Nuggets of Gold
Scientists tell us that the Galeras volcano in Columbia, South America has been an active volcano for over 500,000 years. Most of the activity has been small eruptions leaving an occasional dusting of ash on nearby cities. However, after an explosion in 1993, an interesting discovery was made inside the volcano. Dr. Fraser Goff, a
The Waning Influence of Religion
We are living in a day our forefathers of the faith could not have imagined. In a nation founded largely by men who believed in God, it’s hard to explain the secularism of our society. Most historians of our day ignore the influence of the Puritans. They also refuse to even register the fact that
When the Pastor Hurts (Part 2)
Pastors hurt because they care During our Lord’s three years of ministry, He sought to teach His disciples what they needed to know in order to carry on the work after His return to heaven. One of the most difficult lessons in the curriculum was the cultivation of a tender heart, and the record indicates
Memorize Now
This website allows you to paste in a passage and use tools that aid memorization. www.memorizenow.com 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
The Life of Faith
by Michael Catt 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 I. Key Characteristics of a Great Church Attitudes: faith, hope, loveActions, work, labor, steadfastness Two-fold Example1) In conduct (v. 6)2) In their confession (v. 8) II. The Necessity of a Working Faith A) The first key is the object of faith. B) The second key to understanding is the
"To be entirely safe from the devil's snares the man of God must be completely obedient to the Word of the Lord. The driver on the highway is safe, not when he reads the signs but when he obeys them." - A. W. Tozer
Spiritual Warfare
"Revivals die when people take control again and try to predict, program or direct the Spirit to work the way they want Him to work." - E. M. Bounds
"Revivals start with a sovereign work of the Holy Spirit who takes control of His Church and moves the way he chooses." - E.M. Bounds
Revival
New Moral Code
What did 18-to-25-year-olds do last week?64% I cussed in public38% I hooked up (illicit sex)37% I lied33% I viewed porn26% I gossiped12% I retaliated When asked about their behavior last week, only 19% of Boomers admitted to using profanity in puglic, 4% to having illicit sex, and 6% to lying. Evangelical adults’ most common confessions
I Am My Own Yoda
71% of U. S. adults develop their own set of religious believes rather than accept the teachings of a particular church. That is also the response of 82% of people under age 25 and 61% of born-again adults. Faith today is more viral than pedagogical, said researcher George Barna. “More people now serve as their
A Better Freedom
Finding Life as Slaves of Christ – Michael Card. IVP Books. “There are a lot of truths about Christianity that should deter people from becoming followers of Jesus. You must recognize and repent of your sin. You must die to yourself. You must live your life in service to others and not to yourself. Dying
A Plea for Grace and Truth in Preaching Methods
It was a surprise and liberation to me. Years ago, through the study of men and women in Scripture, history and daily life, I realized an amazing truth: everyone is imbalanced. Look around you and you will discover that there are no exceptions to this maxim. Every effective man I admire is tremendously passionate about
The Pope Is Right
While Baptists have significant areas of disagreement with the Vatican, we share many of the same creedal and moral convictions. Furthermore, we are prudent to identify those areas of consensus and to collaborate with those who share our moral and ethical perspectives whenever we can do so without compromise. Just this week (February 1, 2010),