Acts 20
Today in the Pentecostal handbook we read about Paul’s travels in Greece and Asia, along with learning about more of his team members, a funny story with a miracle and a strong warning against false teachers in Ephesus. ACTS 20 1 When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples and, after encouraging them,…
Read MoreImmeasurably More Easter Service
Resurrection Sunday reminds us as Christians that God is not distant from us and unconcerned about our lives; but rather that He loves us and has a beautiful plan for our lives. No matter what we face in life- the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus reminds us that God is able to do immeasurably…
Read MoreFor Preachers Before the Big Day (Easter)
Preachers are not just story tellers, though they will tell stories. They are not just encouragers, though they will encourage the soul. They are not just teachers, though they will teach the deep things of God. They are not just godly examples, though they will always lead from the front. They are not just visionaries,…
Read MoreActs 19
Today in the Pentecostal handbook we see the pattern of the revival and riot in the great Roman city of Ephesus. City wide transformation leads to some pagans getting angry and trying to stop the Christian movement. However, the church continues to grow and spread rapidly. ACTS 19 1 While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul…
Read MorePut off Grieving the Spirit, Put on Pleasing God
The Holy Spirit is not a force or energy- He is the third person in the Trinity. He is the very person that lives in us and brings us into relationship with the Father and Son. We should consider Him to be like a dove in character- pure and holy (John 1:32); and like fire…
Read MoreSassiness in the New Testament
Here is a list I was prompted to make I had to share the full spectrum of Christian verbiage. In other words, the Bible is not always “socially nice.” This list was made from the New Testament, an Old Testament list would be too long! (ex., 1 Kings 18:27, Jeremiah 2:23-24 & Ezekiel 23:19-20). …
Read MorePut off Unwholesome Speech, Put on Edifying Words
Our words are an important part of our lives and should be used to build up and encourage others in the things of God. May God help us to guard our tongue and only speak would He would speak! James 3:6, “The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the…
Read MoreA New City to Come
Someone once asked me, “What does Metro Praise even mean?” It is a play on the word metro from the word “metropolitan” but it is not just referring to the metro/city areas of the earth, but the city of God- New Jerusalem to come (Rev. 21:10). And until this new city comes we are believing…
Read MoreWorship was Meant to Be Free and For Everyone
If worship for Jesus and the disciples was good enough with a hymn… what are we really saying in supporting the mass marketing and commercialism of worship? Matthew 26:30, “And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.” Now I know you can spend your money on whatever…
Read MoreChristian Charity vs Worldly Niceness
IF OPRAH AND THE MORMONS CAN DO CHARITY LIKE YOUR CHURCH… THERE IS A PROBLEM! I have been both shocked and grieved lately as I see Christians get so excited to share “random acts of kindness” as if these acts are equal to Christian charity. Christian charity by definition is gospel centered- not man…
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