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Online Giving

After about 4 months of research and submitting paperwork and even being investigated by the financial entities involved, Genesis Alliance has online giving available. I am very impressed by the amount of detail and security involved in having this opportunity made available on our website. We long to see our friends help us evangelize the Latino communities across this great land. 45 million Latinos live in the United States and are among the most receptive cultures to the gospel in the world.… Continue

Added by Mike Eppinette on November 4, 2009 at 9:34am — No Comments

In Christ

IN CHRIST TEXT: EPH 1:3 Introduction: The key words in the book of Ephesians are in Christ; our brother Paul used this expression 200 times in his epistles, 30 times in Ephesians only. The key verse Chapter 1:3, blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed use with all spiritual blessings in heavenly place in Christ. Examples ff: 1. Garden of Eden 2. The Ark of Noah’s time 3. Baptism A What is in Christ? Not in the world or elsewhere, i. A new creature – 2Cor 5:17,… Continue

Added by Eric Asante Obeng on November 3, 2009 at 8:10am — No Comments

Spiritual Gifts Seminar at Enterprise Boulevard Church of Christ

Yesterday I flew out to Lake Charles, Louisiana, to give a Spiritual Gifts Seminar. (As a side note, American Eagle somehow lost my luggage on a direct flight. That is hard to do.) We had the first night of the seminar last night, and will conclud… Continue

Added by James Nored on November 2, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

My name is Gentil Ilunga Muana

ENGLISH I am Gentil ilunga, i am coming from D R Congo, am speaking French and English, i was baptised february 2000 in johannesburg by brother Eric, now i need some one how can help me to go the Bible college in Ghana, that i can go back to my countrie to focus with the work of the lord JESUS CHRIST. i am living in Pretoria in SOUTH AFRICA. my contact no.+27 788 846 868. Thank you and GOD bless you all. FRENCH Je m'appel GENTIL ILUNGA MUANA, je vien de la R D Co… Continue

Added by gentil ilunga on October 28, 2009 at 7:37am — 1 Comment

Wha is The Bible?

WHAT IS THE BIBLE? 1Tim 3:16 What is the Bible? The Sacred witing or oractes whichh have come down to us from the mind of God through the Holy Spirit we call the Bible, the scripture and the words of God. The word is Bible is not in the text itself. It is derived from the Greek word Biblia which menas “the books” it is an appropriate title, because of the Bible consists of sixty-six books 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament The book is even more correct, for it is one complete… Continue

Added by Eric Asante Obeng on October 26, 2009 at 11:03am — No Comments

that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.

¶ And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. 2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? 3 Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him. 4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. 5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. 6 When he had thus spoken, he spa… Continue

Added by Eric Asante Obeng on October 26, 2009 at 4:40am — No Comments

traveling coverage

My sister's high school takes a trip to Europe each year taking along seniors. It is a great trip. I was wondering if the International Travel Insurance would cover medical expenses or will each student's Individual Health Insurance have to kick in if they are hospitalized for some reason. I thought you guys might have some answers. I t… Continue

Added by Cindy Fallsen on October 23, 2009 at 5:11pm — 1 Comment

Essay Contest in Public Schools

Two years ago we had an essay contest called Write On Essay Contest. We gave away four savings bonds to area public school students who participated. The contest centered on what the students would do to make a difference in the community and what they hoped the city would look like upon their graduation. Th… Continue

Added by Darin Hamm on October 22, 2009 at 4:28pm — No Comments

Be strong In The Lord, We Wrestle Not Against Flesh and Blood.

