Category Archives: multi-voiced church

Humility & equality in church services . . .

Posted on November 25, 2016 by

 

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America has lots of talk radio — perhaps we need talk church!

Posted on October 6, 2014 by

If people are not allowed to talk about Jesus in church meetings how will they get the courage and confidence to talk about Jesus in secular settings? I don’t need to hear another talk about God in church.  I’ve heard … Continue reading →

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Is a 1-Man Sermon Like A Centipede With Only One Functioning Leg?

Posted on September 21, 2014 by

A church where 1 man does all the talking is like a centipede where only one leg does all the walking.  (See 1 Corinthians 14:26)

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A highly planned program without personal interaction would make for a boring family gathering or party. What about church?

Posted on August 10, 2014 by

What about church?  A highly planned program without personal interaction would make for a boring family gathering or party!

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Have We Silenced God’s Lambs (Keeping Them Silent With Preaching)?

Posted on May 24, 2014 by

Have we silenced God’s lambs with a gag rule for church?  Perhaps. I believe that many people have powerful messages from God burning in their heart, but they are too intimidated to share them because: 1) They are never given … Continue reading →

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Church? A Preacher Performing or People Participating

Posted on May 16, 2014 by

Should there be more than one way to hold a church service? Perhaps we should allow many ways of having a church meeting; instead of the one (almost universal) way of church based on sermon-hearing. Christians invite people to church … Continue reading →

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Broom Church or Single Straw Sermons

Posted on May 14, 2014 by

Which is more effective at releasing the Holy Spirit’s power and presence — broom church or single straw sermons? All our focus on one straw can’t sweep a floor clean; but many straws, led together as a broom, can transform … Continue reading →

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