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The Power Of The Local Church
Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 13, 2013 (message contributor)
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1. The Purpose Of The Local Church
Contributed on Jul 13, 2013
God has established the theocratic pattern of government for His people. In every case where man allowed God to govern as He saw fit, there was peace, prosperity, and stability among the people of God.
The Purpose of the Local Church Hebrews 10:24-25 - And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. God has ...read more
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2. The Anointing In The Local Church
Contributed on Jul 13, 2013
We need to connect with the anointing. In other words, when you connect with people, their success becomes your success. When you connect with the anointing, you connect with God. The anointing brings unity to the Body
The Anointing In The Local Church We need to connect with the anointing. In other words, when you connect with people, their success becomes your success. When you connect with the anointing, you connect with God. God took one hundred and twenty faithful people on the Day of Pentecost and ...read more
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3. Equipping In The Local Church
Contributed on Jul 13, 2013
God places individuals in local churches so that they can submit to their leaders and learn from them. Spiritual development seldom takes place outside the institution of the church.
Equipping In The Local Church God places individuals in local churches so that they can submit to their leaders and learn from them. Spiritual development seldom takes place outside the institution of the church. Becoming skilled in the things of God is not a destination, but a journey of ...read more
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4. Making War In The Local Church
Contributed on Jul 13, 2013
Many new believers are not taught how to overcome the onslaught of the evil one and become confused and disorientated when things begin to go wrong.
Making War In The Local Church 1 Peter 5:8-9 - Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. The ...read more
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5. Growing In The Local Church
Contributed on Jul 20, 2013
There is a process that God has for you to fulfill your purpose, but you need to cooperate with God because He has placed a seed of success inside of you.
Growing In The Local Church Philippian 1:6 - Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. Reasons to grow spiritually: * Gives you authority over the enemy * Makes you tough * Allows you to discover your ...read more
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6. Giving In The Local Church
Contributed on Jul 27, 2013
God wants us to have dominion over our finances. He wants you to have more than enough and one of the ways that we can win the battle over our finances is to apply His principles for financial blessings
Giving In The Local Church "The last part of the person to convert is the wallet." - Herbert Kane. God wants us to have dominion over our finances. He wants you to have more than enough and one of the ways that we can win the battle over our finances is to apply His principles for financial ...read more
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7. Practicing In The Local Church
Contributed on Aug 3, 2013
Exercise your spiritual gift so that the Body can be edified and encouraged
Practicing In The Local Church Understanding Spiritual Gifts The spiritual gifts can be found in the following passages of Scripture: Romans 12:6-8 - Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to ...read more