Category Archives: Salvationists

Problems Of Unrestrained Pleasure-Seeking

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

Watch the TV news and observe a fact: Without self-restraint human nature produces all sorts of evil: meanness, disrespect, bullying, abuse, violence, rage, arrogance, injustice, deceit, self-destruction, vulgarity, hatred, cruelty, fraud. Unrestrained human nature destabilizes society and eventually leads to … Continue reading →

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Release or Re-Leash?

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

Release of the Spirit — or — Re-leash of the Spirit? Have you ever noticed that whenever there is a release of the Holy Spirit, the human tendency is to re-leash Him and get church back under human control and … Continue reading →

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17 Benefits Of Prayer Walking

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

Prayer walking with The Salvation Army Flag does many things: 1) It increases the amount of intercessory prayer for your neighborhood; 2) It helps you to understand the needs in your neighborhood; 3) It increases your love for the people … Continue reading →

Posted in aggressive Christianity, book of Joshua, fear, fear of man, God, Holy Spirit, intercession, intercessory prayer, overcoming fear, pray for one another, prayer, prayer without ceasing, praying, praying community, Salvation Army church, Salvation Army Corps, Salvationists, spiritual battle, spiritual warfare, team, territory, The Salvation Flag | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Marathon Of A Lifetime!

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

The St. Jude Country Music Marathon (formerly the Music City Marathon) takes place tomorrow in Nashville, Tennessee.  Many will put themselves to the test as they run, yet they find the testing to be thrilling.  They love the challenge. “The … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, faith-based, foot race, George Sheehan, glory, heartbreak hill, marathon, marathon of a lifetime, music, Music City, New Testament, organic church, Paul of Tarsus, pursuit of God, quote, Quotes, runners, running shoes, Salvation Army church, Salvation Army Corps, Salvationists, Tennessee, The Salvation Army, tunes | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Anybody Up For Something Different? (A Fresh, Creative Way of Doing Church?)

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

No more same-ole-same-ole!  Now there is a fresh, creative way of doing church.  Hear more about it in this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71qk5fb_D_o&list=UUONhZXr3obO7zERWwkBmI0Q&index=2 And then come and check it out for yourself: The Salvation Army Berry Street, 225 Berry St., Nashville, Tennessee, … Continue reading →

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Use Words! Talk About Religion! Testify!

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

Church is not carefully crafted and controlled ceremonies.  It is a symphony of spontaneous, heart-felt testimonies.  It’s not what we’ve planned, learned, and memorized; but what we have seen and heard! Unfortunately, the work of the living God in human … Continue reading →

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What Happens Where There Spirit-Led Participation In A Church Service?

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

When ordinary people participate in a church service and show and tell (as led by the Spirit) what God has done in their lives, things happen: 1) The atmosphere is charged with excitement and anticipation; 2) There is a sense of awe … Continue reading →

Posted in Berry Street, Berry Street Worship Center, church, church format, church meetings, church program, church programs, church roles, church services, church structure, churching, flow of the Spirit, Salvation Army church, Salvation Army Corps, Salvationists | Tagged , , , , , | 6 Comments

Freedom of Speech — In Church Services

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

A Creative Church Concept – Apply the First Amendment of the US Constitution (the Freedom of Speech) to church services. At The Salvation Army Berry Street everyday people are free to obey the promptings of the Holy Spirit during the … Continue reading →

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What Is “Effective Preaching?”

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

Information:  A message prepared and delivered by a mind, reaches a mind. Inspiration:  The testimony of a burning heart reaches a heart. God is looking for a burning heart; not for doctrinal charts. “I would rather teach one man to … Continue reading →

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Making Music With Body Parts (God’s Symphony)

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

This blog is not about finger snapping, hand clapping, knee slapping, toe tapping, and/or armpit playing.  It’s about the church, the body of Christ, functioning as God’s symphony. The New Testament teaches that the church is like a human body … Continue reading →

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