Category Archives: American church

Attention America! Media Alert!

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

Attention America: Images are influential. What you watch will: * Alter your attitude; * Brainwash your beliefs; * Create cravings: * Dictate desires; * Edge out your ethics; * Form your feelings; * Grab your gullibility; * Hold your heart; … Continue reading →

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Are You A Sold-Out Copycat?

Posted on December 13, 2012 by

Copycating contemporary culture — shouldn’t we take a higher view than monkey see, monkey do?  Rather than taking rides on society’s hot and trendy tides, shouldn’t Christ’s followers be on His side and go against the tide? According to Jesus, … Continue reading →

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What Will It Take For A Bible Type Revival To Happen In America?

Posted on October 30, 2012 by

At The Salvation Army Berry Street last Sunday we passed out paper and pens and had everybody who was willing to write out a question for God and then to listen to God for His answer to their question. Then … Continue reading →

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Do We Need A More Effective Way Of Having Church?

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

In the West the church is not changing contemporary culture. Instead, church members are being swayed and swept along by society’s hedonism and the church appears to be powerless to prevent it.  We are a post Christian society. Perhaps we … Continue reading →

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Should We Have The Courage To Let The Holy Spirit Flow?

Posted on October 9, 2012 by

You won’t grow, if you don’t let the Spirit flow; You won’t know, if you don’t let the Spirit show; Eye can’t see; ear can’t hear; Unless the Spirit makes Christ appear And flood your heart with rushing rivers. We’re … Continue reading →

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Do Americans Only Have Two Choices (Romney Or Obama) For A Better Future?

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

It’s the season of presidential politics in the USA.  Political conventions are in process, speeches are being made, hopes are being raised, and excitement is in the air.  On the other hand, accusations are being made and attack ads are … Continue reading →

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When People Say “God” Which God Do They Mean?

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

For most of American history, when people used the word “God” it was assumed that they meant the God of the Old and New Testaments.  However, nowadays, in our post-Christian society the name “God” doesn’t mean the same thing to … Continue reading →

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Should People Who Have Left Church Come Back? Or Try Something Different?

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

American churches are in decline, losing members.  In an attempt to slow or stop this decline a group called, National Back to Church Sunday,  has set a day for church members to invite their friends to come back to church.  … Continue reading →

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What Do 21st Century Christians Need Most?

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

What do 21st Century Christians need most * teaching about Christ or * the life of Christ flowing through us? We have tried hearing lots and lots and lots of Christian teaching.  Perhaps it’s time that we let Christ directly … Continue reading →

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Should Church Comfort Or Confront?

Posted on July 21, 2012 by

Should church meetings comfort or confront?  Perhaps both.  Maybe church should “comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.” However the goal of a church meeting is not primarily to make people comfortable or to be user friendly.  The goal of … Continue reading →

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