Ezine for the Week of January 18, 2010

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Research Highlights

Big problem in our churches!

Why Churches Fail: Part I

The number one reason why people stop coming to any given church, (your church) was reported by over 91% people citing the significant factor or main reason being conflict and gossip! (James 3:5-6)

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Statistics and Reasons for Church Decline

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More research and insights from Schaeffer himself

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Weekly Bible Study

John 8:12-30

The Light of the World!

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John & more Bible Studies archives

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Monthly Bible Study Article

Live by the Spirit

What does it mean to be Spirit filled?

What does it meant to be "Spirit filled?" The biblical contexts of living by the Spirit or being filled by the Spirit are in three main areas. One is being empowered for ministry as we see in Acts (this is covered in our "The Baptism of the Holy Spirit PI & Baptism of the Holy Spirit Part II" series ), and another is overcoming the influences of passion and sin. The third main category is walking by faith under God's direction. This article concentrates on the aspect of being empowered for Christian living and sin reduction.

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Christianity is not just the proclamation of the Gospel; it is also the example of the Gospel!

Monthly Leadership Article

Spiritual Maturity Builds Churches

What does it Mean to be a Mature Christian and a church? What are you willing to do to become one?

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What on the "Blogs" this Week?

New: I need a little insight and help with a new book!

Is John 7:53-8:11 a problem because it is not fou...

Perplexed about Jesus?

We need your prayers!

Remembering Dr. Ralph Winter, a truly great man!

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This and Next Weeks Bible Reading Schedule

Week

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Gospels

Law

History

Psalms

Poetry

Prophecy

Epistles

Matthew 5-7

Genesis 8-11

Joshua 11-15

Psalms 6-8

Job 5-6

Isaiah 12-17

Romans 5-6

Matthew 8-10

Genesis 12-15

Joshua 16-20

Psalms 9-11

Job 7-8

Isaiah 18-22

Romans 7-8

Our Bible reading chart is sent to you 1 and 2 weeks ahead, if you have finished it, you did it! You can also spend time in the Psalms and Proverbs…

To view entire chart: Weekly Bible Reading Chart More Bible Reading Plans

Our Main Books

The New Exodus

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We Need your Help! Every small bit of help, helps us serve our Lord!

It is our VISION and call, and commitment to point the church back onto the path of making disciples. It is our passion and directive to lead Christians away from our false perceptions and into His way.

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Church Growth Tip of the Week

The best plans and calls of the Lord will stall out due to conflict! God's voice is the first one muted--read the book of Amos! The Holy Spirit cannot work effectively when ill will and ill desires are running the roost. You must drop to your collective knees and pray for revival. That will work! However, church growth, spiritual or numerical, will never work in an atmosphere of conflict! (Philippians 1:6-8)

Prayer Guide for your Church and Pastor!

Pray that your church commits to a healthy understanding, wisdom, and accounting and handling of its stewardship and finances to better receive God's blessings (Prov. 3:9-10; 1 Cor. 9:15-18).

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Last Week's Bible Study Lessons

John 7:53-8:11 John 7:25-52 John 7:1-24

Of Faith and Doubt PI How to Get Out of Doubt! Part II

The Call of Commitment to the Church

Developing a House Church The Church of Perfidy

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