"What we've got to do in the music business is destroy the image that has got through…which has [given] God Almighty and Jesus Christ…an image of a weakling. A slightly effeminate image. A sort of Sunday image. A religious image. This is not the case…This is something we're trying in U2 to do something about."
- Bono
Jesus Christ
Cell Phone vs. The Bible
“Cell Phone vs. the Bible” (author unknown) I wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phone. What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets? What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it? What if we flipped through it several times
A Martyr’s Grace
– Marvin J. Newell This book takes a powerful look at a subject none of us wish were a reality, Martyrdom. Marvin Newell tells the life and death stories of 21 former Moody Bible Institute students. Each story shares a powerful testimony of how God gave each of them the “Grace” to stand strong for
United States Holocost Memorial Museum
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Learn about anti-Semitism and the state-sponsored murder of 6 million Jews during WW2. www.ushmm.org 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
The Only Question That Matters – Is God Pleased?
by Michael Catt Isaiah 1:12-17 I. For many, the issue is not worship, but defending false worship. a. Some are guilty of the worship of Cain. b. Some are guilty of Samaritanism. c. Some are guilty of worshiping tradition. d. Some are guilty of soulish worship that is not spiritual. e. Some are guilty of
“What does real worship look like? There have never been more options in worship style than today. There is the sacred silence of the Quakers; the stately pageantry of Catholics and Episcopalians; the unpredictable emotionalism of old-line Pentecostals; the predictable order of traditional Baptists and Presbyterians and Methodists; the creative and experimental openness of contemporary churches. This is not an exhaustive analysis, but the truth is clear; in American Christianity today, it’s not “one-size-fits-all.”
“Many churches are changing their worship styles in order to accommodate “church growth.” In other words, their worship is “seeker-sensitive” and “client-centered” (to borrow a phrase from the business world). Worship for these churches is all about connecting with the unchurched and the unsaved. The first question these church leaders as is, “How do I connect the message of the gospel with those who need it most?”
“Then there are those churches which believe that the first question to be asked about worship is, “What does God desire of us? How can we glorify and honor Him in our worship?” In these churches, worship is not designed primarily to attract outsiders; it is done to glorify God. Evangelism is a by-product of God-centered worship in these churches, not the primary purpose for gathering and worship.
“The Lord does not want [us] to either remain floating in the eddies of tradition or to ride the wave of “what’s happening now.” He wants us to look into His word, listen to His voice, and follow His leading. The greatest challenge to the 21st century church is not style, but substance. It is not the “order” of the worship, but the “ardor” of the worship. It is not the choreography of the platform team, but the “perichoresis” or sacred dance of the Holy Trinity, moving in freedom in our times of corporate worship."
- Alan Day
Worship
Why Belief Matters
Josh McDowellwww.beyondbelief.com Many fear that our young people’s greatest threat is illegal drugs, alcohol, bad influences, promiscuous sex, or godless media. While these things are a danger and we need to fear what our kids could be tempted to do, we need to be more concerned with what our kids are led to believe. Consider
The Assurance of Our Salvation
– Martin Lloyd-Jones A commentary on John 17 that offers great assurance when discouraged, anxious or uncertain. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
Authentic Christianity
– Martin Lloyd-Jones One of several volumes on the book of Acts. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
A Time for Truth
– Stephen Olford An expositional commentary on Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
Jerry Vines
Jerry Vines retired from the pastorate this year, but still speaks in churches and conferences across the country. This site is full of resources and encouragement for pastors. www.jerryvines.com 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
Declaring the Glory of God
by Michael Catt Psalm 19 I. We worship the God who reveals Himself in nature. (verses 1, 2) II. We worship the God who reveals Himself in Scripture.The Word is “perfect”: Complete—no substitutes Convincing—no uncertainty Correct—no comparison Clear—no compromise Clean—no faults Consistent—no contradictions III. We worship the God who calls us to evaluate our