately flowed towards Heaven asking God to help the Israelites to safely cross the water. Joshua was the servant of Moses. He was his understudy and now he was the prophet 's successor. Al
34: Blue Coast Churches & Chapels in Bareirro, Alentejo, Portugal
The origins of Barreiro are linked to the Monks of the Order of Santiago. From the XVI century, the township was born and Palhais (presently a tiny suburb) was the centre of it. The geographical position was important and contributed to the growth of the area. Ship-building and biscuit- making
35: Blue Coast Churches & Chapels in Alcochete, Alentejo Portugal
This is an area where lime ovens used to abound, hence the name Alcochete which derives from the Arab word for them. The foundation of the population dates from the time of the reconquering. It was important during the reign of the Kings D. Joao I and II who both spend long periods of time here
36: Keeping The Faith
Two weeks ago my daughter, Christy, and I were having a conversation. She stated that most girls have the kind of mom who share a spa day with them, who invite them to go get their nails done together or try out a new hairstyle. We both laughed at her words, because I was opposite from this ki
37: The Power of the Bible
Its a cold winters night, but no one seems to notice the chill. Gathered in the tiny 36 x 18 foot building, 31 Romanians are in the midst of praise and worship. The small wood stove is barely casting a glow, but each person present is filled with warmth in their hearts. Now its time for testimo
38: Sending Invitations For Rehearsal Dinner
If people other than the wedding party and immediate family are to attend the rehearsal dinner, then invitations should be sent. However, this should be the responsibility of the groom 's family if they are hosting the rehearsal dinner. Discuss if other family and friends are to be invited then
