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Disciples freely accept financial support from their disciples!
Money. It’s amazing what happens when you begin to talk about it in the fellowship. When pastors bring it up, people within the congregation begin to talk about the fact that he’s always after their finances for himself. When you … Continue reading
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Disciples judge what is right on their own initiative so as to prevent their own serious consequences and/or loss!
So many have misinterpreted the Matthew 7 passage about, “Do not judge lest you be judged.” But a careful understanding of that passage and context makes one realize that Jesus is saying that the judgments we use are supposed to … Continue reading
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Disciples make banking investments in Heaven for greater wealth for themselves there by depositing into local ATMs called the poor around them
One of the least taught truths in discipleship is the fact that the greatest use for our money is investment. And “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn’t, pays … Continue reading
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Disciples teach that anxiety as to what one will eat or drink is a mark of a Pagan mindset
Anxiety. In the United States approximately one out of five people are on some form of anti-depressant prescriptions! People all around us are struggling with worry and fear because they do not know or do not have any security or … Continue reading
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Disciples warn against every form of greed!
Money, money, money! Can you hear the sound of the music in the background? So many people today are driven by their love and their greed for money. And of course, even Solomon agrees that, “Money is the answer to … Continue reading
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Disciples don’t fear humans who can murder them!
Death. bring up the subject and watch how chilly the room becomes. People don’t wanna talk about it. People avoid it. And the reason people avoid it is very simple: They simply do not know what will happen to them … Continue reading
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Disciples identify and warn Church People about the pervasive, corrupting influence and teaching of hypocrisy …
Religious leaders. So many people are tired of those who tell us to do one thing, but are later exposed for doing the very same thing. Jesus is very clear about this. Our private lives are being recorded, and there … Continue reading
Explain that dark generations will be condemned …
We live in dark times. In these times, the people around us have chosen a lifestyle that dishonors God. Unfortunately, we are all too familiar with the dragging of such disgusting habits into the worship and fellowship of God’s people … Continue reading
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Don’t waste time away from the teaching when it is live …
Distraction is one of the devils greatest, and most effective tools against us! Every time there is a gathering, there is much to be done. If you have the gift of servant, you know exactly what happens inside your soul. … Continue reading
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Disciples realize that receptivity, or lack of it, to their message by a people means ….
Consider what this really means! So often the messages rejected. To those people, there is a huge reality, the reality of eternal loss. But for those who accept our message, there is the exaltation of being in heaven forever! Imagine, … Continue reading
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