10 Contrasts Between True Christ-Followers and the World During a Crisis

10 Contrasts Between True Christ-Followers and the World During a Crisis by JOSEPH MATTERA for Charisma News The present coronavirus pandemic will demonstrate how the kingdom of God is different from the kingdom of darkness. It is also a huge opportunity for the church to function as the salt and light of the world. The reason is that the kingdom of the heavens is governed by a different set of laws and principles than those under the rule of the prince of this world (see John 14:30, 1 John 5:19).…

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‘War Against the Faithful’: Chinese Gov’t Tears Down Church Building as Christians Worship

‘War Against the Faithful’: Chinese Gov’t Tears Down Church Building as Christians Worship by Steve Warren for CBN News In the latest blatant attack against the church-at-large in communist China, Chinese government authorities tore down a megachurch’s building in the Funan, Anhui region, starting the demolition while the congregation was worshipping. The church’s pastors were also arrested and detained. The incident happened over the weekend, according to the international non-profit Christian human rights organization China Aid. Government officials did not provide any documents ordering the 3,000-seat church building’s demolition. But they…

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Foundations of Christian Hedonism (Videos)

Foundations of Christian Hedonism Videos by Pastor John Piper for Desiring God Part 1 – The Duty of Delight Part 2 – God Demands Our Delight Part 3 – If You Refuse to Be Happy Part 4 – What Is the Essence of Evil? Part 5 – Conversion to Christ — and Joy Part 6 – Is Joy Essential to Saving Faith? Part 7 – The Severing of Boasting and Self-Pity

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Prophecy: Church Will Undergo a Radical Overhaul

Prophecy: Church Will Undergo a Radical Overhaul by WANDA ALGER for Charisma News The church is undergoing a radical overhaul. We are in a major season of transition. The body of Christ is rising up and engaging in the culture as never before, and many are taking ownership in our mandate to steward the earth as kingdom sons and daughters. As we have been praying for God’s will to be done on earth as it is in heaven, God has been preparing the way for the bride of Christ to…

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Formal Believers, That Just Do Not Believe!

Formal Believers, That Just Do Not Believe! BRADLEE DEAN for Freedom Outpost “Some men have a very small Savior, for they are not willing to receive Him fully, and let Him do great and mighty things for them.” -D. L. Moody It was J. C. Ryle that said: “Look at the history of the church of Christ after the days of the apostles. How soon formalism ate out the life and vitality of the primitive Christians. Look at the middle ages, as they are called. Formalism so covered the face…

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