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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 are to intelligently interpret this present time better than they determine the weather
Weather. If we listen very long to meteorologists, we often find out that they are not The Weatherman! They will predict something and then, it seems like, God just says, “I don’t think so!” and changes what happens. However, many … 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 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 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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The Temptation to Territorial Power
Disciples of King Jesus understand that the temptation to territorial power is greatest when we are weakest and that the Devil has been handed the Realm of the Middle Eastern Authority (and more) to give to anyone who will worship … Continue reading
21 Days Begins January 2!
Our Certainty: “Be strong and courageous; Don’t be terrified or afraid of them. For the Lord your God is the one who will go with you; He will not leave you or abandon you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6, CSB) Our Passion: That God would … Continue reading
Day 4: Discipline Our Physical Bodies!
21 Days of Prayer and Fasting 2021 – Our Year of Growth In Our Physical Lives! Day 4: Discipline Our Physical Bodies! “So I do not run like one who runs aimlessly or box like one beating the air. Instead, … Continue reading
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