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Category Archives: awe
Christ’s presence outshines religion
Some people think that God only works through religion. Nothing could be further from the truth. Jesus is the Way, however, sometimes religion can block His way. Religious programming can unintentionally crowd the presence of Christ out of church. In church … Continue reading
Posted in awe, awe of God, Bible, filled with awe, priesthood of the believer, religious ceremonies, religious tradition, revival, spiritual growth, tradition, Uncategorized
Tagged Christ's presence, Christianity, He walks with me and He talks with me, practicing the presence, presence of God, real presence, religion
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Can a church service abound with preachers & teachers?
We can preach and teach or we can cultivate an atmosphere where preachers and teachers abound. Let’s make disciples and let church services overflow with preachers and teachers. Jesus said it’s foolish to hear His words but not do them. … Continue reading
Posted in Acts 2, Acts 2:43, awe, awe of God, Christian leadership, church leadership, cost of discipleship, disciples, filled with awe, how to be a disciple, leaders, leadership, making disciples, Quench not the Spirit, servant leadership, spiritual leaders, Uncategorized, walking on water
Tagged Christianity, church, disciple making, Holy Spirit, miracles, organic church, poem, preaching, worship
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It doesn’t take an Einstein to experience ekklesia
You don’t have to be an Einstein to experience ekklesia. Ekklesia is: Two or more Christ-followers meeting under Christ’s control! –E = MC2– [E (ekklesia) = M (meeting under) C (Christ’s control) 2 (two or more Christ-followers)] We 21st Century … Continue reading
Posted in awe, awe in church, Berry Street, curiosity, ekklesia, Jesus Christ, John Wesley, Martin Luther, Martin Luther King, mystery, Nashville, organic church, Salvation Army, simple church, the Pilgrims, two or three in My name, Uncategorized, William Booth
Tagged church, E = MC2, Einstein, faith, quotes, religion
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Meet Ekklesia (and never be the same)
Church is a group of people meeting to passively watch a religious program. Ekklesia is a Spirit-directed family gathering of Christ-followers. = a God-gathering. Church tries to function as a 1-man team (which is an oxymoron). However, ekklesia makes every … Continue reading
Does God “Tell It On The Mountain”?
As I write I’m sitting alone in the lobby of Sheridan Hotel in Telluride, Colorado at 5 am. looking at a snow-covered peak in late May. And my heart is dancing. My eyes well up with tears. What’s going on? … Continue reading
Can A Church Meeting Be Full Of Awe?
In the Bible, early church meetings are described with these words: “everyone was filled with awe.” Awe is an overwhelming feeling of amazement, wonder, and respect. When was the last time you felt awe in a church service? So how … Continue reading
Posted in awe, awe inspiring, awesome, Christ's presence, flow, flow of the Spirit, flowing of the Holy Spirit, Matthew 18:20, Music City, Nashville, Nashville adventure, Nashville charity, Nashville church, Nashville tourist attractions, open church, open forum, open mic, open sharing, order of worship, Salvation Army, Salvation Army church, Salvation Army Corps, Tennessee, there am I in the midst of them, where two or three in My name
Tagged church meetings, early church, organic church, religion, resurrection
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Spirit-Led Church — Makes You Want To Say: “Oh, My God!”
Church is not about what I want or what you want. Church is about what God wants! His will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Church is not a place to sit and be told what … Continue reading
Posted in Acts, Acts 2:43, alternative church, alternative lifestyle, anointed, anointing, awe, Bible, Bible type revival, church meetings, church structure, everyone was filled with awe, fire, fire of the Holy Spirit, first century, First Century Church, freedom, Heaven, impact of church, jump up and shout, preaching, religion, religious innovation, revelation, Spirit's flow, spiritual flow, waves of the Spirit, what God wants, will be done on earth as it is in Heaven
Tagged 1st Century church, Christianity, God's will, Holy Spirit, Need to know, Oh my God, Spirit-led church
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Church flows from the Spirit; it’s not produced by a program.
Church is God’s orchestra, playing His symphony, as each member focuses on, listens to, and obeys the Conductor — the living, resurrected Jesus Christ. Come and experience God’s orchestra playing in Nashville every Sunday morning at 10:45 as each member … Continue reading
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Tagged church, conductor, Jesus Christ, Nashville, orchestra, Schammerhorn, symphony, The Salvation Army
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