¶ Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stan… Continue

Added by Eric Asante Obeng on October 19, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Suburban Christianity Leads to Spiritual Death

I came across an article on Digg.com today called, Why Does Hollywood Hate the Suburbs? The article points to movies like Revolutionary Road that paint the suburbs as places of "spiritual and mental death." They are also stigmatized "materialism, lack of imagination, and conformity." I am largely a suburban kid. I went to high school in Edmond, OK, suburb of Oklahoma City. I ministered in Liberty, Missouri, suburb of Kansas C… Continue

Added by James Nored on October 16, 2009 at 10:30am — 4 Comments

ONE BODY

ONE BODY TEXT EPH 4:1 – 6 INTRODUCTION: In 1984, my name Eric Asante Obeng was change into one body by some friends in the Islamic monotheim that believe the lord in Tamale. The same something happened in Southern Africa Bible College, when I was called “Baptised”. A. Called out – primarily and by consequence called together. i. There is no religious idea in the word used in the Greek, in Acts 19:32-41, the same word is translated assembly. ii. The Church in the wilderness – Acts7:38, was the… Continue

Added by Eric Asante Obeng on October 12, 2009 at 5:00am — No Comments

Twissional

Do you consider yourself Missional? Are you on Twitter? Follow this guy: http://twitter.com/Twissional Continue

Added by Miguel Labrador on October 3, 2009 at 12:11pm — 1 Comment

Should Christians observe Ramadan (a Muslim Fast)?

Author Brian McLaren has joined with some of his Christian friends in observing Ramadan. McLaren says: "Ramadan is the Muslim holy month of fasting for spiritual renewal and purification. It commemorates the month during which Muslims believe Mohammed received the Quran through divine revelation, and it calls Muslims to self-control, sacrificial generosity and solidarity with the poor, diligent reading… Continue

Added by James Nored on October 3, 2009 at 12:00pm — 6 Comments

LinkedIn is a social networking site for the business community. It boasts more than 45 million users worldwide. If you are a business professional, you have probably had some experience with… Continue

Added by Ryan Parsons on October 3, 2009 at 6:14am — 1 Comment

The Future of Social Media

In a post today, Wes Woodell, on his blog West Coast Witness, asked the question(s) "Is Social Media Just a Fad? Will Facebook Fade Like Vanilla Ice?" Included in that post was a YouTube video from Socialnomics (Watch Below). Both reaffirm the reality that social media has parked its massive rear end… Continue

Added by Ryan Parsons on October 3, 2009 at 6:00am — 2 Comments

what is the church of christ

Text Matt 16:13-19 Introduction: The can be no proper understanding of the new testament Church without a clear knowledge of the New Testament. Persons of today have never read and studied the New Testament can never know anything about the New Testament Church. In this lesson it gives mw a great pleasure to give you som answers scriptural about the New Testament Church which is the Kingdom of Christ Col 1:13 Lesson: A. What is the Church of Christ? i. A diven Institution because it was built… Continue

Added by Eric Asante Obeng on September 29, 2009 at 10:39am — No Comments

Week Four: Inside Out

Neighbors and hospitality were the topic of conversation this week...we discussed three categories of people where graciousness, kindness, and hospitality are required. Here's what we left with: Strange: Find a neighbor and spend 10 good minutes getting to know them. Use the formula we talked about last week. Ask about family, work, and recreation. You might even (gasp) invite them to dinner. Stranger: Do a little investigation into the challenges of immigration. The growing numb… Continue

Added by Trey Finley on September 28, 2009 at 3:56pm — 1 Comment

Let Your Light So Shine!

(what a candle represents in the tabernacle verses the Church) By Rev. Cathryn Hughes

Is your candle of love shining on your bothers and sisters in Christ? Is your candle a beacon of light to the hopeless and sinner? Did you know, that if you go into a dark room, and you light one small… Continue

Added by Rev. Cathryn Hughes on September 28, 2009 at 1:30pm — 2 Comments

Heading to the Harding Lectures

Hi guys. I'm heading to the Harding lectures today. I'm looking forward to seeing my good friend, Keith Stanglin. I'll check back in this week, however, as MON is accessible on the Iphone! Don't forget about the Twitter webinar this Thursday, 8 PM CT on MON. Should be great! Continue

Added by James Nored on September 28, 2009 at 8:56am — No Comments

Where should I start?

Thought I might introduce myself to this group by showing you one of the few places I hang out at... I write for Examiner.com as the "LA Church & State Examiner." Here is one big praise report to give in the battle to hold ground on the freedom to say Jesus' name in public: Tehachapi City Council votes 5-0 for opening prayers to stay… Continue

Added by Alex Murashko Jr on September 27, 2009 at 3:25pm — 3 Comments