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Emerging Church Leader Believes All Religions Should Unite
Published by August 1st, 2008 in Breaking News, Culture and election 2008. 1 Comment
Brian McLaren believes Christians should unite with other religions to accomplish things that "matter greatly to the heart of God." But is this what Jesus meant when He prayed, "Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are?" (John 17:11) Absolutely not! Read the report below and let us know what you think.
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Election 2008: The Challenge Facing Christianity in America
Published by July 28th, 2008 in Culture, Effective Evangelism and election 2008. 2 Comments
We are in a battle for the soul of America against strange gods, foreign ideologies and humanist philosophies.
Barack Obama stated in one of his many speeches, he no longer believes America is a Christian nation.
"Whatever we once were, we're no longer a Christian nation. At least not just. We are also a Jewish nation, a Muslim nation, and a Buddhist nation, and a Hindu nation, and a nation of nonbelievers,"… Keep reading | 2 Comments
Honor Killings are normal in Islamic nations governed by Sharia Law.
These murderous attacks on females are common in Turkey and countries of the Middle East, according to UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund. UNICEF defines the practice as one “in which men kill female relatives in the name of family ‘honor’ for forced or suspected sexual activity outside marriage, even when they have been victims of rape.”… Keep reading | 1 Comment
Retired California Methodist Ministers Offer to Perform Same-Sex Marriages
Published by July 3rd, 2008 in Culture. 0 Comments
"Failed clergy of dying churches are attempting to jump on the latest fad. Trying to seem relevant, they instead look silly." -- UM Action Executive Director Mark Tooley
In the wake of the California Supreme Court's legalization of same-sex marriage, more than 80 retired Southern California clergy from the United Methodist Church are offering to perform same-sex marriages, the Sacramento Bee is reporting. The ministers made their agreement during the annual… Keep reading
IRS Investigates Internet Evangelist Bill Keller
Published by June 25th, 2008 in Breaking News and Politics. 0 Comments
The New York Times has broken the story that Bill Keller, founder of Liveprayer.com with over 2.4 million subscribers to his Daily Devotional and host of the Liveprayer TV program, is under investigation for possibly violating his tax exempt status in speaking out last year against former Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney's Mormon beliefs. Keller, who was the first Christian leader to speak out nationally against Romney's beliefs coined the… Keep reading
Thoughtful Concerns About the Lakeland, Florida Meetings
Published by June 18th, 2008 in Breaking News. 4 Comments
Greeting friends,
Lots of people are hearing about the meetings in Lakeland, Florida with Todd Bentley. He has also held other meetings throughout our nation. Many are calling our offices with reports -- both good and skeptical -- regarding what they've witnessed at Todd Bentley's meetings.
I do not personally know him or the team of ministers, such as Bob Jones and Patricia King, that are working with him. However, I have… Keep reading | 4 Comments
FROM THE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT: From time to time, the General Council receives inquiries desiring comment on various revivals or ministries held in both Assemblies of God and non-Assemblies of God churches. Watch the Video>>
Rather than attempting to comment on any specific series of meetings, I feel it would be preferable to provide some Scriptural guidelines for assessment. I have great confidence in the maturity… Keep reading | 4 Comments
What Will Be The Fruit of the Lakeland Revival?
Published by June 18th, 2008 in Christian History and Culture. 0 Comments
The turn of this new millennium has seen back to back revivals, outpourings and moves of God.
Rodney Howard Browne's Refreshing "Holy Laughter" made its U.S. debut in 1987, but was brought to the forefront in the early 90s by Christian television giant, TBN.
The Toronto Blessing with John Arnott in 1994.
The Brownsville Revival with Steve Hill and John Kilpatrick in 1995.
The Smithton Outpouring with Steve Gray in 1996
And more recently 2008… Keep reading
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