Biblical Pictures of the Servant Leader in the Church

Biblical Pictures of the Servant Leader in the Church: By: Geoffrey R. Kirkland Christ Fellowship Bible Church 1. A Shepherd (1 Pet 5) — The Apostle Peter calls the leaders to shepherd — tend and care for — the flock of God among them. They are to exercise oversight not under compulsion but willingly....

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Fight Hard Against Sexual Sin — Especially Pastors & Leaders in the Church!

This is a needed reminder for those of us in full-time pastoral ministry. God's Word demands that we be above-reproach & integrity-filled when it comes to our sexual purity.  Here are Armstrong’s eight suggested ways that pastors should plan to prevent sexual sin (pp. 174–81): “Understand the nature of sexual temptation.” “In two areas, traveling and counseling, a pastor must take precautions.”...

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Lust is Greed; Porn is Greed.

Great lines from Ed Welch: Sexual "looking", whether we are looking at a real person, a digital one, or an imaginary one, is about greed. What I “see” is what I want to possess. Porn is not about our vision. It is about our hearts. I am saying, I WANT THAT AS MY OWN, which is exactly what the picture promises. The person in the photograph wants to belong to you and you alone. Sexual "looking",...

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Resources on the Will of God & Biblical Decision Making

Here are some helpful resources on biblical decision making & the will of God. Gary Friesen, Decision Making & the Will of God: A Biblical Alternative to the Traditional View. Colin Hamer. Finding God's Will: Reaffirming the Sufficiency of Scripture.   John MacArthur, Found: God's Will, God Wants to Give Your Life Direction & Purpose. James C. Petty, Guidance: Have I Missed God's...

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The Bottom Line of a Christian as a MISSIONARY

This puts it so well: Rather than waiting for some kind of mystical 'call' from God, every believer should respond to the revealed will of God (in Scripture) by giving serious consideration to becoming a cross-cultural missionary. The command to "make disciples of all nations" was given to the disciples...

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The role of Scripture in decision making...

Here are some helpful reminders on making biblical decisions. 1. Studying Scripture deepens your consciousness of God. 2. Studying Scripture also brings us into contact with God. 3. Scripture informs us of God's principles. 4. Biblical passages may also confirm a particular decision. 5. The Bible can be an invaluable aid in praying for guidance (Ps 143:8, 10; 51:10-12; 5:8; 19:12-14; 25:4-5,...

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Family Worship — A Necessary but Culturally Dead Practice.

Family worship is so 'out of date' that many hear of it and what it may entail and quickly think that you are still living in the 17th century Puritan era. But I think that the principle of FAMILY WORSHIP ought to be regularly practiced by all Christian households. John Knox, the Scottish Reformer,...

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Two essential attitudes in a godly marriage.

In this article I am by no means saying that these are the only two essential attitudes that can make a marriage function. But what I am saying is that with the many commands and attitudes that must be enveloped in a Christian marriage, these two must be evidenced. The two key attitudes that I am...

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Behold the Omniscience of God!

1 Chronicles 28:9    "As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will...

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