Category: GNN News

Why Christians Keep Preaching to Themselves by JEN WILKIN for Christianity Today Sanctification, while certain, is not sudden. You’ve probably heard a pastor remark during a particularly pointed exhortation, “I’m preaching to myself.” That line is often used to reassure listeners that, “Yes, what I’m telling you is a hard word, but it’s one first and foremost for me.” I have always respected this attitude but recently came to appreciate it in a deeper way. Scrolling through Instagram, my eyes fell on a scripted quote overlaid neatly on a soft-focus…

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Ministry Leader Reveals Prophetic Message About the Last Great Awakening by Grant Berry for Charisma News This restoration message in the one new man in John 17 is about to be trumpeted to the ekklesia/church. We are on the verge of something wonderful for the body of Messiah, the body of Christ. To set a pathway before us of love and unity that ultimately will lead us to the fullness of God’s Glory, to the preparation of the Bride, the last great harvest of souls, Israel’s salvation, and the Lord’s return.…

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IN A WORLD OF CONSTANT CHANGE, ONE THING REMAINS STABLE by Rachel Jones for Core Christianity A lot has changed in the last few decades. A lot has changed in the last few months! Some change is gradual. For instance, digital music sales are now far higher than physical music sales. Many new cars and computers have no way to play a CD. Yet a decade ago, CDs were still common merchandise in stores. Other times, our world is turned on its head in a moment. Most of us can remember…

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What the Bible Says About Work by Myra Kahn Adams for Town Hall Thanks for joining us this Labor Day weekend as we study what Scripture says about work. Let’s begin at the beginning with the Creation story  — the first time “work” is mentioned in the Bible: “By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the…

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Are you controlled by the Holy Spirit? By Dan Delzell, Christian Post Contributor “You are trying to control me!” Perhaps you have said that to someone or have even been accused of being a control freak yourself. You and I both know that no one likes to be controlled, right? And yet when it comes to the spiritual realm, every human being is controlled by either their sinful nature, or by the Holy Spirit. There is no third option. So, which one controls you? The “fruit of the Spirit” consists of…

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What is the importance of the supremacy of Christ? What is the supremacy of Christ? from Compelling Truth Merriam-Webster defines the word supreme as “highest in rank or authority.” Scripture states that God is eternal (without beginning or end) and has reigned as the ultimate authority since before the beginning of the universe (Psalm 93:2). God chose to create the universe for His own glory and enjoyment. His last act of creation was mankind (Genesis 1:27—2:1), whom He made in His own image. The very fact that God is the Creator asserts…

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YOU WERE CALLED TO FREEDOM by Adriel Sanchez for Core Christianity Have you ever failed to read the fine print closely, and it cost you? An NPR article called “When Not Reading the Fine Print Can Cost Your Soul” describes several “mischievous” clauses companies have included in online contracts. In one, people signing up for free Wi-Fi access could check a box “agreeing to ‘assign their first-born child to us for the duration of eternity.’” Several people checked the box, most likely not having read the clause. The article also…

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True Praise Carries This Powerful Challenge by CHARISMA HOUSE for Charisma News The updated and expanded 20th anniversary edition book, Empowered By Praise: Experiencing God’s Presence and Power When You Give Him Glory, written by bestselling author Dr. Michael Youssef, is set for release on Sept. 7, 2021. In his book, Youssef provides new insights on ways to give praise to God that will result in personal growth and spiritual transformation. However, Youssef warns his readers that to truly praise God, they must be willing and ready to invite intimate change. “If…

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